South African R2 and its Special Furniture
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.








