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I had some time yesterday to visit a new indoor range to test out my new Sub 2000 Glock 17 variant. I put through about 250 rounds using various ammo and pleased to report that I had ZERO issues. After some sight adjustments, I was able to hit POA at 15 yards all day long.
Gear:
1 x 33 Round Factory Glock Mag
5 x 17 Round Factory Glock Mag
Ammo Tested:
- Federal HST P9HST1 (17 rounds)
- Federal HST P9HST3 +P (only used about 5 rounds of these)
- Winchester White Box JHP 124 (30 rounds)
- Winchester White Box 115gr FMJ
- Federal American Eagle 124gr FMJ (100 rounds)
- RWS 124gr FMJ (30 rounds)
- Fiocchi 124gr FMJTC (50 rounds)
Here's a pic of the Sub 2000 with the other guns I used yesterday:
Initial Impressions
Contrary to other reports, I did not feel too much of a kick on the recoil. It could be that I cheated a little bit by slipping a LimbSaver Recoil Pad after the first mag. It took a few rounds for me to get acclimated to the sight picture. I found that I have to be 2-3 inches away from the rear sight to get a good aim. The Sub 2000 is very lightweight and easy to hold freestanding. I did not experience any strain with aiming and holding the weapon.
One thing I would change though is to add a TacticoolProducts.com Bolt Tube Cover. I find my cheek pressing against the cold metal tube and while it's not an issue, I'd prefer something softer.
Sight adjustment was easy. I loosened the front sight using a PH2 phillips screw driver and pushed the Front Sight Post down a notch. Retightened and it's good to go at 15 yards. I would have preferred a longer range but since it was an indoor range, I was limited to 15 yards.
Shooting at the Range
After shooting the first full mag to get a feel and also made minor sight adjustments, I proceeded to stage 2 - Fire 4 mags (3 17 rounds and 1 33 rounds) AS FAST AS I CAN PULL THE TRIGGER!
I tell you want, it was so much fun. Here's what the target looks like afterwards:
I shot it so fast when I was done, smoke was coming out of the chamber and the top of the barrel - yes, smoke.
So now that I got that out of my system, I went to Stage 3 - slow firing to find out how accurate this is. Granted I'm only shooting 15 yards.
First Set - 3 Rounds, 15 yards (top set)
2nd Set - 10 Rounds, 15 yards (center) - made some sight adjustments here
3rd Set - 10 yards, 15 rounds
4th Set - 15 yards, 15 rounds (one flyer)
Post Range Cleanup
Field stripping is easy, but cleanup is a chore. I spent over an hour cleaning the chamber area and bolt tube from all the soot and powder that collected there after shooting. I ended up spraying everything inside with BreakFree, then followup with some cleaning rod action laced with some Hoppe's 9. Let it dry for a little then sprayed a little RemOil in and round the interior.
Overall Conclusion
Fit and finish leaves something to be desired, but I did not have high expectations given the price point.
Overall, I am quite impressed with the performance of this weapon. It fulfills quite a few roles and I can see carrying this for hunting and for home defense. It's compact and lightweight and provides exceptional accuracy. It's enormously fun to shoot.
6/21/2011 Update
I took the S2K to an outdoor range this morning to try out at 25 yards. Somehow, the trigger felt differently than my first outing. It seems heavier, although I would probably say the difference would be me transitioning from rapid fire to slow fire in the first outing, to just slow fire on the 2nd range trip. I did catch myself anticipating the trigger a bit this time and causing me to shoot some low fliers. I also had to make a slight adjustment to the front sight.
Here's the result shooting 25 yards, 30 rounds total.
This is just shooting using the factory plastic sights. I do think the weapon is accurate with the right optics and might consider one down the road. Overall, I'm pretty happy with the results.
Thanks!
Gear:
1 x 33 Round Factory Glock Mag
5 x 17 Round Factory Glock Mag
Ammo Tested:
- Federal HST P9HST1 (17 rounds)
- Federal HST P9HST3 +P (only used about 5 rounds of these)
- Winchester White Box JHP 124 (30 rounds)
- Winchester White Box 115gr FMJ
- Federal American Eagle 124gr FMJ (100 rounds)
- RWS 124gr FMJ (30 rounds)
- Fiocchi 124gr FMJTC (50 rounds)
Here's a pic of the Sub 2000 with the other guns I used yesterday:

Initial Impressions
Contrary to other reports, I did not feel too much of a kick on the recoil. It could be that I cheated a little bit by slipping a LimbSaver Recoil Pad after the first mag. It took a few rounds for me to get acclimated to the sight picture. I found that I have to be 2-3 inches away from the rear sight to get a good aim. The Sub 2000 is very lightweight and easy to hold freestanding. I did not experience any strain with aiming and holding the weapon.
One thing I would change though is to add a TacticoolProducts.com Bolt Tube Cover. I find my cheek pressing against the cold metal tube and while it's not an issue, I'd prefer something softer.
Sight adjustment was easy. I loosened the front sight using a PH2 phillips screw driver and pushed the Front Sight Post down a notch. Retightened and it's good to go at 15 yards. I would have preferred a longer range but since it was an indoor range, I was limited to 15 yards.
Shooting at the Range
After shooting the first full mag to get a feel and also made minor sight adjustments, I proceeded to stage 2 - Fire 4 mags (3 17 rounds and 1 33 rounds) AS FAST AS I CAN PULL THE TRIGGER!
I tell you want, it was so much fun. Here's what the target looks like afterwards:

I shot it so fast when I was done, smoke was coming out of the chamber and the top of the barrel - yes, smoke.
So now that I got that out of my system, I went to Stage 3 - slow firing to find out how accurate this is. Granted I'm only shooting 15 yards.
First Set - 3 Rounds, 15 yards (top set)
2nd Set - 10 Rounds, 15 yards (center) - made some sight adjustments here

3rd Set - 10 yards, 15 rounds

4th Set - 15 yards, 15 rounds (one flyer)

Post Range Cleanup
Field stripping is easy, but cleanup is a chore. I spent over an hour cleaning the chamber area and bolt tube from all the soot and powder that collected there after shooting. I ended up spraying everything inside with BreakFree, then followup with some cleaning rod action laced with some Hoppe's 9. Let it dry for a little then sprayed a little RemOil in and round the interior.
Overall Conclusion
Fit and finish leaves something to be desired, but I did not have high expectations given the price point.
Overall, I am quite impressed with the performance of this weapon. It fulfills quite a few roles and I can see carrying this for hunting and for home defense. It's compact and lightweight and provides exceptional accuracy. It's enormously fun to shoot.
6/21/2011 Update
I took the S2K to an outdoor range this morning to try out at 25 yards. Somehow, the trigger felt differently than my first outing. It seems heavier, although I would probably say the difference would be me transitioning from rapid fire to slow fire in the first outing, to just slow fire on the 2nd range trip. I did catch myself anticipating the trigger a bit this time and causing me to shoot some low fliers. I also had to make a slight adjustment to the front sight.
Here's the result shooting 25 yards, 30 rounds total.

This is just shooting using the factory plastic sights. I do think the weapon is accurate with the right optics and might consider one down the road. Overall, I'm pretty happy with the results.
Thanks!