Team Ruger's Randi Rogers earned first place in the unclassified category and second High Lady, competing in the Carry Optics division at the 2026 Texas State Open Championship in in March. Rogers competed with her Ruger RXM pistol, highlighting her skill and composure throughout the competition and marking a highlight of her season.
"I'm getting more comfortable with the RXM and the red dot optic sight," stated Rogers. "The Texas State Open is a great match, where any shooter of any ability can compete. Each stage offers plenty of room to be a hero or score a zero based on how you choose to complete the stage."
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The Ruger RXM pistol was introduced in late 2024 as a collaboration with Magpul Industries. It features a modular design and a unique, removable fire-control insert, enabling easy customization of grip frames. Out of the box, the RXM is optic-ready, supporting direct mounts for RMR, RMSc and Delta Point Pro patterns, as well as co-witness-height sights.
Team Ruger’s Gordon Carrell also secured an impressive first-place finish overall in the Production division, earning a remarkable final score of 259.01. This performance showcased Carrell's skill and confidence with his RXM pistol during time-pressured stages. Carrell said, "The RXM pistol with the 4.5" barrel was easy to shoot close targets at speed and provided the accuracy to shoot long targets with confidence."
On the results, a Ruger press release stated, “We are very proud of Carrell and Rogers' performance at the 2026 Texas State Open Championship. Team Ruger is excited to continue their momentum while preparing for upcoming competitions this season.”
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