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Road to Rifleman => Rifle / Ammo / Gear => Topic started by: Thaddeus on May 04, 2026, 11:14:21 AM

Title: Any thoughts on this new rifle?
Post by: Thaddeus on May 04, 2026, 11:14:21 AM
I got an ad from Keltec in my inbox this morning:
https://order.keltecweapons.com/sub2000-cqb-defender.html 

It looks really cool ... any thoughts on it or anyone have any experience with it?
Title: Re: Any thoughts on this new rifle?
Post by: DEH on May 04, 2026, 11:51:07 AM
If I needed something like that, I would say that it could be potentially useful.  I like the integrated suppressor with a shorter overall length.

With that being said:  I always wait a while when something new comes out to see if it actually is going to work out like advertised.
Title: Re: Any thoughts on this new rifle?
Post by: LDB415 on May 04, 2026, 01:12:43 PM
Definitely high on the homely list, to me. But cool for those who want such a thing.
Title: Re: Any thoughts on this new rifle?
Post by: redbirdjr on May 04, 2026, 03:58:06 PM
I've gotten two KelTec firearms to date and have been less than impressed. I appreciate that they're trying new things, but their execution leaves a lot to be desired. I am not going to be a customer for this offering.
Title: Re: Any thoughts on this new rifle?
Post by: Cannibal on May 04, 2026, 09:25:58 PM
This is the go to bag/truck gun for a bunch of my friends in 5.7x28. Getting one is on my list - just need to be NYS co.pliant (I know, I know). From what they said, there is a break in period but the regular model is about $600 and it shoots nice from the one mag I put through it.
Title: Re: Any thoughts on this new rifle?
Post by: TNJim on May 04, 2026, 11:37:19 PM
Had a Keltec sub, 1st gen, configured for Ber92 mags. Not a bad gun, accuracy on par with Ruger's PC carbine... and better made than Ruger, IMHO. Sold both and went HK94, Turkish made. More money and much higher quality; super accurate too - clover leafs at 25 yards, 3" groups at 100.
I'd never leave the HK in a trunk, but would with the Keltec. So...
Title: Re: Any thoughts on this new rifle?
Post by: AdmiralKirk on May 19, 2026, 11:07:47 PM
I mean it's a heck of a lot cheaper than my SP5-K & Omega 9k...