The Ruger RXM is Honestly Impressive: Cheaper Than Glock, Probably Better Than Glock

Published on February 22, 2025
Duration: 49:10

This video details a rigorous 10,000-round torture test of the Ruger RXM, focusing on its performance during various shooting drills. The instructor, Trench Grenade, emphasizes the importance of consistent practice and highlights the firearm's reliability and accuracy despite extensive use and heat buildup. The content includes practical advice on maintaining shooting aggression even when fatigued and notes on holster compatibility.

Quick Summary

The Ruger RXM successfully completed a 10,000-round torture test with zero malfunctions, showcasing impressive reliability. Key findings include the durability of its polymer guide rod, improved slide release function with use, and compatibility with Glock holsters. The firearm maintained accuracy despite extreme fatigue and heat buildup, making it a strong contender in its class.

Chapters

  1. 00:05Introduction & Test Setup
  2. 00:36Ruger RXM Overview
  3. 01:08Initial Round Count & Issues
  4. 02:08Discoveries about the RXM
  5. 03:01Drills Begin: Doubles
  6. 04:02Optic Removal & Iron Sights
  7. 05:00Iron Sight Performance
  8. 05:48Slide Release Observation
  9. 06:04Turn Doubles
  10. 08:08Reloads & Continued Drills
  11. 08:39One Reload One Drills
  12. 10:05Slide Release Improvement
  13. 11:03Breaking In Period
  14. 11:45Slow Draw Practice
  15. 12:01Increased Distance Drills
  16. 13:51Doubles & Turn Doubles
  17. 15:15Build Drill Practice
  18. 17:13Gun Running Great & Lubrication
  19. 17:23New Drills: 1-2-3-4-5
  20. 18:53Doubles from Presentation
  21. 19:27Doubles from Retention
  22. 20:06Aggressive Shooting Practice
  23. 21:16Consistent Draw Times
  24. 22:13Moving & Shooting Drills
  25. 22:22Holster Compatibility
  26. 23:39Complex Drill Sequence
  27. 24:52Drill Repetition & Distance
  28. 26:05Fatigue Setting In
  29. 27:48Intermission & Gun Inspection
  30. 28:56Chicago Approved Magazines
  31. 29:35Doubles with Fatigue
  32. 30:39Consistency Focus
  33. 31:25Reload Drills
  34. 32:03Shooting Under Extreme Fatigue
  35. 33:35Continued Doubles
  36. 34:20Inadvertent Reloads
  37. 35:34Build Drill Under Fatigue
  38. 36:12Polymer Guide Rod Durability
  39. 36:36The Burn Down Continues
  40. 37:04One Round Extendo
  41. 38:07Physical Challenges of Shooting
  42. 39:08Accuracy Assessment
  43. 40:24Magazine Reloads & Fatigue
  44. 41:30Muscle Failure & Trigger Pull Issues
  45. 42:22Riley Running Strong
  46. 43:08Instructor Fatigue Acknowledged
  47. 43:52Final Magazines & Home Stretch
  48. 45:23Post-Test Visual Inspection
  49. 46:11Barrel Heat & Handling
  50. 46:19Overall Condition Report
  51. 46:34Riley Reid's Performance
  52. 46:45Conclusion & Future Plans
  53. 47:41Call to Action & Support
  54. 48:40Sign Off

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key findings from the Ruger RXM's 10,000-round torture test?

The Ruger RXM performed exceptionally well, completing the 10,000-round test with zero malfunctions. Key findings include the durability of its polymer guide rod, improved slide release function with use, and compatibility with Glock holsters. The firearm maintained accuracy even under extreme fatigue and heat buildup.

Did the Ruger RXM experience any malfunctions during the extensive testing?

No, the Ruger RXM experienced zero malfunctions throughout the entire 10,000-round torture test. The firearm remained reliable and functional despite significant carbon buildup, heat, and continuous firing, demonstrating its robust design and build quality.

What were the main shooting drills performed during the Ruger RXM test?

The test included a variety of drills such as doubles, turn doubles, one reload one, build drills, and moving and shooting exercises. These drills were performed under increasing fatigue to simulate real-world stress and assess the firearm's performance under demanding conditions.

What is the significance of the Ruger RXM's polymer guide rod?

The polymer guide rod was an initial point of inquiry, but it proved to be durable and did not fail or melt during the 10,000-round test. This suggests that the material choice is adequate for the firearm's intended use and stress levels.

How did the instructor's fatigue affect the shooting performance?

The instructor experienced significant fatigue, leading to muscle failure, trigger freeze, and a decrease in accuracy and speed. This highlights the importance of physical conditioning for shooting and demonstrates how fatigue can impact performance, even with a reliable firearm.

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