The Radian Weapons Model 1 Complete Upper in .223 Wylde (brand part number R0026) is a fully assembled 17.5-inch upper built around Radian’s precision-machined billet aluminum receiver. The .223 Wylde chamber lets this upper safely and accurately run both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition, giving shooters flexibility without sacrificing the accuracy edge the .223 Wylde chamber is known for. At 17.5 inches, this barrel length adds reach and velocity for a precision-minded AR-15 build, and the upper drops onto a compatible lower to complete the rifle.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .223 Wylde, safely running both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition with match-grade accuracy.
• Barrel length measures 17.5 inches, adding reach and velocity over a standard 16-inch carbine build.
• Receiver material is aluminum, keeping the complete upper manageable in weight.
• Finish is black, a durable, classic finish for a hard-use upper.
• Configuration is listed as a complete upper, fully assembled and ready to mate to a compatible lower.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a complete rifle? No, this is an upper receiver assembly only with no lower receiver included. It ships without an FFL transfer and needs a compatible AR-15 lower to complete a rifle.

What is the advantage of a .223 Wylde chamber? It allows the upper to safely and accurately fire both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition, combining the accuracy of a .223 chamber with the pressure tolerance to run 5.56 NATO.

Does this 17.5-inch barrel have any NFA restrictions? No, at 17.5 inches this barrel is well above the federal 16-inch rifle minimum, so no ATF paperwork is required.

Buy the Radian Model 1 Complete Upper, .223 Wylde, 17.5in

This upper will ship as soon as it’s available from a Lubbock, Texas gun shop for your next precision AR-15 build. Browse more complete uppers in our AR15 uppers selection.