Videos tagged with South African Military

This video announces a new range day video featuring the South African SS77 general purpose machine gun, which is not available on YouTube due to platform policies. The full video can be found on the History of Weapons and War streaming app, or for free on Player.com. The SS77 is described as a fascinating, simple design with elements from various other machine guns.

This guide details the modification process for the South African R2 rifle, focusing on replacing its original Portuguese polymer furniture. The original furniture degraded in the South African climate, leading to the development of custom, more durable components by Cote Machine & Tool. The process involves fitting wider, more heat-resistant handguards and potentially a modified stock based on the R1 (FAL) pattern. Expert insights from Ian McCollum highlight the specific issues and solutions implemented.

This guide details the installation of the Neophytou gas-operated .22 LR conversion kit for the R4/Galil rifle. The process involves replacing the original bolt carrier with the specialized .22 LR version and inserting a chamber adapter. A key feature is the modification of standard Galil magazines to accept a 10-round .22 LR insert, maintaining the rifle's manual of arms for effective training. The conversion utilizes a unique gas-operated piston system, distinguishing it from typical blowback .22 conversions.