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 explores the South African Army's .22 rimfire conversion kit for the R4 rifle, designed to facilitate cheaper and simpler troop training. Developed by Willie Klotz for Thor Engineering, the system utilizes an open-bolt firing mechanism and ingeniously employs the Galil/AK fire control system's sear for firing. The description highlights the kit's complex installation process, often requiring custom fitting to individual rifles, underscoring its unique and practical application in military training.
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