Ruger RXM vs. Glock 19: Did Ruger Make a Better Glock?

Initial Impressions and Comparison

• 🎯 The video compares the Ruger RXM (in Flat Dark Earth, an exclusive from Davidson's Gallery of Guns) with the Glock 19.
• 💡 The host aims to determine if the RXM is as good as, or even better than, the Glock 19, revisiting the RXM after having owned a Glock 19 for some time.
• 🔫 Both firearms are shot using the same ammunition (124 grain) to provide a direct comparison.

Shooting Experience and Ergonomics

• ⚡ While both are described as great guns, the grip on the RXM feels better to the host, offering a more comfortable feel than the Glock 19's grip, particularly its hump.
• 💥 The Glock 19 is noted to have a slightly better trigger, though the host acknowledges variability in Glock triggers, with some being mushy and others having a crisp break.
• 📈 The RXM's trigger is described as having more of a wall and a crisp brake, unlike the more common mushy Glock trigger.

Features and Reliability

• 🌟 Both firearms are considered reliable, but the longevity of Glock is hard to beat.
• 🛠️ The RXM is noted to have features like tritium sights and optic cuts, similar to modern Glocks (like the Gen 6), and an improved grip with a beaver tail.
• ✅ The RXM has been out long enough to garner continued compliments, with owners expressing satisfaction and noting its competitive pricing.

Conclusion and Personal Preference

• 🤔 The host is not entirely sure if the Ruger RXM is definitively better than the Glock 19, stating that both are reliable and attractive in their own ways, despite being considered "ugly guns" by some.
• 🚶‍♂️ Despite liking the RXM and its feel, the host admits that if carrying a Glock 19, they would likely still grab their own Glock 19 due to a strong preference for the "real thing."
• 💬 Viewers who own both are encouraged to share their opinions on which firearm is superior.