One of Ruger's biggest introductions of late is the RXM, the result of a partnership between the company and Magpul, hence "Ruger X Magpul" or RXM. On the surface, the RXM appears to be similar to the Glock G19-inspired selection of striker-fired, polymer-frame pistols on the market, but a closer look reveals that there's much more than meets the eye on this modular design. Watch our "Gun of the Week" video above to see the RXM in action on the range and get a closer look at what this new handgun offers.
"One big difference between the RXM and the original Glock G19 is that the RXM uses a chassis-style fire control group, which means you can interchange it between different grip frames so you can have different colors, different sizes, slightly different variations," American Rifleman Executive Editor Jay Grazio said. "Also, if you want to try your hand at stippling, you can buy a frame. You can stipple it. You do a great job? Wonderful. You're all set. You do a bad job? You're not out a ton of money, and you can just buy a new frame."
At its debut, the Ruger RXM is outfitted with a 4-inch barrel and measured 5.25 inches high, 7.13 inches long and 1.31 inches wide. The compact-size grip frame accepts standard 15-round, Glock-pattern magazines, and Magpul has recently released subcompact and full-size RXM frames that will accept G26- and G17-pattern magazines in a flush-fit configuration, respectively. Frame colors are available in four colors, black, tan, gray and OD green, and suggested retail pricing is $39.95 for all frame sizes.
"Up top, you'll see we've got a great sighting arrangement. There's a single white dot up front and serrated black rear, so you get a very clear sight picture, and you can see it is cut for optics," Grazio said. "This is a multi-optics cut by the use of moveable pins. They're tiny. By the way, if you have fine motor problems, make sure you have a magnetic base so you don't lose the pins, because you will. Don't ask me how I know."
Other features include Glock-pattern sights that are tall enough to co-witness with most mounted red-dot optics, along with a single-slot accessory rail on the frame's dustcover. Ruger's RXM chassis and grip frame is compatible with many, but not all, Glock Gen3 aftermarket components as well.
"There's more grip modules coming, there’s different colors, there's different sizes to help fit it to the hand, and it's just a great-shooting, great-performing pistol," Grazio said.
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