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\"Radian<\/a>

The Radian Model 1, ready to put in some work at the range.<\/p><\/div>\n

While I have used a lot of different AR pattern rifles, the Radian Model 1 with their ADAC system stands out to me.\u00a0 I first saw it during Triggrcon 2018 in Bellevue, Washington. And to be honest, it blew my mind. I was asking myself how I never had seen this till now, since apparently it was first introduced around 2010, under the name AXTS.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m talking specifically about the A-DAC (Ambidextrous Dual-Action Control) system.\u00a0 It takes the idea of ambidextrous controls to the next level.\u00a0 Rather than having an \u201cAmbi\u201d lower, which in most peoples minds means you have a left side magazine release, Radian actually made it ambidextrous in a pretty incredible way.<\/p>\n

\"Radian<\/a>

I love the attention to detail on the lower to include an oversized bolt release.<\/p><\/div>\n

While they have a right side bolt release, located above the magazine release on the lower receiver.\u00a0 And in easy reach of your trigger finger.\u00a0 The real magic is in the magazine release.<\/p>\n

When you press the magazine release with your trigger finger (of your right hand), the magazine obviously drops.\u00a0 But, if you keep it depressed, and pull the charging handle to the rear, the bolt locks back.\u00a0 Are you following me?\u00a0 Press and hold the magazine release, pull the charging handle to the rear and your bolt is locked open.<\/p>\n

\"Radian<\/a>

The right side bolt release is easily reached by your trigger finger, making for fast reloads.<\/p><\/div>\n

Why is this incredible and mind-blowing for me?\u00a0 Because it streamlines the entire manual of arms for one of the most critical, and often never practiced, tasks you can have with a rifle.\u00a0 Clearing a malfunction, specifically something nasty like a double feed.\u00a0 Keep in mind, if you are putting some holes in paper at 25 yards on a sunny afternoon, this might not be a big deal for you.\u00a0 But if you, and your fellow teammates, lifespan is predicated on how fast you can get that gun back up and running, it turns into a really big deal.<\/p>\n

Traditionally if you had a malfunction that couldn\u2019t be fixed with Tap, Rack, Bang, say for example a double feed, it went something like this.\u00a0 Attempt to fire, weapon doesn\u2019t fire, identify the malfunction (if you did or didn\u2019t TRB), see you have a double feed, remove the magazine, take your hand off of fire control to grab the charging handle, move your left hand to the receiver to depress the bolt catch, pull the charging handle to the rear and lock it back, shove your hand in the mag well or ejection port to push the rounds free, possibly run the bolt with the charging handle a few times to remove a round in the chamber if needed, reinsert a magazine, charge the weapon and press on.<\/p>\n

\"Radian<\/a>

Using a standard AR-15 patterned lower receiver, I could only get my times down so low.<\/p><\/div>\n

During that procedure, we\u2019ve not only removed our primary hand from fire control, but we\u2019ve spent a lot of time doing so as well.\u00a0 Where this is groundbreaking is that my hand never leaves fire control and I\u2019m able to complete all of those actions in a much shorter period of time.<\/p>\n

\"Radian<\/a>

The A-DAC lower receiver of the Model 1 consistently gave me faster times clearing double feeds.<\/p><\/div>\n

Using a standard pattern AR, for me to clear a double feed malfunction takes 11.97 seconds (averaged over 6 repetitions).\u00a0 Conversely, using the Radian Model 1 with the ADAC Lower Receiver, my average time to clear a double feed over 6 repetitions is 10.22 seconds.\u00a0 That is 1.75 seconds faster on average.\u00a0 Does this matter to most people?\u00a0 Probably not, but a lot can happen in about 2 seconds\u2026<\/p>\n

While I recognize the ADAC lower may not be a huge deal for a lot of people, the rest of the rifle has a lot going for it as well.<\/p>\n

Overall, the entire rifle is polished, for lack of a better word.\u00a0 The billet machined upper and lower receivers are well designed and executed.\u00a0 Very nice aesthetics and well thought out execution throughout.\u00a0 The way the upper receiver meets the MLOK rail is smooth and solid.\u00a0 Making a rock solid rail system should you need to mount zero-able accessories like lasers.<\/p>\n

\"Radian<\/a>

While some people may not mount lasers on their rifles, the Model 1 offers an incredibly rigid rail system for just such attachments.<\/p><\/div>\n

All the little details as well.\u00a0 The takedown pins, while not loose, can be pushed past the detents easily without undue force.\u00a0 The castle nut is properly staked.\u00a0 The fact that the QD endplate has a steel insert in it rather than just aluminum, which will get worn out in short order.\u00a0 Or the fact that on top of Mil-Spec Hard Coat Anodizing, the rifles are all cerakoted together, receiver set and hand guards, ensuring the colors match.<\/p>\n

As one would imagine, the rifle comes with all the other goodness you probably already know Radian for.\u00a0 Such as their Raptor Ambidextrous Charging Handle and the Radian Talon Ambidextrous 45-degree Safety Selector (which is crazy smooth and distinct at the same time).<\/p>\n

\"Radian<\/a>

Depending on your use, you can mount any type of optic on the rifle. I did accuracy testing with a Bushnell Nitro 4-16 FFP optic.<\/p><\/div>\n

Radian doesn\u2019t make triggers, but they do know how to pick them for their rifles.\u00a0 The Model 1 comes with an ATC (American Trigger Company) AR Gold Match Grade Trigger.<\/a>\u00a0 This trigger is super smooth and crisp at about 3 lbs. (adjustable if you want) with a very clean short reset.<\/p>\n

Of course, all these things we\u2019ve mentioned really don\u2019t mean anything if the rifle doesn\u2019t shoot.\u00a0 So at the heart of it, we need a good barrel.\u00a0 Radian delivers on this as well.\u00a0 The Model 1 comes with a Match Grade 416R stainless steel barrel with polished crown and feed ramps, chambered in .223 Wylde\/5.56 NATO with a 1\/8 twist.\u00a0 And carries a Sub-MOA guarantee with Black Hills Match Grade Ammunition.<\/p>\n

\"Radian<\/a>

I found the best accuracy using the Minuteman Munitions 68gr BTHP loads.<\/p><\/div>\n

The 14.5\u201d Model 1 I have been using has a mid-length gas system.\u00a0 For muzzle devices, Radian offers SilencerCo ASR mounts or Dead Air Flash Hiders and Brakes.\u00a0 This particular rifle has a pinned and welded Dead Air Flash Hider.<\/p>\n

The Model 1 is also offered with barrel lengths from 8.7\u201d to 20\u201d, chambered in 300 Blackout, 223 Wylde and 22 Nosler.<\/p>\n

Let’s be honest though, all that stuff sounds great on paper right?\u00a0 How does this thing actually perform on the range though?\u00a0 Are all the bells and whistles worth the price of admission?\u00a0 Here is my experience\u2026<\/p>\n

Late 2018 I had the opportunity to go compete in The Tactical Games held in Fayetteville, North Carolina.\u00a0 While I own rifles, I was looking to try something new.\u00a0 So I had made arrangements to compete in the 2-day event with a rifle that was supposed to get shipped to me about a month before the competition.\u00a0 Long story short, that company dropped the ball and left me hanging in the wind.<\/p>\n

So in the 11th hour, I called up Radian, told them what I was doing and asked if they would be willing to get me a rifle shipped out.\u00a0 They said they would be willing to do it and true to their word, got one in the mail.\u00a0 Because of my travel schedule, I had to pick it up from an FFL back east since I had already begun my travels.<\/p>\n

After picking up the Model 1, I then topped the rifle with Scalarworks PEAK Sights and a LEAP mount holding a Trijicon RMR.\u00a0 The day before the competition I met up with Spiro at Minuteman Munitions to pick up some ammo and zero the rifle.\u00a0 Using his Elite 5.56 (55grn\u00a0 M193) I got a solid 50-yard zero with my iron sights and RMR.\u00a0 The following morning started Day 1 of the competition\u2026<\/p>\n

\"Radian<\/a>

Model 1 played an important role in my performance at the 2018 Tactical Games.<\/p><\/div>\n

Fast forward 2 days and 7 events and I came in 2nd place in the Elite Division of the Tactical Games.\u00a0 Was it the rifle?\u00a0 In part, along with everything else.\u00a0 The reliability and accuracy of the rifle absolutely contributed to my success.\u00a0 Being confident in my zero, the rifles ability and the nice clean trigger allowed me to brake shot after shot as soon as my sights would settle on target.<\/p>\n

Since then I have continued to train and spend time with the rifle.\u00a0 To include doing some accuracy testing with various ammunition.\u00a0 In my experience, their Sub-MOA claim absolutely stands true.\u00a0 If I do my part, the rifle does its.<\/p>\n

While I didn\u2019t shoot any Black Hills ammunition through the rifle, I shot a few other manufacturers.\u00a0 The 223 Remington Match 69gr HP BT by PPU would hold about a 1\u201d 5 shot group at 100 yards.<\/p>\n

\"Radian<\/a>

The accuracy with this load proved consistent with their claim.<\/p><\/div>\n

The 75gr ammo of the same line from PPU printed about 1.75\u201d and 1.3\u201d for me.<\/p>\n

\"Radian<\/a>

Whether it was me or the ammo, the 75gr did not perform well for me.<\/p><\/div>\n

Surprisingly, the PMC X-Tac 5.56mm 62gr. Green Tip ammo did pretty well.\u00a0 Grouping at 1.5\u201d an 2.4\u201d.\u00a0 Which for a green tip is pretty decent in my experience.<\/p>\n

\"Radian<\/a>

Not bad for Green Tip Penetrator ammunition.<\/p><\/div>\n

The best performing for me was the Minuteman Munitions 223 68gr BTHP ammo using the Hornady Match AMP projectiles. Giving me groups from 1.5\u201d down to .8\u201d.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"Radian<\/a>

While the groups vary in size, it is probably more the shooter than the ammo.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Radian<\/a>

This was my first group at 100 yards using the Minuteman Munitions ammo.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Radian<\/a>

The ability to hold good groups pays dividends when you push to further distances.<\/p><\/div>\n

Largely the biggest factor in all these groups was me.\u00a0 But if I did my part, the rifle absolutely performed.<\/p>\n

Overall the Radian Model 1 is an amazing rifle. Is it for everyone? Probably not. On the one hand, it is an expensive rifle. The Model 1 runs about $2,500. While I am sure there is sticker shock, appreciate what goes into this rifle. The amount of machining required on the lower receiver is significant and on top of that, every detail is taken into consideration. But for those looking for a production gun that borders on custom, I\u2019d take a hard look at the Model 1.<\/p>\n

Visit Radian for more information by clicking HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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