Boberg pistol

[Leo]

Has anyone seen this pistol design? It allows a longer barrel for a given size frame. I just talked to two guys that own them. One says it is very dependable, the other says his 9mm version is picky on ammo selection. I did not get to handle them in person.

Buds shows them in stock

Bobergarms.com

 

[Car Ramrod]

I have a friend with one, but not sure how often he carries, uses, or even shoots it. I think he bought more for the novelty than for the actual use of it.

 

[Yamadog35]

There's a list of customer reported compatible ammo in the forums on the Boberg site, so looks like it can be picky.
Consolidated List of Boberg Compatible 9mm Ammunition - Boberg Arms | XR9-S | Power. Performance. Prestige.

 

[dbrier]

I have a friend with one, but not sure how often he carries, uses, or even shoots it. I think he bought more for the novelty than for the actual use of it.

I carry it all the time. It's my go to IWB gun.

 

[Car Ramrod]

I carry it all the time. It's my go to IWB gun.

Did not know that.

Guessing you like it then.

 

[Cool Breeze]

I almost got one once, but in addition to the list above, it really likes 124gr. ammo. I'd rather not be tied to premium stuff. Also, while the barrel is longer (and it is a cool design!) it doesn't add any length to the sight radius.

 

[ArmedProgrammer]

Been studying them for a long time. Haven't had the money to grab one. Good to hear that it's worked long term for you dbrier... And CoolBreeze, I can see the sight radius thinking - that is a constant trade off with pocket carry and conceal-ability. The extra speed from the increase barrel length is a plus.

And Boberg says straight up that it will like certain kinds of ammo due to the way that it yanks them from the mag.

 

[cctwcc]

I handled one at the NRA convention a couple of years ago. Looked like a number of small, possibly fragile, pieces in the mechanism. Quite an interesting concept but not ready to swap a Glock or M&P for one in spite of all the claims of how advanced and reliable they are. Just my
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[dbrier]

The only issue I had was when I accidently grabbed some cheap ammo (that was on Boberg's don't use list) and it separated the bullet from the case and made a huge mess.
With quality ammo and any hollow point self-defense rounds it's been flawless.