Posted: 2/26/2025 11:38:55 PM EDT
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Icarus Precision is getting ready to drop aluminum 19X and 19 sized RXM frames. Icarus IG |
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Quoted: I grew up with metal guns long before polymer guns were invented. Consequently, this whole metal frame craze is no big whoop to me.  The thought of spending as much on a bare frame as the entire gun isn't my thing  Plus I actually plan to carry it 350+ days a year, not interested in more weight 
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This is their G45 style grip frame (not available as of 3-11-25). https://www.icarusprecision.com/online-store/ACE-Ruger-RXM-X-p732039123 $474.99  Product Details Brand: Icarus Precision ACE RUGER RXM X Introducing the all-new ACE Ruger RXM X—The latest modular Glock platform. Elevate your game with our precision-engineered aluminum grip, delivering next-level control and ergonomics you expect from Icarus Precision. All the benefits of a Glock, now with unmatched feel and performance. Are you ready? -Machined from 7075 aluminum -Glock 17 length mags sit flush -Designed to fit Gen 3 G19 slides -Designed to use Gen 4 Glock mag release -Aggressive 360 degree texture -Undercut trigger guard -Ambidextrous contoured thumb index points -Extended beaver tail -Accepts ZEV OZ9 magwells -Compatible with ZEV OZ9 holsters and most light bearing G19 holsters -Weight 6.8 OZ. -Optional weight slots for two Tungsten weights added weight of XXXX OZ (sold separately). -Does not come with mag release or mag release spring (sold separately) ________________________ Gen4 magazine release is great! Limited holster availability is not great
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Here is their G19 style version (also not available on 3-11-25). https://www.icarusprecision.com/online-store/ACE-Ruger-RXM-Compact-p732039103 |
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Quoted: Im not sure that any benefits are that big of a deal with a metal frame. the pistol (glocks and clones) were designed explicit around polymer frames. Is it a fad or beauty thing to have metal frame for Polymers now? Years ago there was an aluminum Glock frame for competition, and an ARFCOMer ended up w/ the last of em. Rock Island has been importing the ARMSCOR clamshell aluminum Phlock for awhile now. |
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Quoted: Years ago there was an aluminum Glock frame for competition, and an ARFCOMer ended up w/ the last of em. Rock Island has been importing the ARMSCOR clamshell aluminum Phlock for awhile now. Quoted: Quoted: Im not sure that any benefits are that big of a deal with a metal frame. the pistol (glocks and clones) were designed explicit around polymer frames. Is it a fad or beauty thing to have metal frame for Polymers now? Years ago there was an aluminum Glock frame for competition, and an ARFCOMer ended up w/ the last of em. Rock Island has been importing the ARMSCOR clamshell aluminum Phlock for awhile now. I was eyeing the Armscore, but kinda backed off after learning it was a clamshell frame. Are they any good though? Feels like it is basically a metal version of a Keltec.or something lmao. But still it seemed like the grips were similar to a cz75/compact. |
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Quoted: I was eyeing the Armscore, but kinda backed off after learning it was a clamshell frame. Are they any good though? Feels like it is basically a metal version of a Keltec.or something lmao. But still it seemed like the grips were similar to a cz75/compact. Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Im not sure that any benefits are that big of a deal with a metal frame. the pistol (glocks and clones) were designed explicit around polymer frames. Is it a fad or beauty thing to have metal frame for Polymers now? Years ago there was an aluminum Glock frame for competition, and an ARFCOMer ended up w/ the last of em. Rock Island has been importing the ARMSCOR clamshell aluminum Phlock for awhile now. I was eyeing the Armscore, but kinda backed off after learning it was a clamshell frame. Are they any good though? Feels like it is basically a metal version of a Keltec.or something lmao. But still it seemed like the grips were similar to a cz75/compact. Think it's just a metal Filipino Gen 3 Glock clone. Can't be any worse than the Glurk, likely the equal of the Gluger, priced about the same. |
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I wish more people did RMX frames. I almost want a 3D printer so I can make and adapt one of these. Glock parts with a CZ Grip? Hell Yes! Make one in aluminum and we have something really neat. Attached File I actually had one of these for a bit. Great ergonomics. Got rid of it as a training aid for something closer to an actual Glock grip though. I suppose it's possible to mill it out for a FCU maybe. Magpul needs to hurry the hell up.  Any company could sell these things and they don't even need a FFL to manufacturer them.UTG Pro should get into the game. I mean hell they make lowers/uppers now. |
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Quoted: I was eyeing the Armscore, but kinda backed off after learning it was a clamshell frame. Are they any good though? Feels like it is basically a metal version of a Keltec.or something lmao. But still it seemed like the grips were similar to a cz75/compact. I believe they have updated versions that are not a clamshell. STK200 (G19) STK150 (G45) Not much information out there yet, so don't know how much is truly interchangeable with a Glock. |
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Quoted: I believe they have updated versions that are not a clamshell. STK200 (G19) STK150 (G45) Not much information out there yet, so don't know how much is truly interchangeable with a Glock. Quoted: Quoted: I was eyeing the Armscore, but kinda backed off after learning it was a clamshell frame. Are they any good though? Feels like it is basically a metal version of a Keltec.or something lmao. But still it seemed like the grips were similar to a cz75/compact. I believe they have updated versions that are not a clamshell. STK200 (G19) STK150 (G45) Not much information out there yet, so don't know how much is truly interchangeable with a Glock. Oh sweet, I didn't realize that. Thanks |
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Quoted: Oh sweet, I didn't realize that. Thanks Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: I was eyeing the Armscore, but kinda backed off after learning it was a clamshell frame. Are they any good though? Feels like it is basically a metal version of a Keltec.or something lmao. But still it seemed like the grips were similar to a cz75/compact. I believe they have updated versions that are not a clamshell. STK200 (G19) STK150 (G45) Not much information out there yet, so don't know how much is truly interchangeable with a Glock. Oh sweet, I didn't realize that. Thanks If you do a search by the UPC, every retailer says it has a 4 and 1/2-in barrel but the website itself and the video they put out says 4 in. So something must have got copied wrong and every internet retailer just downloads the data. But it is supposed to be a 4-in barrel. And according to a RIA video I saw, it is RMSC cut. That was directly from the employee. Otherwise, it's actually hard to find that information online. |
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I have the their Echelon frame and it’s great. Feels good in the hand. Icarus makes high quality stuff. The price doesn’t really bother me as I primarily shoot 2011s where plastic grips are $200+, aluminum grips are $400-500 and all steel grips are $600+ If your RXM is for EDC than skip the frame. As for the RIA STK. I had one and sold it. Clam shell design sucks and easy to strip the threads. Barrel doesn’t like heavy bullets, RMSC optic pattern, doesn’t take all Glock triggers |
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Quoted: I wonder if the RXM chassis would allow for a metal subcompact, like 43/43x size? The ACE is really interesting, if they did a subcompact metal frame I'd be all in on that. |
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Quoted: The thought of spending as much on a bare frame as the entire gun isn't my thing Plus I actually plan to carry it 350+ days a year, not interested in more weight Quoted: Quoted: I grew up with metal guns long before polymer guns were invented. Consequently, this whole metal frame craze is no big whoop to me. The thought of spending as much on a bare frame as the entire gun isn't my thing Plus I actually plan to carry it 350+ days a year, not interested in more weight |
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Quoted: That Icarus looks nice...but I'm curious how folks are building entire guns for less $$ than they need for their frames. Sure-economies of scale, custom shop, design costs....but really? Larry |
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Quoted: just saw one of these on Reddit. https://www.reddit.com/r/ruger/comments/1kcmbkx/gucci_gluger/ Sort of want. https://preview.redd.it/gucci-gluger-v0-mjyylamp49ye1.png?width=1080&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=ce5426e96a375e78896763e96748452b94cc2bc9 Still cheaper than some Wilson Combat bullshit glock. Maybe so, but  Attached File |