The CZ Bren 2 MS is a semi-automatic pistol-format firearm chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO. With an 11.14-inch cold hammer-forged barrel and an overall length of 22.8 inches, it's a compact platform. Two 30-round magazines are included. The folding adjustable front and rear sights are built in. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Bren 2 MS 
• Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO 
• Action: Semi-Automatic 
• Barrel Length: 11.14 inches (cold hammer forged) 
• Overall Length: 22.8 inches 
• Weight: 5.625 lbs 
• Capacity: 30+1 rounds 
• Magazines Included: 2 
• Sights: Adjustable Folding Front & Rear 
• Grip: Stippled Polymer 
• Safety: Ambidextrous Manual 
   

Features 

 
The carbon fiber-reinforced polymer frame keeps the weight at 5.625 lbs despite the steel barrel and controls. Ambidextrous controls -- safety, magazine release, charging handle -- make the platform accessible to left-handed shooters. The folding sights are practical: they're there when you need irons and fold flat for optic use. The stippled grip provides traction without modifications. 
 
At 22.8 inches overall the Bren 2 MS is compact. The 11.14-inch barrel produces more muzzle blast than a longer rifle, which is the typical trade-off for the size.

The CZ Bren 2 MS generates consistently positive feedback on build quality. CZ's reputation for tight tolerances carries over to this platform, and owners describe the overall construction as solid and well-fitted.

Ergonomics are well regarded. The ambidextrous controls and grip texture come up often as practical advantages, and the balance point is generally described as comfortable for the compact size.

Accuracy gets good marks for an 11-inch barrel platform. Most owners report reliable function across standard 5.56 loads. Magazine availability and compatibility with standard AR-pattern magazines comes up as a practical question for some buyers.

Weight at 5.625 lbs is occasionally noted as slightly heavier than expected given the compact dimensions, though it's within normal range for this type of platform.

Pricing sits above the mid-range AR-pattern market, and some buyers question the premium relative to alternatives. Those who prioritize build quality and the CZ name tend to consider it justified. The tactical aesthetic divides buyers between those who appreciate it and those who prefer more traditional configurations.