CZ Bren 2 Ms 16.5" Rifle

The CZ Bren 2 MS in 16.5-inch carbine configuration delivers the full potential of the Bren 2 platform with maximum velocity and range while maintaining the compactness of a folding design. At 6.37 pounds, it's exceptionally light for a full-size piston-driven rifle - nearly a pound lighter than many direct impingement competitors. This weight reduction comes from the clean-sheet design philosophy: 7075-T6 aluminum receiver with carbon fiber composite lower, carefully optimized barrel profile, and efficient short-stroke piston system. The result is a rifle that handles like a dream despite its capability.

The 16.5-inch cold-hammer-forged barrel with hard-chrome lining and 1:7 twist stabilizes the full range of 5.56 NATO projectiles from 55 to 77 grains. The three-position gas system (normal, adverse, manual) allows tuning for suppressed use or adverse conditions. CZ's engineers positioned all controls for true bilateral operation: safety selector above the pistol grip for either thumb, magazine release in AR-15 position on right with secondary release on left magazine housing, and bolt catch/release accessible from both sides. The folding stock extends from 12 to 14.88 inches length-of-pull across four positions and the rifle operates even with the stock folded.

Performance testing reveals why reviewers describe the Bren 2 as "offering one of the slickest-running actions I've ever tested on a non-custom semi-auto rifle." The carbine cycled without any stoppages through 400+ rounds of various loads. Accuracy exceeded expectations with 0.75 MOA five-round groups - better than the anticipated 1.5-2 MOA - demonstrating the barrel's quality and the action's consistency. The trigger provides a crisp 3-4 pound pull that's fantastic for a combat rifle. At $2,255, the Bren 2 MS carbine represents the apex of combat-proven piston rifle design, validated through distinguished service from Afghanistan to Ukraine. This is for shooters who demand European quality and proven reliability in a package that exceeds expectations.