As a Czech machining apprentice myself I can confirm that we indeed use magic and cast spells in our incomprehensible language when machining and firearm making
8:40 - this is a special kind of magic we call CZECHNOLOGY!!! And there's so much more to come in the upcoming months and years! Happy to see you liked the gun :)
Younger brother finished studying at Česká Zbrojovka this year. We Czechs shouldnt tell this to foreigners really but the BREN isn't just man made, it's made by using ancient slavic magic called "First type s*cked, second is top tier"
"The price will drop as they become more widely accepted" said as Garand Thumb single handedly raises the price on Bren 2s in the U.S. by 25% in less than 12 hours.
Fucking gold! He's one of my fav things about this channel! Love him and Flannel Daddy, FD reminds me of a bunch of guys I served in Australian Army with!
@@SirCzechMate Tak to pak jo :D Já si právě říkal, jakým způsobem si US firma "vyhlídne" pracanta v Česku, nebo naopak, jak se pracant z ČR dostane do USA na pohovor :D
Great review. I’ve had the Bren 2 Ms 11’’ .223 version for a year or so and it is definitely the best combat rifle I’ve ever tried. Mine comes with the factory folding stock as it is the Czech version. Comes with a factory 3.5 lbs trigger, awesome. It is super light, accurate and compact, specially because of the folding stock and short barrel. I’m running an EOTECH EXPS2 with a Holosun 3X magnifier. They thought of every modern feature for this rifle, it barely needs any tweaking. However, HBI makes some very cool add-ons so aftermarket support is not an issue. I installed a Magpul vertical grip and a sling. I’m really impressed with the engineering of the rifle and I love it.
I truly hope for the day admin re-dons the balaclava for a legit bit for maximum lulz. But at the same time his content and cameos have been top notch regardless.
The nonreciprocating charging handle that locks to the bolt until it goes into battery is super cool. Other gunmakers need to catch up, that's a really useful feature.
@@rondobrondo Normally if your charging handle does not reciprocate, it can not be used as a forward assist. The Bren 2's charging handle can be used as a forward assist despite being a non-reciprocating design because it becomes detached from the bolt only when it goes into battery.
@@MrDK0010 Exactly... Mr. Thumb is like Darth Maul to Darth Sidous. Just hoping Mr. Thumb doesn't get chopped in half by someone with an excellent accent and beard and then come back as a cyborg.
I have the 11.15" in 5.56 in an SBR myself, and it is one of my top 3 favorite firearms that I own. That action is so ridiculously smooth. HBI hanguard to the muzzle device, HBI Trigger shoe... the gun is just so good. Glad it's finally getting the showcase it deserves.
Got myself a Bren two weeks ago and it already has a few coyote thumps. Not my first AR15 but it is my first AR18. Wow!!!! What an awesome firearm. I have a multitude of suggestions you have on the channel and I gotta say this is the best. It's ready for war.
I really appreciate the production value of these videos, I mean the intro looks like its straight out of a movie. Your camera work is like crystal clear and the editing is top-notch. And of course the obvious point of the videos being super informative and interesting. I think your editer deserves a raise hahahah, keep up the good work guys.
I have a Bren 2 decked out by Haga and HBI. My absolute most favorite rifle I’ve ever owned. It’s incredible. Also I have the polonium K on my Bren with an 11” barrel. It’s an incredible can. My 11” Bren is fairly accurate. First round impacts on targets passed 550 yards at a DMR match I have shot with it. Shooting 68gr Frontier BTHP. I changed out the OG charging handle after I sliced my finger open on my Eotech. If you’re in the market the first upgrade I would do is upgrade to a Haga lower. I got to prototype the nylon one and can confirm it’s worth the extra money so you can use AR triggers and grips. Only downfall is you lose the bolt release inside the trigger guard.
@@MrParker_1 you don’t. I chose to add the stuff. If you watched garands thumbs video the only thing he changed was the charging handle and handguard. I dumped money into it because I wanted my gun to stand out from other rifles. And I spend way more than $1,000 to upgrade it.
@@Centermass762do you like bad levers or similar releases on your AR like an adm lower? Or just prefer the paddle method for bolt release? I love the trigger guard releases myself, so much better for controlling the rifle
As a Czech I am proud that Bren is becoming the choice of firearm for foreign legions and Ukrainian soldiers. We always had a way of saying "yeah Russian stuff is alright but we can make better stuff for the same price" and now we did the same to NATO
As a Canadian I agree. There's a reason they ONLY let you fellas make/use your own rifle in the warsaw pact. I LOVED using my CSA VZ58 before our Prime Dickhead decided they're too dangerous for us to use. Now I have to use my Type 81 and SKS. I miss my VZ :(
An honest assessment is that it's evened out. The time and effort for high production content (Think CZ-96) gets the same views as these. Which, by comparison, are mid if I can borrow a phrase from Charlie. I'm not saying that you're a liar. You're just wrong.
You probably just sold quite a few of these. I want one for sure. I think even Eugene Stoner would be impressed. His system being taken to the next level and using polymer tech also as his original quest was to build a rifle with non traditional aerospace materials.
NGL, this is my favorite rifle I own. Accurate, near zero felt recoil, relatively low gas even when suppressed. CZ knocked it out of the park with this one. Whenever I let people shoot mine I warn them they will want and may not be able to get and they always do.
I Love my Bren 2! I hope these see more popularity in the states. I got the 14" barrel 5.56 variant, pinned and welded a dead air flash hider to it, put on a factory stock, and decked it out with HBI stuff. Its an amazing firearm!
@@John-mf6ky Well if demand goes up prices will go up for a little until demand is met with supply coming into the country, then prices will drop again. Or something like that? I like the idea of it becoming more popular as that will increase the aftermarket support for it.
Same setup I pinned and welded a surefire warcomp, and it's gassed perfect. Also, it was a great home for my vcog. Buy the spare parts at hbi I broke a firing pin took 7 months to get from the factory since most is going to Ukraine.
@@jb7483 Sounds awesome! Mine is decked out in HBI stuff - charging handle, trigger, handguard, and thumb safeties. The best parts I got from HBI were the new gas regulator, piston, and high load piston spring. The 3 position (vs 2 position factory) gas regulator is awesome! Have not settled on an optic yet - just rocking a red dot for now.
@@EngineersArmory nice I just got the gas regulator today and spare parts today on sale. Upgraded controls and trigger a few years back. Love hbi trigger. There is a company that makes an aluminum lower that runs ar triggers. I may get one in the future.
I added a Bren 2 in X39 to the collection 2 years ago when there was a shortage of 5.56 and 7.62 x 39 was still plentiful. It is a great gun. Throw on an OSS suppressor and it really rocks.
Did yours have the atrocious gassing and stovepipe issues? HBi finally released that new gas regulator and it saved the gun for me. Otherwise couldn't get through a mag without a few stoppages
For real it's so telling how little the Canadian Government actually knows about firearms when they ban the mini-14 but i can buy a semi auto bren with no problems
@@TheSickjitsthe 18.8” is the standard Canadian configuration that makes it non restricted. Shorter than that is still totally legal just an extra hurdle
The secret here was that CZ listened to their consumers. When the Bren was first made, it was competing against the FN SCAR. The SCAR won, but they both had some of the same shortcomings, like the reciprocating charging handle. CZ took all their criticism for the 805 and fixed it for the Bren 2. I was very torn a few years ago deciding between the Bren 2 and Tavor 7. I ultimately went with the T7 because I am a lefty and it's slightly more ambidextrous (allowing you to change the shell ejection side), and at the time the only Bren 2s available were as pistols and I really wanted a rifle. I love my Tavor, but I still really want a Bren 2.
I don’t usually look forward to someone dropping a video but I now find myself on the weekends waiting for videos from Garand Thumb and Admin. Salute to you guys for making these awesome videos. Please do more grenade dropping drones. I didn’t get enough laughing from the last one.
Can't tell you how it compares agoinst the B&T but I have a Scar 16 and Bren 2 in ~16" and I'll be honest, for me, it's the Bren 2. It just feels more up to date, more refined, lighter and yet the precision and recoil is still as excellent as on the Scar. Personally I love the ambidextrous controlls and the "in-trigger guard" bolt hold open. Stock trigger is amazing on the Bren 2. CZ is also more chill with a silencer and it does work well. And I mean, when we come to the price, it gets exceptionally unfair. In my country you can pretty much get two Bren 2's for the price of 1 Scar 16 ...
@@Sebastian-yl7nq Nice. I have a B&T APC223 16” and I love it. I have never shot the SCAR or BREN 2. The APC is incredibly smooth. The trigger isn’t the greatest, but I plan on changing it soon. The APC is also very accurate. Would make for a great comparison video.
Was playing an amazing Czech game yesterday (Kingdom Come Deliverance), starting the morning with a review of a great Czech rifle, and considering a CZ to replace my G19....they really do put effort into what they make over there, and it shows.
If you need to make money quick on that game, go to skalitz and you’ll find people battling. Leave them to battle, and go loot the ones who lost. Easy money👌
Always bringing the best breakdowns and reviews, I enjoy how you keep it real and call it how it is, because at the end of the day - it is what it is! Cheers Garand Thumb crew and a prosperous year ahead!
Very likely my favorite modern rifle. I have 4 of the Bren 2s early imports. LOVE them. One in 5.56, one in 7.62x39 and two 7.62x39 consecutive serial numbers NIB. :)
It’s unfathomable to me that this rifle is only just now, finally started to get the attention it deserves. Top tier rifle for a great price. I’d pick this gun over a SCAR any day🤙
That's a good reason ... though some people are getting their first chance in 82 years to get new nazi-gear. (How happy they must all be.) Though ... I guess the MG-44 was a great MG also ... along with many nazi guns, so I guess it's a tradition.
The girls in the CZ marketing dpt finally started to work. Among other things, they persuaded Russia to attack Ukraine, and Ukraine to defend itself with Brens 😂.
We’ve been llocated on the frontier of western german world and eastern slavic world for over a millenium. Our culture and even ethnicity from the dna standpoint is a perfect mix of both. And I think this mix of german precision engineering and eastern practical simple “can be repaired with a hammer” engineering is a result of that. Our engineering industry spat out quite a lot of novel innovative designs for a small 10mil country. Unfortunately communists decimated our industry, but few of the big names survived and continue the pre war legacy. Never let commies ruin your country. I see results of their destruction every day I look out of my window at the original Sellier and Bellot factory they destroyed and left to rot. Only the company name over doors of one small leftover building reminds of the past. Fortunately the company survived, unlike most others. We have a saying, it rhymes so i’ll try to translate it with that in mind. On the trees In stead of leaves Should be hanging Red commies
@@Jirka-j2g My Aunt is from CZ (she lives in USA now and her brother/my father passed when I was young) and went through the Soviet invasion-occupation.. One thing I've learned about her is how much she HATES communism/Russia (not so much the people, just the leaders and country).. It's actually not even funny because you can feel how much rage, frustration, and betrayal she has for what they did to her and her family when she talks about it.. Now everything happened in Ukraine and it's like a blast from the past with her.
My bren 2 will most likely replace my URGI as my go-to. Long story short, i had a bren a few years ago, felt i didn't need it, sold it. Bought a VIRTUS, sold it, bought 2 SPEAR LTs, sold them, bought a SCAR16(love it) but felt something was missing still. And after selling my final 11" SPEAR Lt i realized the bren2 checked all my boxes. I love the URGI, but there's no other rifle I'm more excited about than my bren 2.
Been super obsessed with this rifle since it was announced years ago and sat in anticipation while the pistols were hitting U.S. shores. Once I found a great deal close to or under.MSRP I jumped on it too fast. Gave it the HBI treatment and a fancy Trijicon 1-8x. Only reason I never fired it after the upgrades is where I am there weren't any ranges to stretch it's legs.
I bought a CZ SP01 two years ago when I wanted a hammer fired pistol for EDC. I have almost 10000 rounds through it with only 3 malfunctions that I can remember, all from junk ammo. My grouping from my ruger sr9c to the SP01 went from 8 inches to about 2 at 25 yards. I thought I just needed more practice but it turned out I just needed something that fit my hand better. TLDR I will always consider a CZ firearm.
I love my CZ shadow sp01. I have 4-6 thousand through it with admittedly poor maintenance of the late. Not a single malfunction. My sig has had quite a few already and in probably 300>
Just started the video so not sure what dad advice to expect but here's some dad *affirmation*: You're doing great. Believe it or not, you've made life more fulfilling for yourself and easier for other people. You are a little stronger, wiser and more trustworthy than yesterday in ways you cannot immediately imagine. Keep being the blessings people asked for, homie.
Heyo I just became a dad last weekend (our first kid, a daughter). Adjusting to raising a newborn has been hard but we love her to pieces and I wouldn't trade it for anything! Thanks for the dad affirmation🙏
Your x39 actually runs? Heard quite a few negative comments about them having gas port/plug issues. My 14" 5.56 has been flawless and I looooove it. Such a great gun and smooth as glass
@@aceman1126 it was an old issue. I put an HBI spring in mine and it’s never had an issue with thousands of rounds. CZ has had a fix for a long time too.
@@tcsailair7750 that's what I domt get... the gign had them first and they seemed to work well enough. Idk how cz Fd up so bad when they made the pistols they sold here. Just make whatever you made for them how hard is that?
Seconded on everything GT said about the Bren 2. Got the Ms Carbine at the beginning of this year. Love it to death and I hope it gets to approaching the popularity of the AR-15 some day. To me, it is the nearest ideal execution of the AR-18 layout as has yet been devised. Really, really well-made, accurate, reliable rifle. Thanks, CZ, and thanks to all Czechs for your firearms, your beer, and your indomitable spirit!
The trigger can be improved even more by installing a HBI trigger shoe. It makes the reset even better, their extended safety is really freaking nice too. My favorite rifle I’ve ever owned for sure. If CZ ever brings the Bren 2 br into the USA I’ll buy one in a heartbeat.
Yeeeessss I'm so glad our nations most modern assault rifle made it to Garand Thumb + super super cool camo!! Of course he has it pimped out and the footage with him shooting makes me drool!!! I will defo buy this rifle literally "from the source" hahah
Mine was overgassed shooting suppressed in the regular setting. No malfs or anything, just a little harsh. My can does have high back pressure. I ended up drilling a smaller port in the "off" setting. That and added HBI trigger. I consider this minimal effort to make the rifle run how I prefer. The rifle is very well made and has yet to fail me.
Excellent ! I will get one ! I might even go back into the Service ! I really like the switch from Fire to Safety with a live magazine near the end of the video ! 😆
Im a big CZ fan. The bren 2 has been next on my list for months. I should probably go ahead and order one because the more proven this gun becomes in combat - the higher the price is going to climb on the domestic side
I enjoyed your review of the Bren 2 and totally agree with everything you have said in your about the rifle it's self. I have had my Bren 2 carbine going on almost 1 and half years. After the short break in period it has ran fine,but I messed up and didn't switch the gas setting for suppressed and I damage my recoil rod. So since CZ don't have much of internal parts located in the states. So I had to fix it me self.
Same. .308 is just infinitely more practical up north as we're like 95/5 split of big ass animals/self defence. If people argue about 5.56 maybe not stopping a really really angry person, its for sure useless on REALLY REALLY angry moose.
Hi, I loved your last video about weird Ukraine war weapons. Especially as you used my picture with Bren 2 from beginning of the war. Real privilege as I love your channel ! One interesting fact, and correction to your comment, we use 16”, 807 chambered in 5,56. All in all this weapon is super sturdy and no issues even tho it went from snow to rain to mud to super heat.. it is a unbreakable machine. No test by close can even replicate what we put this rifle through on the front .. This is the ultimate weapon !! Cheers :)
I always throughly enjoy your videos and and as always enjoyed this one. What struck me most about this video was your advice at the end about listening to your parents. I am damn a middle aged man and still listen to the advice of my parents. However I recently discussed starting my own business with my dad and he seemed reluctant. The corporate life is the steady paycheck. I respect my dads standpoint as I am sure you do as well. I can’t tell how much I appreciate you making that statement. Thank you.
Ive been telling people theyre sleeping on these things. I get such enjoyment from mine, so smooth, fast and reliable. The only thing holding it back so far is CZs lack of support and marketing.
Important note for people who don't know much about the Bren 2 yet - the version in the video (16" barrel) is NOT used by any militaries and is exclusively designed for the U.S. commercial market. The shorter versions have a pencil barrel, while this version has a thicker barrel (which makes it more durable, but also heavier). I owned the 16" version and while I'd say it was an excellent gun, my dream from the beginning was to have the 11" and SBR + suppress it, so I sold the 16" and got the 11" - I'm way happer now, and it's nice knowing that this version is actually used by militaries.
@doriantorres6760 depends on the purpose. The 16" barrel is thicker and more durable, and it's the minimum required length to be considered a legal rifle, so you won't have to mess with the ATF. It's definitely the easier gun to buy for a newbie and/or someone who just wants to plink at the range. For a more purpose-built weapon, the 11" in 5.56 is the perfect size in my opinion. It'll be lighter, more nimble, shorter, and it's a great size for a suppressor. I can fold the stock and put the gun in almost any backpack. It just sucks that the retarded ATF rules force you to SBR it. It was a long and stressful process, but I'm glad I did it because the 11" Bren 2 is just amazing.
Only problem I had with it was the trigger over pull but was fixed by the HB industries trigger. Also, haga deffense has some great parts to improve it.
I do love the modularity of the AR-15. I’ve got a specific foregrip that I really like, a x10 triple-scope (x10, reflex, laser pointer), & a 2 point sling. I thought about getting a chrome barrel-liner 1 time, in the unlikely case of suppressive fire &/or extended fire-fights, but I didn’t get it; I needed the money for something else. I tried 3D printing a magwell, but that was a problem when I’d 1st tried. Point is, I love the modularity because I can easily personalize it to my own wants, needs, & desires.
If my experience on the net has taught me anything it's that, if I'm ever in the Czech republic all I need to do is find an attractive woman wearing sunglasses on the street and I'm sure to get sucked.
That first 2 min segment was something. Absolutely beautiful and the music too. It stir up some feeling Inside me I felt only few times . God bless America and the 2 nd amanmendt.
As a Czech machining apprentice myself I can confirm that we indeed use magic and cast spells in our incomprehensible language when machining and firearm making
My CZ Shadow 2 is proof of that.
we LOVE casting spells 🔥
@@vinnsterpjCZECH WIZARD MONEY GANG
This was sponsored by 😈shadow👥wizard🧙♂️money💰gang🪄
Within 100 yards with a CZ 452 Ultra Lux you either have to try or be aiming at something smaller than you can actually see to miss.
8:40 - this is a special kind of magic we call CZECHNOLOGY!!! And there's so much more to come in the upcoming months and years! Happy to see you liked the gun :)
Thanks for the awesome rifles cz! The closer to military issue the better!
More to come for US market?
@@jakashh we will do our very best! :)
I love your cz p-10 F! Amazing firearm for an amazing value. $350 for a full size pistol with 20+1 capacity? That's insane value
CZ! Yay!
Younger brother finished studying at Česká Zbrojovka this year.
We Czechs shouldnt tell this to foreigners really but the BREN isn't just man made, it's made by using ancient slavic magic called "First type s*cked, second is top tier"
lol im starting there this year XD
they got the smithing enchanted weapons perk.
@@Montyfridge hodně štěstí kámo, je to těžký ale vyplatí se to. Buď statečnej a jdi si za svym snem.
-Jerin
So when you get sick of your girlfriend, do you ditch her for the younger sister? Asking for a friend.
Wouldn't that also mean that the 3rd will be legendary since 3 is God's favourite number?
"The price will drop as they become more widely accepted" said as Garand Thumb single handedly raises the price on Bren 2s in the U.S. by 25% in less than 12 hours.
For real ?
fr?
@@mauriciogomezperez8000yeah 😂😂
Supply and demand, bruh.
This gun looks expensive to begin with bro. We at H&K prices now?
Cool fact :
The GIGN (French counter-terrosism unit) recently adopted the 7.62x39 variant to become their main rifle.
im sorry, They did what?
@hippycracktalksmack the French gigities took the Czech boom stick
@@LIONTAMER3D I've seen some pictures of GIGN rocking Molot Vepr 12s as well
they did what? no more g36c? lol
@@hippycracktalksmackthey chose 7.62x39 due to overpenetration issues
This rifle really Czechs the boxes.
I cz what you did there.
go to jail
You dirty dog ahahaha
Nooice
@@CircaSriYakand don’t pass Go. Do not collect $200.
Im so glad your sponsors are completely fine with Charlie completely wrecking it
Fucking gold! He's one of my fav things about this channel! Love him and Flannel Daddy, FD reminds me of a bunch of guys I served in Australian Army with!
When I see Charlie at the beginning of the video, I can't WAIT to see how he mangles SDI. It's a high-point.
Charlie has dropped some of the best comedy one liners on all of the internet
"Snoring Desert Prostitutes" is my fav.
@@ClodiusP yep!!
If you shoot it upside-down in the Australian style, it looks like the original Bren
Based
missed opportunity, to put that in the video
Made me laugh
Leave the rifle with Micah long enough, he'll be kind enough to offset the sights beside the magazine like the original Bren too.
We in australia do shoot upside
Although I live in the US, I'm proud to be a Czech engineer. I work with robotics, but gunsmithing and design is fascinating. Cheers to C.Z.
M416 with 12x scoop
Jak se dá dostat do USA za prací v oboru robotiky? :D Příští rok promuju a tohle zní zajímavě.
@@IQEGO Dostat se do USA neni jednoduchy. But to ye firma sponsoruje nebo se ozenis, Ja jsem se narodil v USA a vyrostl v CZ
@@SirCzechMate Tak to pak jo :D Já si právě říkal, jakým způsobem si US firma "vyhlídne" pracanta v Česku, nebo naopak, jak se pracant z ČR dostane do USA na pohovor :D
Great review. I’ve had the Bren 2 Ms 11’’ .223 version for a year or so and it is definitely the best combat rifle I’ve ever tried. Mine comes with the factory folding stock as it is the Czech version. Comes with a factory 3.5 lbs trigger, awesome. It is super light, accurate and compact, specially because of the folding stock and short barrel. I’m running an EOTECH EXPS2 with a Holosun 3X magnifier. They thought of every modern feature for this rifle, it barely needs any tweaking. However, HBI makes some very cool add-ons so aftermarket support is not an issue. I installed a Magpul vertical grip and a sling. I’m really impressed with the engineering of the rifle and I love it.
I just love how the legacy of the balaclava exists in videos between both of you guys. #longlivethebalaclava this is pure gold.
Slava balaclava!!
I actually miss him
I truly hope for the day admin re-dons the balaclava for a legit bit for maximum lulz. But at the same time his content and cameos have been top notch regardless.
A sucker for gimmicks, I see
The nonreciprocating charging handle that locks to the bolt until it goes into battery is super cool. Other gunmakers need to catch up, that's a really useful feature.
Can you explain?
Onegai, Explain to us Guth-kun
@@rondobrondo Normally if your charging handle does not reciprocate, it can not be used as a forward assist. The Bren 2's charging handle can be used as a forward assist despite being a non-reciprocating design because it becomes detached from the bolt only when it goes into battery.
@@KyleJohnsonVAIt's better than traditional NRCHs but will it, for example, clear a round with a weak primer?
@@jiggy6486 I'm not sure your question makes any sense. Can you elaborate?
It's still great to see Charlie letting Mr. Thumb be in his videos....such a kindhearted man
The classic Sith lord-apprentice dynamic.
@@MrDK0010 Exactly... Mr. Thumb is like Darth Maul to Darth Sidous. Just hoping Mr. Thumb doesn't get chopped in half by someone with an excellent accent and beard and then come back as a cyborg.
I have the 11.15" in 5.56 in an SBR myself, and it is one of my top 3 favorite firearms that I own. That action is so ridiculously smooth. HBI hanguard to the muzzle device, HBI Trigger shoe... the gun is just so good. Glad it's finally getting the showcase it deserves.
Got myself a Bren two weeks ago and it already has a few coyote thumps. Not my first AR15 but it is my first AR18. Wow!!!! What an awesome firearm. I have a multitude of suggestions you have on the channel and I gotta say this is the best. It's ready for war.
I really appreciate the production value of these videos, I mean the intro looks like its straight out of a movie. Your camera work is like crystal clear and the editing is top-notch. And of course the obvious point of the videos being super informative and interesting. I think your editer deserves a raise hahahah, keep up the good work guys.
Truly one of the AR18s of all time
Truly a great rifle
this is absolutely a rifle
lol
@@Phuninteresting I laughed unnecessarily hard at that
Kind of? It's more of a case of "convergent" development as one could argue it's more of a Vz. 58 successor.
I have a Bren 2 decked out by Haga and HBI. My absolute most favorite rifle I’ve ever owned. It’s incredible. Also I have the polonium K on my Bren with an 11” barrel. It’s an incredible can. My 11” Bren is fairly accurate. First round impacts on targets passed 550 yards at a DMR match I have shot with it. Shooting 68gr Frontier BTHP. I changed out the OG charging handle after I sliced my finger open on my Eotech. If you’re in the market the first upgrade I would do is upgrade to a Haga lower. I got to prototype the nylon one and can confirm it’s worth the extra money so you can use AR triggers and grips. Only downfall is you lose the bolt release inside the trigger guard.
I was thinking the trigger guard bolt release was the most useless feature on this rifle for me, anyway.
@@Centermass762 I actually liked it a lot. But prefer AR parts over the OEM
Sad you have to add another $1000 on top of the base price to get this rifle just right.
@@MrParker_1 you don’t. I chose to add the stuff. If you watched garands thumbs video the only thing he changed was the charging handle and handguard. I dumped money into it because I wanted my gun to stand out from other rifles. And I spend way more than $1,000 to upgrade it.
@@Centermass762do you like bad levers or similar releases on your AR like an adm lower? Or just prefer the paddle method for bolt release? I love the trigger guard releases myself, so much better for controlling the rifle
Charlie is such a delight in your videos. His spastic humor adds something special to every video he is in!
The Bren 2 looks like an amazing system.
I'm also waiting for some more updates on the Garand Thumb Cinematic Universe.
As a Czech I am proud that Bren is becoming the choice of firearm for foreign legions and Ukrainian soldiers. We always had a way of saying "yeah Russian stuff is alright but we can make better stuff for the same price" and now we did the same to NATO
@@Jamey_ETHZurich_TUe_Rulezok grandpa time for bed
@@AnthonyBlamthony nato = North Atlantic Terrorist Organization. I knew immediately this vid would bring out the nwo/ukraine simps.
As a Canadian I agree. There's a reason they ONLY let you fellas make/use your own rifle in the warsaw pact. I LOVED using my CSA VZ58 before our Prime Dickhead decided they're too dangerous for us to use.
Now I have to use my Type 81 and SKS. I miss my VZ :(
Yea. Kick in ass and taking names. The M4 has done that, but we need more god tier rifles!
Everyone kпоws you lоve Nаzis.A quarter of all Hitlег's Wеhrmасht tапks were assembled by Czech hands, 25% of trucks and 40% of small arms.
the production has only been improving, keep it up. Best content on TH-cam.
You got commie the kid right on the gun meme review
An honest assessment is that it's evened out. The time and effort for high production content (Think CZ-96) gets the same views as these. Which, by comparison, are mid if I can borrow a phrase from Charlie. I'm not saying that you're a liar. You're just wrong.
You probably just sold quite a few of these. I want one for sure. I think even Eugene Stoner would be impressed. His system being taken to the next level and using polymer tech also as his original quest was to build a rifle with non traditional aerospace materials.
NGL, this is my favorite rifle I own. Accurate, near zero felt recoil, relatively low gas even when suppressed. CZ knocked it out of the park with this one. Whenever I let people shoot mine I warn them they will want and may not be able to get and they always do.
I was a Glock 19/M4 guy for 30 years. Now I’m P10C/Bren 2 guy. CZ is doing it better and cheaper. That’s powerful combination.
Can't say a word against Bren 2 but P10C is just cheaper. You should have kept your G19.
I too, like to have zero parts availability so I can feel special.
@@hansblitz7770 cope
Bren Price is like hi end m4
@@Paw3Looobut is it better than the M4?
This rifle really Czechs the boxes.. Czechnology never disappoints..
I Love my Bren 2! I hope these see more popularity in the states. I got the 14" barrel 5.56 variant, pinned and welded a dead air flash hider to it, put on a factory stock, and decked it out with HBI stuff. Its an amazing firearm!
Why, so the prices go up? Lol
@@John-mf6ky Well if demand goes up prices will go up for a little until demand is met with supply coming into the country, then prices will drop again. Or something like that? I like the idea of it becoming more popular as that will increase the aftermarket support for it.
Same setup I pinned and welded a surefire warcomp, and it's gassed perfect. Also, it was a great home for my vcog. Buy the spare parts at hbi I broke a firing pin took 7 months to get from the factory since most is going to Ukraine.
@@jb7483 Sounds awesome! Mine is decked out in HBI stuff - charging handle, trigger, handguard, and thumb safeties. The best parts I got from HBI were the new gas regulator, piston, and high load piston spring. The 3 position (vs 2 position factory) gas regulator is awesome! Have not settled on an optic yet - just rocking a red dot for now.
@@EngineersArmory nice I just got the gas regulator today and spare parts today on sale. Upgraded controls and trigger a few years back. Love hbi trigger. There is a company that makes an aluminum lower that runs ar triggers. I may get one in the future.
I added a Bren 2 in X39 to the collection 2 years ago when there was a shortage of 5.56 and 7.62 x 39 was still plentiful. It is a great gun. Throw on an OSS suppressor and it really rocks.
Did yours have the atrocious gassing and stovepipe issues? HBi finally released that new gas regulator and it saved the gun for me. Otherwise couldn't get through a mag without a few stoppages
@@ThreeLeggedBear Not many stove pipes, but they ARE gassy. I have the HBI regulator sitting here ready to install.
Cool fact :
You use the same rifle (CZ BREN 2 7.62x39) as the GIGN (french counter-terrosim unit) 😎
Love this rifle so much! We chopped ours down to 13.7”. Such a sick rifle.
How do you chop with accuracy and not be afraid to ruin your barrel with wrong length and ruined harmonics ?
@@ayushchoubey635 me personally not smart enough lucky to have buddies to handle that big brain stuff lol.
@@ayushchoubey635bruh. 🤔
The alphabet boys are honing in on you
@@BOTSamJ lol they’ll change their minds again tomorrow, why live by their standards?
I’ve been running the Bren 2 8in for a couple years now. Flawless amazing piece of freedom
Been a while since weve seen a straight up gun review on this channel. Glad to see the classic content again
It’s one of the best “legal” options in Canada. I’ve been looking forward to this review for some time.
What modifications have to be done to make it legal? If you can get it in this configuration, you’re already better off then Cali and NY.
@@TheSickjits no mods needed, but barrel length will determine its classification
Weapons should all be legal to freedom lovers of the west!
For real it's so telling how little the Canadian Government actually knows about firearms when they ban the mini-14 but i can buy a semi auto bren with no problems
@@TheSickjitsthe 18.8” is the standard Canadian configuration that makes it non restricted. Shorter than that is still totally legal just an extra hurdle
Having shot both this and a SCAR-L, this has everything good the SCAR has and is both lighter and cheaper. Huge fan of the BREN 2
So basically you're saying this is a bootleg Magpul Masada
@@saltyfloridaman7163 Yes. It seems like every new non-AR rifle is convergently evolving into ACR
@@wishuhadmyname ACR my beloved
@@wishuhadmyname ACRnization
Bought one last month. Love it so far. Really nice rifle.
Good timing. Now they're going to double in price and be inaccessible for years to come.
@@mattmarzula Nah. I'm from germany. Brens are not so hard to get over here.
@@Sir_Hinkebeinwhich retailer and for what price?
@@Aerius777 At Horner Arms UG for 2400 Euro
@@Aerius777Dein Oma bought one and carries it with her motorbike with a Lenkrad in the chicken barn.
Ive been using one of these as my primary rifle of choice and its good to finally see it get some recognition
The secret here was that CZ listened to their consumers.
When the Bren was first made, it was competing against the FN SCAR. The SCAR won, but they both had some of the same shortcomings, like the reciprocating charging handle.
CZ took all their criticism for the 805 and fixed it for the Bren 2.
I was very torn a few years ago deciding between the Bren 2 and Tavor 7. I ultimately went with the T7 because I am a lefty and it's slightly more ambidextrous (allowing you to change the shell ejection side), and at the time the only Bren 2s available were as pistols and I really wanted a rifle.
I love my Tavor, but I still really want a Bren 2.
FN Scar do have a non reciprocating charging handle now.
Ah fellow Canadian
I don’t usually look forward to someone dropping a video but I now find myself on the weekends waiting for videos from Garand Thumb and Admin. Salute to you guys for making these awesome videos. Please do more grenade dropping drones. I didn’t get enough laughing from the last one.
That dad advice at the end definitely slaps, currently going through that situation. Thanks Papa Thumb
Would love to see this go up against the B&T APC223 & SCAR16 in a comparison.
Agreed!
Can't tell you how it compares agoinst the B&T but I have a Scar 16 and Bren 2 in ~16" and I'll be honest, for me, it's the Bren 2.
It just feels more up to date, more refined, lighter and yet the precision and recoil is still as excellent as on the Scar. Personally I love the ambidextrous controlls and the "in-trigger guard" bolt hold open. Stock trigger is amazing on the Bren 2. CZ is also more chill with a silencer and it does work well.
And I mean, when we come to the price, it gets exceptionally unfair. In my country you can pretty much get two Bren 2's for the price of 1 Scar 16 ...
@@Sebastian-yl7nq Nice. I have a B&T APC223 16” and I love it. I have never shot the SCAR or BREN 2. The APC is incredibly smooth. The trigger isn’t the greatest, but I plan on changing it soon. The APC is also very accurate. Would make for a great comparison video.
@@Sebastian-yl7nqAgreed!
My bren outruns my friends scar. Everytime
Was playing an amazing Czech game yesterday (Kingdom Come Deliverance), starting the morning with a review of a great Czech rifle, and considering a CZ to replace my G19....they really do put effort into what they make over there, and it shows.
Love my CZ P10! PSA was selling them for super cheap on clearance awhile back.
..and if you like a beer and visit the Prague, you want go back 😊
If you need to make money quick on that game, go to skalitz and you’ll find people battling. Leave them to battle, and go loot the ones who lost. Easy money👌
Love that mr thumb posts on sundays. Starts the week out nice. Always catch them during my Monday morning pre-work poop.
Always bringing the best breakdowns and reviews, I enjoy how you keep it real and call it how it is, because at the end of the day - it is what it is! Cheers Garand Thumb crew and a prosperous year ahead!
Very likely my favorite modern rifle. I have 4 of the Bren 2s early imports. LOVE them. One in 5.56, one in 7.62x39 and two 7.62x39 consecutive serial numbers NIB. :)
Every time I see a SCAR or a SCAR clone, I think about the Magpul Masada and what was taken from us. (RIP Mac from Future Weapons.)
I never understood naming a rifle after a place where the based Romans wiped out a bunch of jews
Ar18* clone
He died?
I LOVE the ACR
@@loadedwhenup yeah, a while back I believe it was brain cancer
I missed videos like this. Thank you ❤️
It’s unfathomable to me that this rifle is only just now, finally started to get the attention it deserves. Top tier rifle for a great price. I’d pick this gun over a SCAR any day🤙
That's a good reason ... though some people are getting their first chance in 82 years to get new nazi-gear. (How happy they must all be.)
Though ... I guess the MG-44 was a great MG also ... along with many nazi guns, so I guess it's a tradition.
I did
The girls in the CZ marketing dpt finally started to work. Among other things, they persuaded Russia to attack Ukraine, and Ukraine to defend itself with Brens 😂.
@@trumanhw what?
@@trumanhwchange your medication.
That's a really good looking rifle
Czech firearms have always been top notch imo I just recently got a VZ58 and absolutely love it
oh you are a man of culture damn 😀 VZ58
Each intro video for this channel is the greatest work of art this world has ever seen
Honestly, the Czechs have good attention to the mechanics. Is there anything those guys can't make that awesome
We’ve been llocated on the frontier of western german world and eastern slavic world for over a millenium. Our culture and even ethnicity from the dna standpoint is a perfect mix of both. And I think this mix of german precision engineering and eastern practical simple “can be repaired with a hammer” engineering is a result of that. Our engineering industry spat out quite a lot of novel innovative designs for a small 10mil country. Unfortunately communists decimated our industry, but few of the big names survived and continue the pre war legacy.
Never let commies ruin your country. I see results of their destruction every day I look out of my window at the original Sellier and Bellot factory they destroyed and left to rot. Only the company name over doors of one small leftover building reminds of the past. Fortunately the company survived, unlike most others.
We have a saying, it rhymes so i’ll try to translate it with that in mind.
On the trees
In stead of leaves
Should be hanging
Red commies
@@Jirka-j2g My Aunt is from CZ (she lives in USA now and her brother/my father passed when I was young) and went through the Soviet invasion-occupation.. One thing I've learned about her is how much she HATES communism/Russia (not so much the people, just the leaders and country).. It's actually not even funny because you can feel how much rage, frustration, and betrayal she has for what they did to her and her family when she talks about it.. Now everything happened in Ukraine and it's like a blast from the past with her.
My bren 2 will most likely replace my URGI as my go-to. Long story short, i had a bren a few years ago, felt i didn't need it, sold it. Bought a VIRTUS, sold it, bought 2 SPEAR LTs, sold them, bought a SCAR16(love it) but felt something was missing still. And after selling my final 11" SPEAR Lt i realized the bren2 checked all my boxes. I love the URGI, but there's no other rifle I'm more excited about than my bren 2.
Been super obsessed with this rifle since it was announced years ago and sat in anticipation while the pistols were hitting U.S. shores. Once I found a great deal close to or under.MSRP I jumped on it too fast. Gave it the HBI treatment and a fancy Trijicon 1-8x. Only reason I never fired it after the upgrades is where I am there weren't any ranges to stretch it's legs.
Czech machining apprentices: masters of magical craftsmanship!
I had a CZ Bren 2 in Ukraine and I loved it. I have always been an AR guy but I fell in love with that rifle. Very smooth and precise
@Jojo-lx8sx thank you. I want to go back but thanks to the economy I can't afford it lol. Russians can't shoot worth a shit anyways.
videos just keep getting better and better everytime
I bought a CZ SP01 two years ago when I wanted a hammer fired pistol for EDC. I have almost 10000 rounds through it with only 3 malfunctions that I can remember, all from junk ammo.
My grouping from my ruger sr9c to the SP01 went from 8 inches to about 2 at 25 yards. I thought I just needed more practice but it turned out I just needed something that fit my hand better.
TLDR I will always consider a CZ firearm.
I love my CZ shadow sp01. I have 4-6 thousand through it with admittedly poor maintenance of the late. Not a single malfunction. My sig has had quite a few already and in probably 300>
Just started the video so not sure what dad advice to expect but here's some dad *affirmation*:
You're doing great. Believe it or not, you've made life more fulfilling for yourself and easier for other people. You are a little stronger, wiser and more trustworthy than yesterday in ways you cannot immediately imagine. Keep being the blessings people asked for, homie.
Based af
Thanks, love you, dad.
Heyo I just became a dad last weekend (our first kid, a daughter). Adjusting to raising a newborn has been hard but we love her to pieces and I wouldn't trade it for anything! Thanks for the dad affirmation🙏
@@KHuyPh🎉 congrats
@@KHuyPhcongrats brother it's a huge change having your first kidd but watching them grow is amazing
Agree. I've used this rifle. One of the best today. And in my opinion, even better than SCAR. At least quality definitely is better. Bravo CZ, respect
Been on this rifle since the start of this year. Definitely getting one before this year's over but the 14in variant which is in my opinion 👌🏾
I literally feind for the dramatic intros. Thanks GT and Admin. Great stuff.
Great review and love the way you go about fairly giving advice on the weapons and how they feel and shoot.
Love the Bren 2. Have a SBR in 7.62x39 that I use with a Deadair Nomad and Nomad LT. It’s an amazing combo
Nice setup. CZ is my go-to manufacturer
Your x39 actually runs? Heard quite a few negative comments about them having gas port/plug issues. My 14" 5.56 has been flawless and I looooove it. Such a great gun and smooth as glass
The French GIGN agree with you
@@aceman1126 it was an old issue. I put an HBI spring in mine and it’s never had an issue with thousands of rounds. CZ has had a fix for a long time too.
@@tcsailair7750 that's what I domt get... the gign had them first and they seemed to work well enough. Idk how cz Fd up so bad when they made the pistols they sold here. Just make whatever you made for them how hard is that?
Seconded on everything GT said about the Bren 2. Got the Ms Carbine at the beginning of this year. Love it to death and I hope it gets to approaching the popularity of the AR-15 some day. To me, it is the nearest ideal execution of the AR-18 layout as has yet been devised. Really, really well-made, accurate, reliable rifle. Thanks, CZ, and thanks to all Czechs for your firearms, your beer, and your indomitable spirit!
Czechnology never disappoints.. Bought one last month. Love it so far. Really nice rifle..
I've been wondering about this gun for a long time. Excited to see this review from one of my favorite channels
Solid dad advice this week. Hits right when I needed it.
The trigger can be improved even more by installing a HBI trigger shoe. It makes the reset even better, their extended safety is really freaking nice too. My favorite rifle I’ve ever owned for sure. If CZ ever brings the Bren 2 br into the USA I’ll buy one in a heartbeat.
YES PLEASE .308!!
Damn
Same they have videos of it vs a dragunov and it looks great!
Yeeeessss I'm so glad our nations most modern assault rifle made it to Garand Thumb + super super cool camo!! Of course he has it pimped out and the footage with him shooting makes me drool!!! I will defo buy this rifle literally "from the source" hahah
Mine was overgassed shooting suppressed in the regular setting. No malfs or anything, just a little harsh. My can does have high back pressure. I ended up drilling a smaller port in the "off" setting. That and added HBI trigger.
I consider this minimal effort to make the rifle run how I prefer. The rifle is very well made and has yet to fail me.
The main issue is it really wasn't designed to be suppressed. Also x39 is probably best functioning version, aside from x51 BR
Excellent ! I will get one ! I might even go back into the Service ! I really like the switch from Fire to Safety with a live magazine near the end of the video ! 😆
I absolutely adore mine. I did here to get an extended charging handle to avoid knuckling the night force cantilever mount
Same
Im a big CZ fan. The bren 2 has been next on my list for months. I should probably go ahead and order one because the more proven this gun becomes in combat - the higher the price is going to climb on the domestic side
If/when the war in Ukraine slows down, CZ will have lots of production and nowhere to send it. I'm banking on cheaper Brens in the future. Or not.
Shorties aren't being shipped to the US anymore. Grab a 7.62X39
Neoteric Designs makes a really nice safety lever for this too. It’s extended so you don’t have to break your grip.
Im liking the garand knowledge drops at the end. Keepin these youngins inline
I enjoyed your review of the Bren 2 and totally agree with everything you have said in your about the rifle it's self.
I have had my Bren 2 carbine going on almost 1 and half years. After the short break in period it has ran fine,but I messed up and didn't switch the gas setting for suppressed and I damage my recoil rod. So since CZ don't have much of internal parts located in the states. So I had to fix it me self.
I’m a CZ fanboy so I’ve always loved these guns
Super reliable and accurate without blowing the bank
Hell yea
I've wanted a Bren 2 BR for years now but who knows if they'll ever make a semi-auto version & who knows if they'll ever bring it to the US.
Is this a joke? Two grand will get it done. Do it before this video drives the market up and makes them inaccessible.
Ditto, been holding hope for the 308 for a long time (in gun years). Now, if they do some "no suppressor" nonsense like FN, that might sour it
I can buy one in CA... My local gun shop has one in stock.
Same. .308 is just infinitely more practical up north as we're like 95/5 split of big ass animals/self defence. If people argue about 5.56 maybe not stopping a really really angry person, its for sure useless on REALLY REALLY angry moose.
I'm waiting on that semi auto 308 too. Word is that it's already built so we're just waiting on import now
Hi, I loved your last video about weird Ukraine war weapons. Especially as you used my picture with Bren 2 from beginning of the war. Real privilege as I love your channel !
One interesting fact, and correction to your comment, we use 16”, 807 chambered in 5,56.
All in all this weapon is super sturdy and no issues even tho it went from snow to rain to mud to super heat.. it is a unbreakable machine. No test by close can even replicate what we put this rifle through on the front .. This is the ultimate weapon !! Cheers :)
"Alpha Alpha, Alpha Alpha, Alpha Alpha."
These were some truely inspirational words, Mr. Thumb. I did shed on or two tears over that... 😁
I always throughly enjoy your videos and and as always enjoyed this one. What struck me most about this video was your advice at the end about listening to your parents. I am damn a middle aged man and still listen to the advice of my parents. However I recently discussed starting my own business with my dad and he seemed reluctant. The corporate life is the steady paycheck. I respect my dads standpoint as I am sure you do as well. I can’t tell how much I appreciate you making that statement. Thank you.
I've got the 11 inch Bren 2 and absolutely love it. I have a video break down of it on my channel. Sweet rifle, especially suppressed.
I’d love to see a rifle painting video, always got some sick patterns
He has one from a few years ago. TRex arms also has one.
@@DBz213 TRex Arms is a cringe tryhard poser.
2:06 we need that video on tactical baby powder usage
Gold Bond after baby wipes
omg, Charlie bringing the humor by truckload to this channel.
What a great addition he is to an already great channel.
Absolutely love all the advice you give at the end of your videos. Separates you from the rest.
I have the Bren 2 and it is my favorite rifle.
Czechnology never disappoints.
Rice Czechs was the better tasting option
My favorite game is Czheckers
The Czech is in the mail
Be sure to czech your Czechlist
@@ChatGPT1111 I prefer honey nut Czechs myself.
Ive been telling people theyre sleeping on these things. I get such enjoyment from mine, so smooth, fast and reliable. The only thing holding it back so far is CZs lack of support and marketing.
Super excited to see a video on the Bren 2!
That dad advise in this video hits home very well, spot on! 🙂
Important note for people who don't know much about the Bren 2 yet - the version in the video (16" barrel) is NOT used by any militaries and is exclusively designed for the U.S. commercial market. The shorter versions have a pencil barrel, while this version has a thicker barrel (which makes it more durable, but also heavier). I owned the 16" version and while I'd say it was an excellent gun, my dream from the beginning was to have the 11" and SBR + suppress it, so I sold the 16" and got the 11" - I'm way happer now, and it's nice knowing that this version is actually used by militaries.
So what size barrel do you think is better?
@doriantorres6760 depends on the purpose. The 16" barrel is thicker and more durable, and it's the minimum required length to be considered a legal rifle, so you won't have to mess with the ATF. It's definitely the easier gun to buy for a newbie and/or someone who just wants to plink at the range.
For a more purpose-built weapon, the 11" in 5.56 is the perfect size in my opinion. It'll be lighter, more nimble, shorter, and it's a great size for a suppressor. I can fold the stock and put the gun in almost any backpack. It just sucks that the retarded ATF rules force you to SBR it. It was a long and stressful process, but I'm glad I did it because the 11" Bren 2 is just amazing.
@@iannelli2448 This was good information thank you.
Finally, my 7.62 bren has became my favorite rifle
Only problem I had with it was the trigger over pull but was fixed by the HB industries trigger. Also, haga deffense has some great parts to improve it.
I do love the modularity of the AR-15. I’ve got a specific foregrip that I really like, a x10 triple-scope (x10, reflex, laser pointer), & a 2 point sling. I thought about getting a chrome barrel-liner 1 time, in the unlikely case of suppressive fire &/or extended fire-fights, but I didn’t get it; I needed the money for something else. I tried 3D printing a magwell, but that was a problem when I’d 1st tried.
Point is, I love the modularity because I can easily personalize it to my own wants, needs, & desires.
I've been running my Bren 2ms 11.5 sbr since 2021 and its still one of my favorite rifles.
Can't wait for MSBS GROT rewiev. And how it would be in compare to Bren2, or Steyr AUG (bullpup verion of GROT)
Can’t wait to get the Bren 2 .308 😮
They make the best adult videos AND the best firearms! Thank you Czech people
If my experience on the net has taught me anything it's that, if I'm ever in the Czech republic all I need to do is find an attractive woman wearing sunglasses on the street and I'm sure to get sucked.
That first 2 min segment was something. Absolutely beautiful and the music too. It stir up some feeling Inside me I felt only few times . God bless America and the 2 nd amanmendt.
When Admin just becomes the chaotic Player 2 for everyone else’s channels 🤣
2:00 the most important lesson mike has taught us