The Firearm Blog

RobArm has started shipping XCR pistols to dealers. I have discussed the pistol previously on the blog. It is essentially a semi-auto XCR PDW without the butt stock. This allows civilians to own it without having to pay BATFE tax.

A very mean looking pistol. Note the nifty sling attachment that replaces the butt stock.

Many thanks to Armando for the info and photos.

The latest addition to the XCR Weapons System is a pistol variant.

The pistol is based on the XCR Personal Defense Weapon and comes in Mini (9″ barrel) and Micro (7.5″ barre, pictured abovel) versions. Calibers offered are 5.56mm, 6.8 SPC and 7.62×39mm.

The price is $1500. This is the same as the XCR PDW, but it does not require a BATFE stamp of $200 because unlike the PDW, it is not a SBR (Short Barreled Rifle).

Robarms will be making a PDW (personal defense weapon) version of their XCR rifle. The PDW has a shortened stock and a 9″ barrel. From the videos it looks like it will be available with either a fully automatic trigger group, for those who can buy such things legally, and a semi-automatic trigger group for the rest of us.

So far they have a 5.56mm NATO and 7.62×39mm model.

5.56mm NATO model


7.62×39mm model

Compare the sound and recoil of the 5.56 and 7.62 models in these videos:

5.56mm NATO model


7.62×39mm model

A very sexy firearm that will be available in July. This video shows a 5.56mm semi-automatic model being shot:

Also from Robarms is a new two stage trigger for the XCR called the Enhanced Trigger.

This trigger is two-stage with a 3.5 pound pull. We’re calling it an “Enhanced Trigger” rather than a match trigger for several reasons. First, match triggers usually have very small tight control surfaces and/or small screws or springs that cannot hold up under tough use. Our Enhanced Trigger is a very light two-stage trigger that is very controllable whether shooting paper at a distance or at moving targets. We are taking orders for the Enhanced Trigger now. The parts consist of a a new trigger, hammer, and disconnect. They can be added to existing XCRs without modification to the rifle.

UPDATE: 6.8 SPC is now also offered. Two models are available: the Mini (9″ barrel) and Micro (7.5″ barrel). The basic models cost $1500.

SOCOMGEAR are patterning an airsoft AEG (automatic electric gun) on the Robinson Arms XCR.

Popular Airsoft say it will be on display at SHOT Show. Robarms will be making some nice royalties on this!

Robinson Armament are warning customers that there is a rogue seller on gunbroker that is taking pre-orders when Robinson know they will not be receiving stock for some time.

WARNING!!! We have received a report that Second Amendment Firearms in Miami, FL is taking pre-payments on the XCR Rifle thru www.gunbroker.com. The problem is that Second Amendment in Miami, FL does not have any XCRs on order with us at this time and we cannot reach them by phone.

Be careful not to get burnt with pre-orders. I am sure there are many companies trying to get your dollar with the current climate of high-demand, high-prices and low-supply in the US

7.62×39mm XCR

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Alex Robinson sent me an email saying that the Robinson Arms XCR 6.5mm (I assume it is the 6.5mm Grendel) caliber conversion kit will be shipping in the second week of February and the 7.62×39mm kit near the end of February.

Robinson Armament XCR

Robinson arms recently caused some controversy over their support of Mitt Romney.

Robinson Arms have just released an updated PDF Brochure of their XCR rifle.

The XCR

They have also said on their website that the SBR (Short Barreled Rifle) version of the XCR is becoming very popular.
Download it here.