BREN Gun versus B.A.R. (Video)

[gravityfan]

My immediate thoughts:

- It says Bren MkI, but isn't that a MkII?
- Never seen anyone hold a Bren with the left hand on the carry handle folded out and swivelled left.
- Don't know about the BAR, but the test was a bit hokey. The Bren is a crew-served weapon in its normal mode. I'd have liked to see a comparison with them both used in their normal operational mode.

Like I said, just my immediate reactions on seeing it for the first time.


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[tankhunter]

The 'Gunner' was an Ex U.S Marine & trained with the B.A.R is Service. He had probably never handled a Bren before. This 'Test' was obviously biased in favour of the B.A.R.
I believe the .30" Cal round was more powerfull though. But lack of controlability in this comparisson was self evident. Any weapon of this weight from the hip would be wastefull of ammo.