The Radian Weapons Model 1 in .223 Wylde (brand part no. R0042) is a semi-automatic AR-platform rifle made in the USA, built around a 16-inch barrel with a billet lower featuring a flared magazine well and an A-DAC bolt hold-open feature. Radian Weapons pairs the billet upper with M4 feed ramps, an ambidextrous magazine and bolt release, and a Talon ambidextrous 45/90-degree safety for fast, intuitive manipulation. The rifle wraps the barrel in a proprietary M-LOK handguard, runs a Raptor-SD charging handle and a match trigger, and fits a Magpul pistol grip with a collapsible stock, finished in grey and weighing about 7 pounds. Among AR-platform rifles in the AR rifles category, the Model 1 favors shooters who want premium billet construction and ambidextrous controls in a .223 Wylde build.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .223 Wylde, compatible with .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO.
• Features a 16-inch barrel.
• Built with a billet lower featuring a flared magazine well and A-DAC bolt hold-open.
• Includes a Talon ambidextrous 45/90-degree safety.
• Features an ambidextrous magazine and bolt release.
• Wrapped in a proprietary M-LOK handguard.
• Runs a Raptor-SD charging handle and a match trigger.
• Fitted with a Magpul pistol grip and a collapsible stock.
• Ships with a 30-round magazine, 30+1 capacity.
• Weighs approximately 7 pounds, finished in grey.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the A-DAC feature? Radian’s bolt hold-open function, part of the billet lower’s design.

Is the safety ambidextrous? Yes, a Talon ambidextrous 45/90-degree safety allows manipulation from either side.

What trigger does this rifle use? A match-grade trigger for a crisp, consistent break.

Buy the Radian Weapons Model 1 .223 Wylde

Premium billet construction with ambidextrous controls is exactly what the Model 1 delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.