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Posted: 11/12/2019 3:53:19 AM EDT
Haven’t seen a pic thread for Radian Weapons. Mostly geared towards and Model 1 complete builds/rifles but open to Raptor Charging Handle or other parts pics as well.
This is a complete Radian I did in Coyote (Federal Drab) Cerakote with Nightforce NX8 and offset RMR.  Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached FileEdit: spelling |
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Posted: 11/12/2019 7:22:14 AM EDT
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Nice setup.
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Posted: 11/12/2019 8:59:50 AM EDT
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Just another manufacturer IMO. Market is flooded and i dont see anything from them that stands out over Noveske/bcm/MI/LMT. If bcm would stop overcharging for their ch's I wouldnt own so many raptors.
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Posted: 11/12/2019 9:22:49 AM EDT
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Very cool.
Radian definitely stands out above the crowd, very innovative lower. |
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Posted: 11/12/2019 9:26:43 AM EDT
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Very cool. Radian definitely stands out above the crowd, very innovative lower. |
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Posted: 11/12/2019 9:52:09 AM EDT
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Very cool. Radian definitely stands out above the crowd, very innovative lower. |
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Posted: 11/12/2019 1:43:35 PM EDT
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Just another manufacturer IMO. Market is flooded and i dont see anything from them that stands out over Noveske/bcm/MI/LMT. If bcm would stop overcharging for their ch's I wouldnt own so many raptors. |
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Posted: 11/12/2019 5:31:25 PM EDT
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I have to disagree. Yes it is another AR which is great but it is better than what you have listed. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Just another manufacturer IMO. Market is flooded and i dont see anything from them that stands out over Noveske/bcm/MI/LMT. If bcm would stop overcharging for their ch's I wouldnt own so many raptors. 
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Posted: 11/12/2019 7:15:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have to disagree. Yes it is another AR which is great but it is better than what you have listed. Top Tier along with LMT/KAC but also a entirely different type of rifle. Radian uses a stainless steel barrel instead of a Chrome lined one. The Radian Rifle is also not built to be a light rifle - the handguard/barrel system is quite heavy compared to other Mlok uppers. TO me...Radian Model 1 seems like more of a precision rifle than one built specifically for combat. But what do i know. I definitely do want one - really I just want that ADAC lower. |
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Posted: 11/13/2019 7:20:30 AM EDT
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Yeah I love the ADAC feature. Picked up another lower and upper chassis when they had more lowers in stock a couple weeks ago.
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Posted: 11/14/2019 1:02:51 PM EDT
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The start of a couple builds. The rest of the parts are being NP3+ plated right now. |
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Posted: 11/15/2019 8:02:59 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/16/2019 11:37:06 AM EDT
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https://i.imgur.com/igxxG6J.jpg The start of a couple builds. The rest of the parts are being NP3+ plated right now. What are the specific benefits of the radian over the V7 that caused you to do the swap? |
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Posted: 11/18/2019 12:56:38 AM EDT
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Wright Armory in Mesa Arizona is now my middle man with Coating Technologies LLC. CTL did all the plating for Robar.
The Radian is heavier than the V7 lithium aluminum lower for sure, but the A-DAC feature is worth the weight. Being able to lock the bolt carrier to the rear without breaking my firing grip is a really nice feature. It's a huge benefit in malfunction clearance drills. The proprietary bolt release and magazine release for the lower is second to none. I like it better than the Norgon kit and the Battle Arms Development/Geissele oversized bolt releases. The Radian is less sharp, so slapping the receiver to get the gun back in action hard isn't going to split you open. The keyed hammer pin is a nice feature and eliminates the need for any kind of aftermarket pin retention devices. The lower has one of those tensioner plungers in it to keep the upper and lower tight together. Newer production Radian lowers have a really nice billet slightly concaved magazine button that feels good. It's subtle, but noticeable. So buying one of these Radian lowers bypasses you buying a bunch of high dollar aftermarket parts to drop in. I know they save me money. All of the ones I've bought come with the Radian 45 degree selector. Honestly, these are better than the Battle Arms Development ones. They don't have screws and they feel just as good. Hell, they can do 45 or 90 degrees depending on how you index the internal barrel. The front take down pin is proprietary, but the rear one is a standard pin. I fully disassembled these two lowers and had all the proprietary pins and detents plated in NP3+. When reassembled, I used Brian Enos' SlideGlide. That mixed with NP3+ feels amazing. Levers and controls glide smoothly together. |
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Posted: 12/14/2019 8:39:28 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/14/2019 1:25:09 PM EDT
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Radian vs. ADM UIC. I much prefer the radian personally.
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Posted: 12/18/2019 1:30:05 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/18/2019 3:12:01 PM EDT
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Adac is cool, but the redi-catch works better and is an extremely easy install on any lower. I’ve sold away all of my original AXTS lowers, but kept the KAC, noveske, and LMT. I would take a redi-catch over the adac all day long. YMMV
The raptor charging handles however, are awesome. We sell more of those than every other charging handle combined. 
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Posted: 1/17/2020 5:52:15 PM EDT
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Adac is cool, but the redi-catch works better and is an extremely easy install on any lower. I’ve sold away all of my original AXTS lowers, but kept the KAC, noveske, and LMT. I would take a redi-catch over the adac all day long. YMMV The raptor charging handles however, are awesome. We sell more of those than every other charging handle combined. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/171044/C662C764-3299-4B8A-BAAA-B6EFB08B87F0-1200803.jpg |
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Posted: 1/18/2020 12:35:11 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/18/2020 12:27:27 PM EDT
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What kind of accuracy are you guys getting out of them? You see so few reviews of them. I seen the manager about year ago said they use Shilen barrels but I also read Lothar Walther. Either one should be awesome accuracy.
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Posted: 1/19/2020 1:38:46 AM EDT
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What kind of accuracy are you guys getting out of them? You see so few reviews of them. I seen the manager about year ago said they use Shilen barrels but I also read Lothar Walther. Either one should be awesome accuracy. |
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Posted: 1/19/2020 2:32:53 AM EDT
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All done
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Posted: 1/19/2020 1:34:03 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/23/2020 7:33:09 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/23/2020 8:21:10 PM EDT
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So how do we get Radian to make a 308?
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Posted: 1/23/2020 8:39:06 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/24/2020 8:49:09 PM EDT
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So how do we get Radian to make a 308? 
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Posted: 1/24/2020 9:04:44 PM EDT
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How about cookies and brownies for a .308 and 13.7” 5.56???
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Posted: 1/25/2020 10:37:26 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You can send us fresh baked cookies as bribery |
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Posted: 1/25/2020 11:01:16 AM EDT
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Radian said within the next month or two they have more rail length options coming out. Im waiting on that to finish a full radian build using a dd 11.5 barrel i have. A 13'' rail would be sweet for another build though.
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Posted: 1/25/2020 12:28:59 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/27/2020 7:04:36 PM EDT
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How about cookies and brownies for a .308 and 13.7” 5.56??? |
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Posted: 1/27/2020 7:05:52 PM EDT
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Umm, how about money? |
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Posted: 1/27/2020 7:10:29 PM EDT
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Radian said within the next month or two they have more rail length options coming out. Im waiting on that to finish a full radian build using a dd 11.5 barrel i have. A 13'' rail would be sweet for another build though. Colors: Black, Radian Grey, Radian Brown, Radian OD, FDE, Clandestine DMC camo, Clandestine Desert camo, Clandestine Urban camo. Available starting 2/3. Call and ask for Kerry 
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Posted: 1/27/2020 7:10:55 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/27/2020 8:34:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 6.5", 8.5", 10", 11", 12", 14", 15.5", 17" upper/hand guard sets Colors: Black, Radian Grey, Radian Brown, Radian OD, FDE, Clandestine DMC camo, Clandestine Desert camo, Clandestine Urban camo. Available starting 2/3. Call and ask for Kerry |
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Posted: 1/27/2020 11:26:21 PM EDT
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I will call on the 3rd for sure. Just bought 2 radian lowers and a radian upper for a 14.5 build to. I cant wait to get them together. |
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Posted: 1/28/2020 7:02:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Keep in mind the upper is actually longer than 14” when pinning your muzzle decide. My can wouldn’t fit on a 14.5” barrel without a spacer. Was for a Surefire socom brake and can. |
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Posted: 1/29/2020 12:09:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 6.5", 8.5", 10", 11", 12", 14", 15.5", 17" upper/hand guard sets Colors: Black, Radian Grey, Radian Brown, Radian OD, FDE, Clandestine DMC camo, Clandestine Desert camo, Clandestine Urban camo. Available starting 2/3. Call and ask for Kerry I was contemplating ordering a black lower tonight but may need a full camo rifle!
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Posted: 1/29/2020 12:42:39 AM EDT
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How about a little action shot?
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Posted: 1/29/2020 1:05:08 AM EDT
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Looks good.
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Posted: 1/29/2020 12:07:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryNice!
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Posted: 1/29/2020 4:14:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Any pics of the different colors? I was contemplating ordering a black lower tonight but may need a full camo rifle!  Attached FileClandestine DMC  Attached FileClandestine Urban  Attached File |
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Posted: 1/29/2020 4:16:44 PM EDT
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Quoted: Any pics of the different colors? I was contemplating ordering a black lower tonight but may need a full camo rifle! https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/505298/BuilderKit_DMC_jpg-1254741.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/505298/BuilderKit_Urban_jpg-1254742.JPG |
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Posted: 1/29/2020 4:19:54 PM EDT
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Solid colors for reference...
Black  Attached FileRadian Brown  Attached FileFDE  Attached FileRadian Grey  Attached FileRadian OD Green  Attached File |
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Posted: 1/29/2020 5:09:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What are the kits going to contain and what will the prices be on them? Prices will depend on length. Feel free to email me at the address in my signature for specific prices. |
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Posted: 1/29/2020 10:21:11 PM EDT
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Great pics and email sent with pricing question.
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Posted: 1/30/2020 2:07:52 PM EDT
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Great pics and email sent with pricing question. |
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Posted: 1/30/2020 6:08:45 PM EDT
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Radian, Anyway to get a Raptor-SD with RED handles? Also, will the 6.5" hand guards be available on the 3rd? I'll be putting in my builders kit order on the 3rd when the lowers are available again. Thanks!
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Posted: 1/31/2020 3:12:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Replied! |
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