Ruger RXM collaboration w/Magpul: Glock 19 Gen 3 Clone

[Gunright]

Just released, Ruger RXM 9MM - collaboration with Magpul. A new Glock 19 Gen 3 clone:

This popped up in a Range USA email I just got - $399.99 Comes "optics ready" w 2/15+1 (or 2 10+1 for places like New Yorkastan) :

Ruger RXM 9mm 4in Barrel 15+1(2) Optic Ready Gray Magpul Frame

<p>Removable serialized stainless steel Fire Control Insert (FCI) set inside an interchangeable Magpul Enhanced Handgun Grip (EHG) for maximum Aexibility and customization.</p> <p>Major components designed to operate in Gen 3-type pistols and are compatible with many off-the-shelf holsters and...

rangeusa.com

 

[kev74]

Ruger should be sending Christmas cards to kelTec (LCP) and Glock .

 

[Gunright]

Ruger should be sending Christmas cards to kelTec (LCP) and Glock .

Fortunately for Ruger, the original Glock 19 Gen 3 patents have now expired (20 years in USA for patents issued in the late 90's).

 

[Vapor]

What does it do better than a PSA dagger or an aim surplus gen 3 clone?


So far, I see nothing and it's more expensive.

 

[Vapor]

Ah the one big question mark is the modular frame. That might be its advantage.

 

[kev74]

What does it do better than a PSA dagger or an aim surplus gen 3 clone?


So far, I see nothing and it's more expensive.

It makes money for Ruger.

 

[Saltwater60]

It makes money for Ruger.

Will it though? I have not been happy with tigers firearms and I’m not sure I’d buy another except a 10/22. I had to have my lcpII decorated twice because it rusted and only gin that’s ever happened to. My SR22 had to be sent back because 50% failure to eject rate. Only thing that came back to me was the frame and nearly everything else was replaced.

 

[MikeyCNY]

Ah the one big question mark is the modular frame. That might be its advantage.

Like James mentioned, depends on aftermarket, or if Magpul is quick on multiple options. I wouldn't be surprised to see a G17-sized grip module option as well.

Interesting collab between Ruger and Magpul too.. I've had Magpul stuff on 10/22 for years so makes sense for them.

 

[Defilade]

Stick to wheel guns Ruger.

 

[Catskillkid]

Stick to wheel guns Ruger.

Their Mark IV is a solid .22 semi-auto pistol. I like mine. Way easier to dissemble than their Mark II, which I also have (inherited from my late grandfather).

 

[Gunright]

Stick to wheel guns Ruger.

Now be nice. My Ruger 10/22 takedown, PCC, and MPR are all in hearing range...and they are sensitive to such talk.

 

[FP1201]

Brownells sent out e-mails with them in stock...$399. is the prices on them from multiple retailers.
I hope this is better than the S&W copy; something like a SV9/svd/vd something? I have one that I bought for a ridiculously cheap price because the fucker wasn't reliable.

 

[FP1201]

Now be nice. My Ruger 10/22 takedown, PCC, and MPR are all in hearing range...and they are sensitive to such talk.

Ruger has yet to produce an aesthetically pleasing Pistol besides the Mark Series; Generally they're brutally strong and reliable, but only one step above a Hi-Point in looks.

 

[That_FNG]

Ruger is very good at taking existing ideas in the market and combining them and selling it as affordable reliable-enough firearms.

They basically took the idea of a Glock clone and combined it with the idea of an Sig FCU type pistol. So now you can swap grip modules like the sig, and yet utilize Glock barrels and slides. Look how big the Glock aftermarket is. You can buy a new gun and have a huge variety of parts available to customize it. If this also takes Glock holsters that’s a win.

 

[Vapor]

Like James mentioned, depends on aftermarket, or if Magpul is quick on multiple options. I wouldn't be surprised to see a G17-sized grip module option as well.

Interesting collab between Ruger and Magpul too.. I've had Magpul stuff on 10/22 for years so makes sense for them.

Here's the thing...

My first dagger was $330. I decided I wanted a 19x sized frame. It was $50.

My investment is still less than the cost of the Ruger.

 

[Podmonkey]

I guess Ruger figures if you can't beat 'em join 'em. I do think it's kind of sad though,
Ruger had something in the SR9 series, instead of abandoning it for the budget Security 9 or the clumsy American they could have continued to iterate on the SR9 which was an updated continuation of Ruger's long running P series which had their own charm. Current Ruger automatic pistols are soulless and unappealing, releasing a Glock clone doesn't help that. Still I'd wager it sells, I can imagine there are people out there in the market for a discount Glock that trust the Ruger name more than PSA.
I'd sooner look for a good police trade-in Glock personally.

I'll laugh my ass off if S&W does a Glock clone too. Modern corporations ARE that stupid.

"We already have the M&P line as a top tier competitor and SD VE Series for tge budget market, why do a Glock clone?"

"Deerrrrr, people like da Glocks DERRR HUR DOOOO!!"

At least Ruger has the excuse that their native offerings don't sell all that well.

 

[Uzi]

I'll pass on all these cheaper variants and keep sticking to the Glocks. I just don't know why I'd need a cheaper form of a Glock?

 

[Vapor]

In fairness, my dagger is a sample size of one but....


I've put 500 rounds through it without a single issue, cleaning, or even lubrication. I wanted to treat it badly to make sure it was reliable.


Also I own 4 rugers and haven't really had issues with them save the OEM ten round magazine with my mini-14s.

 

[Brawny71]

None of which will matter if their QA doesn’t get real.