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HB Industries CZ Bren 2 7.8" M-LOK Handguard

Free-float 7.8-inch billet M-LOK handguard that nearly doubles support-hand real estate over the factory unit.

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Quick Specs

Price
$199
Weight
6.9 oz
Brand
HB Industries
Category
handguard

Features

  • 6061-T6 billet aluminum, MIL-A-8625 Type 3 hardcoat anodize
  • 7.8 inch length
  • 6.85 oz (vs 10.27 oz factory)
  • Integrated QD mounting plate
  • Nearly 2x support-hand area, 3x M-LOK slot count vs factory

Capability Boosts

Modularity+2

Recommended For

Duty/Patrol+2
Competition+2

Compatibility Tags

family: modern-rifleplatform: cz-bren2-11platform: cz-bren2-14handguard: mlok

Overview

The factory CZ Bren 2 Ms handguard is short and lacks deep texture for a hand-stop-only setup, and the polymer construction does not free-float the barrel. The HB Industries 7.8 inch M-LOK handguard is billet 6061-T6 aluminum, MIL-A-8625 Type 3 hardcoat anodized, and free-floats the barrel for accuracy. Compared to the factory unit, the HBI handguard is 3.4 oz lighter (6.85 oz vs 10.27 oz), has nearly double the support-hand area, and provides over three times the M-LOK slot count.

The handguard ships with an integrated QD mounting plate that accepts a standard QD sling swivel on either side without a separate adapter. A direct-mount variant is available for the same price that adds a built-in light mount aligned to the support-hand thumb position. Both versions are compatible with all 8, 9, 11, and 14 inch barrel Bren 2 Ms models in 5.56 and 7.62x39.

For longer-barrel rifles (16.5 inch carbine), HBI offers 10.8, 13.8, and 15.8 inch handguards at $272-$299 that retain the same construction, weight savings, and integrated QD plate. Designed and manufactured in the USA.

Key Features

  • 6061-T6 billet aluminum, MIL-A-8625 Type 3 hardcoat anodize
  • 7.8 inch length covers most Bren 2 Ms 8/9/11 inch barrel pistols and the 14 inch carbine
  • 6.85 oz weight (3.4 oz lighter than factory)
  • Free-floats the barrel for accuracy
  • Integrated QD mounting plate, no adapter required
  • Nearly 2x support-hand area, 3x M-LOK slot count vs factory
  • Direct light mount variant available at same price

Pros

  • +Drops weight, adds real estate, free-floats the barrel - all in one part
  • +Integrated QD plate eliminates the need for a separate sling mount
  • +Available in matched 7.8/10.8/13.8/15.8 inch lengths for every Bren 2 barrel
  • +Direct-mount light variant cleans up the front of the rifle

Cons

  • $199 is a real upgrade investment vs free-and-cheap charging handle and trigger swaps
  • Requires removing the factory handguard, which is a longer install than drop-in controls
  • Older HBI Gen 1 handguards are not compatible with the new HBI Optimized Gas Regulator; verify which generation you are running

Detailed Specifications

Material
6061-T6 billet aluminum
finish
MIL-A-8625 Type 3 hardcoat anodize
Length
7.8 inches
weight
6.85 oz (vs 10.27 oz factory)
mount
Free-float over barrel nut
qdSocket
Integrated QD mounting plate, ambidextrous
compatibility
CZ Bren 2 Ms 8/9/11/14 inch barrels, 5.56 and 7.62x39
countryOfOrigin
USA
msrp
$199

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