A Pair of (Boberg) Platinums

[DAdams]

I went on the Boberg waiting list last December and recently my "number" came up.

Just took delivery of two consecutively SN Platinum XR9-S. Boberg is approaching 1000 units according to my serial numbers.

I am going to reserve judgement on performance until I get some first hand experience but many of the early reports are very good.

I like the idea of being able to run Plus P full time and having a true magazine release (compared with Rohrbaugh). Reportedly the recoil is very mild.

http://www.bobergarm...otes/XR9_Shorty

The nearest handgun I have to this currently is a PM9. Here is a report with some "modern" 9mm and the Tester expects slightly better performance with the Boberg's longer barrel.

http://mousegunaddic...-135-grain.html

Caliber: 9mm / 9mm+P (compatible ammo list)

Capacity: 7+1

Length: 5.1â€

Height: 4.2â€

Width: 0.96â€

Weight: 17.5 oz with magazine, unloaded

Barrel Length: 3.35â€;

The Platinum Edition's aircraft-grade aluminum frame has a proprietary Nickel/Chrome Satin Sheen finish - a Boberg Arms exclusive that no other firearm manufacturer can offer. The trigger, transfer bar and all exposed parts are zirconia-finished natural stainless steel. Zytel grips in Black.

Edited August 16, 2012 by DAdams

[xRUSTYx]

I purchased (3) Bobergs when my number came up. I still have (1) that I carry to this day.

The recoil will be like nothing you have ever felt before. I can put 1,000 rounds down range with mine without any sort of hand fatigue. Instead of a forward/backward recoil pattern, its more of a lapping/wave type recoil. Freakin awesome and pretty crazy the first few rounds you put down range You won't be disappointed.

Best Firearm I Own Period

Edited August 16, 2012 by xRUSTYx

[DAdams]

Rusty glad you have had a positive experience. What holster(s) do you use?

I take it you sold the other two?

[xRUSTYx]

I use a remora holster. I learned about remora when I got mine since it was the only one out when I got mine. Loved it so much, got one for my LCP as well. Once you go with a clip less IWB, any others just don't cut it

Sent at lightning speed from my iPhone 4s ...

[DAdams]

How about a link to the Boberg remora. Don't see the brand in the fit chart.

Thanks in advance.

[LCPfraTN]

The Boberg is definitely different. Not sure I'm there yet, but the look is growing on me, and if the performance is there, I could become a convert.

[Guest rebeldrummer]

Man I want to shoot one of these so bad!!

[xRUSTYx]

Here is what I ordered:

1 | SERIES 3BB | Remora Series 3BB Holster (Pocket / IWB) | $24.95 | $24.95

with

1 | SSRH | Remora Holster "SS" Modification (Right Handed) | $5.00 | $5.00

If you call and order on the phone, Alan (the owner) will likely give you a free mag carrier too That's what I did. Just tell him, you want the one that fits the Boberg

If anyone is ever in Nashville & is thinking about buying one, I'm more than happy to let you try mine out

Edited August 17, 2012 by xRUSTYx

[JGunner]

I really like the look of that little pistol. I'm happy with my G26 for now for carry, but future tense I may have to look into one of these. Looks like a really well built / designed firearm.

Congrats on the purchase!

[DAdams]

I'm happy with what I am carrying these days too. Three choices depending on conditions.

Seecamp .380

S&W M&P 340 Revolver with CT Grips

Kahr PM9 with CT

Pretty much covers most circumstances and it will take awhile before the Boberg makes the cut. Reliability, ammo check, holster etc.

I think at least 6 months and 4-5 range trips before I will feel comfortable with it.

Performance wise with "average" plus P, the Boberg performs almost identically with the G26.

[Jonnin]

2 thumbs up to some good engineering.

[MacGyver]

I'm happy with what I am carrying these days too. Three choices depending on conditions.

Seecamp .380

S&W M&P 340 Revolver with CT Grips

Kahr PM9 with CT

Pretty much covers most circumstances and it will take awhile before the Boberg makes the cut. Reliability, ammo check, holster etc.

I think at least 6 months and 4-5 range trips before I will feel comfortable with it.

Performance wise with "average" plus P, the Boberg performs almost identically with the G26.

Seeing that illustration makes me miss Marshall (mousegunner). He would have liked that pistol.

[LCPfraTN]

Seeing that illustration makes me miss Marshall (mousegunner). He would have liked that pistol.

+1 on that. Maybe someone with one of these Bobergs should consider adding a guest review to the the old mouseguns.com website.

[DAdams]

I ordered a Remora IWB holster for it a couple days ago. Should be here any day.

Now if I could just get away from work to shoot one.

Got a fifty pack of critical duty 135gr plus P to try in it.

[DAdams]

I have been wearing the Remora IWB 3BB with the small sweat shield around for a couple of days. I do like the non clip arrangement and can adjust the cant and depth of carry to my liking. Can even do cross draw weak side. I have been wearing it at about 3:30 position. I even sat in my Jeep for a few minutes and didn't have to adjust. I could do an hours drive w/o a problem.

Wear it between undershorts and shorts/slacks. The material is very "grippy" so I found that there wasn't any movement, but I wasn't running or doing jumping jacks. I got a mag holder in the same material for the pocket or IWB.

Since I didn't order with the Kydex mouth holder/opener, once the gun is drawn, there is no way to reinsert it w/o holster removal as the mouth collapses. I'm still thinking about the scenarios where once removed in real life use, would I need to put it back in the holser, or would i take the holster out and put the entire thing in my pocket? I'm thinking if I have to use it in real life....what are the various contingencies? Alan with Remora recommended the one I bought, I can always exchange it.

Here are some photos. Hopefully a range report one of these days.

Boberg, Kahr PM9 with Pearce Grip and CT laser, Seecamp LWS .380

J Frame M&P 340 with CT Grips as compared with.

Edited August 28, 2012 by DAdams

[xRUSTYx]

Looking good!

I went with the collapsible version on my Remora too. I prefer it over Kydex that won't really give. Being IWB, no need for constant reholstering. If it was OWB, then you definitely need to be able to holster it.

With that said - I don't have any plans on picking up the other version that stays open.