The Radical Firearms FR16 5.56 NATO in Flat Dark Earth is the Die Free Co Kung Fu Claw edition of the maker’s forged AR-15 rifle (brand part no. RF01590-DFFDE). Radical Firearms builds it with a 16-inch SOCOM-profile barrel, a mid-length gas system and a 15-inch RPR free-float M-LOK rail. Forged 7075-T6 receivers and a Melonite-finished barrel give it the durability expected of a duty-style carbine. It suits range days, training and home defense, with M-LOK space for a light and optic.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 5.56 NATO, the standard AR-15 cartridge with wide ammunition availability.
• The barrel is 16 inches in a SOCOM profile, made from 4140 chrome moly vanadium steel.
• The barrel finish is Melonite, a corrosion-resistant treatment that holds up to wear.
• The twist rate is 1:7, which stabilizes a wide range of 5.56 bullet weights.
• The muzzle is threaded 1/2×28 and carries an A2 flash hider.
• The handguard is a 15-inch RPR free-float M-LOK rail for lights, grips and accessories.
• The receivers are forged 7075-T6 aluminum with Type III anodizing for long service life.

Frequently Asked Questions

What finish does this rifle come in? It is the Flat Dark Earth Die Free Co Kung Fu Claw edition of the FR16 with a Melonite-finished barrel.

Does it have a free-float handguard? Yes. It has a 15-inch RPR free-float M-LOK rail, which leaves the barrel unloaded and provides mounting space.

Buy the Radical Firearms FR16 5.56 NATO AR Rifle, 16-Inch SOCOM Barrel, 15-Inch RPR Rail, FDE, Die Free Co Kung Fu Claw Edition

An FDE FR16 with a free-float M-LOK rail and forged receivers is a ready-to-run rifle for general use. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more ar rifles while you are here.