Boberg Arms XR9-L Preorder Extravaganza

[Aniest]

With the short stroke trigger, the force is higher and more happens at once.

So, if I am reading this right, in other words:
- if you want a smoother, slightly longer trigger pull, go with a standard trigger
- if you want a shorter, more abrupt but heavier trigger pull, go with a short stroke trigger

I went with a standard because comparing it to the pull curves of the firearms I am used to now it, seems more similar: the standard trigger seemed like a refined version of the 'stock' DA triggers I have now. To go to a short stroke meant a 6lb that felt like 8lb and was a trigger mechanism that would feel more like my target rifles: but my target rifles have 3.5lb triggers and I didn't want to confuse my already set muscle memory.

...or at least, that's how I see it: I could be wrong...

[K1LLswitch]

Thanks Arne for chiming in and Aniest for your thoughts. Much appreciated.

I ordered the short, and presumably could also get a standard after the fact if I find it hard for target shooting. Hopefully someone in Calgary gets a regular and we can compare notes.

Now if I could stop second guessing on my decision to get the Onyx vs the Platinum!!!! I am not good with options.

[velocipede]

You don't get it better than that when you got the one who created the pistol replying. Thanks for the information. When you're playing with half pounds, I guess you're pretty done. It's a pretty slim margin.

After some testing on my own with a Glock, the short but heavier feels good while dry firing but does not deliver in "real" timed shooting. So for me, I prefer my trigger lighter even though they may be longer. I was trying to get a 1911 like trigger but that is not possible.

Aniest, you got it right with the choices for the boberg.

That's why I have chosen the standard + 6 pounds spring. For my competition guns, I must have 100% reliability, but for this one, I guess that if I get a light strike once in a while with the possibility to just press the trigger again, it would be OK.

K1llswitch: I'm the same with options. I got the two tone, not being able to justify paying 300$ only for a black look that may require more break in even thought it looks better for me. When there's dessert on a table, I have to get a small slice of each, but I can't buy two with two different colors and trigger even though that would be awesome.

[WanstallsOnline]

Onyx is now in the lead, for those playing along at home.

Cheers,
Daniel

[abboberg]

Just another piece of info: the short stroke trigger has a travel (and reset) of .28" (7mm), the long stroke, .38" (9.6mm). This is measured at the center of the trigger (center of pull).

[Kveldulf]

A tenth of an inch? This big debate is over a tenth of an inch?

[0071]

Do magazines come with followers or are they still optional? If not can they be ordered directly from Boberg Arms?
Also, when will the extended magazines be available? Not that I want to make a small gun bigger but I'm thinking about stability for range shooting.

[Aniest]

Pre-orders will be open until Friday April 26th when Boberg needs his final numbers for production.

Reminder: Likely only 3.5 days left on the pre-order for first shipment in July. ( I hope that is early, early July. )

Do magazines come with followers or are they still optional?

I heard the follower does not allow the +1 as it takes up enough space that a full magazine will not seat on a closed action (follower is flat and takes up room, where with only the spring the round sits lower into the spring slightly): I would prefer not to have followers in mine, thank you.

[velocipede]

Thanks Wanstalls for the stats.

If you or Arne could post an update about the order once in a while when you have them, it would be nice. Something like they left the factory or the like.
We promise not to complain about long custom or transit time!

[K1LLswitch]

Just out of curiosity - how come only the L is being brought in? I have seen a couple of pics online of the S with a 4.2" barrel. Isn't this legal in Canada?