Radian Model 1
Radian Weapons · Carbine · In Production · 2018
Also known as: Radian Weapons Model 1, Model 1 Rifle
Overview
The Radian Model 1 is a premium semi-automatic carbine built on the AR-15 platform by Radian Weapons of Redmond, Oregon. Chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO with a match-grade 416R stainless steel direct-impingement barrel, it is distinguished by its fully ambidextrous controls, including the Radian Raptor charging handle and Talon ambidextrous safety selector. Built to order from billet-aluminum upper and lower receivers, it is guaranteed to deliver sub-MOA accuracy with match-grade ammunition and accepts standard AR-15 pattern magazines.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2950 g (104.1 oz) |
| Overall Length | 838 mm (32.99") |
| Barrel Length | 368 mm (14.49") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 940 m/s (3084 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1767 J (1303 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 178 mm (7.01") |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Cerakote |
Calibers
- 5.56x45mm NATO · primary · 5.56mm NATO — also known as 5.56 NATO, 5.56x45mm, .223 Wylde (chamber compatible), .223 Remington (chamber compatible)
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Ambidextrous Safety Selector, Manual Safety
- Features: Fully Ambidextrous Controls, Radian Raptor Charging Handle, Radian Talon Safety Selector, Billet Aluminum Upper And Lower, Match Grade 416r Stainless Barrel, Direct Gas Impingement, Vertex Trigger, Skeletonized M Lok Handguard, Sub Moa Accuracy, Ar 15 Magazine Compatible
Production
Production years: 2018-present
Built-to-order commercial production; figures not publicly disclosed
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Radian Weapons
Notes
Offered in multiple barrel lengths (10.5", 14.5", 16", 17.5") and chamberings (.223 Wylde, 6mm ARC, others) as a build-to-order rifle. Radian Weapons is best known for its ambidextrous AR-15 controls, which are integrated into the Model 1.
Background
Radian Weapons began in 2009 as AXTS Weapons Systems, earning a reputation for its ambidextrous AR-15 controls such as the Raptor charging handle before rebranding as Radian and launching its own complete rifle, the Model 1.