CZ 805 Bren AR pistol in a backpack

[harrygunner]

This is a bit about the gun, a CZ 805 Bren and a bit about the backpack, a Vertx EDC Gamut Plus.

I decided having a higher capacity pistol I can legally conceal as a CCW permit holder would be good for traveling and occasionally, camping.

I bought PMag Gen2 mags and they feed reliably, plus they are much more quiet than the metal magazines that came with the pistol.

I was surprised at how little the pistol recoils. And it's accurate enough for its intended need. Its overall length is about 22.75", so I looked for a backpack it can fit in.

The Vertx is a "tactical" backpack that has the appearance of a regular backpack and it's tall enough to hold the Bren. It has MOLLE attachments under the front panel where I attached mag holders and a pouch to organize items. All magazines are loaded with Federal Fusion MSR 62gr soft point ammo. I'll chronograph those rounds from the pistol later.

The gun is LOUD! That's its main downside. I bought Decibullz custom molded earplugs to keep in the top compartment of the backpack. But, some situations may not allow time to use them.

 

[paulsj]

Unless you camp next to AWD or FWD that kit is too heavy & takes to much space on a camping trip. For camping I would go with the G40.

 

[340PD]

Curious why using it for camping? I would think something far lighter and more readily accessible while on the trail would be in order.

 

[Zaydok Allen]

Curious why using it for camping? I would think something far lighter and more readily accessible while on the trail would be in order.

I assume he means car camping. If backpacking, there's no way this setup would be practical.

 

[harrygunner]

The pistol in 5.56 has ~11" barrel and is piston driven. I like how I can have it more discretely since it's not as long as my AR rifle. I appreciate having it on trips.

Surprised responses are about camping. We take coolers, folding chairs and table, BBQ pit and a long list of other things we don't take hiking. Taking this hiking doesn't make sense. I don't take it hiking.

 

[harrygunner]

I've shot two hundred rounds of 62gr FMJ and sixty rounds of the 62gr Fusion MSR ammo with no hitch or drama. Easy shooting pistol.

I thought I might need a sling to add another support point, but using one didn't seem necessary. Plus, it's faster to get into action without the sling.

I believe at least one other person here owns one. Any thoughts or suggestions from your experiences?

 

[zaitcev]

The gun is LOUD! That's its main downside. I bought Decibullz custom molded earplugs to keep in the top compartment of the backpack. But, some situations may not allow time to use them.

Way to bury the lede I knew it before reading the 1st graf.