CZ 805 BREN

Published on April 24, 2020
Duration: 4:37

Larry Vickers provides a critical assessment of the CZ 805 BREN A2, highlighting its design influences, operational quirks, and performance. He details its features, including the short barrel, adjustable gas system, ambidextrous controls, and the controversial bolt-lock-on-safe issue. Vickers also discusses magazine compatibility and demonstrates its live-fire capabilities, offering insights from his extensive tactical experience.

Quick Summary

Larry Vickers provides an expert review of the CZ 805 BREN A2, noting its design influenced by the FN SCAR and its use of an extruded aluminum upper receiver. Key features include a short barrel, adjustable gas regulator, ambidextrous controls, and M16 magazine compatibility. However, Vickers highlights critical ergonomic flaws, such as the inability to lock the bolt on 'safe' and a difficult-to-reach magazine release.

Chapters

  1. 00:13Introduction to CZ 805 BREN A2
  2. 00:53Barrel and Gas System
  3. 01:22Ergonomics and Controls
  4. 01:45Fire Modes and Rail System
  5. 02:15Magazine Compatibility and Bolt Release
  6. 03:10Live Fire Demonstration

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key ergonomic issues with the CZ 805 BREN A2?

A major ergonomic flaw is that the rifle must be on 'fire' to load or unload, as the bolt cannot be pulled back on 'safe'. Additionally, the magazine release can be difficult to reach without shifting the grip, potentially slowing reloads.

How does the CZ 805 BREN A2 handle different magazine types?

While originally designed for proprietary magazines, the CZ 805 BREN A2 was re-engineered to accept standard M16/AR-15 pattern magazines, enhancing its compatibility and user convenience.

What firing modes are available on the CZ 805 BREN A2?

The trigger group offers safe, semi-automatic, a two-shot burst, and full-automatic modes. The two-shot burst is highlighted as a beneficial feature over traditional three-shot bursts.

What is the significance of the CZ 805 BREN A2's barrel length?

The A2 version features a short barrel, measuring under 11 inches, which is shorter than the A1 variant's 14-inch barrel. This contributes to a more compact overall profile.

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