This video showcases a rare, one-of-a-kind .22 Long Rifle conversion kit for the R4/Galil rifle, developed by Tony Neophytou. Unlike typical blowback or floating chamber designs, this conversion utilizes a gas piston system, aiming to retain the original rifle's handling characteristics, including trigger pull and ergonomics. The kit features a modified bolt carrier and uses standard Galil magazines with a 10-round insert. The video highlights that this innovative design was ultimately rejected by the South African Army for non-technical reasons. It offers a detailed look at the mechanics and performance of this unique firearm modification.
This video features an interview with Tony Neophytou, the South African designer behind innovative firearms such as the Neostead 2000 pump shotgun, NTW-20 anti-material rifle, NeoPup/Inkunzi PAW, and NeoStrike/Inkunzi Strike machine gun. Neophytou shares his experiences and offers advice on the challenging journey of firearms design from concept to production, highlighting the perseverance required. The discussion emphasizes his talent as a designer and his humble, self-aware approach to the entire process.
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