Gun of the Week: Ruger RXM

Elliott Delp highlights the Ruger RXM as a strong contender for a pistol under $500, a segment often lacking quality options. The RXM stands out for being optics-ready, featuring a tritium night sight, and offering significant customization through interchangeable grip modules. This emerging platform shows promise for future accessory development.

This review introduces the Ruger RXM, a pistol developed in collaboration with Magpul, presented as a Glock 19 competitor. Key features include a 4-inch button-rifled barrel, optics cut, tritium front sights, and a 15-round capacity. The video highlights the release of the Flat Dark Earth (FDE) variant, adding a new color option to the initial grey model, and notes its MSRP of $799.99.

The Ruger RXM, a collaboration with Magpul, is a 9mm handgun featuring a modular design with Ruger's internal chassis and Magpul's polymer grip. It is optics-ready for common red dot sights and includes elevated sights for co-witnessing. The firearm incorporates a Browning-style locked-breech system, a visual loaded chamber indicator, and a Glock-style takedown mechanism. Notably, it lacks a magazine disconnect safety.

Hickok45 provides an expert-level comparison between the Ruger American (RXM) and the Glock 19, evaluating their performance, ergonomics, and features. While acknowledging the Glock 19's superior trigger and established reliability, the review highlights the Ruger American's improved grip ergonomics, tritium sights, and optics-ready slide as significant advantages. The video suggests the RXM offers a compelling alternative for those seeking a Glock 19-sized firearm with modern enhancements.

This video provides an update on the Ruger RXM, focusing on the integration of Magpul's EHG grip modules. The instructor, demonstrating significant experience, highlights the ease of swapping grip modules by removing two pins. The comparison to Glock models and the availability of different Magpul frame sizes (full-size and Glock 26) are key takeaways. Ruger factory updates, including threaded barrel models, are also briefly covered.

This video features a humorous blindfolded review of a firearm, initially misidentified as a Ruger RXM and compared favorably to the PSA Dagger for its budget-friendly reliability. The review highlights the perceived improved trigger and optics-cut slide of the supposed RXM. The segment showcases the reviewer's tactile identification skills and market knowledge, though the firearm is ultimately revealed to be a 1911 with a red dot optic, not a polymer-framed pistol.

This video details the meticulous process of ammunition manufacturing at Hornady's facility in Grand Island, Nebraska. It covers the creation of bullets, starting with copper cups and lead cores, and the production of brass cartridge cases through annealing and hammering. The content also highlights Hornady's rigorous quality control testing on a 100-yard range and the final packaging stages, emphasizing their commitment to American-made quality.

The L1A1 SLR, a British variant of the FN FAL, was adopted by the UK military for its semi-automatic-only operation and inch-pattern components. It served through major conflicts like the Falklands War and was eventually replaced by the L85 bullpup. The rifle is known for its robust design and reliability, though original British-made examples are now rare.

This video documents a startling bobcat attack on a turkey hunter. The hunter's calls, intended for turkeys, attracted a bobcat which stalked and then pounced. The hunter's reaction caused the bobcat to retreat, highlighting the unpredictable nature of wildlife encounters and the importance of situational awareness.

Vista Outdoor has acquired the iconic Remington Ammunition brand, aiming to revive its manufacturing operations in Lonoke, Arkansas. The acquisition follows Remington's 2020 bankruptcy, with Vista Outdoor integrating the brand alongside Federal, CCI, and Speer. The focus is on restoring quality, securing raw materials, and re-employing skilled workers to meet high market demand for popular lines like Core-Lokt and UMC.