The Radian Weapons Model 1 is an AR-pattern rifle chambered in .223 Wylde with a 16-inch barrel finished in Radian Brown Cerakote. It has a billet 7075-T6 upper and lower receiver, an M-LOK handguard, and a 416R stainless barrel with a polished crown, threaded for suppressed shooting. The rifle ships with Magpul furniture and a 30-round magazine. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Radian Weapons 
• Model: Model 1 
• Caliber: .223 Wylde 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Capacity: 30 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 16 inches 
• Finish: Radian Brown Cerakote 
• Handguard: M-LOK 
   

Detailed Features 

• 416R stainless barrel with a polished crown and threaded muzzle, optimized for suppressed use 
• Radian Raptor-SD ambidextrous charging handle designed for suppressor use 
• Radian Vertex trigger with fully ambidextrous controls, including bolt hold-open and magazine release on both sides 
• Billet 7075-T6 upper and lower receivers machined with M4 feed ramps 
• Magpul pistol grip and Magpul collapsible stock, with an extended M-LOK handguard integrated to the upper

The Model 1 sits at the upper end of the AR-pattern market, and owners who buy it tend to already know Radian Weapons from their charging handles and safety selectors before they buy the whole rifle. Build quality comments are consistently strong, people point to the billet receivers and hand-assembled fit as the reason the rifle feels tighter than a standard mil-spec build, and reliability reports are generally positive once the rifle is broken in.

In the hand, the fully ambidextrous controls are a standout feature that left-handed shooters in particular call out, and the Raptor-SD charging handle is liked for staying out of the way of an optic while still being easy to grab. The Magpul stock and grip keep the rifle familiar to anyone who has run other AR-pattern rifles, so there is little learning curve on the furniture itself.

Value is where opinions split. The Model 1 costs meaningfully more than a mass-produced AR-pattern rifle, and owners either see that premium as justified by the machining and hand-fitting or view it as steep for a rifle built on a widely available platform. Aftermarket parts compatibility is a plus since the rifle accepts standard AR components even with its proprietary upper and handguard.