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| Boberg XR9-S | |
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| Type | Semi-automatic bullpup pistol |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Arne Boberg |
| Designed | 2003-2011 |
| Manufacturer | Boberg Arms |
| Produced | 2011-2015 |
| Variants | XR9-L, XR45-S |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 17.5 oz (with unloaded magazine)[1] |
| Length | 5.1 in[1][2] |
| Barrel length | 3.35 in[1][2] |
| Width | 0.96 in[1][2] |
| Height | 4.2 in[1][2] |
| Cartridge |
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| Action | Short recoil |
| Feed system | 7-round detachable box magazine[1][2] |
| Sights | Three-dot iron sights |
The Boberg XR9-S was a semi-automatic bullpup handgun, designed and manufactured by Boberg Arms.
History
[edit]In 2009, following a layoff from his previous employment, Arne Boberg founded Boberg Arms in Minnesota and was able to focus on the development of a pistol design, that he started in 2003.[3][4][5] Boberg's goal was to create a compact firearm without sacrificing power or reliability.[6] Among the early designs was the XR9, which remained a prototype and was never released commercially. The first production model, the XR9-S, where "S" stands for "Shorty", was a compact version of the XR9 design and was introduced in 2011.[5][7][8][9]
In November 2015, Boberg Arms was acquired by Bond Arms.[10][11] Following the acquisition, Bond Arms made a series of design improvements to the XR9-S and subsequently released the updated model as the BullPup9.[9][12]
Design
[edit]The XR9-S is a semi-automatic pistol with a rotating-barrel, locked-breech mechanism using the short recoil method of operation.[2][13] It is chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum and is rated for use with +P ammunition.[2][13] Notably, the XR9-S employs a bullpup-style layout, uncommon in handguns, which accommodates a 3.35-inch barrel within an overall length of 5.1 inches.[2][14] To achieve this layout, the pistol utilizes a unique feeding system in which cartridges are extracted rearward from the magazine before being lifted and chambered during the forward motion of the slide after firing.[15][16] The XR9-S uses a double-action-only trigger.[2]
Variants
[edit]Boberg Arms released two additional variants of the XR9-S. The XR9-L features a longer 4.2-inch barrel with an overall length of 5.95 inches,[4] while the XR45-S is chambered in .45 ACP with a barrel length of 3.75 inches.[17]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f "Boberg XR9 & XR45 | Most Powerful Pocket Pistols On Earth". Boberg XR9 & XR45 | Most Powerful Pocket Pistols On Earth. Archived from the original on 2012-09-20. Retrieved 2025-08-08.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Pilgrim, Bob (2022-06-21). "Boberg Arms XR9-S". swatmag.com. Retrieved 2025-08-07.
- ^ Brady, Justin (2014-05-19). "What a small handgun teaches us about our fear of creativity". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2025-08-08.
- ^ a b Pike, Travis (2022-08-20). "What Happened to Boberg Arms?". www.pewpewtactical.com. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
- ^ a b McCollum, Ian (2019-02-12). "Boberg XR9S & XR45S: The Bullpup Pistols - Forgotten Weapons". www.forgottenweapons.com. Retrieved 2025-08-07.
- ^ "Boberg Introduces Smallest 9 mm Handgun". shootingillustrated.com. 2013-01-14. Retrieved 2025-08-07.
- ^ Crane, David (2009-08-17). "Boberg XR9 and XR9-Shorty (XR9S) Ultra-Compact Subcompact Semi-Auto 9mm Pocket Pistols for Concealed Carry (CCW) Applications". DefenseReview.com. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
- ^ Johnson, Steve (2008-02-07). "Boberg XR9: High Tech Pocket Pistol". thefirearmblog.com. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
- ^ a b Flemings, Bruce (2018-01-07). "Boberg Is Back - The Bond Bullpup 9mm CCW". GunsAmerica.com. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ^ Johnson, Richard (2015-11-16). "Bond Arms Buys Boberg". thefirearmblog.com. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ^ Terrill, Daniel (2015-11-16). "Bond Arms acquires Boberg company". Guns.com. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ^ Horman, Gil (2017-06-23). "Tested: Bond Arms Bullpup9 9 mm Pistol". americanriflegman.org. Retrieved 2025-08-07.
- ^ a b Owens, Bob (2012-07-09). "Boberg XR9-S". shootingillustrated.com. Retrieved 2025-08-07.
- ^ Searson, Mike (2010-04-09). "Preview - Boberg XR9-S Torture Test". Recoil. Retrieved 2025-08-07.
- ^ Grant, Jim (2015-06-25). "One Fatal Flaw: The Boberg XR9-S 9mm". Lucky Gunner Lounge. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ Muramatsu, Kevin (2014-01-30). "Handgun Review: Boberg XR9-S". Gun Digest. Retrieved 2025-08-07.
- ^ Horman, Gil (2015-06-29). "The Boberg XR45-S Semi-Auto Pistol". americanrifleman.org. Retrieved 2025-08-07.