2-Gun Match: Chinese 7.62x39mm Bren

Published on September 22, 2013
Duration: 7:17

This video showcases a unique Chinese Bren gun, originally chambered in 8x57mm and manufactured by Inglis in 1943, now converted to fire 7.62x39mm ammunition and rebuilt as a semi-automatic by SMG Guns. It details the firearm's performance during a 2-Gun Action Challenge Match, highlighting its reliability issues with specific ammunition types and demonstrating complex malfunction clearing techniques. The content also touches upon the historical context of the Bren gun's journey through Chinese military service and its eventual US semi-auto conversion.

Quick Summary

The Chinese Bren gun in the video was originally an Inglis 1943 8x57mm model, converted to 7.62x39mm and rebuilt as a semi-automatic by SMG Guns. It experienced malfunctions like caught casings and softpoint misfeeds during a competition.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: 7.62x39mm Bren in 2-Gun Match
  2. 00:12Stage 1: Prone to Advancing Engagement
  3. 01:45Malfunction Analysis: Jammed Casing
  4. 02:22Stage 2: Russian Hostage Rescue
  5. 04:35Stage 3: Repulse the Horde & Softpoint Misfed
  6. 05:42Stage 4: Head to Head Duel
  7. 07:02Firearm History: Inglis Bren to 7.62x39mm Conversion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the history of the Chinese 7.62x39mm Bren gun featured?

The Bren gun was originally manufactured by Inglis in 1943 for Nationalist China in 8x57mm. It was later converted to 7.62x39mm by Communist forces and eventually rebuilt as a semi-automatic in the US by SMG Guns.

What kind of malfunctions did the 7.62x39mm Bren experience?

The firearm experienced a significant jam where an empty casing was caught by the bolt during reloading. It also had a misfeed with softpoint ammunition, indicating potential feeding issues with certain bullet types.

How was the complex jam cleared on the Bren gun?

The shooter demonstrated how to clear the complex jam by manually cycling the bolt to remove the caught empty casing and allow the next round to be loaded, restoring function to the firearm.

What is a softpoint ammunition misfeed?

A softpoint ammunition misfeed occurs when the softer, expanding tip of a softpoint bullet fails to properly feed into the chamber, often due to the bullet's shape or the firearm's feeding mechanism.

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