THE CHALLENGER

ROST MARTIN’S NEW SUBCOMPACT RM1S IS CHALLENGING THE STANDARDS WHEN IT COMES TO STRIKER-FIRED 9MM SEMIAUTOMATIC PERSONAL-PROTECTION PISTOLS.

BY JOEL J. HUTCHCROFT

ALMOST EXACTLY ONE YEAR ago, we introduced Shooting Times readers to the then-new Rost Martin Firearms Co. with our report on the compact polymer-frame, striker-fired Rost Martin RM1C 9mm semiautomatic pistol. Of course, it was the company’s first production pistol. Since then, Rost Martin has introduced the RM1C California Compliant and RM1C Comped versions. New for 2025, Rost Martin has a subcompact version, and it’s called the RM1S. Here’s what you need to know about the new pistol. Features The new RM1S has a 3.6-inch barrel with 1:10 twist, and it comes with two magazines. A flush-fitting magazine holds 12 rounds of 9mm ammo, and an extended mag holds 15 rounds. The pistol is 4.4 inches tall, 1.12 inches wide, and 6.72 inches long. It weighs 19.76 ounces. The grip…

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