CZ-USA BREN 2 MS Carbine | 5.56 NATO | 16.5″ | 30rd | 08610

The CZ-USA BREN 2 MS Carbine is a compact modern sporting rifle chambered for .223/5.56 NATO that combines a cold hammer-forged barrel with a short-stroke gas piston system and a folding, adjustable stock for improved portability and modularity. The “MS” configuration uses a modular forend with M-LOK compatibility and a full Picatinny-style top rail for optics and accessories. Controls are ambidextrous and the charging handle is non-reciprocating and swappable for left- or right-hand use. A practical optic option under $1,000 that pairs well with this carbine is the Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6×24; it provides rapid target acquisition and usable magnification for common carbine engagements.

Product Specifications

• The manufacturer is CZ-USA.
• The model is listed as BREN 2 MS.
• The caliber is .223 Rem / 5.56 NATO.
• The barrel measures 16.5 inches and is described as cold hammer-forged.
• The action type is Semi-Auto.
• The magazine capacity is 30 rounds and one 30-round magazine is included.
• The receiver features a full Picatinny-style rail for mounting optics and accessories.
• The stock is a folding, adjustable design to reduce overall length for transport.
• The frame/upper is noted as aluminum with a carbon fiber-reinforced polymer lower.
• The weight is listed as 7.3 lbs.
• The overall length is listed as 35.6 inches (folded to 28 inches in some references).
• Sights are not installed; the rifle ships with a full Picatinny rail for optics.
• The muzzle is described as 1/2×28 threaded (suppressor-ready/threaded barrel).
• The safety is an ambidextrous manual safety.
• The UPC is 806703086101.

This carbine is oriented toward range training and competition-style shooting where a durable, modular platform is valuable. Its piston-driven gas system reduces felt reciprocation and simplifies maintenance compared with direct-impingement designs, while the modular handguard and ambidextrous controls make it straightforward to configure for an individual user’s setup. The folding stock makes it practical for transport and storage without compromising a full-length sight/optic mounting platform.

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