Ruger RXM
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. · Pistol · In Production · 2025
Also known as: Ruger Magpul RXM, RXM
Overview
The Ruger RXM is a polymer-frame, striker-fired, compact semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, introduced at SHOT Show 2025 as a collaborative design between Sturm, Ruger & Co. and Magpul Industries. Weighing 658 grams (23.2 ounces) unloaded with a 102mm (4-inch) barrel and 182mm (7.15-inch) overall length, the RXM features a modular design centered around a serialized stainless steel Fire Control Insert (FCI) that houses all fire control components and serves as the legally regulated firearm. This chassis drops into Magpul's Enhanced Handgun Grip (EHG) RG9 polymer frame module, which is available in multiple colors including OD Green, Stealth Gray, Black, and Flat Dark Earth. The slide is through-hardened alloy steel with a durable FNC nitride finish and features an optics-ready cut compatible with Trijicon RMR, Shield RMSc, and Leupold DeltaPoint Pro footprints. Standard sights include a tritium front post with co-witness height and a steel drift-adjustable rear. The barrel is alloy steel with FNC nitride finish and 1:10-inch right-hand twist with 6 grooves, threaded 1/2"-28 for suppressor use. The flat-faced trigger incorporates an integral trigger safety and the internal striker block provides drop safety. The RXM ships with two Magpul PMAG 15 GL9 magazines and is compatible with most Glock Gen3 9mm accessories, holsters, and magazines. The pistol features a Glock-pattern universal accessory rail on the dustcover and a 20-degree grip angle.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 658 g (23.2 oz) |
| Overall Length | 182 mm (7.17") |
| Barrel Length | 102 mm (4.02") |
| Height | 135 mm (5.31") |
| Width | 25 mm (0.98") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Trigger Pull | 24 N (5.4 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 15 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 370 m/s (1214 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 510 J (376 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1800 m (1968 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| Slide Material | Alloy Steel |
| Barrel Material | Alloy Steel |
| Finish | Fnc Nitride |
Calibers
- 9x19mm Parabellum · primary · 9mm NATO — also known as 9mm Luger, 9mm NATO, 9x19mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Trigger Safety, Striker Block Safety
- Features: Modular Fire Control Insert, Magpul Enhanced Handgun Grip, Optics Ready Slide Cut, Tritium Front Sight, Drift Adjustable Rear Sight, Threaded Barrel 1 2 28, Glock Gen3 Magazine Compatible, Accessory Rail, Front Rear Slide Serrations, Interchangeable Grip Modules, Serialized Stainless Steel Chassis
Variants
- Ruger RXM Pro — Enhanced
- Ruger RXM Compact — Compact
Service history
Operators
- U.S. Civilian Concealed Carry · adopted 2025
Production
Production years: 2025-present
New production beginning 2025; initial demand reported as extremely high
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
The RXM represents Ruger's first major collaboration with Magpul and their entry into the Glock-compatible pistol market. The modular FCI design allows the serialized component to be transferred between different grip modules without requiring a new background check, similar to the SIG P320 FCU concept. The Glock Gen3 parts compatibility is a significant market advantage, giving RXM owners access to a vast aftermarket ecosystem of triggers, barrels, sights, and other accessories. The factory trigger breaks at approximately 5.2-5.4 pounds (23-24 N). The threaded barrel comes standard on all models, a feature typically reserved for more expensive tactical variants from competitors. MSRP ranges from $499-$599 depending on the model configuration, positioning the RXM competitively against the Glock 19, SIG P320, and Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0.
Background
When Ruger and Magpul teamed up to create the RXM, the firearms community immediately dubbed it a 'Glock killer.' The collaboration leveraged Ruger's precision investment casting and manufacturing expertise with Magpul's decades of polymer accessory design experience. The resulting pistol shipped with a threaded barrel, optics-ready slide, and tritium sights as standard features -- items that typically command premium pricing from competitors -- at a base MSRP of $499.