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Originally Posted by IronOverlord
yeah, it is a nice build project, and they are a unique looking firearm that's for sure. I myself would not want to use one. RS or airsoft version. I don't know how it made it into the field. Couldn't they come up with a better design, or back engineer some technology from the German MG34 or MG42
Like the BAR, not enough rounds in the magazine to be fully effective as an LMG IMHO.
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Yeah, but a direct feed magazine has many advantages in reliability over a belt feed system. Also with the mag mounted as it is, the BAR and Bren can be picked up and moved easily, with most belt fed weapons it is far more cumbersome to jump up and run.