Field Strip: Kel Tec SUB2000 Gen. 2

Published on March 3, 2017
Duration: 3:21

This guide details the field stripping process for the Kel-Tec SUB2000 Generation 2 in 9mm. It covers the removal of the buttstock pin and assembly, revealing the internal components like the recoil spring, charging handle, bolt, and bolt carrier. The video highlights the firearm's blowback operation and the salt bath nitride finish on the bolt tube.

Quick Summary

To field strip the Kel-Tec SUB2000 Gen 2, begin by removing the buttstock pin with a punch and hammer after applying forward tension to the stock. Next, detach the retention clip. Finally, remove the buttstock assembly to access the internal components like the recoil spring, charging handle, bolt, and bolt carrier.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to SUB2000 Gen 2
  2. 00:11SUB2000 Gen 2 Features
  3. 00:47Threaded Barrel and Rails
  4. 01:12Field Stripping Begins
  5. 01:22Step 1: Remove Buttstock Pin
  6. 01:40Remove Retention Clip
  7. 01:47Remove Buttstock Assembly
  8. 01:50Internal Components Revealed
  9. 02:07Bolt and Bolt Carrier Details
  10. 02:18Blowback Operation Explained
  11. 02:27Bolt Tube Finish
  12. 02:34Bolt Carrier Function
  13. 02:44Outro and Thanks

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you field strip the Kel-Tec SUB2000 Gen 2?

To field strip the Kel-Tec SUB2000 Gen 2, first remove the buttstock pin by applying forward tension to the stock and tapping it out. Then, remove the retention clip. Finally, remove the buttstock assembly, which will allow the recoil spring, charging handle, bolt, and bolt carrier to slide out.

What tools are needed to field strip the Kel-Tec SUB2000 Gen 2?

For field stripping the Kel-Tec SUB2000 Gen 2, you will primarily need a large punch and a hammer to remove the buttstock pin. It's also beneficial to apply forward tension to the stock to relieve spring pressure.

What are the key internal components revealed during SUB2000 Gen 2 disassembly?

Upon removing the buttstock assembly of the Kel-Tec SUB2000 Gen 2, you will expose the recoil spring, charging handle, bolt, and bolt carrier. The bolt itself is a simple monolithic design with an extractor and firing pin.

What is the operating system of the Kel-Tec SUB2000 Gen 2?

The Kel-Tec SUB2000 Gen 2 operates purely as a blowback system. This design is known for its simplicity, which can contribute to increased reliability. The bolt carrier also functions as a buffer weight.

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