[PilatusTurbo]

ETA: June 8th 2025 Added TOC. Use Browser function CTRL+F and search for a keyword right here on this page and see if it pops up in the Table Of Contents. Eg: CTRL+F Timney.

RXM Thread Table of Contents

1. Page 1 Post #1--Initial Impressions Review & Photos
2. Page 2 Posts #31, 37, 39-- FrankenGunBuilder and his excellent RXM Trolling
3. Page 8 Post #145--1st RXM Range Rep USE CTRL+F Search Conclusion for TL;DR Rep
4. Page 9 Post #169--PMAGs and Glock Mags Update
5. Page 10 Post #192--2nd RXM Range Rep-Changing to Glock Mags for RXM Rep
6. Page 11 Post #218--More FrankenGunBuilder's excellent RXM Trolling
7. Page 12 Post #221--LaneP's hilarious RXM Trolling
8. Page 14 Post #279--TexasPOff's excellent RXM Range Rep
9. Page 15 Post #283--Several good posts by a couple of us on PMAGs on this page
10. Page 17 Post #330--Optics mounting close up shots-RXM with TLR-7X and 507C
11. Page 18 Post #341--Weapon Light and Optics Live Fire Tests Range Rep
12. Page 21 Post #416--Rich_J's excellent Holosun K and EPS Footprint RXM Walkthrough
13. Page 22 Post #423--Glock Mag/Follower potential issue video on YT
14. Page 22 Post #435--2nd RXM Range Rep and PMAG issue with photos/updates
15. Page 23 Post #453--Rich_J provides Holosun screw length info for RXM extractor
16. Page 24 Post #467--Rich_J provides info on use of Striker Control Device in RXM
17. Page 24 Post #469--RXM Chassis / FCU pulled and close up photos
18. Page 25 Post #491--Rich_J Short Range Rep
19. Page 26 Post #516--Holster Compatibility; Post 519 more holster compatibility
20. Page 27 Post #537--Another long winded but informative and fun RXM Range trip
21. Page 28 Post #545--Holosun C Series and RMR size optic slide overhang photos
22. Page 29 Post #578-579--Close ups of RXM Barrel Chatter Issue
23. Page 30 Post #599--Excellent Info post by Rich_J on accuracy
24. Page 32 Post #629--Ruger Response to Barrel Chattering/Tooling
25. Page 33 Post #648--Ak103K's Range Rep w/Multiple RXMs and Mag types
26. Page 34 Post #670--Post Ruger Barrel Fix Range Rep
27. Page 35 Post #687--GTWRalph's Range Rep
28. Page 35 Post #690--MCPreacher's Post Ruger Barrel Fix Range Rep
29. Page 36 Post #703--FrankenGunBuilder's RXM Build with Ambi Slide Stop
30. Page 37 Post #721--PilatusTurbo Self Appoints as RXM Fanboy Club President
31. Page 37 Post #728--GTWRalph 2nd RXM and votes for PilatusTurbo!
32. Page 37 Post #737--AK103K's RXM Stippling Work
33. Page 38 Post #744--PilatusTurbo's RXM G26 Size Grip Chop & FDE Grip Module
34. Page 39 Post #768--GTWRalph posts another excellent Range Rep
35. Page 41 Post #805--Rich_J posts excellent Connector Diagram and info
36. Page 41 Post #818--BoilerGonzo Excellent Initial Impressions w/Photos Post
37. Page 43 Post #845--Vart posts his RXM Video Range Rep
38. Page 44 Post #864--FrankenGunBuilder Timney Trigger Info
39. Page 45 Post #881--GTWRalph posts how to Rit Dye the RXM Frame
40. Page 46 Post #906--FrankenGunBuilder posts a cool RXM Build
41. Page 47 Post #926--Ten-42 Posts excellent RXM Range Rep
42. Page 47 Post #928--Damn_Yankee's very short and concise Initial Impressions and Range Rep-Positive
43. Page 50 Post #1000--Damn_Yankee linked RXM Magwells on Ebay
44. Page 53 Post #1048--Damn_Yankee Rit Dye Step-by-Step Instructions for dying RXM frame black.

Original Post #1

Well, I fell for it, or the marketing, or the "gotta have it" or whatever, and I'm gonna guinea pig it for GT. I went and had a look at it, and I will say, I'm impressed. Walked out having purchased it for $395.99. Please enjoy the thread, all commentary positive, neutral, and negative welcome. I don't care if you like or dislike the new RXM, I'd still like to hear. I hope this will become the new thread for this thing moving forward, here on GT.

I got a host of pics here for you guys, and please request any additional pics. I wanted to really see the FCU, and all that.

INITIAL IMPRESSIONS: Grip feels better than a Gen 3 19, but still large, but feels good. Fit and finish, especially machining of the slide is immaculate, and very consistent. Smooth nitride finish, similar to my favorite S&W Armornite or whatever the hell they call it.
GRIP: Grip texture is perfect. I mean that, Magpul nailed it. Undercut is minimal, but feels great. Backstrap is consistent radius, and minimal beavertail. Trigger guard is rounded, no texture on front of it, doesn't matter to me. ETA: Forgot to add, nicely molded in integrated flared magwell. Visually unobtrusive, but functionally there if you gotta have one. Nice to have.

CONTROLS: Are nice and extended just enough. Style language is a bit new to me, but I'm pretty happy with it.

TRIGGER: Like a Gen 3 Glock, but it's just a hair nicer. Reset is stronger, but a little longer, by sev than my G19.3. I wonder if it's a Ruger "minus" connector, but time will tell. Kinda flat faced, kinda not. I'm not confirmation biasing myself to death, but it's one of the nicest trigger shoes on a plastic gun yet, IMO.

SIGHTS: Blacked out serrated rear, and Tritium white outline front. Suppressor/optics height, but still fit the gun nicely even without an optic.
ETA: Tritium glow isn't bad, but could be brighter. I'm used to Truglos which are nearly bright enough to read by in a dark room.

OPTICS CUT: Haven't taken the plate off, no need yet, but it's designed to fit 3 different patterns: RMR, DPP, RMSc with no plates required. I'll get a pic soon and edit the thread, here.
FCU: Intriguing. I was very curious as to how they did this, and it's looking pretty cool.

I hope to actually get out and shoot it soon, perhaps tomorrow, if time permits. Regardless of how it performs, I decided to get on board early with this one. Even if it does have issues, which I hope Ruger realizes a solid launch is critical, I know Ruger will have our back and make it right whatever it takes. If it shoots anything like my Gen 3 Glock 19, but improved, I think it's gonna be winner.

Thanks for reading. Fire away with the comments!

 

[jonb32248]

I thought at first it was a Dagger. Is gray the only choice?

 

[PilatusTurbo]

I thought at first it was a Dagger. Is gray the only choice?

For now, yes, grey is the option. However, rumors of 17 and 26 frames and photos of different colors are already circulating. If Ruger does this right, offers slides and grip module options for decent prices SIG, then this could be a hit. Ruger offered Max 9 complete slides for a very competitive price, so I'm optimistic.

As far as the Dagger, yeah, it does kinda. I wanted to mess around with a Dagger, but never did pull the trigger on one, due to its pretty serious initial teething issues, after a years long delay after delay wait. This was $100 more for the OR version, and I do trust Ruger. Not their budget stuff like the Security 9, but I'm hoping this one brings Ruger back.

This is as close as Ruger has gotten to reviving the SR series, being a Glock clone internally, which the SR series largely was. I still wish they'd done that, but I'm a Ruger guy, so I'm on board.

 

[Danke Glock]

Congrats. If it runs reliably, it’s an attractive, affordable option for gun buyers and that’s a good thing. When I started buying handguns, I wish I had the options available to gun buyers today. The quality and reliability differences between price ranges back then were significant. Today, however, we have plenty of options

At this point, I’m pot-committed to GLOCKs for my striker-fired handgun needs and probably won’t venture into other brands. There are a few guns that have come along that, if I was still collecting guns, I would try such as the Springfield Echelon, and Kimber R7 Mako. I’d probably talk myself into a number of the GLOCK clones too. The RMX has features people want, hits a nice price point, and is based on a proven design. Enjoy!

 

[PilatusTurbo]

Congrats. If it runs reliably, it’s an attractive, affordable option for gun buyers and that’s a good thing. When I started buying handguns, I wish I had the options available to gun buyers today. The quality and reliability differences between price ranges back then were significant. Today, however, we have plenty of options

At this point, I’m pot-committed to GLOCKs for my striker-fired handgun needs and probably won’t venture into other brands. There are a few guns that have come along that, if I was still collecting guns, I would try such as the Springfield Echelon, and Kimber R7 Mako. I’d probably talk myself into a number of the GLOCK clones too. The RMX has features people want, hits a nice price point, and is based on a proven design. Enjoy!

Absolutely. As I said, I'm gonna go into it as objectively as I can. I am leery about using the PMAGs as actual carry, JHP loaded mags. Most swear by them, others say range only. Magpul and Ruger are fully committed, as it comes with the thing, and their names are literally all over everything.

 

[grecco]

Congrats....please post a range report.

 

[Danke Glock]

Absolutely. As I said, I'm gonna go into it as objectively as I can. I am leery about using the PMAGs as actual carry, JHP loaded mags. Most swear by them, others say range only. Magpul and Ruger are fully committed, as it comes with the thing, and their names are literally all over everything.

I hope someone puts a lot of rounds through one to see how the barrel holds up. The only info I found states “alloy steel,” but that doesn’t tell me much.

The complaints I’ve read about the PMAGs with GLOCKs over the years mostly involved failing to lock open the slide. Some folks swear by them, but I’ve always used GLOCK OEM because they’re affordable and I know what I can expect.

 

[FrankenGunBuilder]

This is a deal killer for me and it's on both sides of the frame. Surprised the top of the slide doesn't say point this way with an arrow.

 

[PilatusTurbo]

Congrats....please post a range report.

I absolutely will. Already got the first range trip planned. 3 mags of JHP carry, 200 rounds of ball ammo, another 3 mags of JHP. I hope I can go soon.

I hope someone puts a lot of rounds through one to see how the barrel holds up. The only i info I found states “alloy steel,” but that doesn’t tell me much.

The complaints I’ve read about the PMAGs with GLOCKs over the years have mostly involved failing to lock open the slide. Some folks swear by them, but I’ve always used GLOCK OEM because they’re affordable and I know what I can expect.

Well, it may be one of my main shooters, if all goes well. Amazing in hand, and I love the way my 19 and 17 shoot. I haven't shot my new to me 19X, either, so I'm gonna see what all the rave hype is about.

I will be exclusively running the PMAGs with it, as it's what they included. Like I said, Ruger and Magpul are staking their rep on this combination, so it should run as delivered. I'm certain OEM Glock mags would only be better, so I'm not worried about testing those.

 

[PilatusTurbo]

This is a deal killer for me and it's on both sides of the frame. Surprised the top of the slide doesn't say point this way with an arrow.

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Fair enough I know that crap bugs some people, but to me, it's as silly as my disdain for the forward slide serrations on Gen 5 Glocks. Not giving you flak, just agreeing on the point that some people just don't like certain things on their firearms. It affects that "style language" I mentioned.

The arrow would be hilarious

 

[FrankenGunBuilder]

Fair enough I know that crap bugs some people, but to me, it's as silly as my disdain for the forward slide serrations on Gen 5 Glocks. Not giving you flak, just agreeing on the point that some people just don't like certain things on their firearms. It affects that "style language" I mentioned.

The arrow would be hilarious

You know it went to legal to sign off on excluding the "safety arrow." 😄

Would be the first thing I addressed and removed.

 

[Chip S.]

347. Today in email sale
Farsarms

 

[PilatusTurbo]

You know it went to legal to sign off on excluding the "safety arrow." 😄

BRUH

 

[PilatusTurbo]

347. Today in email sale

Shipping, transfer, etc. I'm not worried about it. If it hits $299-349 in retail stores one day, which it might, I'd be bummed. If it drops to that, that overpriced Security 9 still going for $299 in most cases, storefronts, should DROP.

 

[familyman357]

This is a deal killer for me and it's on both sides of the frame. Surprised the top of the slide doesn't say point this way with an arrow.

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Intentional. If they didn't remove the exact same amount of material from the left side of the frame, the pistol would be unbalanced and new shooters might have a problem with shooting to the left.

 

[FrankenGunBuilder]

347. Today in email sale
Farsarms

Yep, Ruger RXM 9mm 4" Barrel Optic Ready EHG grey Frame 15+1 2-GL19 Pmags | Locked & Loaded Limited

Will be $299 soon.

 

[Singlestack Wonder]

Yet another cheap Glock clone.

Its always hilarious here to see folks claim that Glock needs new innovations yet Glock’s design is copied continuously by other firearms manufacturers and upstart companies (generally quick to fail).

 

[R.B. Riddick]

Thank you for this review. This is why I consider GT a top gun website because members share their experiences.

 

[PilatusTurbo]

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Yep, Ruger RXM 9mm 4" Barrel Optic Ready EHG grey Frame 15+1 2-GL19 Pmags | Locked & Loaded Limited

Will be $299 soon.

Probably $349. What was shipping cost on that? Not bad at all.

ETA: They're blacklisted on Reddit, with widely varying experiences, so I would not purchase from them.

 

[PilatusTurbo]

Yet another cheap Glock clone.

Its always hilarious here to see folks claim that Glock needs new innovations yet Glock’s design is copied continuously by other firearms manufacturers and upstart companies (generally quick to fail).

You're not wrong. However, in the past, I don't recall crapping too hard on Gen 3 double stacks. I always said their ergos could be improved, but I believe that's it. I typically always crap on the Glock 43 mag issue