Boberg - Bond Arms???

Skans · November 28, 2016, 02:08 PM

I recall reading that Bond Arms was going to start making Boberg's XR9-s and XR45 pistols, I think beginning last March. Does anyone know whatever happened to this? We're getting ready to start 2017 and I haven't heard nor seen a thing from Bond Arms about making or selling these pistols.

FITASC · November 28, 2016, 02:50 PM

For $1100, there are a few on GunBroker right now

Rembrandt · November 28, 2016, 08:02 PM

The most current update I've seen is in the link below, click onto the you-tube video. The owner of Bond Arms explains how many they are producing, improvements made, and future prices. Sounds like they are proceeding forward with a good plan. Watch the entire video, it's pretty informative.

http://bondbullpup.com/

peggysue · November 29, 2016, 05:16 AM

I got my Boberg XR-9s when it first came out in 2012. It has a 3 diget serial nr. I have to say it was one of the most enjoyable guns I had followed and bought. The web community/family http://www.bobergarms.com/ was a direct line to the owner/designer Arne. A group of us would put in ideals and opinions. Mine did make 1 trip back to the factory. While back I had a short pull trigger installed.
I regret not getting the 45.

What is nice is that Bond Arms has made improvements and awesome wood grips.

I rate this pistol up there with my Semmerling LM4 in my collection.

Skans · November 29, 2016, 08:17 AM

I watched the video - very informative. Interesting improvement with the electroless nickel coating on the barrel and locking block in place of the grease. I have to wonder why they would use nickel and not hard chrome. What happens when the nickel wears? Or, is it really just there during the break-in period and once the gun is broken in the parts smooth out a little. Love the rosewood grips!

peggysue · December 1, 2016, 06:46 AM

I was fondling my Boberg XR-S. It is such a beautiful work of engineering art. Next year a Heizer PKO 45 will be in my collection when it comes out.

FITASC · December 1, 2016, 07:45 AM

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Heizer PKO 45

That looks pretty cool; website said Fall of 2016. Any insight on cost or specs?

johnwilliamson062 · December 1, 2016, 08:46 AM

Notice heizers promotional video features someone wearing shooting gloves. I assume a pro shooter also. I think I will steer clear of the 45 ACP mini-micro.

It will be interesting to see if any of these companies ever depart from the traditional form of a pistol.

Skans · December 1, 2016, 09:52 AM

Ok, the PKO 45 has now officially made my list too!

MikeGoob · December 1, 2016, 02:01 PM

UGH. Now I want a Boberg AND a PKO in 9

peggysue · December 1, 2016, 03:44 PM

Real pain is shooting my little Downsizer 45ACP in my picture above. Did it Once.

Rembrandt · December 1, 2016, 07:35 PM

No price on the website for the PKO 45. Looks interesting, would like to do a side-by-side recoil comparison of it and the Boberg 45. I have shot the Boberg 45 and it was a pretty sweet compact package, very controllable.

If Bond comes out with the 45 under $1K, that would be a must have.

bbqncigars · December 1, 2016, 07:54 PM

I would be strongly interested in a 9mm Bullpup if it could handle the occasional +P load for carry purposes. I would guess that they went with the nickel over hard chrome because of cost, and how many shooters are going to run thousands of rounds through one anyway (beside members of this forum).

Rembrandt · December 1, 2016, 08:00 PM

XR9S Bobergs are rated for +P ammo.

johnwilliamson062 · December 3, 2016, 06:01 PM

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I would guess that they went with the nickel over hard chrome because of cost, and how many shooters are going to run thousands of rounds through one anyway

Corrosion resistance and reaction to solvents also comes into play.

November 28, 2016, 02:08 PM	#1
Skans Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2008 Posts: 11,132	Boberg - Bond Arms??? I recall reading that Bond Arms was going to start making Boberg's XR9-s and XR45 pistols, I think beginning last March. Does anyone know whatever happened to this? We're getting ready to start 2017 and I haven't heard nor seen a thing from Bond Arms about making or selling these pistols.

November 28, 2016, 02:50 PM	#2
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November 29, 2016, 05:16 AM	#4
peggysue Junior member Join Date: May 20, 2014 Posts: 1,835	I got my Boberg XR-9s when it first came out in 2012. It has a 3 diget serial nr. I have to say it was one of the most enjoyable guns I had followed and bought. The web community/family http://www.bobergarms.com/ was a direct line to the owner/designer Arne. A group of us would put in ideals and opinions. Mine did make 1 trip back to the factory. While back I had a short pull trigger installed. I regret not getting the 45. What is nice is that Bond Arms has made improvements and awesome wood grips. I rate this pistol up there with my Semmerling LM4 in my collection. Last edited by peggysue; November 29, 2016 at 05:48 AM.

December 1, 2016, 07:54 PM	#13
bbqncigars Senior Member Join Date: February 1, 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 525	I would be strongly interested in a 9mm Bullpup if it could handle the occasional +P load for carry purposes. I would guess that they went with the nickel over hard chrome because of cost, and how many shooters are going to run thousands of rounds through one anyway (beside members of this forum). __________________ "Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most." A. Brilliant

November 28, 2016, 08:02 PM	#3
Rembrandt Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2002 Posts: 2,108	The most current update I've seen is in the link below, click onto the you-tube video. The owner of Bond Arms explains how many they are producing, improvements made, and future prices. Sounds like they are proceeding forward with a good plan. Watch the entire video, it's pretty informative. http://bondbullpup.com/

November 29, 2016, 08:17 AM	#5
Skans Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2008 Posts: 11,132	I watched the video - very informative. Interesting improvement with the electroless nickel coating on the barrel and locking block in place of the grease. I have to wonder why they would use nickel and not hard chrome. What happens when the nickel wears? Or, is it really just there during the break-in period and once the gun is broken in the parts smooth out a little. Love the rosewood grips!

December 1, 2016, 06:46 AM	#6
peggysue Junior member Join Date: May 20, 2014 Posts: 1,835	I was fondling my Boberg XR-S. It is such a beautiful work of engineering art. Next year a Heizer PKO 45 will be in my collection when it comes out.

December 1, 2016, 08:46 AM	#8
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	Notice heizers promotional video features someone wearing shooting gloves. I assume a pro shooter also. I think I will steer clear of the 45 ACP mini-micro. It will be interesting to see if any of these companies ever depart from the traditional form of a pistol.

December 1, 2016, 09:52 AM	#9
Skans Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2008 Posts: 11,132	Ok, the PKO 45 has now officially made my list too!

December 1, 2016, 02:01 PM	#10
MikeGoob Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2006 Posts: 876	UGH. Now I want a Boberg AND a PKO in 9

December 1, 2016, 03:44 PM	#11
peggysue Junior member Join Date: May 20, 2014 Posts: 1,835	Real pain is shooting my little Downsizer 45ACP in my picture above. Did it Once.

December 1, 2016, 07:35 PM	#12
Rembrandt Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2002 Posts: 2,108	No price on the website for the PKO 45. Looks interesting, would like to do a side-by-side recoil comparison of it and the Boberg 45. I have shot the Boberg 45 and it was a pretty sweet compact package, very controllable. If Bond comes out with the 45 under $1K, that would be a must have.

December 1, 2016, 08:00 PM	#14
Rembrandt Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2002 Posts: 2,108	XR9S Bobergs are rated for +P ammo.