Any update on Boberg XR45?

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Slimjim9

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Just ran across this one (on the net, not in person) and the design looks intriguing, but not much info here or anywhere else. gunbroker had a couple for $1099 which is a lot but not stratospheric. All the ads talk about recoil reducing features, but what does that translate to in real-world terms? For example, does it feel closer to a Glock 36, 30, or 21?

Also has anyone tried one of the longer barrels? What was that like?
 
I'll answer my own question as this response on the Boberg forum just might settle it for me (emphasis mine):
Compared to the Glock 30s, the Boberg had more felt recoil. However, it was not much more and the recoil on the Boberg was very manageable. The Glock 30s feels better in my hands but the Boberg is WAY more comfortable to carry. The Glock wins in ergos, capacity, felt recoil and price. However, once proven reliable, I'd rather carry the Boberg for it's ability to get the job done and the carry comfort (IWB).
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Intriguing design with one glaring flaw

The Boberg design yields a longer barrel for slide length and overall size than possible with other designs and the recoil spring does not have to as strong because of the energy absorbed by the feed mechanism.

BUT

and this is a big "but"

as the slide moves back, and the next round is stripped from the magazine, it has a tendency to pull the case away from the bullet (inertia, just as it does in heavy-recoiling revolvers).

Still, I would love to have one and to put it through an endurance test.

Lost Sheep
 
I just got 2 Boberg test pistols in but both are in 9mm Luger. So far so good through a few magazines.
They do have a list of ammunition to stay away from and a list that works well.
I have been using Hornady Critical Defense and all is well.
 
While I personally don't see the benefits of the design, especially one that requires certain brands of ammo, I can't deny that it's very cool and makes for a pretty pistol. I'd love to have the chance to fire one in any caliber.
 
While I personally don't see the benefits of the design,
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The benefits of the design is an overall smaller semi-auto .45 (or 9mm) with no compromise on barrel length, thus providing for a more muzzle energy from the smallest .45acp semi-auto you can find. Also, the design of the Boberg makes it a very robust gun that is not prone to breaking or failure. I would love to have one of the .45's to match my 9mm - these things are like Swiss watches.:) my XR9-S is one of my favorite pistols.
 
I've had the XR9S as main concealed carry for around 18 months and simply love it. Fabulous gun, an engineering piece of art. Ordered a second one a few weeks ago. Friend has the XR45S, it too is a remarkable sidearm. Definitely has more snap than the 9mm, very controllable and accurate.
 
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