WHAT'S IN THE KIT:
- 3 – Long Grip Pins
- 2 – Short Grip Pins
KEL-TEC SUB-2000 Grip Pin Upgrade Kit
Replace your factory aluminum grip pins with M*CARBO's carbon steel upgrade – designed for strength, precision, and a perfect match with our Carbon Steel Screw Upgrade Kit. It’s carbon steel on carbon steel – the way it should be.
Improve the structural integrity of your SUB-2000’s polymer grips. If you've ever struggled with screws backing out of soft aluminum pins, this upgrade solves the problem. The kit includes 3 long pins and 2 short pins to fully replace your factory set.
Each pin is finished in black oxide for corrosion resistance and tactical appearance – reducing glare and visually blending into the firearm. Compatible with both Gen 1 and Gen 2 SUB-2000 models.
Note: While these pins fit both generations, they're optimized for use with Gen 2 screws. For best results, pair with the M*CARBO Carbon Steel Screw Kit.
Need proof? Look at the hinge pin on your rear iron sight. Factory pins are bright and reflective – these aren’t. Our black oxide grip pins offer a sleeker, more durable, and fully color-matched upgrade.
KEL-TEC SUB-2000 Resources
Planning a full upgrade? Use these SUB-2000 resources to make your project easier:
Owner's Manual
Exploded View
Tested and Approved:
The KEL-TEC SUB-2000 Grip Pin Upgrade Kit has been tested repeatedly to ensure reliable operation and safety.
ATTENTION:
You must be 18 yrs of age to purchase. We advise that all parts purchased from our inventory be installed and inspected by a qualified gunsmith. Modifying your weapon may be prohibited in your state. Do not modify your sear or hammer engagement surfaces, with or without the KEL-TEC SUB-2000 Grip Pin Upgrade Kit. Before installing please be sure to check all local state and federal laws. By installing this part you agree to take full responsibility for any and all legal, health and warranty consequences that may be incurred.
Why I support Mcarbo:
1. They are Combat Veteran owned.
2. They support the Military/LEO’s (I was both)
3. Their components are Detail Engineered
4. Exceptional QUALITY
5. Customer Service is A+++
6. They offer ”How To” detailed videos for most components
7. Fast shipping and Outstanding order communications
Note: Basically I rebuilt my Kel Tec sub 2000, Gen 2
Aluminum Schmuluminum
The original pins from Kel-Tec are a soft aluminum and these are steel. Aluminum strips out, steel not so much. If you EVER need to ope up your Kel-Tec, you are going to want to replace these aluminum pins with MCARBO's grip pins. You will want to upgrade the screws too while you are at it. MCARBO sells the screws and pins with a couple 2.5mm hex keys as a package also.
Christopher
Kerrville, TX
Great pins
Much needed, factory sight pin was cross threaded when attempting to remove screw for first time to install factory supplied sling swivel.chamge them all as you gotta open the rifle up to do one. Do everything they offer at same time! Fairly simple and quick took less than an hour. Totally different rifle.All for the better. Never designed to be baily shooter just a pinch gun a get by. But if stuck out with just this one and no other you sure need it to be a forever gun Do it' all!!! Open it once!!!
Incomplete
I bought these expecting that my factory screws would have fit. Well they didnt, if you purchase these make sure you buy the screws also.
Buy the pin and screws together.
Pins make a huge difference! The trigger spring doesn’t slip behind the pin any longer during reassembly. Buy the kit with the screws as well.
grip pens
those metel grip pins are a must, unscrewing frame pins are aluminum and they sometimes strip out'
Loyd Patterson
Clay Center
Another MCarbo home run
MCarbo fixed Kel Tec's problem again. Why would Kel Tec put steel screws in aluminum pins to hold the weapon together? My nine year old grandson could strip those factory pins out and not even grunt. My weapon had never been apart, yet when I took it down, the hinge pin was stripped on the left side. It's not like that was an important piece, lol. Anyway, if you open your gun, buy these in advance and put them in with some quality steel button head screws. MCarbo sells another kit with everything you need.
A perfect match. Steel and steel
It makes no sense to have steel screws going into aluminum tube nuts. Steel and aluminum do not mix well. The steel pins are a big plus in the valve and strength of the gun. I strongly recommend installing these pin nuts if doing any type of internal work on the weapon.
Concho Charlie
Tucson, AZ
Do these fit 5.7 gen 3 variant?
The long ones fit just fine, but the short ones are too short. The 5.7x28 Sub 2k has three (3) grip pins, two (2) long ones and one (1) intermediate. The long ones are for the barrel and the trigger guard. The m-carbo short one is about 1/4" too short, so short that it jumps out of the socket(s) when fully flushed on either side. So for that reason you have to still use the aluminum (OEM) one.
Unless m-carbo creates a set specifically for 5.7 variant Kel-Tec Sub 2K
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August 17, 2025 4:27 PM