I love Ruger stuff (most stuff, anyhow) but please stay distinctly 'Ruger' and do not become a clone manufacturer!
On the flip side, if you're not trying to be, or want to be, a Glock, you're not trying hard enough, in some cases!
The three (3) most influential individuals in the world, to the field of the sidearm industry,...
Samuel Colt - Revolvers
John Browning - 1911
Gaston Glock - Stryker-Fired, Polymer Framed Pistols

 

It's not a clone. It's a modified version of a gun. A clone would be the exact same thing. This gun is much better in every way..including price and grip angle.

 

🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

 

A Ruger pistol that uses mags I can easily procure? Can't wait to be explained how that's a bad thing....

 

$399 at RKguns. Ruger RMX 9mm Semi-Auto Pistol, 4" 15+11 RD 19400

At that price it will probably level out closer to $350 at an LGS, which puts it on par with the cheapest Dagger model after shipping and transfer.

 

If you can’t beat them……..

 

I suspect that they'll sell a ton of these. They're offering something for Glock fans that Glock isn't even being rumored to be working on. For modularity, I love my Sigs, but can see that this may have a lot of appeal to Glock fans. Heck, it hasn't been mentioned yet if a manual safety option may eventually be offered with the FCI. With modular Sigs, if you want to convert from a gun without a manual safety to one with, just buy a safety and a compatible grip frame, pop it in and you're gtg. I'm curious if Ruger is planning something similar for this one.

 

I doubt it. There isn't the cutout filler shown in pictures of the left side online. The P320 and M&Ps both have the filled cutout visible in the pics.

 

It really does not float my own boat but I hope it sells like gangbusters.
I thought I read the barrel is button rifled, which if true, is an odd departure for Ruger. And I wonder why. But its too soon to know much for me

 

To me, this will be a benefit to Ruger and Ruger customers. Whether you like “Glockish” guns or not, this puts a solid, modern, 9mm gun in their line up. It has a removable FCG that will allow easy changing of lowers. You could have a black one without a rail and FDE one with a rail.

This puts Ruger into the game again for LEO sales and future military contracts. If they are clever, the Gen 3 Glock architecture has a plethora of accessories already on the market.

I’m fine with Ruger doing clones if they do them right. The Ruger AR is still wildly popular. The SFAR is doing pretty good.

I’m not sure the new Rumags will lure me away from my G-26, but they are now closer than ever.

Please Ruger, if you’re listening to me…GIVE IT A NITRIDE TREATMENT AND QUALITY LONG LASTING FINISH.

 

Please Ruger, if you’re listening to me…GIVE IT A NITRIDE TREATMENT AND QUALITY LONG LASTING FINISH.

Ruger® RXM™ Centerfire Pistol Model 19400

ruger.com

Slide and barrel have "black fnc nitride finish".

 

The modularity allows unmatched versatility that you don't get with a standard pistol. Complete access for cleaning or maintenance is a matter of pulling a pin. I pull my FCU and hose down with Hornady One Shot after each range trip.

Go from a full size range gun to a CC Compact in 2 minutes.

I still love my steel and wood pistols but there is no denying that this is a segment of gun manufacturing in 2024.

Bepe

 

Sorry, but I’m still pumped. They picked the perfect starting point, the G-19 frame size and slimmed it from 1.1-to 1.0-inches wide. The slide looks better than Glock. Uses Glock mags.

I see a home run.

 

I hope it is too!!!!!!!
I will try and run down info on barrel. It makes me curious.

 

Ruger needs to stay with what they're good at. Stainless revolvers.

 

I need the G-26 frame size. That would put me over the edge. For me, this rates up there with the SR1911.

 

You should just get. Magpul will not fail.
Maybe some units will adopt a ruger. Wouldn't that be something!

Plus, it takes the same mags as a pcc9!!

 

If I could adopt a striker, I would this one.

 

Magpul sets the industry standard with plastic injection molding technology. I won’t need alternatives.

Magpul single-handedly converted me from aluminum magazines to polymer in a few of my rifles.

 

Everyone who has squeezed a trigger once in a while under pressure in the past 20 years trusts magpul. I know a few who like some other stuff more, but not stocks or grips. I think its their magic type of locktight, but honestly, its just high grade equipment

 

@maddmatter1970 I agree. In addition, Magpul makes some very high quality polymer.

 

My post in regard to MagPul shutting out the grip frame aftermarket was not a concern over quality....more so over availability.

Sig offers a multitude of grip frames.....that said.....the aftermarket offers configurations that Sig does not. Having aftermarket support is always a plus.

Bepe

 

This is interesting but I doubt it will appeal to Glock fanboys much, I think they will throw their noses up at a Ruger, but maybe they will like it as a build gun.

I think they will sell a ton of these at that price point. I will wait to get my hands on it though, want to get a feel for the build quality.

 

A Ruger pistol that uses the same Glock mags as my PCC and Glock pistols, perfection!

 

I have one P320 compact. I think the FCU is a gimmick. After one P320 I gave in and went Glock. I'm sure I'll buy this Ruger pistol, I already have tons of ammo and mags that fit it.

 

If it's well done and reliable it will sell.

Glock fans will like it and Glock haters won't.

That still leaves a LOT of people who like it.

These days I have to applaud all new and innovative ideas.

 

The Magpul Super Blackhawk is closer than ever. I hear they are making a polymer western style holster too.

😂

 

Proving that you can be too innovative.

 

@Dan Ominous

My Blackhawk spoof was intended for a few members here who break out in a rash when they even think about owning a Glock.

Ruger does have their polymer revolver already proven and on the market.

🤔…….😂

 

Nooo! Ruger finally comes out with a new pistol and it's a Glock clone?!?!? Can't deal with the grip angle and chunckyness/blockyness.

 

My only complaint for Glocks has been the grip ergonomics. Glocks just don't fit my hands well. If the Ruger RXM has better ergonomics I may give one a try. But I'm well stocked on SR9 pistols and am really not excited to add more polymer guns to my collection.

Edit to add: Well that's gonna kill the Security 9

 

My only complaint for Glocks has been the grip ergonomics. Glocks just don't fit my hands well...

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Even after giving it the college try (just a saying, I never actually went to college), Glock ergonomics are poor for me as well.

And with so many alternatives out there from other manufacturers to choose from, why on Earth would I force myself to like Glock products, or whittle them down to fit my hand? Does simple Glock ownership somehow automatically enroll me into some kind of highly respected (LOL) "crowd"? Should I own a Glock because people continuously rave about and post endless images of their OEM Glocks and high dollar Gucci Glock creations on internet firearm discussion forums?

Nope, as that would be completely illogical and a continued waste of my time, energy, and money.

 

More is more, but I was hoping that the news from Ruger was going to be the introduction of a double stack 16-18 round capacity rimfire Mark V model with user removable barrel, so no one would have to buy another complete receiver and require the services (and cost) of an FFL transfer/NICS check if they simply wanted a different barrel on their Mark series pistol, the likes of which are provided by Browning with their Buckmark pistols, S&W with their SW22 model, etc.

'Not sure who's running things over at Ruger, but I think they need to forget about making "clones" and concentrate on improving/updating their existing products and developing their own firearm designs...that don't look like they were designed on an Etch-A-Sketch by a now unemployed ex-summer Engineering student over at Kel-Tec.