Walther Reign barrel modification.

[bigmike]

I just recently purchased a Walther Reign to use as a inexpensive hunting gun. Like others I did not like the look of the gun with the factory barrel and moderator so I decided to make a change.

I have read other posts about removing the factory moderator without much effort by simply twisting until the clip compressed. Well no such luck for this guy I worked my A$$ off but managed to get it off with the 1/2-20 threads and barrel intact.

I took some seamless aluminum pipe that was 15mm ID and 19mm OD and made a barrel shroud out of it. It is a friction fit over the existing barrel so serves no purpose but for looks and to stiffen an already stiff barrel. I then bought some more plastic tubing and made a friction fit frame transition piece where the new shroud meets the stock. I locked the aluminum shroud down with a 10-32 set screw on the underside just in front of the stock.

This turned out rock solid and I used the entire original barrel so re-crowning and velocity loss are not an issue. The rifle is a tack driver and I think it looks much better ( like a custom barrel ) and allows me to use the moderator of my choice.

 

[boscoebrea]

You did good,I like it.

 

[MikeVV]

I need to find something to enlarge the o.d. of the barrel of my Reign barrel too. Just been thinking of a piece of plastic (PVC) pipe. Like you say, it's already a pretty stiff barrel, and mine being short already, it just needs...fattening up !

Mike

 

[Harv24]

Or Walther should just sell the European version with barrel shroud and muzzle threads, but at full power to the US market.....Grrrr.

Nice Mods, I like how it looks now.

 

[bigmike]

Before I did this I contacted Umarex to ask if they were going to import the M2 version with the shroud and threaded barrel and they told me that they have no plans to import it here.

 

[Vetmx]

Good job being persistent. Looks way better. Now wrap that sucker in some matte of CF vinyl and the gun will look factory.

 

[bf1956]

Nice!

 

[bigmike]

Thanks for all the positive comments.

I have some CF wrap but I like the stainless barrel look. It jumps out at being a custom barrel. Maybe I will wrap it if I take it apart but for now I am just going to shoot it.

 

[walther uxt]

I need to find something to enlarge the o.d. of the barrel of my Reign barrel too. Just been thinking of a piece of plastic (PVC) pipe. Like you say, it's already a pretty stiff barrel, and mine being short already, it just needs...fattening up !

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Mike

Hey Mike Great looking set up! Like tha compact look. I have the gun and a Donny FL Yokozuna. DId you have to rethread the barrel after cutting it? If Yes Im from Sounthern Cali can you point me to a machineshop. Which Donny FL adapter did you purchase?

 

[MikeVV]

Hey Mike Great looking set up! Like tha compact look. I have the gun and a Donny FL Yokozuna. DId you have to rethread the barrel after cutting it? If Yes Im from Sounthern Cali can you point me to a machineshop. Which Donny FL adapter did you purchase?

To whom it may concern -

No I didn't rethread the barrel. Just squared the end, put a clean crown on it, and moved on.
I don't recall where I bought the adapter, but several make them, I bought a slide on (threadless) adapter. It's secured with two set screws.
Yeah, the whole thing might look a little better with the barrel being rethreaded instead of the adapter, but, beauty wasn't part of this modification.
Adapter wise, just measure your barrel diameter, and pick the adapter that is the same size. It should be a few thousandths larger, so it slides on.

And no, it didn't affect the accuracy at all. Though I don't shoot long distance. Should be fine to 50 yards.

I like the short look !

Mike