Radian Model 1 Carbine | 223 Wylde | 14.5in | 30+1 | R0040

The Radian Weapons Model 1 Carbine (R0040) is a factory-built modern sporting rifle offered with a 14.5-inch pinned and welded barrel and a 30+1 magazine capacity. It ships with a Radian brown Cerakote finish on matched upper, lower and handguard, an extended billet-style M-LOK handguard, Magpul pistol grip and CTR stock. This carbine includes fully ambidextrous controls and a mid-length gas system for smoother cycling. An optic such as the Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6×24 is a good match for this platform and is commonly priced under $1000.

Product Specifications

• The manufacturer is Radian Weapons.
• The model is Model 1 Carbine.
• The manufacturer’s part number is R0040.
• The caliber is listed as .223 Rem / 5.56 NATO.
• The barrel measures 14.5 inches and is pinned & welded.
• The magazine capacity is 30+1 rounds.
• The action is Semi-Automatic.
• The overall length is 33.5 inches.
• The unloaded weight is 6.5 pounds.
• The handguard is a proprietary M-LOK billet-style design finished to match the receivers and color is brown.
• The stock and grip are Magpul CTR stock and Magpul pistol grip in black synthetic material.
• The rifle features fully ambidextrous controls and other enhancements including a Radian Raptor-SD charging handle, Talon ambidextrous 45/90 safety, match trigger and billet lower with flared magazine well; these are listed as factory features.
• Sights are listed as None (no iron sights included).
• This rifle is indicated as Made in the USA.
• The product UPC is 817093020958.

This Model 1 Carbine is built for shooters who want a ready-to-use, feature-rich AR-style platform with ambidextrous ergonomics and a matched finish. The combination of a pinned 14.5-inch barrel, mid-length gas system and extended M-LOK handguard provides a balance of maneuverability and accessory mounting options for range training, competitive staging such as practical matches, or varmint/predator field use where the listed chambering is appropriate. Its factory-installed controls and hardware make it straightforward to equip with an optic and accessories without extensive modification.

Owners commonly praise the rifle for its ambidextrous control layout and the perceived fit-and-finish of the matched Cerakote components, noting that the vehicle of controls and the hand-assembled process contribute to a consistent out-of-the-box experience.

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