Radian Model 1 Complete Upper | 16″ FDE | R0473

The Radian Model 1 Complete Upper is a factory-built AR-15 upper assembly that pairs a 16-inch match-grade 416R stainless barrel with an extended Flat Dark Earth handguard and ambidextrous controls. It ships as a complete upper ready to install on a compatible AR-15 lower and includes a threaded barrel, enhanced black nitride bolt carrier group, and Radian’s Raptor-SD ambidextrous charging handle. The design emphasizes precision components and user-focused controls for repeatable performance.

Applications: precision/target shooting and competition/practical rifle use where a robust, serviceable upper with optic-ready top rail and modular M-LOK accessory capability is desired.

Product Specifications

• The manufacturer is Radian Weapons.
• The model is listed as the Model 1 Complete Upper (MFG# R0473).
• The product type is a Complete upper receiver assembly for AR-15 platforms.
• The barrel measures 16 inches.
• The barrel material is 416R stainless steel.
• The barrel is described as threaded.
• The rate of twist is 1:8.
• The handguard is an extended design with Magpul M-LOK mounting slots and measures 15 inches.
• The handguard finish is Flat Dark Earth Cerakote.
• The upper uses a direct impingement gas system.
• The charging handle is a Radian Raptor-SD, suppressor-optimized ambidextrous design.
• The bolt carrier group is an enhanced black nitride M16 BCG.
• The top rail is optic ready.
• The fitment is for AR-15 lowers.
• The UPC is 817093024567.

This upper combines quality materials and attention to detail—match-grade stainless barrel, a full-length M-LOK handguard, and Radian’s ambidextrous controls—to provide a dependable, feature-rich assembly for shooters who build or upgrade AR-15 rifles. Its threaded barrel and modular handguard make it flexible for a variety of muzzle devices and accessories, while the optic-ready rail and robust BCG support consistent performance on the range.