Kel-Tec sub-2000 warning of sorts

[Guest adm]

So, I've been looking for a Kel-Tec Sub2000 for about 6 months now. I went to a gun show about 2 weeks ago. Looked through the whole place once, but didn't see any. Started back through some of the better tables, and sure enough, I found a brand new 9mm Sub2000 and 1 factory Glock 33 rd mag (I already have 2 so I was pretty happy). I got him to go down to $320 bucks, couldn't be happier. I got it home, took it apart, got the bolt out, pulled the trigger while it was out, thinking nothing of it. Cleaned and oiled everything, and went to put the bolt back in and it wouldn't go. The top part of the hammer mechanism was blocking the way. I consulted the owners manual, and sure enough. It plainly states, "Do no release the hammer with the bolt removed. It will render your sub2000 inoperable." So I had to send my brand new toy back to kel-tec for them to fix it because I'm stupid. It's no big deal. Kel-Tec has great service, but I sure was disappointed. So, here is my warning, don't release the hammer of your sub2000 with your bolt removed. It sucks.

[Oh Shoot]

Looks like you could have reset the hammer yourself fairly easily:

KTOG Forum - Disassembly/Reassembly

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[G27]

Yah, I've done that several times over the years with mine. It's easy enough to fix yourself, just push a dowel back and reset the hammer - takes 10 seconds...

[Oh Shoot]

Yah, I've done that several times over the years with mine. It's easy enough to fix yourself, just push a dowel back and reset the hammer - takes 10 seconds...

Which simply proves that one should run problems by the many experts on TGO before anything else.

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[G27]

Which simply proves that one should run problems by the many experts on TGO before anything else.

Or me...

haha

[Guest adm]

I tried and tried to push the reset down myself. Guess I wasn't using the right tool. I should've definitely checked on here first. Thanks for the responses.

[jtluttrell]

I tried and tried to push the reset down myself. Guess I wasn't using the right tool. I should've definitely checked on here first. Thanks for the responses.

Ya never know, Kel Tec may throw in something special for your "troubles".

Also, thanks for posting this. It's always nice when we can learn from the mistakes of others. It's easier that way.

[Oh Shoot]

...I should've definitely checked on here first. ..

Actually, often even better than here (hard to believe, I know), most all the popular firearm manufacturers have dedicated sites, whether sponsered by the maker or not: glocktalk, xdtalk, ktog, kahrtalk, marlinowners, rugerforums, hipointfirearmsforums, etc etc.

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