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Radian Weapons Model 1 Rifle in Radian Brown Cerakote Chambered in 223 Wylde

Radian Model 1 – 223 Wylde: First Impressions Review & Specs

Radian claims that the idea behind the model 1 was to build a rifle using only the highest quality parts and attention to detail.

Radian Weapons Model 1 Rifle in Radian Brown Cerakote Chambered in 223 Wylde
Radian Weapons Model 1 in 223 Wylde with Radian Brown Cerakote

The design philosophy behind the Radian Model 1 is simple: use the highest quality raw materials, most precise CNC machining equipment, and best components available to create a weapon that seamlessly blends form and function –The Radian model 1

Anyone who picks up one of these rifles can tell right away that Radian nailed their goal. The model 1 is a rifle that grabs attention and exceeds expectations.

Radian Model 1 Specs

Let’s jump right into the specs. For this first impression we will be looking at the model 1 rifle configuration.

  • Caliber: 223 Wylde (5.56 & 223 Rem)
  • Barrel: Match Grade 416R Stainless Steel Barrel w/ Polished Crown and Feed Ramps
  • Thread Pitch: 1/2×28
  • Barrel Length: 14.5 Pinned to 16” OAL
  • Muzzle Brake: Dead Air Three Prong
  • Upper Material: Billet Machined 7075-T6 Upper Receiver w/ M4 Feed Ramps
  • Lower Material: Billet Machined 7075-T6 Lower Receiver w/ Integral Trigger Guard and Flared Magazine Well
  • Handguard: 14” MLOK
  • Stock: Magpul
  • Grip: Magpul
  • BCG: Radian Black Nitride BCG
  • Weight: 6lb 15.7oz

 

First Impressions

Out of the box the quality behind the Model 1 really shine. Each model 1 is hand built and inspected. This attention to detail not only leaves you with a rifle that is perfectly matched in finish along the lower, upper, and hand guard but also perfect tolerances along each part. The billet machined upper and lower are sturdy and feature a unique design only found in model 1 builds.

The rifle’s weight is in the perfect range of where you would want your rifle to be at. Coming in right under 7lbs, the model 1 is light and versatile. You can easily add an optic, light, other accessories of your choice without having to worry  about making your rifle too heavy.

Radian Weapons Model 1 Rifle Billet Lower
Radian Weapons Model 1 Rifle Billet Lower

 

The billet lower sports an ambidextrous magazine and bolt release along with an ambi Radian Talon Safety Selector. For trigger, Radian includes their Radian Vertex Single Stage Trigger that comes in around 3.5 – 4lb pull. The vertex design gives the user a nice even clean trigger pull every time.

Radian Weapons Model 1 Barrel
Radian Weapons Model 1 14.5″ barrel
Radian Weapons Model 1 Dead Air Three Prong Flash Hider
Radian Weapons Model 1 with pinned Dead Air Three Prong Flash Hider

One this model, we’ve got a 14.5″ pin/weld barrel making it a 16″ overall length. The barrel is a 416R stainless steel barrel in a bead finish pinned with a Dead Air three prong flash hider. Radian also makes the model 1 to include a Silencerco three prong flash hider depending on your configuration

Conclusion

Overall, I’m very excited about the model 1 and even more excited to get it out to the range. If you already have one, let me know what you think about it down below!

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