For anyone complaining about the price, you can buy a Radian builder kit, Criterion CORE barrel, Spikes T2 buffer kit, and BCG, trigger, and furniture of your choice for less than $2k. Far superior than anything at that price point.
My firearms career has progressed alot over the last 15 years or so. I stayed in that "upper middle class" area for a long time. I call it the value guns. Because for the dollar invested, its the sweet spot. Anything beyond that tier of weapon system, there is diminishing returns per amount of money invested. I finally believe my training has outgrew my gear, so i am looking to take the next step. This is a welcomed video with perfect timing. Thanks so much
I completed my Mod1 Builders Kit and let me say, I have a DD and the Radian blows it out of the water. Especially since I’m a wrong handed shooter. Keep up the good work and honest reviews ❤
I assembled 1 from a builders kit with a criterion barrel and it is probably my favorite AR. Got a second lower for my next project. The fit and finish of their receivers are second to none.
I was not aware of this rifle and I'm so happy I am now! Brilliant lower receiver design and controls... that handguard mounting interface is a thing of beauty as well! I gather that temps stay less on the handguard because it is attached to only the upper receiver, rather than to the barrel nut like many others.
Finest AR 15 I’ve ever shot. Have the 14.5 pinned and weld and the 9” in .300 Blackout. The tolerances are ridiculous, accuracy beyond what I’m capable of and run like sewing machines. Proud that they are made in my home state of Oregon. Customer service team is fantastic as well. I’ll never give up my Radians.
@ Nice! I primarily run the Dead Air Nomad and it sounds amazing and runs flawlessly. I know they are currently on a lot of sh*t lists but have 5 of their cans and zero issues.
I have 2 of their lowers and they’re second to none. I haven’t wrung for an upper yet but the 14.5 is looking like this years big purchase. Great content as always sir and the reviews are very detailed… Keep them coming please!
Great video! I owned other brands and was happy ( DD, Geissele, Sig, LWRC, PWS). And buddies have Balckout Defense, LMT and KAC. I walked into a store that had a 14.5 & 10.5 Radian. Just pulling the charging handle of the Radian will tell you all you need to know. I traded up and couldn't be happier. I will say yes there is other good brand rifles but Radians just have something special. Really like both sizes very flat shooting as well. Married a Hux on the 10.5 w/Eotech. 14.5 has a NF NX8 lpvo w/ offset RMR thinking Lazarus 6 for a can. Thanks for a great review.
They're really not that special. It's an overpriced rifle on par with Geissele and BCM --both of which have better barrels (CHF/chrome lined) and will put up similar size groups as the radian (1-1.5MOA) while the radian uses a stainless barrel.
i love how like 80% of the comments are just from radian owners, i too own a radian its the 9" .300 blackout and its my main home defense and nvg rig and its genuinely one of the nicest rifles i own. its very accurate and when paired with a huxwrx can it shoots like a dream
No regrets on what I spent on mine awhile back. I wanted one "high end" AR after years of BCM and Aero DIY builds (nothing wrong with any of them). Mine had the older 3rd party trigger and I didn't dig it, so it's got a flat shoe LaRue MBT-2S in it now. Also added a JP SCSS I pulled out of another build to really smooth things out. There's also a pin connecting the handguard to the upper for anti-rotation, the front trigger pin is keyed so it'll never walk. Friend shot mine awhile back and said the handguard was essentially an MLOK quad rail, which combined with billet upper and lower all adds to the weight, which is really a non-issue IMO. And to be that guy, the dust cover is also Magpul and the buffer tube is most likely from PWS. :)
I got a lwrc di but i really want a mod 1. I don't have to break my grip on the Ambi for the lwrc though I just kind of bow my finger in words to catch the ping pong paddle I don't try to put the tip of my finger on it. I can keep my finger on the mag release and just bow my finger inwards towards the receiver a little bit and be able to catch the ping pong paddle. I usually only use it for locking the bolt back or malfunctions but I've never had one.
I have 4 model 1’s. Best rifle on the market has down. Only difference between radian and other expensive rifles is that it doesn’t have the military contracts others have. With the model 1 you get so much more than you get with just milspec plus rifles. Not to mention it shoots submoa out of the box.
very happy with my Radian 223/10.5. if future iterations come with a lighter accurate barrel... i would be interested in a second Radian. That barrel is close to half the weight. it is built like a swiss watch but runs like a freight train. I did put it together myself so I opted not to get the vertex trigger. It's good, but I wanted the original trigger they used which is the AR Gold adjustable. The original gas block was very good but I shoot suppressed so replaced it with a supelative bleed off. suppressed it runs great with a griffin bushwhacker maybe only 1/2 moa shift. It's interesting he had issues with Lancer mags as that is most of what I run along with pmags. Never had feed issues. I do oil everything I own though with CLP or graphene oil. Put about 1500 rounds through it and it is still trucking great. Yes lead times for a complete one is way too long. They are approaching TTI build times with the heavy demand. Picking up a complete upper and a near complete lower was the route I went. Primary and Radian both have 20% off right now. A few other guntubers have said they like it better than the Knights Armament.
I bought 10 lancers in 2021 and about half run right in all my guns. It’s very hit or miss and certain rifles. Love the rifle my only thing is wish it was a bit lighter. Thanks for sharing!
I worked on the "high end" KAC M110 and I can confirm that KAC does not make a premium rifle but charges premium prices. Had one that could fire without the trigger being pulled and it wasn't running away but time periods before it would shoot by itself. Trigger pull test past function test passed the adjustments where factory setting. We still don't know why it did that.
I’ve been hard pressed to upgrade from my URGI upper since getting sub moa groups at 100 yards with its CHF/CL barrel. Goes to show how much tech has improved. After watching this though, I’m curious if I could get “best of both worlds” by throwing a geissele barrel into a radian builder kit
As far as their charging handles go - I never wanted to be "one of those guys". Always rolled my eyes at every ar dude ever on every channel saying "muh radian raptor bruh". Well...after a long time of my bcm gunfighter (which i still love) poking me in the chest while slung, i finally got sick of it last week and I caved. A radian raptor arrived in my mailbox yesterday and dammit...now i get it. It really is an amazing piece and no more poking. As for the mod 1 - that may be the only rifle on the planet where the price is justified. They're absolutely beautiful and the quality is above and beyond anything else on the market imo. Knights, lmt, and noveske included
I got the 14 inch radian builders kit. Thinking about adding a superlative titanium clamp on gas block, 14.5 x dev trident barrel. Kak sand cutter low mass bcg, unrivaled defense magnetic captured buffer, blackout defense hybrid trigger blackout defense hybrid muzzle device and a reptilia stock. Going for high quality, light weight, zero recoil and sub moa. Opinions would be greatly appreciated because I am not dead set on the barrel or the bcg. Initially I was going to get a centurion lightweight 14.5 barrel with the kac style tapered barrel extension along with their chrome sand cutter bcg but I'm still going back and forth because I suck
I got an LWRCi M6IC DI as my first AR since I’m right handed and left eye dominant. I wasn’t sure how I would shoot. Trying to activate the left side bolt release with my left index is impossible for me it is very far away (and I have long fingers) compared to the right side (left=2 1/4” right=1 7/16”). Hoe is activating the left side bolt release on the Model 1? Is there a distance difference between the two sides?
For anyone saying you can't afford it. You should never say you can't afford it. You just might have to pinch and save your pinnies a bit longer but never say I'm too poor. That's a terrible mindset to have. And one more note, I fully endorse maxing out a credit card or two as well lol
Took me just over 2 years to build my own hybrid 1 part at a time. Anyone can budget out for what ends up being an expensive rifle. Whether part by part or by just saving for a few years. Build your dreams, guys. Life's too short
I agree!…with the first part at least. People just don’t want to save and wait they want everything now. Then it turns out they have multiple budget platforms.
@@HuntFishShootChannelplease try to get your hands on one , your opinions are definitely honest and i actually bought the mr920p after i saw your video on it and i love it .
Hmmm, that’s tough but I love the super duty rifle. One of my favorites, I may buy another to review it. For the money, damn hard to beat, unless you want a full ambi gun.
Couldn’t say for sure, the barrel is stamped and marked radian on it. Like everyone else in the business, not many make their own barrel, especially with companies like Criterion or BA or Proof.
Bro please do and if you do, also add in the adm uic mod 2 in the mix and see which one comes out on top im trying to make a nice ar purchase for a shtf do all and I'd like to pick among these 3
@HuntFishShootChannel indeed, but what I was referring to is the whole 1 builder/1 rifle comment. I think Noveske also does this, similar to a custom 1911 build process
😅This thing looks almost as overgassed as my 16'' LMT, I had it chopped down to 14'' P&W and it shoots suppressed about the same as this Radian unsuppressed. My SOLGW suppressed with Sandman K 5.56 cap eject about the same as this Radian unsuppressed. Sure it might still be soft shooting due to its weight, but you can't tell me this is well gassed with a straight face.
@@HuntFishShootChannel If Radian doesn't send you one, I'll send you mine for review! For real. Love the channel and think you're doing legit and helpful reviews.
Radians don’t look like they are machined, they literally look and feel like they are sculpted by someone who obsesses over details. They get hated on because of price and proprietary receiver parts, and they don’t have the acclaim of rifles that were awarded military contracts. But if you are fortunate enough to own one, handle one and see the fine details up close, you’ll understand why it’s in a class of its own and a low price point would not make sense at all. No disrespect to all other rifles.
Juggernaut makes a lower that is real close to the Radiant but the right hand bolt release will not lock the bolt back at least mine doesn't but it is about ten years old i don't know about new one's i don't know what upper is on mine a gun shop built a hand full of them for a sale it is stainless and Spyro fluted i wish i new who made it all i can see is 223 wiley made in u s a and it will Consistently shoot around a half inch the last group i shot a week ago was .255 i took the trigger out last night it was three and half pound I'm going to put a lighter pull thinking about the jard single set trigger had one before and loved it i have a factory one in one of my sako's it's so light that my gage won't measure it. I would love to get that mod1 it in my opinion is better then a KAC.
Awesome handguard and nice ambi lower.......but that's about it. Barrel is a lil above avg but you can get much better for the price Safety and charging handle are fine but overhyped. Radian is overpriced. However, not many ARs are this complete, great package.....but you pay for it.
It’s not going to have machine gun like durability but for anyone using it as rifle for anything in the 50 states, you will see little difference or at least any difference worth talking about. Keep in mind if you have the money to shootout a stainless barrel after let’s say 15,000 rounds and accuracy goes down, then replace it. But like most companies their barrel will be warrantied for the life of the rifle.
You’ll be very happy with the S&W Sport 3. But of course you’ll have to put in another 5 to $800 to be totally happy. But that’s with every AR platform.
I specifically said in the video how is a mid length gas system and non adjustable gas block. I even say it’s gassy. I did not compare it to a knights. That would take a video to do. What I said it’s in a similar, tier per se. But it’s actually available and not at absurd prices. If you are looking for a gotcha moment, I don’t care enough if you think you have it.
You jerk! I had already decided to not take advantage of Radian's 20% off sale (saving more than $600 on the Model 1)... now you have me regretting that decision. Thanks a lot! 🙂
Great quality tools, no doubt. Have you been able to get some rounds under a LMT MARS-L Spec War 12.5? In my opinion this specific rifle is up to par with Radians', LWRCi, ADM, DDs, Geissele and even Knights Armament. A suggestion in the info-trade gun world. ua-cam.com/video/a8H3K7UL6-g/v-deo.html
@@HuntFishShootChannel I get it! Also another suggestion for LPVOs reviews, I would like to know your thoughts and experience with the Trijicon Credo HX 1-10.
So this rifles price tag is backed by the "I'm not like the other girls" mentality. Unique looks are cool but not HK money cool lol. 15:27 You talked about how amazing the mag release lock back feature was for fixing malfunctions and how you usually drop a mag anyway when there is a malfunction...then cleared the malfunction without using any of the built in lower controls or dropping the mag. So, how accurate is this thing? For 2.5k it better not be another 2.5 moa rifle.
@@HuntFishShootChannel BA barrels have a 1 MOA guarantee also. Saying it can do it doesn't mean it will. If it's like most company guarantees, it's a 3 shot cluster out of a 9 shot group. You know what's really wrong? Not using the added controls to do the thing you hype them up for. It's like they really aren't needed and are just there to hype a price 🤔.
I don’t disagree, did you see me use the bolt release on a reload? Ambi controls are not a must but in 2024 about to be 2025, they are some of the last bits of innovation or change the AR15 can have so we drew attention to them, especially because everyone knows how Radian makes the ADAC lower.
I have a 2 Daniel Defense a MK18 and and M4A1 RIII, and I dont see how this rifle is worth $3k. This rifle is worth around $1800 and $2300 at most, not freaking $3K. I also agree that Daniel Defense can be overpriced in which I agreed, but Radian for shouldn't be more expensive than DD, as DD has a huge contract and huge reputation and their well known name.
PWS is flatter, has Radian safety and CH, doesn't gas you out, is lighter, has a better buffer tube, and is $2k. This rifle looks like my grandmother Pearl smoking when it's shot suppressed.
its all hype they do not make a rifle better then the BCM. but they cost way more right now you get a BCM for under 1500.. just another company that over prices there stuff like DD and knights. you get a better gun for spending 3-4 on just a rifle. you are just paying for the name to brag about. BCM is used by military and post military guys all use BCM and they all say the same..
For anyone complaining about the price, you can buy a Radian builder kit, Criterion CORE barrel, Spikes T2 buffer kit, and BCG, trigger, and furniture of your choice for less than $2k. Far superior than anything at that price point.
The main part on a rifle is the barrel, I agree criterion core is very accurate
Truth
Or you can buy better upper receiver sets and and an adm lower to build a better platform for less money
Far superior?🤔
@@Dexter-nw2fe ADM lowers are good, but they are not as nice as Radian
My firearms career has progressed alot over the last 15 years or so. I stayed in that "upper middle class" area for a long time. I call it the value guns. Because for the dollar invested, its the sweet spot. Anything beyond that tier of weapon system, there is diminishing returns per amount of money invested. I finally believe my training has outgrew my gear, so i am looking to take the next step. This is a welcomed video with perfect timing. Thanks so much
Happy we could help! Thanks for watching!
I completed my Mod1 Builders Kit and let me say, I have a DD and the Radian blows it out of the water. Especially since I’m a wrong handed shooter. Keep up the good work and honest reviews ❤
Hahah you wrong handed people need some loving! Thanks for being here 💪
Good info brother no doubt
DD makes good stuff but they're overpriced. The radian seems sorta fairly priced for what it is by comparison
How? How does it blow it out of the water? Genuine question.
@@bwerd6572 yea I agree bro, might be better but blowing it outta the water sounds crazy.
I assembled 1 from a builders kit with a criterion barrel and it is probably my favorite AR. Got a second lower for my next project. The fit and finish of their receivers are second to none.
For sure!
I was not aware of this rifle and I'm so happy I am now! Brilliant lower receiver design and controls... that handguard mounting interface is a thing of beauty as well! I gather that temps stay less on the handguard because it is attached to only the upper receiver, rather than to the barrel nut like many others.
Yeah this gun does not transfer heat like many others! Thanks for watching!
Finest AR 15 I’ve ever shot. Have the 14.5 pinned and weld and the 9” in .300 Blackout. The tolerances are ridiculous, accuracy beyond what I’m capable of and run like sewing machines. Proud that they are made in my home state of Oregon. Customer service team is fantastic as well. I’ll never give up my Radians.
Ordering a 9” Blackout next week. Are you using a suppressor on your Blackout, and if so, what? I’m leaning towards an Otter Creek Infinity.
@ Nice! I primarily run the Dead Air Nomad and it sounds amazing and runs flawlessly. I know they are currently on a lot of sh*t lists but have 5 of their cans and zero issues.
Hell yeah!
I have 2 of their lowers and they’re second to none. I haven’t wrung for an upper yet but the 14.5 is looking like this years big purchase. Great content as always sir and the reviews are very detailed… Keep them coming please!
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Great video! I owned other brands and was happy ( DD, Geissele, Sig, LWRC, PWS). And buddies have Balckout Defense, LMT and KAC. I walked into a store that had a 14.5 & 10.5 Radian. Just pulling the charging handle of the Radian will tell you all you need to know. I traded up and couldn't be happier. I will say yes there is other good brand rifles but Radians just have something special. Really like both sizes very flat shooting as well. Married a Hux on the 10.5 w/Eotech. 14.5 has a NF NX8 lpvo w/ offset RMR thinking Lazarus 6 for a can. Thanks for a great review.
That is awesome! Thanks for watching! 💪
The Lazarus is awesome! Bought the VKTR and slapped it on there. Almost no gas.✌️
I bought the Sierra 5 then learned about the Lazarus and now I want it!
They're really not that special. It's an overpriced rifle on par with Geissele and BCM --both of which have better barrels (CHF/chrome lined) and will put up similar size groups as the radian (1-1.5MOA) while the radian uses a stainless barrel.
Radian is so bad ass everything they do is sweet
For sure!
i love how like 80% of the comments are just from radian owners, i too own a radian its the 9" .300 blackout and its my main home defense and nvg rig and its genuinely one of the nicest rifles i own. its very accurate and when paired with a huxwrx can it shoots like a dream
Doesn’t surprise me one bit! It’s an awesome rifle!
@@HuntFishShootChannel it really is, they need to bring an ar-10 to the market they’d make a killing
That's a good looking gun. Something u can pass down thru the generations.
You sure could!
LOVE MY MOD1!
Hell yeah!
I use a radian lower with a Daniel Defense M4A1 upper. I love it
Awesome!
When I had my first Radian builders kit sent to my FFL, the guy who did the paperwork said he was one of the nicest rifles he has ever seen.
Awesome!
excellent description of what sets the Model 1 apart
Thank you!
No regrets on what I spent on mine awhile back. I wanted one "high end" AR after years of BCM and Aero DIY builds (nothing wrong with any of them). Mine had the older 3rd party trigger and I didn't dig it, so it's got a flat shoe LaRue MBT-2S in it now. Also added a JP SCSS I pulled out of another build to really smooth things out.
There's also a pin connecting the handguard to the upper for anti-rotation, the front trigger pin is keyed so it'll never walk. Friend shot mine awhile back and said the handguard was essentially an MLOK quad rail, which combined with billet upper and lower all adds to the weight, which is really a non-issue IMO.
And to be that guy, the dust cover is also Magpul and the buffer tube is most likely from PWS. :)
All good! Thanks for the input 💪
I agree these are absolutely top shelf rifles. The price of entry is steep but buy once and cry once.
For sure!
Have the same Model1 in brown and it’s awesome. Very accurate. Have some SR-15s and Colts but the Radian is my go-to 5.56 AR
Hell yeah 💪
I got a lwrc di but i really want a mod 1. I don't have to break my grip on the Ambi for the lwrc though I just kind of bow my finger in words to catch the ping pong paddle I don't try to put the tip of my finger on it. I can keep my finger on the mag release and just bow my finger inwards towards the receiver a little bit and be able to catch the ping pong paddle. I usually only use it for locking the bolt back or malfunctions but I've never had one.
Good to know!
Nice Looking Rifle, thanks for sharing. 🇺🇸
Thanks for watching! 💪
Absolutely Gorgeous!
🙌🙌🙌
Mine is a bit over gassed with the sierra 5 but it’s a freakin awesome rifle, easy shots at 300 yds and 600 is doable no problem. Controls are great
For sure. I really like the Sierra 5 tho, it’s got great sound suppression for its size and it rocks on my PSA Jakl
Been eyeing the 10.5 grey, seems very premium.
Highly recommend!
Radian website gun builder is cool. All websites should be like that.
For sure 💪
Just finished my mod 1 builder kit with vz grip criterion barrel b5 stock with the Geissele buffer tube and super 42 spring
Awesome🇺🇸
The Radian is the KAC you can get your hands on..... knights is still king in my book.. great video
For sure! The SR15 is a great rifle no doubt!
I have 4 model 1’s. Best rifle on the market has down. Only difference between radian and other expensive rifles is that it doesn’t have the military contracts others have. With the model 1 you get so much more than you get with just milspec plus rifles. Not to mention it shoots submoa out of the box.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing your experience!
very happy with my Radian 223/10.5. if future iterations come with a lighter accurate barrel... i would be interested in a second Radian. That barrel is close to half the weight. it is built like a swiss watch but runs like a freight train. I did put it together myself so I opted not to get the vertex trigger. It's good, but I wanted the original trigger they used which is the AR Gold adjustable. The original gas block was very good but I shoot suppressed so replaced it with a supelative bleed off. suppressed it runs great with a griffin bushwhacker maybe only 1/2 moa shift. It's interesting he had issues with Lancer mags as that is most of what I run along with pmags. Never had feed issues. I do oil everything I own though with CLP or graphene oil. Put about 1500 rounds through it and it is still trucking great. Yes lead times for a complete one is way too long. They are approaching TTI build times with the heavy demand. Picking up a complete upper and a near complete lower was the route I went. Primary and Radian both have 20% off right now. A few other guntubers have said they like it better than the Knights Armament.
I bought 10 lancers in 2021 and about half run right in all my guns. It’s very hit or miss and certain rifles. Love the rifle my only thing is wish it was a bit lighter. Thanks for sharing!
Bought a 300 BLK Mod 1 on Black Friday sale.
This is in my top 5 dream ARs. Possibly the number spot. Would rather have a Radian over a KAC and LMT
It would be a great choice!
@HuntFishShootChannel MY BCM is hard to beat. But Radian has always been a dream AR for me. Their FDE/Brown looks amazing
Nice rifle,, looks like Christmas isn’t over 😂,, although I do love my Black Rain still ❤
I worked on the "high end" KAC M110 and I can confirm that KAC does not make a premium rifle but charges premium prices. Had one that could fire without the trigger being pulled and it wasn't running away but time periods before it would shoot by itself. Trigger pull test past function test passed the adjustments where factory setting. We still don't know why it did that.
Great info!
I’ve been hard pressed to upgrade from my URGI upper since getting sub moa groups at 100 yards with its CHF/CL barrel. Goes to show how much tech has improved. After watching this though, I’m curious if I could get “best of both worlds” by throwing a geissele barrel into a radian builder kit
Love the URGi! That would be a good idea!
This is the way
🙌🙌🙌
Top tier brands in the gun market today.
For sure!
As far as their charging handles go - I never wanted to be "one of those guys". Always rolled my eyes at every ar dude ever on every channel saying "muh radian raptor bruh". Well...after a long time of my bcm gunfighter (which i still love) poking me in the chest while slung, i finally got sick of it last week and I caved. A radian raptor arrived in my mailbox yesterday and dammit...now i get it. It really is an amazing piece and no more poking.
As for the mod 1 - that may be the only rifle on the planet where the price is justified. They're absolutely beautiful and the quality is above and beyond anything else on the market imo. Knights, lmt, and noveske included
Agreed! 👍
Definitely a great investment 👍🏻
For sure
🔥🔥🔥
Your a smoke show
@ you’re* 🤣
I got the 14 inch radian builders kit. Thinking about adding a superlative titanium clamp on gas block, 14.5 x dev trident barrel. Kak sand cutter low mass bcg, unrivaled defense magnetic captured buffer, blackout defense hybrid trigger blackout defense hybrid muzzle device and a reptilia stock. Going for high quality, light weight, zero recoil and sub moa. Opinions would be greatly appreciated because I am not dead set on the barrel or the bcg. Initially I was going to get a centurion lightweight 14.5 barrel with the kac style tapered barrel extension along with their chrome sand cutter bcg but I'm still going back and forth because I suck
Sounds like you have a great start!
Very nice rifle 👀! Just received Geissele new Hbar 14.5 barrel for a new Centurion upper with BCM Raider handguard.
Hell yeah! That will be great!
They are already selling them separately? The Hbar barrels?
@@savvycivvy5644 yeah, they're already selling them. I got mine from EuroOptic.
@@mac7977 how is the accuracy?
The ejection pattern looks about 2 o'clock unsuppressed and 1 o'clock suppressed. Looks kind of spicy
Definitely a little spicy, it would benefit from an adjustable gas block suppressed
Nice ! Great video
Appreciate it! 💪
I’d probably not buy one but I will say it’s an awesome gun. That’s just bc I’m poor lol 😢
😂 thanks for watching!
I would love to have one of these as a 10.5 sbr. not really into 16inch guns anymore :C
That would be a killer combo!
10.5s are cool to look at and maneuver but they absolutely beat themselves to death and you lose too much of what makes 556 a good round
Isn’t the trigger a Timney drop in trigger?
It’s possible they make it for them, but radian sells it and marks it like it’s theirs. Couldn’t say for the exact origins
@ Great review by the way!
Thank you!
Awesome rifle
For sure!
How does this compare to blackout defense. Great video and great gun.
Couldn’t say, I haven’t shot that one.
radian arms AR is really the best AR rifle you can get if you feed it good ammo it will out shoot the shooter most of the time
You should be able to feed a good ar any ammo.
For sure!
I got an LWRCi M6IC DI as my first AR since I’m right handed and left eye dominant. I wasn’t sure how I would shoot. Trying to activate the left side bolt release with my left index is impossible for me it is very far away (and I have long fingers) compared to the right side (left=2 1/4” right=1 7/16”).
Hoe is activating the left side bolt release on the Model 1? Is there a distance difference between the two sides?
I can't speak to the Model 1's specific measurements, but the left side controls on this rifle are very well-designed and easy to use.
For anyone saying you can't afford it. You should never say you can't afford it. You just might have to pinch and save your pinnies a bit longer but never say I'm too poor. That's a terrible mindset to have.
And one more note, I fully endorse maxing out a credit card or two as well lol
Hell yeah! 🫡
Took me just over 2 years to build my own hybrid 1 part at a time. Anyone can budget out for what ends up being an expensive rifle. Whether part by part or by just saving for a few years. Build your dreams, guys. Life's too short
I agree!…with the first part at least. People just don’t want to save and wait they want everything now. Then it turns out they have multiple budget platforms.
This is the most common occurrence
I would like to know your thoughts on black out defense DTL AR15
I can’t give any because I have no experience with them, but have heard good stuff!
@@HuntFishShootChannelplease try to get your hands on one , your opinions are definitely honest and i actually bought the mr920p after i saw your video on it and i love it .
We shall see what we can do! I want to!
@ ask 2anla to let you borrow his ! I saw him comment ! 😆
theyre definitely super nice, durable and very accurate but theyre also the heaviest ar15 i know of
Hefty for sure, it’s noticeable
How do you think this compared to a Giesselle Super Duty rifle?
Hmmm, that’s tough but I love the super duty rifle. One of my favorites, I may buy another to review it. For the money, damn hard to beat, unless you want a full ambi gun.
You need to try the CAT WB suppressor on this rifle.
Thanks for the input!
Now get a hold of a JP. I’d argue it’s better.
Sounds like a plan!
Would like to see some accuracy testing. I have been told they are sub MOA guns.
Yeah, it’s tough at time because we have to choose what goes and stays to keep a video at a reasonable length. Thanks for sharing
I believe Radisn uses Criterion barrels
Couldn’t say for sure, the barrel is stamped and marked radian on it. Like everyone else in the business, not many make their own barrel, especially with companies like Criterion or BA or Proof.
Looks great but I’ll keep my Lwrc duty and my Q sugar weasel
Great choices!
Now let's compare this to the blackout defense quantum. Best rifle I've spent my money on.
I’m in!
@ if you live near Vegas you can borrow mines for a review. Keep the videos coming. Good day sir.
Thank you and we are in Ohio. Let me see if I can get Blackout to work with us to get a rifle in!
Bro please do and if you do, also add in the adm uic mod 2 in the mix and see which one comes out on top im trying to make a nice ar purchase for a shtf do all and I'd like to pick among these 3
Really wanna review a UIC Mod 2, I love my UIC 10
radian lower + a MCX rattler upper seems like a good idea…
I like it!
Sweet!!!! AR-15
How are the black out Defense vs Radian?
Not sure but I would like to find out!
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Thanks for the info
Does the Radian mod 1 come with an adjustable gas block?
No unfortunately it does not.
@HuntFishShootChannel , yeah that's unfortunate 😕
How about this vs the LWRC IC-A5
I would pick this over that but damn that’s a good rifle too!
The Radian Mod 1 is my favorite AR-15 but since it's not in my price range I'm married to a Daniel Defense
Understandable!
1:54 how about Noveske?
They make nice rifles but most people will tell you noveske is about paying for the name.
@HuntFishShootChannel indeed, but what I was referring to is the whole 1 builder/1 rifle comment. I think Noveske also does this, similar to a custom 1911 build process
I know they used to do that, but I can’t speak to them still doing it. I’ll have to check into that!
Radian ADAC lowers all have the tensioning screw. Radian calls it the SART. I have three (2019 to 2023) and it's unchanged.
Roger that 👍
Have you shot any of the type A rifles
No I have not, that’s on the list!
😅This thing looks almost as overgassed as my 16'' LMT, I had it chopped down to 14'' P&W and it shoots suppressed about the same as this Radian unsuppressed.
My SOLGW suppressed with Sandman K 5.56 cap eject about the same as this Radian unsuppressed.
Sure it might still be soft shooting due to its weight, but you can't tell me this is well gassed with a straight face.
Didn’t say it was with a suppressor. It shoots well no doubts but it could benefit from an adjustable block!
I noticed a lot of gas out of the ejection port in the video.
Legit looks very gassy i thought as well
She’s gassy, shoots flat and barely moves but it’s gassy
@HuntFishShootChannel definitely looked it. Maybe a flower through can? But it did look insanely flat. Like a .22 AR
Toolcraft makes their BCG’s, just an fyi. That’s a compliment tho since their BCG’s are top tier.
Ok 👍
Was really hoping your sidearm was going to be a Glock with the Radian Ramjet/Afterburner combo. Full showcase.
We should make that happen!
@@HuntFishShootChannel If Radian doesn't send you one, I'll send you mine for review! For real. Love the channel and think you're doing legit and helpful reviews.
I’ll get them to send one out
I would love to know how it stacks up against a Noveske Recon
Couldn’t say
I’d say the same if I got that rifle it’s supper rad
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Mil spec versus proprietary?
Nothing proprietary outside of the mag releases, bolt lock levers and barrel nut.
Radians don’t look like they are machined, they literally look and feel like they are sculpted by someone who obsesses over details. They get hated on because of price and proprietary receiver parts, and they don’t have the acclaim of rifles that were awarded military contracts. But if you are fortunate enough to own one, handle one and see the fine details up close, you’ll understand why it’s in a class of its own and a low price point would not make sense at all. No disrespect to all other rifles.
That’s a great way of putting it! Thanks!
Juggernaut makes a lower that is real close to the Radiant but the right hand bolt release will not lock the bolt back at least mine doesn't but it is about ten years old i don't know about new one's i don't know what upper is on mine a gun shop built a hand full of them for a sale it is stainless and Spyro fluted i wish i new who made it all i can see is 223 wiley made in u s a and it will Consistently shoot around a half inch the last group i shot a week ago was .255 i took the trigger out last night it was three and half pound I'm going to put a lighter pull thinking about the jard single set trigger had one before and loved it i have a factory one in one of my sako's it's so light that my gage won't measure it. I would love to get that mod1 it in my opinion is better then a KAC.
Great input, thanks!
I need to sell mine. I rarely ever shoot it compared to my 12.5”
12.5 is a great length!
What are you looking to get?
@@J.Young808 building a mini 6arc spr 12.5”-13.9”
Sierra 5 not have a ton of back pressure? That's a wild statement because mine has insane back pressure
I have found it’s more dependent on rifle and also compared to a sandman K.
Awesome handguard and nice ambi lower.......but that's about it.
Barrel is a lil above avg but you can get much better for the price
Safety and charging handle are fine but overhyped.
Radian is overpriced.
However, not many ARs are this complete, great package.....but you pay for it.
Thanks for sharing your input
What kind of durability can you expect on a stainless steel barrel like theirs? Never had one CHF guy here
It’s not going to have machine gun like durability but for anyone using it as rifle for anything in the 50 states, you will see little difference or at least any difference worth talking about. Keep in mind if you have the money to shootout a stainless barrel after let’s say 15,000 rounds and accuracy goes down, then replace it. But like most companies their barrel will be warrantied for the life of the rifle.
I have a Mod 1, but my SLR RIFLEWORKS 11.5 is the gun that I'll never sell. Everything else has a price......lol
That’s fair!
I can’t afford it. My budget allows me to get either a Stag arms AR15 tactical at the high end of my budget or Sportmans 3
I truly recommend Zion 15 for that price range. I think its higher quality and QC than the Stag and S&W even though those are solod choices.
@ I can’t fine IWI Zion in stock in my area
@mma709 i personally buy everything online and just ship it to any FFL of your choice. Edit: in stock MidwayUSA
You’ll be very happy with the S&W Sport 3. But of course you’ll have to put in another 5 to $800 to be totally happy. But that’s with every AR platform.
That’s a good down payment on an optic
My SOLGW came with a certificate from the armor 🤷
They do come with a lifetime certificate of its build. They make great rifles for sure!
Wow this dude is full of it.
😩
Cry harder.
4:11 I hope they use the screws and not the bits😂😂😂.
Right 😂😂😂 got heem.
2500 is not bad at all. Too bad deal ends today.
Nope that is a great deal for it!
That's when I win the lottery ar 😄
She’s a pricey one
@HuntFishShootChannel 😄👍
Radian doesn’t make everything on the rifle in house. The trigger is made by timney. Also the bcg and buffer system is made by another company.
Ok thanks!
Did you mention the gas system,gas block? You did compare it to the Knights.
Is it adjustable, pinned, dimpled and rock set? Bla Bla Bla.
It’s in the video, but one must listen to all 24 mins. Thanks for your concern.
Actually watching it twice to be honest… what is the time stamp? I’m calling BS
@@HuntFishShootChannel hopefully you are not taking about when you said that they made the tube? Time stamp or be guilty of lying about it.
I specifically said in the video how is a mid length gas system and non adjustable gas block. I even say it’s gassy.
I did not compare it to a knights. That would take a video to do. What I said it’s in a similar, tier per se. But it’s actually available and not at absurd prices.
If you are looking for a gotcha moment, I don’t care enough if you think you have it.
@@HuntFishShootChannel yes you do and no time stamp?
You jerk! I had already decided to not take advantage of Radian's 20% off sale (saving more than $600 on the Model 1)... now you have me regretting that decision. Thanks a lot! 🙂
Shoulda done it! Keep an eye out!
Great quality tools, no doubt. Have you been able to get some rounds under a LMT MARS-L Spec War 12.5? In my opinion this specific rifle is up to par with Radians', LWRCi, ADM, DDs, Geissele and even Knights Armament. A suggestion in the info-trade gun world. ua-cam.com/video/a8H3K7UL6-g/v-deo.html
I want to get one for review, lots of stuff to do unfortunately sometimes we just don’t have time
@@HuntFishShootChannel I get it! Also another suggestion for LPVOs reviews, I would like to know your thoughts and experience with the Trijicon Credo HX 1-10.
The little experience I do have with that optic is that it’s very nice but tight eye box and prefer the Vudu 1-10
So this rifles price tag is backed by the "I'm not like the other girls" mentality. Unique looks are cool but not HK money cool lol. 15:27 You talked about how amazing the mag release lock back feature was for fixing malfunctions and how you usually drop a mag anyway when there is a malfunction...then cleared the malfunction without using any of the built in lower controls or dropping the mag. So, how accurate is this thing? For 2.5k it better not be another 2.5 moa rifle.
It does have a 1 MOA guarantee and found that to be the case. You are wrong, thanks for the input.
@@HuntFishShootChannel BA barrels have a 1 MOA guarantee also. Saying it can do it doesn't mean it will. If it's like most company guarantees, it's a 3 shot cluster out of a 9 shot group. You know what's really wrong? Not using the added controls to do the thing you hype them up for. It's like they really aren't needed and are just there to hype a price 🤔.
I don’t disagree, did you see me use the bolt release on a reload? Ambi controls are not a must but in 2024 about to be 2025, they are some of the last bits of innovation or change the AR15 can have so we drew attention to them, especially because everyone knows how Radian makes the ADAC lower.
In my country 5k$, which really sucks tbh
Damn that’s insane!
I have a 2 Daniel Defense a MK18 and and M4A1 RIII, and I dont see how this rifle is worth $3k. This rifle is worth around $1800 and $2300 at most, not freaking $3K. I also agree that Daniel Defense can be overpriced in which I agreed, but Radian for shouldn't be more expensive than DD, as DD has a huge contract and huge reputation and their well known name.
The Sig 320 and Sig has even bigger contracts with DOD, does that make them the best or best lowest bidder? Keep that in mind.
PWS is flatter, has Radian safety and CH, doesn't gas you out, is lighter, has a better buffer tube, and is $2k. This rifle looks like my grandmother Pearl smoking when it's shot suppressed.
Roger that 👍 thanks for sharing
Radian doesn’t make their bcgs, not sure about their barrels
Roger that!
Too rich for my blood! No doubt it is an exceptional rifle, but I will stick to my BCM.
That’s a great choice!
People trying to sell a DEL-TON 316H sierra for 3100$ WTF. At the same time tried to 💩 on PSA. 🤡🤡
Let’s not get out of hand here, no one shit on PSA. We review a lot of their guns and love them.
its all hype they do not make a rifle better then the BCM. but they cost way more right now you get a BCM for under 1500.. just another company that over prices there stuff like DD and knights. you get a better gun for spending 3-4 on just a rifle. you are just paying for the name to brag about. BCM is used by military and post military guys all use BCM and they all say the same..
Ok 👍