SAR 18#6

A HIGHBROW
TEC
By David Lake
KEL
SAR Vol. 18, No. 6 16 Nov., Dec. 2014
Small arms today are following new
trends compared to the whole of the last
two centuries. Guns used to be tools
of a trade, utilitarian implements that
served a vital role in maintaining law
and order or providing food for the family.
Then they became less necessary
as civilization began to provide goods
and services. Recreational hunting and
sport shooting were the reasons many
people bought rifles and shotguns in
the 20th century. Now in the 21st century,
to make a broad generalization,
for many, guns are just toys. The aging
“video game” generation and its demand
for impractical excess has created
a new world of modular quick detach
hi-speed adjustable tactical accessory
convertibility. This new breed of “toy”
guns at least has the capability to get
back to its roots and find purpose. Fortunately,
there are still a few guns being
invented and built that are specialized
“tools-of-a-trade.” These are crafted
and honed to serve a singular purpose.
We can conclude that there are infinitely
capable weapons, and there are perfectly
refined weapons. The difference
between the two is simple: One has the
potential for excellence, the other already
is. The weapon featured here is
called the SU2000-SS and is the work
and achievement of Mr. Ralph Seifert of
RAS Engineering. It is a fresh example
of a “perfectly refined” system – powerful
words to assign to the Kel-Tec.
Conception of the SU2000-SS was
not an “ah-ha” moment. The gun was