Boberg XR9

[ccoorreeyy]

Arne got his site up!

http://www.bobergarms.com

(Fixed link, thanks Arne)

[Chief-USN]

 I see we can preorder a Boberg shorty at a nice savings as well   Wonder if the Rohrbaugh Brothers are going to do that with the R45..........  (Fingers and toes crossed )

[kjtrains]

Arne got his new site going!  

http://bobergcommunity.ning.com/

Corey.  Thanks.  Signed up to his site.  Hope Arne will give us regular updates now.  It's a positive thing for sure.

And the Boberg can fire +P ammo!

[ACP]

Good for Boberg. They appear much further along than the mythical R45.

Still waiting for the long barrel version but this gun has a lot going for it.

[Jack Foulard]

This should be interesting to see in person.  Price is very appealing and +P is obviously a plus.

The R9 is pretty slick looking though.

[kjtrains]

I agree.  A good thing is that the Boberg can fire +P ammo, although, I know the +P may not add any more engery due to the short barrel, the longer barrel, maybe.

[ACP]

The R9, for me, is the definitive gun that goes with me everywhere. However, I am sick and tired of behaving myself, remaining content with my Robar R9, holding my breath for the R45 and not buying any guns.

I would preorder the long barrel Boberg today if it was within a reasonable event horizon. 7+1, frame mounted mag release...what's not to love? (Picitinny rail is the answer to this question).

[kjtrains]

It is definitely hard to hold the contentment, though I am remaining patient.  I think the R45 and Boberg are in the near future, if you can call,  within 6 to 8 months for the Boberg and a year + for the R45.

[abboberg]

(Picitinny rail is the answer to this question)

You are right - we will be eliminating the rail for the XR9-L (full size).  The original reason for it was to compete against larger pistols that do have rails.  Imagine a bedside gun with a flashlight that is small enough to hide under the corner of your pillow... As it turned out, the rail was too short for 90% of the accessories out there.  We really need to focus on the concealed-carry market for now.  If a laser is desired, we may bring on a laser-grip maker in the future.

[abboberg]

I agree.  A good thing is that the Boberg can fire +P ammo, although, I know the +P may not add any more engery due to the short barrel, the longer barrel, maybe.

As tested, the 3.35" barreled XR9-S (Shorty) has delivered 484 fpe with Cor-Bon PowRball (tm) 100 gr JHP, the 4.20" barreled XR9-L (full) has delivered 539 fpe.  
So you see, +P ammo can deliver excellent power in a pocket pistol.  Based on gun reviews, the most energy I have seen an R9S deliver is 321 fpe (using standard pressure ammo).

[abboberg]

Just a correction on the web link to Boberg Arms Corp. It should be http://www.BobergArms.com

Many new videos and overlays!

Note - not ready for ordering yet.

[kjtrains]

I am impressed.  Do you have any idea when you can accept pre-orders?  I know it's probably a little too soon.  Just thought I would ask.

[abboberg]

At this point I would be guessing since it is on the manufacturing department at this point.  I have told them to be done this Spring, but we will see if that happens.  Building a gun factory is no small task!

[abboberg]

I wonder, in a stress situation, how many fingers I would  shoot off before I remembered how short that barrel is? Aren't they making a version with a longer barrel? It is cute and I'm sure I'll buy one.  Tom, are you going to sell these?

Well, the shooter "Melody" did dangle her finger, but it is still there (see video link).  We are still coaching her on proper grip...
http://www.bobergarms.com/video/melody-boberg-xr9s-closeup-2

[kjtrains]

Thanks.  I know, it's got to be huge.  We now have an idea.  Again, thanks!