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GForce Arms located in Reno, Nevada, imports twenty-seven (27) models of shotguns, six (6) handguns and three (3) rifles, all made in Turkey. A couple of the handguns are of particular interest here. After being introduced to the product line, I selected these two pistols for review. Both are 9mm. One is a mid-size handgun, the other a 1911. In this article I’ll review the Exodus RPX9, which is a Glock clone.
Although it is functionally the same as the Glock and is compatible with any add-ons or accessories for the Glock 19, the Exodus has some design features that set it apart. Yet is sells for $300. The RPX9 is chambered for 9mm. It comes with two 15-round (or 10-round) magazines. Empty weight is 1.33 lbs. Length of the RPX9 is 7.3 inches, height is 5.25 inches and the width is 1.5 inches—Glock 19 size almost exactly.
The RPX9 consists of an ergonomic polymer frame utilizing one of six color schemes topped with a 4140 steel slide. The slide on this one is finished in Bronze Tactical. Other colors are USA Flag, Tactical Gray, FDE, Bronze and Blue. The Exodus has both front and rear cocking serrations. The top of the slide is open. The slide is cut for a SHIELD RMSC. The slide lock is similar in size to the one on the Glock but with a bump that makes it easy to access.
Equipped with Glock Fiber Optic sights, the RPX9 facilitates rapid target acquisition and enhanced accuracy in various lighting conditions. Its compatibility with both GEN 3 & 4 Glock 19 parts and magazines offers versatility and convenience, allowing users to personalize their firearm to suit their preferences. For safety, the RPX9 incorporates multiple layers of protection including a loaded chamber indicator, trigger safety and firing pin safety.
The trigger on my example was a little rough and initially measured a bit over 8 lbs. I subjected the gun to 115 grain, 124 grain and 147 grain practice ammo plus three or four different types of defensive ammo and experienced no ammo failures of any kind. The sights are larger than the sights on my Glock, and they made it easy to put solid groups on target. All in all I figured this for a good carry gun if it just had a decent trigger. Fortunately, I knew of a solution made of aftermarket parts for a Glock 19. If it works on the Glock, it’s supposed to work here. The parts are inexpensive and drop-in so I decided to try them.
First, I added an Apex Action Enhancement Trigger, cost about $90. That resulted in a smooth trigger, but with a pull of over six pounds. I knew of another product that could reduce that. A company called M*CARBO makes reduced power spring kits for all kinds of firearms including the Glock 19.
The spring kit had the choice of 4, 5 or 6 lb. springs. I went with the 4 lb. spring and couldn’t be more pleased. I’m not sure how the spring tension works out because putting the 4 lb. spring in the gun resulted in a pistol with just under 3 lb. trigger pull. Because there were extra springs in the kit, I put the 5 lb. spring in my Glock 19 and it now has an under 4 lb. trigger pull.
I’m very pleased with the Exodus and currently have it as my daily carry gun. I may put a Riton or SwampFox red dot sight on it but the fiber optic sights on the gun are pretty nice as they are.
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