Confused about color description. Description states the Stock is black and Finish is matte blue? Bbl = matte blue? Confused because on some other models of the 2000 show Finish as obviously being the stock's color. Thanks

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Confused about color description.  Description states the Stock is black and Finish is matte blue? Bbl = matte blue?   Confused because on some other models of the 2000 show Finish as obviously being the stock's color.  Thanks

James G. · Answer

Hi Walter, the color is actually "Black" as is the stock. Blue/Blueing is an old outdated term being used for the actual process of finishing the barrel.  Picture  :  https://www.google.com/search?q=Kel-Tec+Sub+2K+40+Semi-automatic+Carbine+40+S%26W+16.1%22&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjp4sOLws3dAhVC0VMKHZcOBUsQ_AUIDygC&biw=1280&bih=618#imgrc=_7qNPWkDEK4KKM:

Randy I. · Answer

Blue is a chemical rust preventive process it leaves the metal a deep blackish blue (looks black)

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Confused about color description. Description states the Stock is black and Finish is matte blue? Bbl = matte blue? Confused because on some other models of the 2000 show Finish as obviously being the stock's color. Thanks