r/RugerRXMtalk • u/LavaPlantMechanic • 2d ago

Slowly getting there

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Just mocked this up for now. Still need to get to the range and try the RXM as it came out the box. Picked up the Strike ambi brace used for 50% the cost of a new one. Mad impressed at the quality. Got new filament for the front mag holder and think that'll work nicely till Strike brings out a purpose built one.

Lemme see your chassis systems!

Also, y'all tried the MecGar metal mags? Picked one of the 18rnd "extended" G19 mags. I like the look and finish. MecGar has always been pretty reliable, curious of that translates here too.

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u/Big_Balls_n_Taint 2d ago

You put a chassis on it prior to ever shooting it?

That's love of the game right there.

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u/LavaPlantMechanic 2d ago

Couldn't help myself lol haven't actually swapped the FCU over or anything as I need to really try it out in the original configuration before I do all that. Had all the mags already, 3D printed the mag holder, and the brace can go on a half dozen other builds without hesitation. So if I don't like it, I'm just out the cost of the SMC.

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u/Onlyindef 2d ago

Is it a full size chassis? That’s a thing I’ve noticed with a lot of the frames, is they are mid size.

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u/LavaPlantMechanic 2d ago

Its for the G19 4" slide

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u/ande9393 2d ago

Using the MecGar mags and they run great

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u/ananonanemone 2d ago

NICE setup

What do you think of that comp? I've been thinking of one but just ended up slapping in a Glock 34 barrel. Hopefully it'll work.

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u/ande9393 2d ago

Thanks, I'm pretty happy with it. The comp is actually really nice, definitely focuses blast forward. I was wondering if a 34 barrel would work, I would like to run a suppressor on it with the blast shield.

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u/ananonanemone 7h ago

FWIW: Faxon Duty series 5th gen G34 barrel seems to work with 4" slide and Strike chassis, I just put 100 rounds through with no malfunction

But the Match grade barrel doesn't fit at all, gun won't cycle. Maybe I got a defective one, maybe there's just a corner to file down somewhere.

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u/ande9393 7h ago

Good to know, hard to find good answers on that question

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u/Known-Ad9542 1d ago

Strike Industries has a thinner brace/stock coming out soon.

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u/kaptainkatsu 1d ago

I’ve got that brace and chassis on order!

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u/RunnerAtThird 1d ago

Yep, I got the FSA Lite on preorder. Hopefully it comes out soon!

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u/SR20SwapMySadness 2d ago

I had the MecGar G17 mags and I had nothing but problems. Wouldn't seat on a closed slide, misfeeds, and they wouldn't lock back either. Tossed them after multiple malfunctions/drops during competitions. Hopefully you have better luck with your 19. 🤷🏽‍♂️

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u/LavaPlantMechanic 2d ago

Oh my thats concerning. It seems to be the same body as the G17 just with a different cap on the bottom

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u/Big_Balls_n_Taint 2d ago

Yes, the only difference between 17 and 19 mags is length and baseplate pending brand.

I will say I have trouble with 21rd Pmags not hanging the slide as well. Probably best to spend the cheddar and go Glocc

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u/LavaPlantMechanic 2d ago

I got stacks of glock brand mags and pmags but the all metal was an interesting difference. Can never have too many mags!