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Boberg XR9-S again

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Shot it with regular ammo and SBR tracers yesterday. Watching people getting hits on a 50 yard target with a pocket pistol was pretty cool.

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Promo for Boberg Arms

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Boberg Arms | Meco Holsters This pistol has a longer barrel than usual for the slide length. Roughbaugh R9 (2.9″) yields 885fps with this round, while XR9-S gets around 1030fps and does so with significantly lower recoil. Rotating breech does … Continue reading →

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Slightly more subtle leather

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Meco pocket holster and double tuckable magazine pouch for XR9S.

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An awesome pistol deserves a matching holster

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Meco holster for Boberg XR9S. The fit and finish on both are amazingly good.

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XR9-S in use

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Oleg Volk

My colleague, make-up artist Tirzah, in combat trim. She can fight with pistol, knife or bare hands…but using a pistol is easier on the fingernails. The holster purse is from Gun Tote’n Mamas.

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Old snapshots of Danica

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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Shooting well at age 11.

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Went to the range with friends today. Tried their guns and let them try mine. Fond out, for example, that .223 soft points don’t feed well from GI magazines but work just fine from PMags. (Firing on clays set up … Continue reading →

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Boberg Arms XR9-S range report

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Yesterday, I shot about 200 rounds of various brands through it. Others at the range shot another 100. No malfunctions. Recoil with +P and +P+ was slightly more noticeable but still comfortable. Zero seems to be at about 30ft, so … Continue reading →

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Range report…tomorrow

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Went to On Target (turn off speakers before clicking — loud sound effects on that site) range today. Shot indoors for the first time in a year and it was a nice experience. Friendly and helpful staff, good ventilation and … Continue reading →

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Boberg XR9-S arrived!

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Oleg Volk

And it looks awesome. Fit and finish are much better than on the prototype. It even comes with a clear and well-produced instruction manual. Photos soon.

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