Let's mod my Vigilante!

[soolio]

That's what its all about...so, how does it work? Is it considered a "choke" because it's over bored? My knowledge of these things are minimal at best.

[UCChris]

That's what its all about...so, how does it work? Is it considered a "choke" because it's over bored? My knowledge of these things are minimal at best.

The choke squeezes the barrel so that the pellet meets slightly more resistance there. At least that is one method, not sure if that is the method that was used though.

[stalwart]

http://www.network54.com/Forum/451309/thread/1309291398/Choked+Barrels

Scroll down to Hector's post... it's pretty well written.

Yup, Chris... I made a sleeve with interference, and heated it to expand it enough to slide over the barrel. When cooled it shrank enough to squeeze the barrel down a few thou. Pretty simple.

I went this route so I could play with profiles.

[UCChris]

Hey guys! First off let me say this. The post I am about to make deals with a 357 not a Vigilante. I realize this is a vigilante thread, but I figure they are basically one and the same. If anybody has a problem with this, let me know and I'll stop posting. Thanks.

Without further ado, the good news! I picked up a 357 tonight for free. Some dude in my area posted an ad saying that he didn't need it and had gotten it as extra in a trade. I emailed him and let him know that I wanted it and I'd be willing to pay him some for it. He declined saying he was happy to just give it away. So I picked it up tonight. Loaded up a co2 and no leaks here! Everything is tight, the action is solid, and it shoots just fine. Was missing the clip though so I'll have to track a couple down. Some small wear on the edge of the faux cylinder but what the heck, who cares?

Pics!

[soolio]

Nice score Chris!!! You can get clips online pretty cheap. They come in a 3-pack...I suggest buying some extras and a ton of pellets and Co2:P

[UCChris]

Does anybody know the clip part number? I have to order some other stuff from Crosman today so I was just going to throw some of them in there. I downloaded the EVP but there are two numbers next to the clip. Which one is it?

And also, where is the screw that holds in the barrel? Mine has some back and forth play and I'd like to tighten it down.

Also, I forgot who posted it, but the 2100 barrel fits. So I was thinking that you could slid a 2100 barrel in there. Push it through so that it sat flush to the transfer port thingy and then you'd have a single shot .177. The thing is, there is a lot of gas coming out of these guns. It's not a tight seal between the transfer port, clip, and barrel so a lot of the gas escapes. So if you pushed the barrel flush then you could probably easily reach the 500's with CPHP. Add on of those PUG stocks that Soolio? *I think* made, and it would be a sweet single shot carbine that got 50 shots or so per cart. Just a thought.

[silent_airman]

Does anybody know the clip part number? I have to order some other stuff from Crosman today so I was just going to throw some of them in there. I downloaded the EVP but there are two numbers next to the clip. Which one is it?

And also, where is the screw that holds in the barrel? Mine has some back and forth play and I'd like to tighten it down.

Also, I forgot who posted it, but the 2100 barrel fits. So I was thinking that you could slid a 2100 barrel in there. Push it through so that it sat flush to the transfer port thingy and then you'd have a single shot .177. The thing is, there is a lot of gas coming out of these guns. It's not a tight seal between the transfer port, clip, and barrel so a lot of the gas escapes. So if you pushed the barrel flush then you could probably easily reach the 500's with CPHP. Add on of those PUG stocks that Soolio? *I think* made, and it would be a sweet single shot carbine that got 50 shots or so per cart. Just a thought.

I wouldn't bother with Crosman for the clips. Pa has them cheap. https://www.pyramydair.com/product/crosman-0407t-rotary-clips-fits-357w-vigilante-co2-pellet-revolvers?a=206

There is no screw holding the barrel within the shroud. There's a clip at the rear.

[UCChris]

Does anybody know the clip part number? I have to order some other stuff from Crosman today so I was just going to throw some of them in there. I downloaded the EVP but there are two numbers next to the clip. Which one is it?

And also, where is the screw that holds in the barrel? Mine has some back and forth play and I'd like to tighten it down.

Also, I forgot who posted it, but the 2100 barrel fits. So I was thinking that you could slid a 2100 barrel in there. Push it through so that it sat flush to the transfer port thingy and then you'd have a single shot .177. The thing is, there is a lot of gas coming out of these guns. It's not a tight seal between the transfer port, clip, and barrel so a lot of the gas escapes. So if you pushed the barrel flush then you could probably easily reach the 500's with CPHP. Add on of those PUG stocks that Soolio? *I think* made, and it would be a sweet single shot carbine that got 50 shots or so per cart. Just a thought.

I wouldn't bother with Crosman for the clips. Pa has them cheap. https://www.pyramydair.com/product/crosman-0407t-rotary-clips-fits-357w-vigilante-co2-pellet-revolvers?a=206

There is no screw holding the barrel within the shroud. There's a clip at the rear.

As long as I'm ordering other stuff I might as well throw them in yeah? That way I don't have to bother with PA shipping on top of the cost of clips.

[silent_airman]

Does anybody know the clip part number? I have to order some other stuff from Crosman today so I was just going to throw some of them in there. I downloaded the EVP but there are two numbers next to the clip. Which one is it?

And also, where is the screw that holds in the barrel? Mine has some back and forth play and I'd like to tighten it down.

Also, I forgot who posted it, but the 2100 barrel fits. So I was thinking that you could slid a 2100 barrel in there. Push it through so that it sat flush to the transfer port thingy and then you'd have a single shot .177. The thing is, there is a lot of gas coming out of these guns. It's not a tight seal between the transfer port, clip, and barrel so a lot of the gas escapes. So if you pushed the barrel flush then you could probably easily reach the 500's with CPHP. Add on of those PUG stocks that Soolio? *I think* made, and it would be a sweet single shot carbine that got 50 shots or so per cart. Just a thought.

I wouldn't bother with Crosman for the clips. Pa has them cheap. https://www.pyramydair.com/product/crosman-0407t-rotary-clips-fits-357w-vigilante-co2-pellet-revolvers?a=206

There is no screw holding the barrel within the shroud. There's a clip at the rear.

As long as I'm ordering other stuff I might as well throw them in yeah? That way I don't have to bother with PA shipping on top of the cost of clips.

That's how I do it.

[soolio]

The 2100 barrel fits, but you will need to cut off the transfer port hole at the breech end of the barrel, as well as add a barrel stop to keep it in place.

[UCChris]

How does one access the barrel clip? My barrel keeps working itself loose.

[soolio]

At the breech end there is a U-shaped clip that holds the barrel from slipping out all the way. All you have to do is push the clip towards the muzzle end(i've used anything from a toothpick to a small screwdriver), essentially releasing the barrel, and push the barrel from the muzzle end at the same time. It should slide right out.

[UCChris]

At the breech end there is a U-shaped clip that holds the barrel from slipping out all the way. All you have to do is push the clip towards the muzzle end(i've used anything from a toothpick to a small screwdriver), essentially releasing the barrel, and push the barrel from the muzzle end at the same time. It should slide right out.

Got it! The barrel slid right out. I put it back in and I'm having the same problem. When I shoot the trigger rapidly the barrel shifts backwards. I've never pulled the trigger rapidly while the clip is out so it might be fixed with a clip in.