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Offline JoshA

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Re: Boberg Arms XR45-S
« Reply #15 on: April 30, 2014, 08:41:48 AM »
Point well taken MRC.

I will look forward to reading your first impressions of the pistol.

Not really a pocket piece to me either.

Really neat design from the looks of it though.

Thanks for the info.
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Re: Boberg Arms XR45-S
« Reply #16 on: April 30, 2014, 08:45:04 AM »
The 45 is just a whole new ballgame when it comes to ultra-compact pistols.  It can only be scaled down so far and still function reliably.

But when you compare the Boberg XR9-S shorty to the R9, the XR9-S is taller, and a lot heavier than the R9:

Rohrbaugh R9
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 2.9 in
Length: 5.2 in
Height: 3.7 in
Slide Width: .82 in
Width at thickest part of pistol: .95 in
Weight: 13.5 oz, magazine 1.6 oz
Capacity: 6+1 Rounds

Boberg XR9-S (Shorty)
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 3.35 in
Length: 5.1 in
Height: 4.2 in
Width: .96 in
Weight: 17.5 oz
Capacity: 7+1 Rounds
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Re: Boberg Arms XR45-S
« Reply #17 on: April 30, 2014, 08:55:46 AM »
No doubt Count that the R9 wins the size game every time.

For me, performance is the key and in my hands at least, the Solo, the PM9, and the XR9 all beat the R9 by a large margin. 

All of them still fit in my pocket, but the XR9 is about my limit.  In my estimation, the R9 is the best backup made period, but I do not need that.
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Re: Boberg Arms XR45-S
« Reply #18 on: April 30, 2014, 09:18:52 PM »
Here is a quote from Boberg's head Gunsmith.  This explains some of the recoil reduction.  I have seen videos of Arne shooting his 9mm with no recoil spring in it.  He just "flips" the muzzle down and forward to return the slide.


"the XR series does not use a recoil spring... the spring that runs the length of the slide is simply a slide return spring. you could toss it in the trash and shoot he pistol the rest of your life, you would just need to slap the slide forward manually.

in the XR series, the recoil is being absorbed by the lift mechanism and the rotating barrel mechanism. these are FAR more efficient at absorbing energy than a simple heavily packed recoil spring and a bunch of extra weight on the slide could ever do. that is how we are the softest felt recoil .45 and 9mm subcompact out there!"
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Re: Boberg Arms XR45-S
« Reply #19 on: April 30, 2014, 10:28:53 PM »
Sounds quite ingenious.

I've read where you prefer the overall design of the solo over the boberg 9mm MRC.

That being said, do you feel like this will win a spot of EDC on your person or will it be relegated to safe and range time only if it's 100% reliable and very shootable?
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Re: Boberg Arms XR45-S
« Reply #20 on: May 01, 2014, 06:25:29 AM »
It is not a pocket gun, at least not for me, so i will just have to see how it turns out.

Let's face it, this is not  a proven design for the 45 yet.  I will make my mind up after a few months of shooting.

It really is the most revolutionary pistol design to come out since the Glock.
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Re: Boberg Arms XR45-S
« Reply #21 on: May 28, 2014, 12:53:00 PM »
Here is a write-up on the XR45-s.

I talked to Arne Boberg and parts have been slow coming in, but they should start shipping in 2 weeks.  Mine are in the first batch to go out.  It should be interesting.



http://www.alloutdoor.com/2014/05/27/boberg-arms-xr45-subcompact-45-full-sized-performance/
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Re: Boberg Arms XR45-S
« Reply #22 on: May 28, 2014, 10:45:44 PM »
Smaller than the XDS, less felt recoil and hols one more round???

Wow. Wonder how reliable it will be.

Looks awesome MRC. Thanks for the link
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Re: Boberg Arms XR45-S
« Reply #23 on: July 07, 2014, 09:14:36 PM »
Anybody doing the preorder deal? Received an email today.
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Re: Boberg Arms XR45-S
« Reply #24 on: July 10, 2014, 05:18:46 PM »
I just saw a post on the Boberg Forum that the first batch of XR45's are leaving Minnesota on Monday.

Mine should be in that group.
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Re: Boberg Arms XR45-S
« Reply #25 on: July 11, 2014, 10:58:41 AM »
Please let us know your first impressions MRC.
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Re: Boberg Arms XR45-S
« Reply #26 on: July 11, 2014, 07:15:55 PM »
I guess I jumped to the conclusion that since I ordered mine on the first day that sales opened, I would be in the first batch delivered.  I ordered the platinum version and Boberg is waiting on those frames from the plater.

Here is a link showing the first shipment, all standard models.  Shucks!


http://community.bobergarms.com/forum/topics/xr45-roll-call-who-has-placed-an-order?x=1&id=2312567%3ATopic%3A68009&page=14#comments
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Re: Boberg Arms XR45-S
« Reply #27 on: August 13, 2014, 05:39:19 PM »
It has been so quiet around here I thought I would add this.

I received word today that my Boberg XR45s will arrive at my Dealer's shop tomorrow.  Only two months late.  I ordered the platinum and the frames were delayed at the plater's until now.

Hopefully I will get out to the range in the next couple of days.
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Re: Boberg Arms XR45-S
« Reply #28 on: August 13, 2014, 07:21:15 PM »
Hope to hear range reports.
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Re: Boberg Arms XR45-S
« Reply #29 on: August 14, 2014, 07:54:44 AM »
yes please give us a range report/review
love to hear more about it
thanks
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