Description
HBI handguards for your CZ Bren 2 MS pistol or rifle. This 7.8″ handguard is universally compatible with all 8″, 9″, 11″, and 14″ barrel Bren 2 MS models in both 556/223 and 7.62×39 calibers. Our 7.8″ handguards are designed to truly “free float” the barrel and provide the operator with nearly 2x the support hand area and over 3x the M-Lok positions as compared to the factory Bren 2 MS handguard. Our handguards retain tool-less access to the gas system adjustment key, and feature simplified mounting, reducing the total parts count of the handguard system by 18pcs when compared to the factory design (4 less machined components, 12 less screws, 2 less washers). Our handguard also includes a QD integrated mounting plate system for seamless sling integration right where you need it.
Additionally, we are proud to offer a direct mount light variant compatible with Surefire® 300/600, StreamLight® Protac Rail, Modlite, and other popular bodies. The simple and robust mounting design (patents pending) replaces an M-Lok position with body specific mounting geometry for weapon lights. This light mounting solution offers the simplest, lowest profile, lightest weight, and arguably most rigid light body integration at no additional cost. If your application requires a weapon light, you might want to consider this option.
- 7.8″ M-Lok Handguards for the CZ Bren 2 MS
- M-Lok Accessory Interface
- QD Mounting Plate Included
- Optional Direct Mount Light Geometry for select Surefire® and StreamLight® Bodies
- Weight is 6.85oz (Factory Bren 2 MS Pistol Handguard is 10.27oz)
- Machined Aluminum 6061
- Anodized MIL-A-8625 Type 3 Hard Coat
Designed and Manufactured completely in USA. 922r Compliant.
Installation Guide: HANDGUARD INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CZ BREN 2 MS .
Gunsmith Installation Recommended for All Parts.
Jonathan (verified owner) –
The Bren 2 handguard is another fantastic product from HB Industries. If you have a Bren 2, you know that the factory handguard is not extremely useful if you want to mount any accessories. HB Industries has not only fixed that problem; they have also provided a significant upgrade over the factory. You cannot go wrong with this or any of the other Bren 2 upgrades.
Chris Patterson (verified owner) –
Fantastic and easy to install! First more real estate for grip and MLOK.
Major reduction in the nose heaviness of the Bren 2. My Bren 2 is now as nimble as my MCX
Jeff Allen –
I rarely find a product that is designed well, not defective and actually installs without hassle. Perfect fit. Thank you!
David (verified owner) –
Love this ! I bought the 8 inch due to running it suppressed. This fits perfectly. I was a little concerned however after I had installed everything HBI offers for these I cannot be more satisfied.
Chris –
This rail fits perfect and is high quality. Fit and finish is impeccable. The rail gives you much more real estate than the stock rail. I highly recommend. Thank you for a great product.
Chris –
Thank you for making this rail. It is companies like you that innovate to make fantastic aftermarket parts. A huge improvement over the stock rail. I am very happy with my purchase. Thank you!
darinkats –
Very nice handguard. I could only torque mine to 35 inch/lbs (recommended 70) due to the pressure on the receiver, it wouldn’t let the bcg travel freely at higher than that in/lbs. HBI customer service was great/fast and said they are seeing a lot of variance between guns and torque rating for HGs. The lock washers (nord-lok) hold the screws in and HBI sent me another set to make sure they didn’t back out. It looks great with the 14 inch 5.56 pistol with the bayonet lug. With optic (RMR w/ Scarlarworks mount) the whole gun weighs less than 6.5 lbs and is really light out front. It’s awesome that the handguard covers more ground, weighs much less, free floats the barrel and looks great. It’s a win win win….win.
Rick McCall (verified owner) –
Purchased this for a 9″ 7.62×39. fits perfectly and looks amazing. I really appreciate the additional MLok real estate and added an AFG. One very minor complaint would be you can see some minor machining marks in the recesses if you look close. At arm length you would never notice.
T. Hunter (verified owner) –
Very good product. Well designed with light weight. Installation tutorial video is perfect. After replacing the other front rail pieces from factory Bren, the gun is definitely lighter with much greater access to mounting MLok kit. I bought the light direct mount version and have attached a Streamlight Protac. Leaves good space up on the top rail for mounting the pressure pad. It also seems that the pressure pad could be mounted across the other side of the rail where the other direct mount holes are.
Having the direct mount holes on both sides isn’t really the most practical. It might make more sense to add an option to choose which side you plan on mounting it.
My one gripe is that the location of the QD mount is right in the way to bust my knuckles when working the charging handle. I do not have the HB Industries charging handle, but even that one being minutely larger wouldn’t give you full clearance when running a standard QD swivel. So now I need to experiment with some mini swivels so that this isn’t a problem long term.
Robert Willis (verified owner) –
Bought the 7.8 version form my 11 inch barrel. Install was a snap and definitely gives you more space for lights. You can feel the weight difference up front as well. Great upgrade
David R (verified owner) –
This upgrade is a must have for a CZ Bren 2 MS. The added M Lok mounting options and additional handguard surfaces were well thought out. I have the 14.17″ barrel model. I had no issues mounting it with the bayonet lug and can still manipulate the gas settings with my fingers.
Sam (verified owner) –
This is a straight upgrade for the Bren 2. The stock Handguard is pretty lame. CZ should just add these at the factory.
I only have three complaints. I also had the same issue as another reviewer with 45 in-lbs being too tight and clamping the bolt inside the receiver. 35 in-lbs was sufficient. The Handguard also makes it difficult to depress the gas cylinder release for removing the piston. Lastly the mlok slot at 10 o’clock is so close the gas block, standard magpul screws for mounting pic rail run into the gas block. The solution for me was simply to file down the screw until it cleared.
The most important aspect of the Handguard for me though, more than the extra mlok slots, is that it does all that and still allows me to mount the bayonet.
HBI –
Re: Gas Regulator Removal, there is an access hole in the top/1913 side of our handguard, under the front sight base (if installed), that allows the user to depress the regulator detent using any 1/8″ or similar sized tool to make regulator removal much easier. We need to update our instructions and video to better highlight this feature.
u/Croatiansensation26 –
Copied from my reddit post in r/Bren2 HBI supports their customers. Just an update to my earlier post about my broken handguard. HBI industries replaced the broken one with a new one free of charge. I informed them that it was completely my fault and they still sent out a new one. I even asked if it was possible to have the mloc version (previous one was direct mount) and they still obliged. AND it was overnight shipping (contacted them on the 29th, handguard arrived today)
It’s one thing when a company will stand by their products, its above and beyond when they will stand behind their customers and support them. HBI industries gained a lifelong customer from me out of this.
u/Croatiansensation26 –
See my reddit post:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Bren2/comments/uh7ht3/hbi_industries_supports_their_customers/
In short they have a lifetime customer now.
Nathan A (verified owner) –
I have put this purchase off for about 3 years. I purchased this rail Mid-Friday Pacific time zone. It was at my doorstep that Monday morning.
It pretty much weighs the same as all the stock rail and parts. I purchased the direct light mount for my surefire 300 light, and it was perfect.
At first, I was upset I did not have screws that were short enough to mount my surefire light. but when I took a breath and looked in the box, HBIndustries sent it with new screw and a long allen wrench to mount a light properly. Talk about thinking about everything for provide great customer service.
It’s one of the best purchases I have bought for my Bren! other than my HAGA Defense lower.
If you are waiting to purchase this or just thinking about purchasing this rail, just send it!!! It is worth every penny! Also, look into getting their trigger, safety selector extensions, and charging handle extender. They are also quality and worth every penny!
Thank you HBI for making quality products and having great customer service!!!!!
Tyler Gibson (verified owner) –
Big fan of HBi. Have this rail on my 9” 7.62 and was so impressed that when I just got my 8” 5.56, this was my very next purpose…..however, be advise. If you have the shortie 8”, this rail will not fit a suppressor. I’m trying to run my Surefire and the suppressor host doesn’t clear the handguard. I’m gonna have to cut the handguard down a .25” or so.
Justin H. –
Excellent fit and finish. I emailed an installation question to customer service which was answered within hours. Would buy again.
Bryan Smith (verified owner) –
I just put mine on. Fits and looks great. I’m glad I read about the struggles of other people before I installed it. For starters I used a higher quality torx wrench than what is provided. I used a mini torch on the under plate and made short work of it. Obviously take the polymer lower off first.