Homemade folding scope mount for a Kel-Tec sub2000 rifle

My father shared his interest of mounting an optic (he picked a tru-glo 2X red dot) on his sub2000, but didn't want to lose the rifle's folding ability, or to need to remove the optic and/or mount to fold it. I told my cousin about the idea (we are both machinists), and within a day he called me with the idea of using a spring-loaded door hinge. Well, I headed of to the hardware store, and found a 4" spring door hinge for $15.00, and it even came with a nice black powder coat! The spring's tension is adjustable, and quite powerful on it's lowest adjustment (which I used). It simply mounts to a steel plate inside the front handguard, and has a 1913 style rail screwed into the other side. All of the work was fairly simple to do with a manual vertical mill, and only took about 2 1/2 hours. As I state in the video, I recommend tapping the holes on the mounting plate a bit closer to the edges, just to keep the clearance holes in the handguard a bit further from the edges (where they meet in the center). Anyway, it has worked great for us so far, with several hundred rounds down range, with no stray from zero. Feel free to put this video wherever you like, and unfortunately I don't think I have the plans anymore, but I'm sure that buy pausing the video at the right time you could scribble it down. Thank you all for watching, please enjoy, and subscribe to see any future projects. -proto-

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[404040c]

Dont get me wrong scope is awesome but some gun are better not having them" I would of stuck with the iron sights " Thats just me'

[prototypepersons]

@404040c I kind of feel the same way to be honest, but I also don't think I would want this gun either, it seemed kind of "cheap". For a carbine I like more power anyway, I'd much rather have a 16" AR with a telescoping butt than the subbie.

[scottrambo2483]

It looks nice, but its a carbine not a rifle. It shoots 9mm rounds at in increased distance. With accuracy your looking at 50 yards. If you want real distance and penatrating power for cheap go with an AK-47.

[prototypepersons]

@scottrambo2483 Sure it's a carbine, but a carbine IS, by definition, a short RIFLE. I don't even like it though, for short range work I'll take my Remington 870 any day.

[IbnFawzi]

I like your video most because you actually use a tripod instead of trying to do this 1 handed.

[prototypepersons]

@IbnFawzi Thanks! I find it rather annoying when videos are filmed poorly as well.

[TheCodyxb]

hey, do u sell these side folders? ill buy one bro!

[micromike44mag]

That is a beautiful idea...This is what Youtube is supposed to be about...Sharing ideas...Great..Clear...Concise­..Sound..Great Job

[sirsalamander]

@eyeofth3b3hold3r I just finished this project and mounted it back further on the firearm. I mounted it between the two screws one section back further than him. I had to dremel a little bit down on the small ridge above the ejector just above the safety. So far so good, the rifle folds perfectly and the mount is nice and snug. I made mine almost exactly the same as his, but I used a 1/8" piece of aluminum instead of steel inside the handguard which the screws thread into.

[sirsalamander]

What an awesome idea! I just got a sub2k and hate the front sights after my first day of breaking her in. I have a red dot already and was going to mount a rail, but hated the idea of having to remove the red dot each time I close the carbine. Would you be interested in making a few to sell, or maybe posting that schematic of the plans?

[eyeofth3b3hold3r]

Could you put the door springed hinge farther back on the rifle if you mounted the hinge on the side?

[eyeofth3b3hold3r]

I love this idea. I was going to put a quick detach mount for whatever optic I choose but I really like this idea. Oh and everyone is missing the point on here who keeps commenting on AR or AK. you can't fold an AR up and put it in your backpack and if you do have an underfolder AK or even a Draco AK I still doubt they will be as light. ALSO why get another carbine when this one takes the same mags as your sidearm?!?!?

[benigntoyou]

As a inventor, great thinking!

[incafuckingpacitated]

you are completely missing the point. Not everyone can drop the ridiculous amount that an AR costs. How about applauding the ingenuity? Kel-Tec for the most part makes flawlessly firing ugly guns. So if you LADIES need a good looking gun to go with your Coach purse, drop the extra money on something a little more "fancy" for you "fancy" lads.

[89andyman]

good vid

[westgl2006]

NICE!!! Great job