Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. and Magpul Industries are introducing the new RXM 9mm pistol, which can be customized via a removable stainless steel Fire Control Insert (FCI) that is set inside an interchangeable Magpul Enhanced Handgun Grip (EHG). Ruger and Magpul will be offering a variety of grip frames in the future so that shooters can customize their pistol to meet their tastes and needs.
The slide on the RXM has a black FNC nitride finish and is cut for the direct mounting of jeither an RMR, Delta Point Pro (DPP) or RMSc pattern optics. The steel sights co-witness with the dot and feature a tritium front night sight for an enhanced sight picture, with or without an optic installed. There are also front cocking serrations on the slide, and inside there is a precision-rifled barrel.
Most major components of the RXM are designed for Glock Gen3 compatibility with off-the-shelf parts, holsters, and accessories for nearly unlimited customization, and the RXM is designed to use 9mm magazines compatible with compact or larger double-stack Glock pistols, including Magpul GL9 magazines.
The Magpul EHG has Magpul’s ¾-scale TSP texture, which provides a comfortable, secure grip. The grip also has a textured indexing pads for consistent finger and thumb placement, a low-profile, flared magazine well for easy magazine insertion, a trigger guard undercut and beaver tail that promotes a high grip for better control and a universal-pattern accessory rail for use with a variety of lights and lasers.
"The RXM is the result of a tremendous collaboration between two of the most respected brands in the industry,” said Ruger President and CEO Chris Killoy. "Loaded with upgraded features, superior ergonomics, and at a price that leaves room for further customization, this American-made handgun is destined to become the best in its class." Magpul’s Executive Vice President, Duane Liptak, added “Magpul and Ruger are two of the most renowned brands in the firearms space, with each bringing a unique perspective to this project: Ruger, with its skill at making high-quality guns at very accessible prices, and Magpul, with its performance-improvement-focused accessories. This collaboration has allowed both companies to flex their creative muscles, resulting in a firearm that provides superior features, function, and value.”
Ruger RXM Specifications
- Capacity: 15 rounds, 10 in restricted regions
- Grip Frame: Stealth Gray Magpul Enhanced handgun grip
- Optic Ready: Yes; choice of RMR, DeltaPoint Pro or RMSc footprints
- Front Sight: Tritium, co-witness height
- Rear Sight: Steel-drift adjustable
- Magazines Included: Two
- Overall Length: 7.15 inches
- Barrel Length: 4 inches
- Barrel Material: Alloy steel
- Barrel Finish: Black FNC nitride
- Slide Material: Through-hardened alloy steel
- Slide Finish: Black FNC nitride
- Slide Width: 1 inch
- Weight: 23.2 ounces
- Height: 5.31 inches
- Grooves: 6
- Twist: 1:10-inch right hand
The RXM is available in two models, and each ships with two Magpul GL9 magazines with either 15- or 10-round capacity. MSRP for the RXM is $499, and more information on this new pistol is available at ruger.com.
