The next generation of the Bren the Bren 2 Ms makes first landfall in the US in pistol form with multiple barrel lengths and two chamberings. Whereas the 805 Bren was designed to a specific set of requirements set out by the Czech military the Bren 2 is a clean-sheet design. With a bevy of changes the most noticeable is sure to be the strict weight-loss regimen that the Bren 2 has undergone. With a trimmed-down aluminum receiver and a lower made from carbon fiber-reinforced polymer the result is a robust but substantially lighter gun. – Gone is the reciprocating charging handle replaced with one that stays stowed in the forward position until it is needed. Swappable from side to side it does double duty as a forward assist. Also added is an AR-style bolt catch/release system that is mirrored on both sides of the firearm as well as a catch/release nestled into the front of the trigger guard. The magazine release and safety are also ambidextrous and located in very familiar locations for anyone versed in the AR platform. – Chambered in 223 and 7.62×39 each is available in several barrel lengths. AR-15 style magazines are used for 223 variants whereas in 7.62 the factory’s magazines are used to ensure last round hold-open and consistent feeding. All variants are swappable to different barrel lengths and chamberings and also feature a modular forend that can be swapped to different lengths. – In pistol form the Bren 2 Ms comes with a flush rear plate that has the provision for attaching a AR-style buffer tube for the installation of an arm brace cheek rest or similar pistol stabilizing device. For those who wish to SBR a Carbine buffer tube and stock can be installed or the entire rear plate can be removed and replaced with a factory folding/adjustable stock. – Chambering: .223/5.56×45 – Magazine Capacity: 30 – Magazine Type: AR-15/M16 – Frame: Carbon Fiber-reinforced Polymer – Grips: Stippled – Sights: Folding adjustable – Barrel Length: 8.26 in – Barrel: Cold Hammer Forged – Weight: 5.4 lbs – Overall Length: 19.9 in – Safety: Ambidextrous Manual Safety