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I have a chance to purchase a NIB Bren2 MS carbine (no sights or optic) for a fair price in today's market . After reading the last several pages of issues, I assume I should look at another non-AR rifle?
If I was to purchase the Bren, have any of the military type carbine handguard or brakes ever showed up on the open market? |
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Originally Posted By rw66: I have a chance to purchase a NIB Bren2 MS carbine (no sights or optic) for a fair price in today's market . After reading the last several pages of issues, I assume I should look at another non-AR rifle? If I was to purchase the Bren, have any of the military type carbine handguard or brakes ever showed up on the open market? View Quote Yeah I was hoping to get something in 556 in the piston format and the bren was at the top until I read this thread. |
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Originally Posted By jkitchen: Yeah I was hoping to get something in 556 in the piston format and the bren was at the top until I read this thread. View Quote The 5.56 Bren 2 is a great gun. Very few issues with it. 1 person had some bad damage to his extension lugs but other than that I havent heard any issues at all with the 5.56 model. Some peening on the lugs is normal for piston guns. Nothing to worry about as it happens with fn scar, Lmt, Acr and so on. Buy the 5.56 with confidence you are getting a really good weapon. |
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Scheels in Coralville, IA, has a 14" Bren 2 5.55 pistol in stock for IIRC $1699. Was just there earlier today, just an FYI for anyone looking.
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Originally Posted By rw66: I have a chance to purchase a NIB Bren2 MS carbine (no sights or optic) for a fair price in today's market . After reading the last several pages of issues, I assume I should look at another non-AR rifle? If I was to purchase the Bren, have any of the military type carbine handguard or brakes ever showed up on the open market? View Quote I am quite happy with mine. |
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Bren 2 MS 5.56 8" model is super, easy choice over a SCAR in my opinion. Runs great and accurate!
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Yes,yes,and yes
HBI and Dan Haga have everything and every combination of stock or brace you could want. Lucky Irishman makes a ACR adapter if the other guys are sold out.... and they usually are. |
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[Last Edit: esdunbar]
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Originally Posted By gonnasellstuff: The 5.56 Bren 2 is a great gun. Very few issues with it. 1 person had some bad damage to his extension lugs but other than that I havent heard any issues at all with the 5.56 model. Some peening on the lugs is normal for piston guns. Nothing to worry about as it happens with fn scar, Lmt, Acr and so on. Buy the 5.56 with confidence you are getting a really good weapon. View Quote I have 5 scars, 4 Virtus', 2 POF 415's a Tavor X95 and a Sig 516 (all piston guns...probably more that I can't recall). Not a single one of them have damage to the lugs like my two Bren 2's do. Can you show pics of the guns I've mentioned with damaged lugs like we're seeing on the Bren? Respectfully, I think your comment is very wrong. Also, it's not "one guy." Numerous of us have reported the same issue in this thread. |
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Originally Posted By esdunbar: I have 5 scars, 4 Virtus', 2 POF 415's a Tavor X95 and a Sig 516 (all piston guns...probably more that I can't recall). Not a single one of them have damage to the lugs like my two Bren 2's do. Can you show pics of the guns I've mentioned with damaged lugs like we're seeing on the Bren? Respectfully, I think your comment is very wrong. Also, it's not "one guy." Numerous of us have reported the same issue in this thread. View Quote Can't speak to all of them, but just do a quick Google search and you'll see that many people mention the same thing with their SCAR 16. |
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Originally Posted By esdunbar: I have 5 scars, 4 Virtus', 2 POF 415's a Tavor X95 and a Sig 516 (all piston guns...probably more that I can't recall). Not a single one of them have damage to the lugs like my two Bren 2's do. Can you show pics of the guns I've mentioned with damaged lugs like we're seeing on the Bren? Respectfully, I think your comment is very wrong. Also, it's not "one guy." Numerous of us have reported the same issue in this thread. View Quote Are you using the aftermarket hbi hand guard on your Bren 2’s with this damage? Are yours 2MS or 2S models? It’s funny we aren’t hearing of any FTE problems or damaged barrel lugs on the military / full auto Brens that have been in circulation for a while in large numbers, no massive recalls on military contracts, etc. But apparently the full auto Brens have a heavier bolt carrier with a couple of sprung weights in them. It seems to me that the civilian semi-auto Bren 2’s, especially here in the US, are getting the short shrift from CZ, various problems and no parts or service to fix them. We don’t hear about these issues on their military contract rifles. |
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Originally Posted By esdunbar: I have 5 scars, 4 Virtus', 2 POF 415's a Tavor X95 and a Sig 516 (all piston guns...probably more that I can't recall). Not a single one of them have damage to the lugs like my two Bren 2's do. Can you show pics of the guns I've mentioned with damaged lugs like we're seeing on the Bren? Respectfully, I think your comment is very wrong. Also, it's not "one guy." Numerous of us have reported the same issue in this thread. View Quote Its not wrong. Do a search and you will see many many many posts on fn forums and also here on ar15.com. I have 5 scars 9 Bren 2s models 4 Sig xi's and they did all have minor lug peening on them. Not a big deal. The example of the original poster that had major damage is different and Cz should replace. Something major wrong on his example. |
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Originally Posted By rw66: I have a chance to purchase a NIB Bren2 MS carbine (no sights or optic) for a fair price in today's market . After reading the last several pages of issues, I assume I should look at another non-AR rifle? If I was to purchase the Bren, have any of the military type carbine handguard or brakes ever showed up on the open market? View Quote The x39's have had some issues. The 5.56 ones are fine. Beyond fine, really. My MS2 in 5.56 is my favorite rifle. Haven't seen the brakes or handguards, but there are aftermarket options. |
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Originally Posted By esdunbar: I have 5 scars, 4 Virtus', 2 POF 415's a Tavor X95 and a Sig 516 (all piston guns...probably more that I can't recall). Not a single one of them have damage to the lugs like my two Bren 2's do. Can you show pics of the guns I've mentioned with damaged lugs like we're seeing on the Bren? Respectfully, I think your comment is very wrong. Also, it's not "one guy." Numerous of us have reported the same issue in this thread. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By esdunbar: Originally Posted By gonnasellstuff: The 5.56 Bren 2 is a great gun. Very few issues with it. 1 person had some bad damage to his extension lugs but other than that I havent heard any issues at all with the 5.56 model. Some peening on the lugs is normal for piston guns. Nothing to worry about as it happens with fn scar, Lmt, Acr and so on. Buy the 5.56 with confidence you are getting a really good weapon. I have 5 scars, 4 Virtus', 2 POF 415's a Tavor X95 and a Sig 516 (all piston guns...probably more that I can't recall). Not a single one of them have damage to the lugs like my two Bren 2's do. Can you show pics of the guns I've mentioned with damaged lugs like we're seeing on the Bren? Respectfully, I think your comment is very wrong. Also, it's not "one guy." Numerous of us have reported the same issue in this thread. Respectfully, as someone who owns most of those rifles other than the virtus, i've seen similar wear on the lugs. And there are tons of pictures on the net of similar wear on said weapons as well. Do you shoot yours much? I have to wonder a bit on individual round counts if you've got half a dozen scars, 4 virtus', etc. |
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[Last Edit: USMC_JA]
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"Have a smile for breakfast, you'll be shitting joy by lunch.” - Joe Abercrombie
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[Last Edit: USMC_JA]
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Misfire.
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"Have a smile for breakfast, you'll be shitting joy by lunch.” - Joe Abercrombie
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Originally Posted By USMC_JA: Until I can stamp it, this will have to do in the meantime. While I wish I had the 11inch model, this little gun is really growing on me. Light weight and very nice handling. Still need to install my DA FH for suppressed fun. https://i.imgur.com/JJ5BhoM.jpg [/url] View Quote I wanted the 9 inch, but a person VERY much in the know said the 11 was a tack driver, and he was right. |
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Originally Posted By armoredman: I wanted the 9 inch, but a person VERY much in the know said the 11 was a tack driver, and he was right. View Quote I know not of such things. I just wanted the 11 for a more rounded out carbine (ballistically). But they are are/were unobtainium when I picked up mine. But why is the 11inch more accurate? Short barrels of the same profile tend to be stiffer and thus more accurate. They just don't have as much legs. |
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"Have a smile for breakfast, you'll be shitting joy by lunch.” - Joe Abercrombie
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[Last Edit: Manticore_Arms]
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Originally Posted By USMC_JA: I know not of such things. I just wanted the 11 for a more rounded out carbine (ballistically). But they are are/were unobtainium when I picked up mine. But why is the 11inch more accurate? Short barrels of the same profile tend to be stiffer and thus more accurate. They just don't have as much legs. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By USMC_JA: Originally Posted By armoredman: I wanted the 9 inch, but a person VERY much in the know said the 11 was a tack driver, and he was right. I know not of such things. I just wanted the 11 for a more rounded out carbine (ballistically). But they are are/were unobtainium when I picked up mine. But why is the 11inch more accurate? Short barrels of the same profile tend to be stiffer and thus more accurate. They just don't have as much legs. Barrel harmonics might play into it, 11 inch might be the sweet spot. Or the person may have only tested an 11 inch barrel and did not have a 9 inch as an indepemdent data point Sven Manticore Arms |
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[#22]
There is an 11” pistol at a gun store near by for $1900. It’s very tempting. But I feel like I would have to dump $1000 into it immediately with a stamp, stock, rail and other minor upgrades....
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From the days when all the gun rags touted the RRA DEA rifle as the greatest ever. Those were the days when Magpul made magpuls, Bushmaster was Tier 1, Eotechs and vertical grips were awesome!
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[Last Edit: benbangui]
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Does anyone know a solid dude or company that I can send my 14.5 pistol barrel to cut down to 11? I talked and read to a few people saying how a bunch of 14” pistons where imported and sold fast. They where Alluding to the idea that people where using 14” pistons on 11” barrels with success. I also hear that taking the trunions off, are almost impossible. so most common gunsmiths don’t want to mess with chopping their barrels.
Anyway, my desire and question is... (1) does anyone know someone that would chop, crown and thread a 5.56 bren2 barrel? More specifically someone who has successfully already done it. (2) do you think I would need to have the piston ports drilled? One dude gave me the impression they are already over gassed... so the 14” piston on a 11” barrel would actually be ideal. But man... my 14” shoots smooooooth already. I would hate to ruin it, But damn the 11”s are sExy... Ps: sorry if my terminology and words used are wrong. Thanks for help/advice in advance |
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Originally Posted By benbangui: Does anyone know a solid dude or company that I can send my 14.5 pistol barrel to cut down to 11? I talked and read to a few people saying how a bunch of 14” pistons where imported and sold fast. They where Alluding to the idea that people where using 14” pistons on 11” barrels with success. I also hear that taking the trunions off, are almost impossible. so most common gunsmiths don’t want to mess with chopping their barrels. Anyway, my desire and question is... (1) does anyone know someone that would chop, crown and thread a 5.56 bren2 barrel? More specifically someone who has successfully already done it. (2) do you think I would need to have the piston ports drilled? One dude gave me the impression they are already over gassed... so the 14” piston on a 11” barrel would actually be ideal. But man... my 14” shoots smooooooth already. I would hate to ruin it, But damn the 11”s are sExy... Ps: sorry if my terminology and words used are wrong. Thanks for help/advice in advance View Quote You could contact Adco. They've been around for years. https://adcofirearms.com/products/gunsmithing/ And in CA: http://ar15barrels.com/ But I'd just turn a 14" into a rifle. In fact, I have a 14" 7.62 I needed to take to a guy for a pin & weld to do just that. |
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Originally Posted By benbangui: Does anyone know a solid dude or company that I can send my 14.5 pistol barrel to cut down to 11? I talked and read to a few people saying how a bunch of 14” pistons where imported and sold fast. They where Alluding to the idea that people where using 14” pistons on 11” barrels with success. I also hear that taking the trunions off, are almost impossible. so most common gunsmiths don’t want to mess with chopping their barrels. Anyway, my desire and question is... (1) does anyone know someone that would chop, crown and thread a 5.56 bren2 barrel? More specifically someone who has successfully already done it. (2) do you think I would need to have the piston ports drilled? One dude gave me the impression they are already over gassed... so the 14” piston on a 11” barrel would actually be ideal. But man... my 14” shoots smooooooth already. I would hate to ruin it, But damn the 11”s are sExy... Ps: sorry if my terminology and words used are wrong. Thanks for help/advice in advance View Quote Im gonna send my 14" 7.62x39 to Class 3 Machining to have cut down and threaded 1/2-28. Then use a Silencerco 1/2-28 .30 ASR Flash Hider or Brake. |
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Absolutely love my 11" X39. Relatively low round count as of now (under 1k rounds, probably around 450-500 so far) but no issues yet, and after a few upgrades it's perfect IMO. Installed the HBI piston spring in mine after the first few mags, ejection consistently 3 o clock since. No abnormal wear, and other than shooting fireballs occasionally from the gas relief port, it's just run. The trigger is great (stock and even better with the HBI), it's super lightweight, and handles infinitely better than any AK.
Planning on using the HBI gas port service and suppressing later this year, but as of now it's hands down one of my favorite guns. Far as the fireballs the gun shoots under the handguard, I'm pretty sure that's limited to the X39 model due to the fact most of us shoot cheap steal and we all know that stuff does not use flash retardant powders...a non issue either way, just shoot better ammo or plan on not using it with NODS lol... |
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I need a Colt branded Bren 2. Then I’ll be on board...
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From the days when all the gun rags touted the RRA DEA rifle as the greatest ever. Those were the days when Magpul made magpuls, Bushmaster was Tier 1, Eotechs and vertical grips were awesome!
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Originally Posted By SigChef: Stamp finally came in. Has an Eotech Exps2-0 on it but not in the pic. Can is a Chimera 300, stock is a Lage, HBI rail, trigger and charging handle. https://i.imgur.com/Of015d7.jpg View Quote That is a very nice set-up and what I'm planning on. Which HBI rail is that - it looks a little different than what's on their website (?). |
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Originally Posted By rw66: That is a very nice set-up and what I'm planning on. Which HBI rail is that - it looks a little different than what's on their website (?). View Quote That’s the old style 10” rail. The new HBI rails (new as of like two weeks ago) have a cutout for access to the gas system. |
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[Last Edit: benbangui]
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Awesome! Thank you! I contacted Adco and they even have a fn/CZ barrel chopping option to select from.
Now the next question I’m trying to figure out: I plan to get the hbi 10.8 handguard. People online say 11” and 14” barrels.... But that means 11.5 and 14.5 In measurement correct? If the 10.8 handguard is essentially .20 less then 11”... I would need a actual 11.5 barrel... cause the threading will come back .50” on the barrel. Bringing the flash/brake back to 11” allowing .20 clearance on the break/muzzle device. So... if I’m having adco cut my 14.5 barrel down... I should have them cut it to 11.5 correct? Thanks in advance :) |
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[Last Edit: MagnusActual]
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Originally Posted By benbangui: Awesome! Thank you! I contacted Adco and they even have a fn/CZ barrel chopping option to select from. Now the next question I'm trying to figure out: I plan to get the hbi 10.8 handguard. People online say 11" and 14" barrels.... But that means 11.5 and 14.5 In measurement correct? If the 10.8 handguard is essentially .20 less then 11"... I would need a actual 11.5 barrel... cause the threading will come back .50" on the barrel. Bringing the flash/brake back to 11" allowing .20 clearance on the break/muzzle device. So... if I'm having adco cut my 14.5 barrel down... I should have them cut it to 11.5 correct? Thanks in advance :) View Quote The barrel length on the "11" Bren 2Ms ( both 5.56/7.62) is 11.14". So don't go shorter than that and you should be good. |
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The few that have the carbine model any reviews? Experiencing any of the same problems as pistol models?
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The carbine version is only in 5.56mm, so nope.
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[Last Edit: Sweet5ltr]
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Look forward to redemption for the Bren 2 (x39) in the near future. Absolutely astonishing how CZ-USA / CZUB allowed the reputation of this incredible firearm to tank since release. I've noticed even Zack has ghosted us here, they aren't even trying anymore to keep us updated on the situation. It's like, WTH CZ-USA.
I love my Bren 2S, but if it was a standard 2Ms, it would have been returned for a refund immediately, ordering a Robinson's Armament (x39) pistol the same day. This platform has no appeal to me in 5.56x45, it's all about 7.62x39. |
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Originally Posted By Sweet5ltr: Look forward to redemption for the Bren 2 (x39) in the near future. Absolutely astonishing how CZ-USA / CZUB allowed the reputation of this incredible firearm to tank since release. I've noticed even Zack has ghosted us here, they aren't even trying anymore to keep us updated on the situation. It's like, WTH CZ-USA. I love my Bren 2S, but if it was a standard 2Ms, it would have been returned for a refund immediately, ordering a Robinson's Armament (x39) pistol the same day. This platform has no appeal to me in 5.56x45, it's all about 7.62x39. View Quote This is exactly what happened with the Sig 556xi. They completely left all of us behind because they knew they were dropping the platform and moving on to a different platform. Id bet Cz is working on a different platform as we speak. |
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Originally Posted By grinning: That’s the old style 10” rail. The new HBI rails (new as of like two weeks ago) have a cutout for access to the gas system. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By grinning: Originally Posted By rw66: That is a very nice set-up and what I'm planning on. Which HBI rail is that - it looks a little different than what's on their website (?). That’s the old style 10” rail. The new HBI rails (new as of like two weeks ago) have a cutout for access to the gas system. @rw66 This. |
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[#42]
Is the Bren Battle Rifle releasing soon?
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Does anyone have a line on in stock x39 mags? I'm doing a 3gun shoot with my 2ms, I have 2 but to be safe I'd like a 3rd, but no where has them in stock.
With everyone oos, it makes me wonder if production on accessories/parts has stopped... |
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Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.
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Originally Posted By POG926: Love mine. Gonna SBR it in a few weeks. 11.5" https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/105574/received_208383570839886_jpeg-1868692.JPG View Quote Did you coat up a factory stock to match? Love the color by the way! |
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Originally Posted By Hodgi_: Does anyone have a line on in stock x39 mags? I'm doing a 3gun shoot with my 2ms, I have 2 but to be safe I'd like a 3rd, but no where has them in stock. With everyone oos, it makes me wonder if production on accessories/parts has stopped... View Quote I got in stock alerts from 2 places a couple weeks ago. There's also some for sale in the EE |
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Originally Posted By dump1567: I figured I'd swoop on this import before O'Biden bans it (or they're made domestically in the Colt Factory?). It was offer I couldn't refuse. $1650 OTD NIB. One of my local shops loves giving these away for cheap. I bought both my 7.62's from them for under $1600. Can't say that about my 5.56's I bought elsewhere. Do all 14" 5.56's come with bayo lug? I'll probably convert this to a rifle, but I found a brace in the garage to serve as a place holder until than. https://i.imgur.com/IxkGUbl.jpg View Quote Most Ms models didnt come with a bayo lug. A few left over S Model barrels with bayo lugs were used with the Ms models. |
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