IMO it's easier to use the assault version , the charge time is quicker and you can spam shots faster , it's harder to use the " vanilla " or the breach because they have longer charge times , using the assault would be far more easier to use as an infantry player because that's what it was made for more or less and it still has the splash damage so you can miss directly but still kill because of the splash where the " vanilla " you have to be on target , so to me .. what he did was more of a challenge .

Walking around with any forge takes skill because your geared to die and die a lot because of this , it's one of the hardest weapons to use but isn't highlighted like most rifles and few people talk about it like sniper rifles ( I think more people talk about sniper rifles then forges , even though snipers inspire a lot of hate ) but it's a thankless job and tool to use .

I love the breach personally but the forge gun is my favorite weapon .