The Radical Firearms FR16 in 5.56 NATO (MPN RF01672) pairs a forged mil-spec upper and lower receiver with a 16-inch barrel rifled at a 1:7-inch twist, finished in an OD green stock and grip for a distinct field look. Radical Firearms builds the rifle with an M4 feed ramp, a forward assist with dust cover, a low-profile micro gas block, and a mil-spec A2 flash hider, then tops it with a 15-inch M-LOK handguard and top Picatinny rail for mounting optics and accessories. The rifle feeds from a detachable 30-round magazine. Among AR-pattern rifles in the AR rifles category, the FR16 favors shooters who want a full-featured, accessory-ready 5.56 carbine at an approachable price.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .223 Rem/5.56 NATO with a 1:7-inch rate of twist.
• Features a 16-inch barrel.
• Feeds from a detachable magazine with a 30-round capacity.
• Built on forged mil-spec upper and lower receivers with an M4 feed ramp.
• Includes a 15-inch M-LOK handguard with a top Picatinny rail.
• Finished with a mil-spec A2 flash hider.
• Features a forward assist with dust cover.
• Uses a low-profile micro gas block.
• Stock and grip are finished in OD green.
• Weighs approximately 6.8 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the magazine capacity? A detachable 30-round magazine.

Does this rifle have a top rail for optics? Yes, the 15-inch M-LOK handguard includes a top Picatinny rail.

What twist rate does this barrel use? A 1:7-inch twist, suited to a wide range of 5.56 NATO bullet weights.

Buy the Radical Firearms FR16 5.56 NATO Rifle

A full-featured, accessory-ready 5.56 carbine is exactly what the FR16 delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.