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Ruger RXM Accessories: The Complete Guide

·Iron Saddle Armory

The Ruger RXM has earned a serious following, and it's easy to see why. Compact, reliable, modular from the factory. It's basically begging to be customized. And the aftermarket is catching up fast.

Whether you just brought one home or you've been shooting yours since launch, here's a rundown of the accessories worth your time and money.

Know Your Platform First

Before you start buying stuff, it helps to understand what makes the RXM tick. It's a modular, pistol-caliber platform with a removable fire control unit and a compact form factor. Ruger designed it to be customized. That's not an afterthought, it's the whole point.

The platform accepts a growing range of aftermarket parts: grip modules, chassis systems, optics, muzzle devices, you name it. Which means you can configure it for everything from casual plinking to serious personal defense.

Grip Modules and Chassis Systems

This is where most RXM owners start, and for good reason. How a gun fits your hand affects everything. Control, comfort, accuracy, speed. It all starts at the grip.

Aftermarket grip modules swap out the factory grip for improved ergonomics, different textures, and sometimes different grip angles. The key is finding one that maintains full compatibility with the RXM's fire control group while actually feeling better in your hands. Don't just buy what looks cool. Hold it if you can.

PDW chassis systems go further by repackaging the entire RXM into a compact, defense-ready configuration. A good chassis adds accessory mounting points, transforms the ergonomics, and turns your RXM into a legit personal defense weapon. That's exactly what we built the Nomad to do. It's designed from the ground up for the RXM platform with full accessory compatibility and our patent-pending dual mag release.

When you're shopping for grip modules and chassis options, think about:

  • Material: Polymer saves weight, aluminum adds rigidity, hybrid designs try for both
  • Texture: You want aggressive enough texturing for a positive grip, especially if your hands get sweaty
  • Rail space: Does it maintain or add mounting options for lights and lasers?
  • Fit: Does it actually suit your hand size? Grip angle preference is personal, and there's no wrong answer

Optics

The RXM is practically made for a red dot. The compact size means you want fast target acquisition, and a good micro red dot gets you there way faster than irons.

Mounting options include direct-mount plates that attach to the RXM's optic-ready slide, plus chassis-integrated mounts that position the optic at a more natural eye level (this is huge for PDW setups).

What to look for:

  • Durability: Get something rated for pistol-slide recoil. Cheap dots die fast on slides.
  • Battery life: 50,000+ hours means you leave it on and forget about it. That's what you want.
  • Window size: Bigger window = more forgiving when you're moving fast
  • Co-witness: Do you want backup irons visible through the optic? Some people do, some don't.

The usual suspects work great here: Holosun 507K/407K series, Trijicon RMRcc, Shield RMSc. All proven, all solid.

Weapon Lights

If your RXM has any defensive role at all, a weapon light is arguably the most important thing you can put on it. You absolutely have to identify what you're pointing a gun at. Full stop.

Compact lights like the Streamlight TLM-1 and SureFire XC series are popular picks for the RXM's rail. Here's what matters:

  • At least 500 lumens (more is fine, but lumens aren't everything)
  • Momentary and constant-on activation
  • Aluminum body, impact-rated. It needs to survive getting dropped
  • Holster compatibility if you carry

Some chassis systems expand your available rail space, which opens up larger, more powerful light options. Worth considering if you're going the chassis route anyway.

Muzzle Devices

Got a threaded barrel? Good. You've got options.

Compensators tame muzzle rise for faster follow-up shots. On a pistol-caliber platform like the RXM, even a basic comp makes a noticeable difference. It's one of those "why didn't I do this sooner" upgrades.

Flash hiders reduce visible flash, which matters more than you'd think in low-light situations.

Suppressors are increasingly popular on the RXM, and for good reason. A suppressed RXM with subsonic ammo is remarkably quiet and genuinely pleasant to shoot. You'll need to deal with the NFA tax stamp and wait, but a lot of RXM owners say it's absolutely worth it.

Linear compensators push blast and concussion forward, away from you. Really nice on short platforms where muzzle blast can be... aggressive.

Slings and Carry Solutions

A good sling turns your RXM from something you have to hold into something that just hangs there when you need your hands. Single-point slings are popular for PDW setups since the gun drops to your side naturally when released.

For storage and transport, there are discreet carry bags designed for compact PDW platforms that look like regular backpacks or messenger bags. If that's your thing, they work great.

Magazines and Extensions

Standard RXM mags work fine, but more capacity is never a bad thing for defensive use. More rounds before a reload is a straightforward advantage.

Magazine extensions add a few extra rounds to standard mags while also giving you a bigger basepad, which actually helps with faster, more consistent reloads. Double win.

Putting It All Together

The best part about the RXM platform is that there's no single "right" answer. Your build should match how you actually plan to use it.

Range toy: Optic, comfortable grip, compensator. You'll have a great time.

Home defense: Weapon light first (seriously, light before optic), reliable dot, and a chassis or grip that maximizes control. Consider a suppressor too. Your ears will thank you if you ever have to fire indoors.

Carry and vehicle defense: Keep it compact. PDW chassis, micro red dot, compact light. That's a capable package that fits in a bag.

Start with the accessories that address your primary use case, then add from there. The RXM gives you a great foundation, and the fun part is making it yours.