Anyone Switch to Boberg

[Sigquick]

Hello All,

 Haven't been on here in a while just curious if anyone prefers the Boberg over their R9. Just received a couple of Boberg Platinum XR9-Ss, but have not had the time to shoot one yet.  It does seem to be very well manufactured, but not near as sleek as the Rohrbaugh. My R9 has a much smoother trigger as well, but the Boberg holds an extra round with the +P option. From what little I've read sounds like the Boberg wins for accuracy, the Rohrbaugh for concealability.

[Reinz]

To me, it's all about the size of the gun.
No Brainer  R9

As far as accuracy - anytime you can get a better grip on a gun AND have superior sights - you have a leg up.

[Richard S]

What Reinz said. Also, speaking just for myself, I just can't seem to get comfortable with a design that has the potential to be a "bullet puller" with a poorly seated round. "Murphy's Law" applies to the manufacture and reloading of ammunition just as it does to other aspects of human endeavor.

[MRC]

I have been carrying one for about 2 months now.  It is a great shooter.  It is easier to shoot fast and accurately with +P ammo than the R9 with standard pressure.  It has one more round and 15% longer barrel in an easy to carry package.  As far as ammo, I am able to shoot a lot more types with the Boberg than the R9.  Non compatible ammo with the "pull-back" mechanism are clearly listed.

Downside - Fast reloads are a problem but no worse than with a R9.  A very complicated mechanism with a lot of moving parts.  I have heard of very few problems though it is a worry to me.  Also unlike the R9, the Boberg has a typical "Hammer-fired" DAO trigger that takes a little getting used to.  I much prefer the R9, PM9, and Solo triggers.

[Ljutic]

Yes.  Still keeping both just in case I change my mind in the future.   


Pretty much ditto everything from MRC except I don't mind the long reset on the trigger.

[BlueC2]

Corey (CWC) did in a big big way.....

[Richard S]

I have  tonight been enjoying the benefit of a well-aged single-malt beverage, but in my seventh decade of life (to the consternation of my enemiies still alive), permit me to state for the record that in 2002 I perceived the R9 to be the finest pocket pistol ever designed, that I took delivery of my R9 in 2004, and that the same R9 is in my pocket as I type this post.

[kjtrains]

I have  tonight been enjoying the benefit of a well-aged single-malt beverage, but in my seventh decade of life (to the consternation of my enemiies still alive), permit me to state for the record that in 2002 I perceived the R9 to be the finest pocket pistol ever designed, that I took delivery of my R9 in 2004, and that the same R9 is in my pocket as I type this post.

Congrats, RS, on being in the seventh decade of life, and do enjoy the well deserved malt beverage along with that fine pocket pistol, the #132. 

[backupr9]

I own both, have carried both, have ended up carrying the R9s most of the time.  At 4 to 6 yards, accuracy is equivalent.  Smaller more comfortable carry pocket, IWB, OWB makes the R9 my better choice, expecially in summer dress, cargo shorts, etc.  Both are wonderful pistols and I must say I've never had a misfire,  FTF or "pulled" bullet with my Boberg.

[Reinz]

I am in the same corner as Richard as noted in both of his posts, sans 7th decade.

[Sigquick]

Thanks for all the feedback guys. I finally made it to the range today to shoot the Boberg. WOW!!! Very impressed with this little gun. It was accurate and pleasant to fire. Think I might prefer it over my Robar R9s  .

[Richard S]

I am in the same corner as Richard as noted in both of his posts, sans 7th decade.

Reinz:

The seventh decade is proving to be much better than I would ever have anticipated. I attribute this to the love of a beautiful woman whom I met just in time, a few miracles of modern medicine, some frustrated enemies, and an amazing amount of perhaps undeserved good fortune. 

[kjtrains]

Thanks for all the feedback guys. I finally made it to the range today to shoot the Boberg. WOW!!! Very impressed with this little gun. It was accurate and pleasant to fire. Think I might prefer it over my Robar R9s  .

Sigquick.  Glad you like the Boberg; it really is impressive, for sure!   

[yankee2500]

My R9 will not be replaced by a Boberg because I have no interest in buying one.

If it ain't broke don't fix it.

[Reinz]

I am in the same corner as Richard as noted in both of his posts, sans 7th decade.

Reinz:

The seventh decade is proving to be much better than I would ever have anticipated. I attribute this to the love of a beautiful woman whom I met just in time, a few miracles of modern medicine, some frustrated enemies, and an amazing amount of perhaps undeserved good fortune. 

Awesome!  May you enjoy many more.