The Radian Afterburner and Ramjet combo for the Glock 17 Gen 6 replaces the factory barrel with a hardened 416R stainless Ramjet and caps it with the Afterburner micro compensator (brand part no. R1000). The clever part is the interface: the compensator locks to the barrel without threads, so you get real gas redirection without the added length, alignment headaches, and loosening that a threaded comp brings. Radian quotes up to 40 percent recoil reduction from the pair, and what shooters actually notice is how much less the front sight moves between shots. Both pieces wear Radian’s Radianite coating in a black and grey treatment that holds up to the abrasion a reciprocating slide inflicts. This is a Gen 6 specific fitment from Radian Weapons, matched to the updated frame and slide geometry rather than adapted from the previous generation.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is 9mm Luger, matching the host pistol with no change to magazines or ammunition.
• Fitment is specific to the Glock 17 Gen 6, engineered around the current generation rather than carried over from Gen 5.
• The Ramjet barrel is machined from hardened 416R stainless steel for dimensional stability and long accuracy life.
• Rifling runs a 1-14 left-hand twist, cut conventionally so lead and cast bullets are no concern.
• The Afterburner compensator is built from 17-4 stainless steel, chosen for strength under sustained gas cutting.
• Both components carry the Radianite coating in a black and grey finish that resists wear and corrosion.
• The design is threadless, so the compensator mounts without a threaded muzzle and comes apart easily for cleaning.
• Radian rates the pair at up to 40 percent recoil reduction, redirecting gas upward to fight muzzle rise.
• The kit ships as a matched barrel and compensator set, so headspace and comp alignment are handled at the factory.
• No sights are included, since the combo replaces the barrel and muzzle only and leaves the slide untouched.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does my Glock need a threaded barrel for this? No. The Ramjet barrel and Afterburner compensator use a threadless interface, which is the whole point of the design. The barrel itself replaces the factory unit.

Will this fit a Gen 5 Glock 17? No. This particular kit is cut for the Glock 17 Gen 6. Radian offers separate part numbers for earlier generations.

How much recoil reduction should I expect? Radian rates the barrel and compensator together at up to 40 percent, with the largest practical benefit showing up as reduced muzzle rise during fast strings.

Buy the Radian Afterburner and Ramjet for Glock 17 Gen 6

Compensators usually force a compromise: thread the barrel, add length, and hope the comp stays timed. Radian sidestepped all of it by making the barrel and compensator a matched pair with a threadless lock-up, and the result is easier to live with than any bolt-on alternative. Browse it with our other Glock barrels and order from our Lubbock, Texas shop for fast direct shipping to your door.