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Radian earned its name building some of the smoothest, most refined AR components on the market, and the Model 1 Complete Upper is where all of that experience comes together in one package. This 16-inch .223 Wylde build is assembled by hand, one at a time, then inspected, test fired, and cleaned before it ships. The chamber handles both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO, and paired with the match-grade 416R stainless barrel and a 1:8 twist, it stays accurate across a wide range of bullet weights. Radian even backs it with a sub-MOA accuracy guarantee when you feed it Black Hills match ammo.
The receiver is cut from billet 7075-T6 aluminum with M4 feed ramps, and the extended handguard is a proprietary design with Magpul M-LOK slots and a full-length top rail for optics and backup irons. A stainless steel anti-rotation pin ties the handguard and receiver together for a rock-solid, semi-monolithic feel. Every edge is chamfered so there's nothing sharp to catch your hand when you're running the gun hard.
Radian built the Model 1 around fully ambidextrous operation, which is a genuine upgrade whether you shoot lefty, righty, or just like working the gun from either side. It ships with the Raptor-SD charging handle, a suppressor-optimized ambi design that vents gas away from your face, plus an enhanced black nitride M16 bolt carrier group and a lightweight forward assist. A mid-length gas system keeps the cycling soft and consistent, which is exactly what you want on a 16-inch barrel.
Drop this onto any standard AR-15 lower and you've got a precision-oriented rifle without sourcing a dozen parts and doing the headspacing yourself. The threaded 1/2×28 muzzle comes with a flash hider that doubles as a suppressor mount, so it's ready when you decide to run a can. It's a premium upper aimed at folks who want match-grade performance and clean ergonomics in one finished assembly.
Yes, it's designed to fit standard mil-spec AR-15 pattern lowers. Since it ships as a complete upper with the BCG and charging handle already installed, you just pin it to your lower and you're ready to shoot. No gunsmithing or headspacing needed on your end.
It can. The .223 Wylde chamber is cut to handle both .223 Rem and 5.56 NATO safely, which is one of the big reasons it's such a versatile choice. You get the accuracy benefits of a tighter .223 chamber without giving up the ability to run 5.56 ammo.
It is. The barrel is threaded 1/2×28 and comes with a muzzle device that also serves as a suppressor mount, so adding a can is straightforward. The Raptor-SD charging handle is also suppressor-optimized to help vent gas away from your face when you're running suppressed.
Radian backs the Model 1 with a sub-MOA accuracy guarantee when using Black Hills match-grade ammunition. The match-grade 416R stainless barrel with a polished crown and 1:8 twist handles a wide range of bullet weights well. Real-world groups will still depend on your optic, your ammo, and your technique.
| UPC | 817093020835 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | R0025 |
| Action | |
| Barrel Finish | Black |
| Barrel Length | 16" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .223 Wylde |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 11.5 |
| Package Height | 1.5 |
| Package Width | 4.0 |
| Product Type | Accessory-Uppers |
| Shipping Weight | 6.7 |
| Sights | Optic Ready |
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