Any time I see an older person in a safari vest I know he's packing

The more I see things like this and the crap happening in life today, the more I appreciate having a carbine/rifle of the same ammo and/or magazine to go with your sidearm. I have a whole new appreciation for the leveraction and revolver combo, or the modern equivalent.

I keep my Sub2000 in a messenger laptop bag....

The Sub 2K Gen 2 has a lot going for it. Out of the box, mine was dead-on accurate and fired flawlessly. But if you're picky, you will likely find that they are a little rough around the edges when it comes to some of the details. I got such a good deal on mine (

You can always improve the rife with MCARBO parts, that address the issues.

GBY ---my friend. I want to say thanks for your service in the Marines and as LEO. Thanks for the protection you and your brothers give us. Stay safe and thanks for sharing

One of the best videos on utube this year, well thought out and addresses all the pertinent issues... thank you sir💯🍀

These are the videos I love h.r. your videos are always jammed packed with information and this video turns it up to 11!

"if im not in the shower, i have a firearm on me." what a G

I love my keltec sub 2000 2nd gen HR in 9mm . It is accurate and reliable folds into my bugout bag and complements my Glock 19 using same magazines . Only upgrade is rmr that perfectly co witnesses with the stock sights . It has run flawlessly with multiple ammo choices . Great review! K

This is by far the BEST video I have every watched. So well presented and thought out.

Always appreciate your videos, Funk!

I love my sub 2000. I also installed the MCarbo trigger, rear sight, flip up red dot mount, and rear tube cover. It ate every ammunition I fed through it and I wasn't having trouble. But I wanted something more durable that I can depend on. I love what polymers do for firearms but not polymer trigger. It now fires like a dream and is very accurate. I also recommend you buy the sub 2000 Gummy Bear protector. It's 17 bucks and it's a piece of plastic that covers the barrel and chamber when the rifle is folded. It prevents Gummy bears from falling into the action when stored in a back pack. Hence the name. Also an added advantage with a PCC is in any active situation you may encounter pistol cartridges tend to not travel like a rifle cartridge. So less chance of you shooting grandma down the block in exchange of fire. It keeps the rounds more localized. It's why it's my preferred home defense rifle. I love this rifle. For self defense at home, as camp gun. Hiking gun, and it fits wonderfully in motorcycle saddle bags. Paired with 33 round magazine it's a formidable weapon.

Thanks for addressing the "Tommy tactical" backpack, it was bothering me up until you acknowledged it lol. I keep mine in a very plain-looking Jansport backpack and it also works just great.

This is a very informative video. I wish that responsible firearms owners in Britain would be allowed to concealed carry with adequate and appropriate training. I'm from London and in the 1970's and 1980's there were too many pointless terrorist attacks on very many targets claiming many innocent victims; one that sticks in my mind was the Tower of London bombing in the mid-70's where eight children were horrifically injured. On different occasions armed members of terrorist groups were chased through London by usually unarmed Police Officers and definitely unarmed civilians. If trained people had been on the streets then perhaps the deaths of many people could have been avoided. My Dad was a Policeman in London but we moved to Norfolk after a man held a gun to my Dad's face and pulled the trigger. For some inexplicable reason the round failed to detonate and my Dad was able to batter the man into surrendering with nothing but his left fist and his wooden truncheon. Years later, in the depths of rural Norfolk, a man opened fire on my Dad with a single-barreled .410 shotgun. The man fumbled a reload and my Dad was able to subdue him. All of the above took place before the banning of semi-automatic long arms and normal sized pistols. Nowadays terrorists use vehicles, machetes, knives but rarely guns in our cities but still the Police Officers are expected to, and do, put themselves between those desiring harm and those that the Police have sworn to protect. How different it might all be if highly trained civilians (ex-military, ex-police and well vetted firearms owners) were allowed to bear weapons to protect the public. Would the monsters who murdered Fusilier Lee Rigby have chanced death to attack a defenceless man? I think we might have found them less ardent in their desires if several bullets into their centre mass had been on the cards rather than life in prison. May I say in closing that I enjoy all of your videos very much indeed. Thank you.

This guy and Paul Harrell would ruin some young thugs day! 😁

Extremely interesting and important discussion, awesome video!!!

I have the Keltec sub 2000 second generation Glock 19 configuration. And my preferred sidearm is the Glock 19. And I carry it in a backpack also. With about ten 33 round magazine's.

I have one in the Glock magazine model 17 so far it has been flawless , its in a pack with the pistol , there are a lot of upgrades on the market for the sub 2000 now , looking forward to part 2

IV8888 made a video demonstrating this gun in 9mm making lethal hits at 400+ yards

Great video! Thanks for sharing your insights - and thank you for your service sir.

So many good points here spoken in such an articulate manner.

Again, you have made informative video. I always feel like I'm a little light with just a pistol and a couple of mags. I realize I can't carry a 30.06 or AR 15 while in public. I carry IWB always. Thanks for another great video.

Well said brother and great set up. I have many different pcc bags ready to go. But the sub2000 bag is the smallest and lightest. It's the easiest to carry. People who say 40 is crap wouldn't say that nonsense if they were on the wrong side of it. Great video sir

Just found your channel and really enjoy it!!

An interesting topic, very well presented, Brother. Looking forward to part two! Semper Fi, TreeTop

A 9mm Parabellum loaded with a 124 grain JHP bullet shot from a 16 inch barrel carbine is almost equal to a 357 Magnum loaded with a 125 JHP bullet shot from a 4 inch barrel revolver. A 40 S&W loaded with a 155 grain JHP bullet shot from a 16 inch barrel carbine is at least equal to a 10mm Auto loaded with a 155 grain bullet shot from a 5 inch barrel handgun.

Put some MCARBO parts it makes the sub a whole different gun

I love my sub 2000. It's chambered just like an M&P 40. I have yet to have a misfire. It has been very reliable for me. And since I already had a bunch of M&P 40 magazines this worked out perfect. I am not sure how accurate this is. But I have been told that I am gaining about 250 to 300 feet per second. Good point about the backpack I went out and found a single strap laptop bag that was designed to carry an 19 inch Laptop. Holds several magazines and I can still put my M&P 40 in there too.

Great video Mr Funk...this set up seems to have a lot of possibilities...thanks

2K, G2, .40, MCARBO guts throughout, love it.

Mr Funk great video and content , looking forward to you shooting the Kel-Tec 2000.

I bought my first gen 2 S2K a few years ago (9mm glock mags) and just picked up a second one last weekend. They are great little carbines. I take one in a backpack in the truck when driving.

Anxious to see part 2

I paired my P226 with a Sub-2000 configured for a 5906 by swapping the mag catch. Shared mags is the #1 feature for me. The mag being in the grip makes it an even easier decision

Thanks! Hope it works well

Brilliant explanation!

Awesome points on this firearm Sir.

Great video, i keltec in SW and crry SW 9mm. Thanks

Awesome video, as usual.

Nice job! You laid out your reasoning well!!

I like this guy he knows his stuff! 👍

Outstanding Howard I have purchased a sub 2000 gen II 9mm Glock Mag based on your review of this Firearm. I use this to Dispatch Wild Hogs in a corral trap.

Looking forward to it ! You made a wise choice for sure . I get your heads up on new content . I’m doing my own testing on new glock 19 gen 5 mos and I’m so far very impressed with results with the venom rmr mounted . Yesterday’s results at 15 yards 98% A hits out of 100 rounds. I just couldn’t put it down . Next range trip moving out 20 to 25 yards and beyond over time , to see where it drops off in accuracy. Glock changed a lot of things on gen 5 Hr makes it more shootable , at least for me . Another project is a new sig 229r in 40s&w along with sig 225A1 in 9mm both have night sights and Srt triggers , only have 100 rounds through each gun no issues and phenomenal accuracy. K

Outstanding job.

My hatchet never leaves my side. I think it was Gary Paulson who wrote the book. Hatchet.

Wonderful video. My S2K is one of my favorites to shoot. It's 100% stock and spits out anything...at least 2000 rounds through it. A range-buddy competes with his and it's also stock w/ a red-dot.

Very great review Sir!!! Thank you for your service!!! God bless you!!! I'm in Texas and a friend is selling me one.Im excited!!! All legally.Thank you.New subby.Merry Christmas to you and yours Sir!!!😃⛄🎄

Thought I was watching Paul Harrell for a moment,....and that's a complement, I will subscribe to this channel

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Your daughter’s piano playing is beautiful.

Thanks for making this video

glad I found this video...after a multiple firearm sell-off to prevent a financial debacle I am considering this as an affordable basic PCC; my beretta cx-4 & ruger 10/22 compact flew the coop...offset is I preserved my ruger mini-14! I still dislike the idea of 223/5.56 inside my townhouse as a defensive caliber...too much noise & percussion! a 9mm carbine makes sense in this 'in-between' role...

Thank you hrfunk Mine is being shipped to my dealer this week.

I love my kel-tec sub 2000!

Looking forwards to your next video on the Kel-tec sub 2000. I have often wondered about the velocity factor of pistol carbines compared to rifle calibers.

I have a nice laptop case that accommodates up to a 17" laptop with accessories OR, after watching this video, my Gen2 Sub2K and 5 of the Glock 18 mags. I opted for the 9mm to pair with my Glock 17 and 19, but am looking for a 40 S&W variant as well. Thanks for the thought provoking video.

my 9mm version works flawlessly . my one uses glock mags.

Excellent presentation.

The sub 2000 & the KSG are the only kel-tec arms I have heard good things about . Good Luck . & good video thank you .

Come on man! I’m a 25 year army vet. At the age of 62 I feel I’m in my prime when it comes to shooting. Just had to pick on you. Lol. Enjoy watching your channel.

I've always liked the sub 2000 concept but like you, faulted the execution of it. If you find that they finally got it right you will be selling a lot of sub 2000's for them and we will finally have the carbine we've always wanted. As always, great job, thanks.

Great video!

Yep ... you did the same type of research & thinking I did 2 yrs ago. I have the Kel-Tec Sub 2000 Gen2 in 9mm with S&W M&P mags, which is matched to my M&P 9 & 9c. This way I can use the 12 mag for the 9C in concealment and the 17rd'ers as back-up to both platforms. Then again ... 30+ rd mags work well for both also. As stated by other respondents .... my Kel-Tec has been SPOT-on right out of the box with the std sights. As for issues of customer service .... Kel-Tec was the one that told me about the "barrel" issue. At no cost to me they took care of replacing the barrel. AND ... when it came back ... with the 1st (5) rd's fired ... it was DEAD-on. I would have thought there would be some front sight adjustment needed, but nada. As others ... I'm looking forward to Part 2, but I think I know what the outcome will be. Thanks for serving on both fronts. Keep up the good work.

Even though kel-tec seems like more of a showgun, fun range gun company I respect what they do as far as their unusual concepts. I am going to purchase a sub 2000 and P17 as a side arm. I think they would make a great (affordable) tactical response/ bug out setup for around $750. 9mm 22lr readily available and (affordable)

I have a few Mcarbo aftermarket parts for one of my keltec sub2ks. I have the the recoil ring that goes in the buffer tube and the heavier charging handle. I highly recommend these two things if you think the recoil is a little rough

Love the Sub2000. The CZ scorpion pistol with a side fold brace is a good choice too.

Mr. Funk you just talked me into ordering a keltec through vances. Working in a hospital as a police officer limits me to what I can carry and i think this will be perfect for my duty bag.

Good video. I like the politics that you involved in it it keeps us aware

If you truly value the advantages the G2 Sub2000 offers than you'll LOVE the Survivor-1 from Ballistipax with the Sub2000 holster! The combo of G19/23 with the Sub2K and the added ballistic protection will be a game changer for anyone who is willing to defend themselves and others.

Insightful comments. Thanks.

Ar500 armor makes unassuming backpacks with body armor built-in with the option of level 3a soft armor or level 3+ steel armor. It'd easily hold the sub2000 and you would have some armor that you can throw in front of you

Amazing video!! I just subscribed. Going to be checking more of your videos out now.

Interesting. Wish ruger would add 40 s&w to their new pcc line. Good video. Interested to see part 2 actual shooting vid.

A very well done video. I suspect a M1 Carbine in a truck gun mode only might also meet the niche. A subtech is also good for competition target shooting. I would like them to generate a 10 mm Subtech 2000 or carbine mode. You thought this out very much in depth. Good job.

The gen two is a great little carbine for the money in my opinion it's been accurate and reliable so far 👍nice video thanks

I have the gen 2 with the muzzle brake, tube cover, charging handle upgrade, butt pad. All have made noticeable difference, made it more fun to shoot for sure than just bone stock. The folding sight is my next investment. I do wonder about the trigger upgrade though.. it gets great reviews

I just got back from a 4 day camping trip with a religious group. My Sub2k was on my back the WHOLE TIME, except when I was in the shower. Sub2k gets much better groups at 25-50 yards than I could with my pistol.

Great vid can't wait till part 2 I wanna see the accuracy and reliability

hey @hrfunk, if that sub 2000 doesn't work out for you, I highly recommend the ruger pc carbine. I know you like the MP line of pistols and that ruger does not currently offer that particular mag well, I feel that someone will release a mag well for it soon, it will be something that I will for sure be keeping an eye on. Just thought I would throw that out there in case that kel tec does not work out. Thanks for the awesome content!!!

Underwood 65gr xtreme defenders out of a sub 2k makes it a nice in between gun

Awesome video :)

Hrfunk. SIR Yet again you evoke the thought process. I carry on the job and off-duty all the time. But to be completely honest NEVER ONCE have ever considered employing such a weapons platform as you've illustrated off-duty. Recently as I'm sure you are aware of the Shooting that took place at a Jewish synagogue in Pittsburgh,Pa. That event occurred an hour from my residence. So yeah with this current events happening in this nation, your concept is must definitely VALID.

The best one is the Glock 17 one. I’ve got the OD green one, bought a bunch of the OD green 33rd “freedom sticks” for it. Paired with my Glock 17 it is the perfect “truck Arsenal /active shooter” medicine! 👍🏻😁

I just installed a Rear Tactical Sights. It raises the rear sight up just enough to make it work pretty well for a cheek weld. Worth the money. From MCarbo.

Well done...!

Being the worst shot in my platoon I was told I could use the DMR rifle only in the event that everyone else was dead except for me.

You have a firearm close by when you're in the show. Dang, hrfunk, that brings to mind the shower scene in the John Wayne movie "Big Jake."

Great video

great info, thanks

Thanks for the video, which is a little different and very informative. Bravo. It's interesting to get a LEO's take on the Sub 2000. I agree with you on every point you make and it seems to me it's a HECK of a lot better as a go-to firearm when things go bad in a mall or a school than a standard pistol. Can you see a use for it in law enforcement? Perhaps with a three-round burst option added as well? Surely it's portability alone makes it worth considering since it would be very easy to store inside a Crown Vic or even smaller police vehicles? Would it be useful for motorcycle officers/Border Patrol members etc. on quads/cops on bicycles? I wonder if we will see it in other calibres, eventually, too: .357 Magnum would be interesting, or it's close 'cousin' .30 Carbine. The M1 Carbine fulfilled an imporant role using just that hardhitting round in the past for police forces in several countries and in that calibre and this configuration law enforcement would have a folding rifle which reaches out to 100 yards easily. Best wishes, and stay safe!

I have to show this to my wife. She thinks my bathroom gun is crazy.

Thank you for your police service.

The GLOCK 17 compatible one i bought is a good little shooter I’m 1000 rounds in brass and steel case and I haven’t cleaned it once.

Thanks for the video. I've been thinking about getting one. Right now they go for $370 plus shipping. BTW, I may be wrong, but I thought that a concealed weapon permit only covers handguns, in most states. Carrying a rifle concealed is illegal. Am I wrong?

noted sir! I just can't get past the sights. In a tense situation, I fear that front sight is going to catch on something and be damaged. The ability to mount an optic can be done, but you have to get an add on "flip" mount to make it work. I agree that a long arm is better, you get 4-5 points of contact with it. I just do not trust that thing and think it is not as well thought out as the S&W M&P fpc. Time will tell and it is just the opine of a normal blue collar man that has been shooting most of his life. I am no expert on anything. Peace and Grace Sir and keep doing what you do. I do enjoy your videos.

I recently purchased a sub 2000 Gen 2 9mm. It takes the glock magazines so I now have a reason to purchase a glock for magazine compatibility. I currently have a cz75 and a s&w shield in 9mm so I will probably trade my cz in and buy a glock...makes me wince just thinking about it. Lol. But for the compatibility I think it'll be worth it. I have shot between 150 and 200 rounds from the sub 2000 out to 100yards and not only was I able to hit the targets fairly easy but I was able to fire rapidly and hit the target several times. I'm not a trained police officer or sniper by any stretch but I believe I can defend myself and those around me if need be and I can do it effectively with the sub 2000.

I’ve been looking at Ruger’s PC Carbine for a while. They’re chambered for 9mm and .40 S&W. While they don’t fold open as quickly as the Kel Tec, they do go together in a few seconds. Some might argue those few seconds could make a difference...

Looking forward to the velocity, accuracy, reliability and energy on impact if possible.

The 9mm is very accurate and powerful even at 440 yards with the Sub 2000 as seen in another video.

Should do another video of the M version Mcarbo makes with the weighted charging handle, taller peep sight, cheek pad, butt pad, muzzle break, aluminum trigger guard, bigger mag release, trigger upgrade, etc.