Walther LGU ?

[ike838]

Looking for a side lever or underfolder for a new project and came across the Walther LGU. It looks impressive even though it is a bit portly at 9.8 lbs . The Master Pro version that is available at Krales for a bit over $500 caught my eye. Most of the online reviews I found for the rifle are 5- 6 years old. Any long term reports from users?

I was originally thinking HW 77K or one of the Diana's like the 48 or 54. Then another part of me said that a R7 that was two pounds lighter makes more sense

I am long time powder burner and looking for an accurate springer that will keep a pellet at around 850-900 or so. Use will be informal 25 yard target practice.

Open to suggestions under $600. Thanks , Ike

 

[bandg]

I have had an LGU .177 for a long time. The weight is noticeable but that helps with accuracy as it dampens springer movement a bit. Mine is very accurate and very stable-one of my most reliable first shot guns. Shot it quite a while yesterday evening-nice to just shoot and not think about air supply. I also have an HW97 (amongst several other spring guns) that is also a very nice rifle but the LGU is the one I reach for first. Highly recommended IMO.

 

[bdzjlz]

I have owned a 177 LGU, in addition to TX200s, multiple HW97Ks, an HW77K, and a Diana 56 TH. I kept the rest and sold the LGU. It was a very nice rifle and when it was in adjustment, extremely accurate. However, the one issue I had with it was It would change poi frequently and unpredictably. I tried everything from changing optics, being certain it was stored in a stable, temp environment, etc. It was common to be cruising along and all of a sudden it would shift 1/2” at 18 yards. 

 

[bandg]

Interesting in that your experience is basically the exact opposite of mine. Seems either you got an unusually bad unit or I got an unusually good one. I'll be keeping mine.

 

[gonzav71]

I had my LGU since December 2016. I ordered it from Krale and got it within a week. With a custom made field target stock, it is the most accurate and consistent of my three springers. I have a HW97K and TX200HC. Both have custom made field target stocks as well. I have no tune kit for my LGU. I just replaced the stock spring when it broke and replaced the trigger with a Rowan Engineering version. All of my springers are under 12 FPE - 770 fps with 8.4 grains domed pellets. The HW97K required a spring replacement and heavier 10.3 grain domed pellets to shoot better and TX200HC required a tune kit and Rowan trigger to shoot better. I shoot all my rifles from a sitting position (not from a bench) at 55 yards at a 1.575" diameter kill zone on a knock down field target. I can knock the field target down 10 or more times in a row with the LGU on a calm day.

 

[Yarddog]

I have an LGU Master Pro in .22, tuned by Motorhead. Couldn't ask for a nicer rifle. If you're wanting one, I wouldn't congitate too long if they are in stock. They have a tendency to go out of stock quickly. 

 

[Mossonarock]

Walther isn't making them anymore. If you can get one, I recommend not dallying about it. Air Arms and Weirauch will continue to make their guns; so you can wait to get one of those. My LGV is my favorite gun in my collection. My HW97kt hasn't been used since I got my LGV.

 

[blackdiesel]

I have 2 (177 and 22 cal) and both are some of my most accurate springers. The only other springers i have that I would hold onto more are the Dianas D54 and 56.

 

[seangabrell]

Can’t go wrong with an lgu. I’ve had mine a short time and it’s quickly becoming one of my favorites. 

 

[intenseaty22]

Another vote for the platform here. I own the breakbarrel versions, LGV, phenomenal guns. I have them in .177 & .22 and both are very accurate. Get it while you can, don’t think it’s being made any longer. 

 

[gonzav71]

https://www.umarex.com/products/airguns/spring-operated.html

https://www.krale.shop/us/sport-shooting/guns/air-rifles/manufacturer-walther_2-caliber_multi-4_5_mm_177-powersource-spring_piston/

 

[Serdac]

PM sent.

 

[Hubertus]

hey,

is in the usa a adaptor with 1/2" UNF for the lgu available ?

 

[gonzav71]

https://www.krale.shop/us/silencer-adaptor-walther-lgu/

Unfortunately, the part is now discontinued. Your best option is to have a machinist make one for you.

 

[Springrrrr]

I added a sheet metal shim in the form of a tube to the inside of the piston in my 97. If I recall, the shim was .003 or .004 inches thick. I cut and folded tabs inward and backed the shim tabs with a washer of proper size, locking the shim in place. The metal shim then slides into the piston to take up some area space but not enough to hinder the release of the spring.

This was a red neck Vortek spring guide of sorts. I also made a tight fitting top hat for the spring with a center hole that fit the piston's shaft with little room to spare to stop any wobble at the end of the spring and guide it on the straight and narrow.

The spring with top hat then slides into the piston with the fabricated sheet metal sleeve and washer already installed and the piston goes into the gun's piston sleeve The preload of the spring keeps the washer and sleeve butted hard against the end of the piston to prevent the fabricated sleeve from moving.

Here are some crude MS Paint drawings to show how the metal shim was set up. The first drawing is the shim as cut. The second shows the bent tabs and the backing washer.

The mod made the gun a one holer at 40 yards and eliminated spring vibration.