Ruger RXM - Day Three (slide stop adjusted)

[@Dynomitedog2]

That statement of “reliability is more important than how accurate it can shoot”. Is spot on in my opinion.

[@averagemarksman]

@@Dynomitedog2 thanks for watching.

[@johndomutz1052]

You are the first reviewer of this release to point out this flaw and be totally honest and upfront about. Thank you.

[@averagemarksman]

Thanks for watching, John.

[@ericborden281]

Great job. I love how you are honest about the firearms you are reviewing. Thanks for the no bullshit content. Keep up he good work and I look forward to the next video.

[@averagemarksman]

@@ericborden281 thanks for watching, Eric. We appreciate the support.

[@MrZap773]

I respect the fact that u continued to trouble shoot, and find a solution rather than give up on it

[@averagemarksman]

I'm going to take it back apart and bend the spring a bit more today.

[@DonaldPowell-k6z]

Good work on getting the slide stop to function properly!!

[@johnviera3884]

the parts compatibility is a huge plus.

[@r.b.5618]

Flaws like that should never happen period. Great information

[@averagemarksman]

I agree. Thanks for always watching.

[@KingCopperJockey]

Thank you for giving it a fighting chance adjusting and continuing testing. I really like it personally and I’m optimistic about at least Magpul doing 19x type modules. It gives me the joy of a good beater knowing the plastic is $40 replaceable.

[@averagemarksman]

The grip being replaceable is a nice touch and thats the biggest benefit of the FCI system.

[@jrh1704]

I'm loving this channel. I bet my guy gets that email from Ruger before Christmas, lol.

[@averagemarksman]

Ruger isn’t going to say anything. The slide stop issue is a common problem with Gen 3 clones. That had to know it was a possibility.

[@chubbethsthunder]

Thank you very much. You and your family have a beautiful and blessed week and a beautiful and blessed Merry CHRISTmas. LORD GOD Bless and stay vigilant.

[@averagemarksman]

Thanks you, sir. You too.

[@jeremywills9303]

I'm glad you sorted it out. Thx for sharing.

[@averagemarksman]

@@jeremywills9303 thanks for watching, Jeremy.

[@LVbibby]

Thanks for the video this one is going to be a fun watch as people will like, but your points are all valid.

[@averagemarksman]

Hopefully we can make a few more adjustments and get it running without any issues.

[@QualifiedN3rd]

That mag catch is a huge improvement over the OEM gen 3 mag catch. I've debated on buying just the grip module to steal that mag catch for my gen 3 19 lol.

[@nirvana77811]

Mine wont feed the last round out of magpul magazines, yet it does with gen 3 glock magazines

[@averagemarksman]

That’s interesting.

[@mikeoxlong3676]

Is the gen 3 glock slide stop compatible? I may just buy one of those.

[@averagemarksman]

From my research - yes.

[@Slimeballpimp]

It’s the Glocks mag followers pushes up the slide release!!

[@averagemarksman]

If that was the issue how are others running Glock magazines with out any problems?

[@Slimeballpimp]

@ now that’s a question for ruger x magpul 🤣. It was made with magpull for a reason their mags are a littile different in the follower I do know that.

[@averagemarksman]

@ a guy commented somewhere that he upgrade the slide stop and solved his problems.

[@Amalgam67]

Thanks for the information on the slide release flaw. As someone who shoots right-handed it has never been an issue for me with Glocks. Maybe now that you've ironed out the production flaw you'll regain your trust in the system. Looking forward to the 500--1000 round evaluation.

[@averagemarksman]

I took it apart this morning and tinkered with it a bit more. It ran today without any issues.

[@Amalgam67]

@@averagemarksman Good! Looking forward to more updates of the gun.

[@weirdmusicmixmaster]

could you show how you fix that issue? I currently havnt had it come up though (right handed and drop the slide both ways)

[@averagemarksman]

We may be able to make it happen. YT is a bit funny about videos taking the gun apart and I try to avoid any issues.

[@weirdmusicmixmaster]

@@averagemarksman i mean you already showed a disassembly *shock and horror* but if not is there a guide or vid you recommend? Appreciate the mention of the issue either way, after breaking it in im planning on using mine to replace my lower capacity current carry.

[@averagemarksman]

@ I know. lol. Super dangerous. You have to pull the FCI out. Which is two pins and the slide takedown lever. It’s easy. Then other pin pops out the slide stop and trigger. Simply bend the slide stop spring a bit. There’s a video if you search it.

[@Raichle9]

Did you see the Mr. GunsNGear review of this firearm. He had the same problem. The screw that affixes the optic to the slide on the side of the slide stop spring interferes with this. He shortened the screw and the problem disappeared according to his tests. You might want to try that correction.

[@averagemarksman]

I didn't. However, we haven't installed and optic and the issue is the slide stop not an optic screw.

[@ericnichols9275]

DOES the FRAM or Slide work with a GLOCK 19

[@averagemarksman]

If it’s a Gen 3 Glock.

[@hiddenvalleyprojects9218]

Thank you for the new video! Can you make a video of you fixing the problem? That would help many of people.

[@averagemarksman]

I’ll see if we can make a video on it once we iron out the issues completely. It still did it at least once while filming this video.

[@hiddenvalleyprojects9218]

@ thank you. I like your honest feedback. That is hard to find in the industry. I will subscribe, hope to see more videos.

[@anthonythornton3033]

Good video

[@averagemarksman]

@@anthonythornton3033 thanks, Anthony.

[@appalachianpatriot1796]

Knew it. 😊 A groove cut into that pin or something could help keep the spring from wandering. My gen3s need encouragement with that SS spring sometimes. I need to get a RxM in my hand to see it. Probably end up with one anyway but my 43x and 19 are going nowhere.

[@averagemarksman]

You were right. The spring actually touches the trigger. It needs some love and a groove would help a ton.

[@thevicanddomshow]

I checked my slide stop on my RXM. Mine had no issues or any other issues for that fact. You probably got a bad one. Happens sometimes.

[@averagemarksman]

@@thevicanddomshow it does happen sometimes. It will get worked out.

[@jasonramsey8518]

Do you prefer the SA XD Mod 3 or Ruger RXM as far as a dependable option?

[@averagemarksman]

We put 1300 rounds of range ammo and a variety of defensive ammo through the XD Mod 3 with zero issues. (Never cleaned or lubed it) I’d take it over the RMX any day.

[@8skep1productions]

So then what gun is for you so we can point out those flaws?

[@averagemarksman]

I just shoot pistols and document what happens. Tons of options - I’d even take the XD Mod 3 over the RMX every single day. It has a far better slide stop assembly and even after purchasing a $25 adapter plate for an optic it cost less.

[@8skep1productions]

@averagemarksman lol that's code for you just chirp about stuff to get comments and views. Come on man really you're going with a deflecting comment like that? Just name what you like so we can tear it apart. The Glock Gen 3 design is absolutely legendary and will be around for many years from now. It will go down in history as one of if not the best pistol reliability designs ever created. Glock Gen 4 and 5 aren't improvements.... Glock had to do all that to keep people happy and make something a little new is all....but they didn't do that either. You really think in 10-20 years we'll look back in history and say boy those Gen 4 and Gen 5 Glocks were the best....lol hellno

[@LogisticallyMisrepresented]

Wow, who do shill for, or do you just roam the Internet injecting long derogatory commentary, ​@@8skep1productions .?

[@LogisticallyMisrepresented]

​@@averagemarksman... This 8skep is quite the dude, thinks she figures out codes 😸

[@averagemarksman]

@@8skep1productions it doesn’t make much sense for me to list a pistol that cost 2-3 times more than the RXM. That’s not a fair comparison. I listed a product that performs better for less money. So tear the XD Mod 3 apart. Similar in size, design, and price.

[@kenandbarbie-b6c]

It’s Glock that has to get their act together by listening to their customers. Ruger just has to refine the first release of this product & they got a winner.

[@averagemarksman]

Glock imports nearly 1 million pistols each year. Its safe to say they aren't in any trouble.

[@kenandbarbie-b6c]

@ ​​⁠Nobody said Glock is in any kind of trouble. Colt is still around aren’t they? Even though there are a lot of companies making 1911s.

[@jeromerider9094]

Definitely should rack your slide from the back with purpose

[@averagemarksman]

that's not needed. If the slide is locked back the moment you apply pressure to the slide the slide stop should drop.

[@floridaliving5660]

All gun companies have issue from time to time with their guns including Glock. I got rid of my Glock because i was having a lot if FTF issues with it. It was just one sample out of millions of other Glocks out their that are running great.

[@averagemarksman]

They do. I'm not the biggest Glock fan and I've had an issue with a brand new Glock 34 Gen 5 out of the box. It wouldn't go back into battery.

[@jman1261]

I watched a torture test on this where they put a lot of dirt on it a threw it in the ground quite a few times and it ran. They were both right handed and only used the slide stop to chamber a round. I guess Ruger designed a right hand only gun that requires only chambering with the slide stop.

[@averagemarksman]

I think we can get the slide stop to work with a bit more tinkering. I’ll take it apart tomorrow and bend the spring a bit more.

[@stanlysteemer4872]

I keep asking are the gen 5 mags actually compatible with this pistol. I’ve heard no gen 3 but not gen 5.

[@averagemarksman]

The magazines that comes with it are advertised work with gen3-5 Glock 19’s.

[@stanlysteemer4872]

@@averagemarksman okay cause I know gen 5 mags won’t in a gen 3 pistol. Reason for asking as a Glock owner.

[@stanlysteemer4872]

@ yes but are they Glock gen 5 mags that come with it or magpul.

[@averagemarksman]

@ it comes with Magpul magazines.

[@GLMontyWV]

Why don’t Gen 5 mags work in a Gen 3 pistol?

[@gixsix6270]

Awesome fix. Can you do the same to my DR920P. 🙏

[@averagemarksman]

Can we get our hands on DR920P? Maybe one day.

[@chillios2222]

hey man if you can if it will run just remove the stop entirely if it wont damage the fcu , id need a parts diagram, this is sometimes whatni domto test but if its gonna cause an issue dont, sorry What I do To test, i dont doubt you ive had issues with the stops as a gunsmith in a few different makes, also i worked for a manufacturer ffl

[@averagemarksman]

I think I can bend the spring a bit more to resolve the issue. The slide stop is still hanging up on the FCI in the up position and causing issues.

[@robertcunningham8374]

Like the gun , don’t like the gun. Everyone has a different opinion. Either way I prefer an honest review of the weapon and you give us just that.

[@averagemarksman]

Agreed. I'm just here to shoot it on film. Whatever happens, happens. It's why we don't edit the videos.

[@ChrisJames-i1r]

Grab a 17 round mag, shoot the RXM while resting the handgun on the mag, on a table or sandbag. See what happens then. That's where my problem is. I get false slidestop every round if the mag is lightly pressed into the frame.

[@averagemarksman]

I'll see if we can make that happen.

[@LogisticallyMisrepresented]

There are other guns that may not like pressure placed at the mag, also

[@ChrisJames-i1r]

@@LogisticallyMisrepresented Maybe, but not my Glock 19. I found the issue, one of the top corners of the mag is making contact with the arm of the slide stop near the trigger. There's room in there, so re-shaping the slide stop lever would fix, I believe.

[@LogisticallyMisrepresented]

Good trouble shooting, @@ChrisJames-i1r

[@jdontcare8520]

Anyone that says you shouldn't use the front of the slide to rack a pistol are typically the type of people who don't actually train with their firearm. If you run an optic, it's the most practical method. I don't even run an optic, but it's still how I chamber a round. It's faster to get my support hand in position if I'm racking from the front. Although the gun has some quirks, I think it's a good deal for the price. I believe this, the Echelon and the MR920 are the only striker fired pistols that utilize a universal optic mounting system. Pretty neat stuff. Great review, Nick!

[@CharlesClementsjr]

Eh, I use my optic to rack the slide. To each their own I guess…

[@blazerdude89]

I buy quality optics so im not affraid to use my optic to rack the slide. I shoots on average 500 rounds a week and dont use the front of the slide to rack because i train to shoot and do shoot all diffrent types of pistols. Not all of my guns have front slide serations. Furthernore it makes more sense to either use the optic or the rear of the slide because you are pulling the slide back with the most amount of force possible, ensuring the gun goes into battery.

[@jdontcare8520]

@@blazerdude89 whatever works for you, brotha.

[@averagemarksman]

I don't think it matters which part of the slide you use. I've used the optic, the rear, the front, and the sights without any issues. All you need is a quality pistol and a working slide stop spring.

[@averagemarksman]

That works well when there's an optic.

[@thevicanddomshow]

Overall, it's a much better VALUE than glock. Just being able to add an optic straight out of the box. IMO

[@cattalkbmx]

Looks better in every way in my opinion. Much better sights, better grip angle and texture, better trigger, better optic system. Once the issues are identified and fixed, it looks like the better gun.

[@thevicanddomshow]

@cattalkbmx let's keep in mind this is gen1 for RMX. Not gen5 like glock.

[@Peejbayou]

Brotha theres a lot of things a right handed person just aint gonna understand! 😂 I cant pick up a gun that has issues like this out of the box. Its gotta be ready to go. Maybe they will fix it and release an update?

[@averagemarksman]

I'll keep tinkering with it until the issues are resolved. I wouldn't sell it to anyone until it was working properly.

[@Peejbayou]

@averagemarksman I would buy it off you but I don't think you're around NC lol.

[@averagemarksman]

@ we are not. We are in NW Florida.

[@Peejbayou]

@@averagemarksman also the mag release not being swappable is nuts. This gun is a dud bro imo.

[@averagemarksman]

I agree with you completely.

[@shred4Him]

It will interesting to see if this is something that happens often enough to register as a problem from a sales/production point of view. If it is one of those thing that happens 1 out of every 1000, do they do any changes? I still think it needs a year to see what is what. The design, overall, is tried and true, so I don't assume it will be an unreliable pistol from the point of pulling the trigger and firing. Now we have to find out if it has some strange issues or other unexpected problems. They are going back to the gen 3 design because it is now public. Saves money on R&D which lowers the price of the gun. When the gen 4 design goes public, the same thing will happen.

[@WilliamMiller-tv7eo]

First off no weapon is 100 percent reliable as a former Marine know your weapon and be able to clear and get back in the fight.

[@averagemarksman]

Maybe so but there are tons of firearms on the market that are better designed and more reliable than the RMX.

[@WilliamMiller-tv7eo]

@averagemarksman Yes it's doesn't jump out at you.

[@20DYNAMITE06]

Glad you found a near-term fix to make the gun run with some reliability. It's curious why Ruger didn't just make that part different and shift from 90% glock gen3 compatible to 87% glock gen3 compatible, but your point on chasing a 30 year old design is sound. I like the idea of fire control units, I just wish brands beyond Sig had any real support - I don't care for the 365, and there's no way in hell I'm putting a 320 in my pants. Which is why I had high hopes for this pistol...

[@averagemarksman]

Exactly. They could have improved the slide stop design just a bit and made it way better. I like the idea of FCU's as well and it would have been nice if they just made a better system.

[@jimbo3214]

Why buy a copy when you can still get the original. I will pass on this gun.

[@averagemarksman]

I like your style, Jimbo.

[@joeyh.804]

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[@averagemarksman]

Thanks for all of the support, Joey.