In September we attended the TADTE 2025 arms expo in Taipei, Taiwan. There were not a lot of firearms manufacturers there but CZ was there showing off this Bren 3. I can’t decide if I like the gray finish or not.
Most of the exhibits at TADTE 2025 were larger arms manufacturers showing off missile systems or general contract-manufacturers that weren’t really specialized for firearms or firearms parts.
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