The Radian Model 1 is an AR-style pistol chambered in 6mm ARC. It has a 14.5-inch match grade threaded barrel finished in black cerakote, paired with an OD Green cerakoted aluminum receiver. The pistol ships with a Picatinny rail on the receiver for optic mounting and a compact brace setup for one-hand-friendly handling. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Radian Weapons 
• Model: Model 1 
• Caliber: 6mm ARC 
• Action: Semi-Auto 
• Capacity: 20+1 
• Barrel Length: 14.5" 
• Receiver Material: Aluminum 
• Receiver Finish: OD Green Cerakote 
• Barrel Finish: Black Cerakote 
• Trigger: Adjustable Two-Stage Match 
   

Detailed Features 

• 14.5-inch match grade threaded barrel with a 1/2"x28 thread pattern and a Dead Air KeyMo flash hider at the muzzle 
• Picatinny rail on top of the receiver for optic mounting, with M-LOK slots along the handguard for accessories 
• Ambidextrous safety lever lets the shooter run the gun from either side 
• Black Magpul pistol grip paired with the brace setup for a compact package 
• Adjustable two-stage match trigger tuned for a crisp, consistent break

Owners of the Radian Model 1 generally praise the fit and finish of Radian's builds, noting tight tolerances and smooth cycling out of the box. The two-stage match trigger draws consistent compliments for its crisp break, though a few shooters mention it takes some practice compared to a standard single-stage AR trigger.

As a braced AR-style pistol, the Model 1 is compact and easy to maneuver, especially useful for owners who want a shorter overall package for a truck gun or a home defense setup. Some note the pistol format runs louder and produces more muzzle blast than a rifle-length build, which is typical for this class of gun and something buyers weigh against the compact footprint.

6mm ARC ammunition and components have historically been narrower to source than mainstream calibers, and owners mention watching component availability before committing to the caliber. Aftermarket AR-pattern parts largely fit the platform, which owners appreciate for future upgrades to the handguard, grip, or brace.