Evidently, Ruger just ginned up a shit-storm with their new Ruger RXM pistol. From all accounts, it is made in collaboration with Magpul and is virtually a direct clone of the Glock 19. Patents expire, and Gaston is rolling in his grave.
Street prices are under $400.00. From what I understand, Magpul is making stuff for this pistol and it should be very weel supported. I admit that I am tempted. I've been thinking about a new carry pistol and this one might make the cut.
My younger son, who is a cop in New Mexico, bumped me about this pistol today. I admit that I am both amused and intrigued. I've never been a Glock fan-boy, but I do own several Ruggers. Generally, I like Ruger firearms. I'm a fan of the Ruger Model 77, and of course, the Blackhawks and Super Blackhawk, and the Vaquero series. My daughter takes deer with a Ruger American that she adores. And, my younger son has a Ruger #1 that he hunts with.
My very first centerfire handgun was a Ruger Security Six that I carried until I got my Model 66. The one Ruger handgun that I don't like much is a little Ruger LCP that has been problematic at best. But I don't maintain it, and I don't shoot it much.
I may have to look more closely at this new Ruger offering.
5 comments:
I'm a Ruger fan too - been one for along time. Dad's.22 handgun was a Single-Six, so my first handgun was the updated Super Single-Six. That was back in 1975.
it does look good...like a fancier psa dagger....
I'll stick with what I have. I DO NOT need another pistol... DO NOT...sigh
I'll be taking a close look at it soon, people like Glock compatibility but they don't like the $600+ price of most Glocks.
Plus, I like the idea of a serialized modular fire control unit without the Sig price and with Glock mag compatibility.
Jonathan
Clones don't bother so much when I realize that Colt didn't even make most M1911A1's. The clone 1911's prolly greatly outnumber the genuine pony made ones.
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