Bullpup pistol - Boberg XR9

[Phazer]

A few days ago, a work associate asked me if I'd ever heard of a bullpup pistol. I said, "Huh? What is a 'bullpup pistol?'" He pointed me to the Boberg XR9: Boberg Arms is Now The Bond Arms Bullpup - The Smallest Most Powerful Personal Protection You Can Carry

Upon further reading, I found that Bond Arms acquired the XR9 to make their Bond Bullpup 9mm: Home - Bond Bullpup - Bond Arms Bullpup

I started doing some reading and I must say that I was intrigued by this pistol. I like the concept that would shift the grip of the pistol towards the muzzle while maintaining barrel length. This would, as reviewers confirmed, decrease the muzzle flip and make follow-up shots faster to get on target.

BUT...when I reviewed some of the internals, I decided that at this time such a pistol would never be more than a range toy. The rearward pulling "claw" that removes rounds from the back of the magazine just adds too many more moving parts to fail in a defensive firearm. Whereas Glock led the charge towards pistol simplicity, the Boberg XR9 seems to move the needle in the opposite direction.


I'd certainly like to try one of these pistols. But, the current price point of over $1,000 makes it a novelty on which I'm going to have to take a pass.

Anybody ever seen or tried a pistol like this?

Some more info:



Some reviews:

One Fatal Flaw: The Boberg XR9-S 9mm - Lucky Gunner Lounge

Boberg XR9-S The Bullpup Pistol Review - GunsAmerica Digest

 

[Marine Cpl]

I looked into this pistol and really wanted one but was hesitant to order one without holding one first at a gun store which never had one in stock.

I was hesitant because of what I saw online about your thumbs being close to the muzzle. Maybe it isn't an issue. I just don't know.

 

[Phazer]

I was hesitant because of what I saw online about your thumbs being close to the muzzle. Maybe it isn't an issue. I just don't know.

When you get one, let me know.

 

[Marine Cpl]

When you get one, let me know.

I don't think I'll ever get one due to becoming a Glock Convert. They do have the blue training models available though in case anyone wants to see how they feel in the hand before ordering one.

 

[Saltwater60]

I too was intrigued by them, but read the same articles as you. When I saw they had a list of well this is the ammo that will work and this is the list that won't I said not worth it to me.

 

[RandallOfLegend]

the Boberg design has one major flaw that pops up, depending on the ammo.

The backwards travel of the bullet before going into the chamber has been known to kinetically pull the bullet out of the brass. In most cases causing a jam/failure to go into battery due to elongated cartridge. In extreme cases the bullet has been completely extracted, dumping powder inside the action. If there is a new design I would be interested in how they solved the issue.

 

[Phazer]

I too was intrigued by them, but read the same articles as you. When I saw they had a list of well this is the ammo that will work and this is the list that won't I said not worth it to me.

As a reloader, that was a turn-off for me. But, adjusting the final factory crip, could possibly solve the bullet-case premature separation issue.

 

[Toecutter]

Cool for what it is, I would be hesitant to carry due to clearing malfunctions . I'll stick to a tried and true gun .