[Rich Jenkins]

Since I haven't gotten to see one of these in person yet, I took a look at comparing the RXM to a 1911, using Handgun Hero. Angle looks purty close, but not exactly, to me, but I dunno.

Definitely eliminates the Glock 19 "hump" tho.

 

[howie57]

Ruger seemingly has the unique ability to consistently make the ugliest handguns.

My thoughts as well. Looks like another clone.

 

[hiketheball]

Anyone know if they’ll sell just the FCU/FCI like Sig? Or probably more likely just the complete lower with all the proprietary parts. I’d like to build one up using as many Glock parts as possible and something like a killer innovation or ZEV slide. I have a lot of interest in this while also having little interest in it lol. Love the idea of a chassis Glock and the Magpul EHG but don’t care for or really trust Ruger for handguns. Just don’t have experience with them and if I could have this gun be built from other parts from companies I fully trust that’d be dope. Ideally, if Glock would just make a chassis Glock with the Gen 6 that’d be the perfect handgun with time imo.

Currently, and just like Sig, only the complete pistol is offered. Reviewers expect that Ruger (again, like Sig) offer other sized grip modules, slide modules and FCU/FCI modules. GlockStore's review of the RXM said that the slide is a copy of the Glock slide, so 3rd party slides will likely work. GS also said that Glock 19 Gen 3 parts will most likely work just fine with the caveat that the modular design requires some mods to some parts. They did not do a dis/assembly of the slide and FCU/FCI; just a field stripping.
The RXM already has "modified" parts -- a different grip angles (17/18º), an enlarged mag release button, an enlarged slide release, and a more aggressive and expensive grip stippling. In my hand, the RXM feels more "rounded" and "fuller" than a Glock grip.
HTH

 

[hiketheball]

Currently, and just like Sig, only the complete pistol is offered. Reviewers expect that Ruger (again, like Sig) offer other sized grip modules, slide modules and FCU/FCI modules. GlockStore's review of the RXM said that the slide is a copy of the Glock slide, so 3rd party slides will likely work. GS also said that Glock 19 Gen 3 parts will most likely work just fine with the caveat that the modular design requires some mods to some parts. They did not do a dis/assembly of the slide and FCU/FCI; just a field stripping.
The RXM already has "modified" parts -- a different grip angles (17/18º), an enlarged mag release button, an enlarged slide release, and a more aggressive and expensive grip stippling. In my hand, the RXM feels more "rounded" and "fuller" than a Glock grip.
HTH

I forgot that the RXM already has an optics cut (MOS), and metal iron sights. MOS is a premium on Glock but a standard feature on the RXM.
The Cost is $399 at my LGS -- far less than a Glock comparably equipped.
HTH

 

[hiketheball]

Glock has had many opportunities to move their design forward and they really have not. The Gen 5 was the opportunity for a true redesign and the time to maybe even go with a FCU type system. Instead they played it safe and only addressed internal issues, and played with cosmetics. So we got a gun that looks like its interchangeable with its predecessors, but mostly is not.

^^^^^THIS^^^^^^

 

[Twister]

I have to say the more I see about this gun the more interesting it gets. I read this about the grip angle and it makes sense, the polymer 80 is the same and it points more naturally for me.

“It’s not a 1911 grip angle. It's a 20.5 degree grip angle, the factory Glock is a 22 degree angle and the 1911 is 18 degree.”

The Magpul website verifies this.

EHG™ RG9™ Grip – Ruger® RXM™ Compact

The Magpul EHG RG9 Grip adds personalization to your Ruger RXM Compact pistol

magpul.com

 

[Robert70]

Since I haven't gotten to see one of these in person yet, I took a look at comparing the RXM to a 1911, using Handgun Hero. Angle looks purty close, but not exactly, to me, but I dunno.

Definitely eliminates the Glock 19 "hump" tho.

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The 'Handgunhero' website is very helpful IMO!

 

[hiketheball]

Since I haven't gotten to see one of these in person yet, I took a look at comparing the RXM to a 1911, using Handgun Hero. Angle looks purty close, but not exactly, to me, but I dunno.
Definitely eliminates the Glock 19 "hump" tho.

I have seen the RXM grip angle listed as 17º and 18º by different reviewers. All the reviews (~6) say the grip angle is closer to the 1911 grip angle. The "hump" is gone and the RXM grip feels good to me.
HTH

 

[Twister]

I have seen the RXM grip angle listed as 17º and 18º by different reviewers. All the reviews (~6) say the grip angle is closer to the 1911 grip angle. The "hump" is gone and the RXM grip feels good to me.
HTH

Per Magpul the grip angle is 20.5, this is from their technical specs. This means it’s actually closer to Glock than the 1911. I guess how it “feels” is the important thing though.

 

[Para Pete]

Finally got to handle one today- it's very impressive.

The LGS was a bit too proud of theirs, so I just ordered one online ($373.49 delivered) for transfer through the FFL range I'm a member of.

If at any time during the past darn near four decades GLOCK had made a G19 that felt this good- I would have bought one without hesitation.

So, I'm thrilled that Ruger and Magpul decided to step up and do what GLOCK wouldn't/couldn't do.

I very much look forward to getting the RXM in and seeing how it does at the range- I'll post what I find out just as soon as I can.

Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas to me...🎅

 

[Para Pete]

After putting my hands on one late this afternoon, I ordered one online tonight for $373.49 delivered to my FFL.

The pistol is very impressive- I'm thrilled to finally be able to own a perfected G19.

I look forward to receiving my new Gluger and seeing how it performs at the range- I'll post what I find out...

(Sorry for the duplicate post... musta had a senior moment)

 

[Rich Jenkins]

I picked one up at my local Rural King here in Ocala, FL for $399 yesterday. They had 3 in stock.

Like it a lot. It feels...comforting, which makes sense, after owning seven Glocks, including two 19 Gen 5s I ended up selling because, well, reasons. Will post more and do a range report later today.

 

[Rich Jenkins]

Per Magpul the grip angle is 20.5, this is from their technical specs. This means it’s actually closer to Glock than the 1911. I guess how it “feels” is the important thing though.

I agree. After getting an RXM in my hand yesterday, and comparing it to my 1911 (Springfield Garrison 5" .45) I feel like while the Ruger grip angle measurement is closer to the 1911, it's the lack of a "hump" at the back of the RXM that makes the difference in comfort. The Glock 19 has always had a larger dimension in the grip at the bottom, rear, which makes the slide rise up more than some folks prefer.

My guess is anyone who currently experiences "Glocks don't point naturally for me" will have an easier time adjusting to the RXM. While I've never had that issue, I recognize it's a real thing for some shooters.

 

[Rich Jenkins]

Comments from dry handling only, after a basic disassembly. Numbers in parentheses are per Glock Armorer exploded parts diagram.

Disassembly is easier than Gen 5. I found it much easier to grip the Slide Lock (21). It looks wider or pointier maybe than Glock OEM.

Upper: Barrel hood had light oil, rest has grease (very light coat). Feedway ramp had some GSR, maybe 5 rounds worth, that came off with a patch Travel of the Firing Pin Safety (8) was smooth and grit-free. Front sight retention screw head appeared very Glock. Front of Extractor Depressor Plunger (11) looked very robust. Optic Cover Plate screws were T10, torqued to 15 in lbs per the Ruger Manual. Some GSR inside barrel. Slide was lubed with what might be white lithium grease. (?) Stripper rail has brass colored fouling (test firing perhaps). Light coat of grease on/inside rails. Captured guide rod is aluminum (maybe? it's very light. Might be hollow). Can see start of Glock smilies on the barrel end.

Lower: Frame was lubed with white lithium grease (?) at all contact points. The slide rides on four rub rails, each about ½”, front and rear. Nice reverse hook on bottom of dingus. Familiar Glock looking trigger mechanism housing and trigger spring; very Glock looking trigger and trigger bar. Glock knuckle is coming. Bring band aids. Frame stippling front/back of grip, as well as the indexing points on the dustcover, are very nicely done. If you have a Bob Vogel Glock grip, you will like those.

I wasn't sure about "stealth gray" as a pistol color, but it's growing on me. Handgun Hero has the color as much, much lighter than it is in person. In fact my picture isn't even that light; I think the camera brightens it up a good bit. In real life the gray is more of a dull shade of black. The contrast with the slide (black FNC) is not nearly as large as you would think, looking at it online.


Measured Grip Circumference at 173 mm, piece of string method. Measured Trigger Weight (Lyman Digital) at 4.7 lbs, average of 5 pulls. A magazine loaded with 15 rounds of 124 AE weighs 231 grams/8.1 oz. Unloaded pistol weighs 608 grams/21.1 oz. Pistol is 839 grams/29.6 oz, loaded 15+0.

Headed out to shoot at my local range later today.

 

[Rich Jenkins]

I inserted my measurement of Grip Circumference into my handgun sizing table, and placed the RXM among the rest of the data. It shows the Ruger at a "M/L" size.

Screen shot below shows the Ruger, along with a few pistols with similar GC.

 

[RUT]

Picking mine up this morning.

 

[Twister]

I agree. After getting an RXM in my hand yesterday, and comparing it to my 1911 (Springfield Garrison 5" .45) I feel like while the Ruger grip angle measurement is closer to the 1911, it's the lack of a "hump" at the back of the RXM that makes the difference in comfort. The Glock 19 has always had a larger dimension in the grip at the bottom, rear, which makes the slide rise up more than some folks prefer.

My guess is anyone who currently experiences "Glocks don't point naturally for me" will have an easier time adjusting to the RXM. While I've never had that issue, I recognize it's a real thing for some shooters.

I can say that the polymer 80 grip is much more natural pointing for me as well and they are a 19 degree angle, deleting the “Glock hump” makes a big difference.
Pic of P80 for reference, not my own, internet pic.

I’ll be in my lgs Saturday so I’ll get hands on with the Ruger to compare them.

 

[Rich Jenkins]

Range Visit 1 at my local fancy pants square range in The Villages FL.

tl;dr: I really like this gun. Like, a lot.

Went through 115 rounds, including 15 Federal 124 HST standard pressure, the rest being Federal American Eagle, 50/50 mix of 115/124. So not a lot of rounds. No malfunctions, click=bang.

I started by sending the target to 7 yards, aimed carefully, and put the first round, of the first mag, straight through the aiming dot of the target.

I was like, woah. I debated stopping at this point and going to buy a lottery ticket. Of course, me being me, I then proceeded to yank rounds low and away (including one off the paper, yikes).


That seems to have fixed midway through as I got used to the trigger break. I tried to induce a malfunction by shooting SHO/WHO with a very loose grip. Had no problems. Later in the session after I was getting the hang of the gun, I sent a "block" target (similar if not identical to what Wilson Combat uses) out to ten yards to see if my hold was getting better, slow fire. I was ok with this, shooting irons, using index only, since I can't see the front sight after cataract surgery last year.

Got home and thought about the range visit. I'll probably move my 407k GR from my X Macro Frankengun over and see how that works before deciding what to put on it. Probably an EPS 6 GR, more than likely, but I have the K series in hand right now, and it's an easy swap.

Yep on Glock knuckle. Good thing I brought the usual supply of band aids; I had to put one on about mid-way. My Glock 34 callus is about gone. I need to get my Dremel out and smooth out the left edge of the trigger guard and round it off a bit, as per usual.

I need more Dry Practice to get back into the trigger. I had way too many cases of round going low and right (I’m left handed) Ugh. But that's just me; I didn't notice the trigger, shooting. It just broke and reset more or less like I expected. I never felt the dingus or the bottom, like sometimes happened to me with my VP9.

Mags (factory PMAGs) loaded and shot fine. No issues, just need more. I'm torn between ordering a bushel of PMAGS, or getting Gen 5's (I like orange followers). I may get a couple Gen 5's for carry, as my perception is the Glock mags basepad is a little thinner and doesn't stick down as much as the PMAGS. I never had issues with PMAGS so I'm sure I will get a bunch either way. Especially at the price, geez it's nice not to contemplate $50 Sig wants for a P365 mag.

Grip feels thicc. This might be because I’ve been shooting only skinny guns the last two years. I need a lefty holster or three, but I am sure I can scare one up; they ain't hard to come by.

I am extremely pleased with this purchase.

 

[3manfan]

I have to say the more I see about this gun the more interesting it gets. I read this about the grip angle and it makes sense, the polymer 80 is the same and it points more naturally for me.

“It’s not a 1911 grip angle. It's a 20.5 degree grip angle, the factory Glock is a 22 degree angle and the 1911 is 18 degree.”

The Magpul website verifies this.

EHG™ RG9™ Grip – Ruger® RXM™ Compact

The Magpul EHG RG9 Grip adds personalization to your Ruger RXM Compact pistol

magpul.com

And if anyone who mounts a RDS on it then has feeding issues, see the Mrgunsngear review video starting @ the 1:28 mark. Mounting screw placement is critical to avoid or alleviate the issue.

 

[Para Pete]

Here's a visual comparison with the beavertail aligned...

And the trigger aligned...