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Radical Firearms AR?
Posted on 6/15/20 at 11:20 pm
Posted on 6/15/20 at 11:20 pm
What's the board think of Radical Firearms?
I find myself currently without an AR 15 in 223/556, after having traded an M&P Sport to my brother and never replacing it. Now, with the climate becoming the way it is, I'm thinking 2 things:
1) Now's not the best time to be looking for another,
and
2) things might get worse before they get better.
I do have other, reliable firearms, both long and short. I don't want a super-expensive gun, but just something reasonably reliable, and reasonably inexpensive, just to have.
So in looking around, I came across this:
Radical Firearms AR-15 FCR 5.56 NATO 16" M4 Stock
It's a complete rifle with 16" barrel.
I found a reputable site with it listed in stock, $475, $25 to ship. $20 for my FFL to do the transfer.
I went ahead and ordered it, since I haven't built one myself, and even finding kits at that range is pretty tough. Buddy of mine has an extra set of flip-up sights he's gonna donate.
I checked, and a few months ago this wouldn't have been a hot deal... but right now it's tough to find anything at all below the $800 point.
So: was this a decent buy, as I think? Or could I have done better for the price right now?
I find myself currently without an AR 15 in 223/556, after having traded an M&P Sport to my brother and never replacing it. Now, with the climate becoming the way it is, I'm thinking 2 things:
1) Now's not the best time to be looking for another,
and
2) things might get worse before they get better.
I do have other, reliable firearms, both long and short. I don't want a super-expensive gun, but just something reasonably reliable, and reasonably inexpensive, just to have.
So in looking around, I came across this:
Radical Firearms AR-15 FCR 5.56 NATO 16" M4 Stock
It's a complete rifle with 16" barrel.
I found a reputable site with it listed in stock, $475, $25 to ship. $20 for my FFL to do the transfer.
I went ahead and ordered it, since I haven't built one myself, and even finding kits at that range is pretty tough. Buddy of mine has an extra set of flip-up sights he's gonna donate.
I checked, and a few months ago this wouldn't have been a hot deal... but right now it's tough to find anything at all below the $800 point.
So: was this a decent buy, as I think? Or could I have done better for the price right now?
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Posted on 6/15/20 at 11:26 pm to Goldensammy
Indian Springs Armory
Posted on 6/15/20 at 11:36 pm to Scoob
I have one of their 8.5” barrels on my SBR. No issues with it.
Posted on 6/16/20 at 6:14 am to Scoob
quote:
So: was this a decent buy, as I think? Or could I have done better for the price right now?
I wouldn’t buy it but I have 6 AR’s. If I didn’t have one in this climate and couldn’t find anything else I probably would.
Posted on 6/16/20 at 7:14 am to Scoob
For a general use AR that will do just fine.
I’m actually surprised you managed to find one at that price point like others here. I just built one and it’s obviously not hard to source parts but a complete rifle at that price is a rarity. Good find.
I’m actually surprised you managed to find one at that price point like others here. I just built one and it’s obviously not hard to source parts but a complete rifle at that price is a rarity. Good find.
Posted on 6/16/20 at 7:19 am to Scoob
Junk parts, junk build quality, junk rifle.
Posted on 6/16/20 at 7:54 am to Scoob
Had good luck with Bear Creek Arsenal. But haven’t heard any negative on Radical.
Posted on 6/16/20 at 9:34 pm to bapple
quote:
For a general use AR that will do just fine.
Good to hear. quote:Yeah, I was surprised too. Market's obviously insane right now.
I’m actually surprised you managed to find one at that price point like others here. I just built one and it’s obviously not hard to source parts but a complete rifle at that price is a rarity. Good find.
Got the shipping notice today, should get it Thursday
Posted on 6/16/20 at 10:11 pm to armsdealer
quote:What issues have you had? I get that it's not top-tier, but I wasn't looking for that. I wanted an inexpensive plinker and potential looting deterrent.
Junk parts, junk build quality, junk rifle.
I've seen a few online reviews, and people seem pleasantly surprised about it.
Posted on 6/16/20 at 10:13 pm to Scoob
Sounds like you already "pulled the trigger" but if anyone else is looking around Lafayette, Uncle B's Gunsmithing always has a few for sale in his shop. They range in price from $550-$1100
Tell him tiddlesmcdiddles sent you, Great Guy.
Tell him tiddlesmcdiddles sent you, Great Guy.
Posted on 6/16/20 at 11:37 pm to Scoob
quote:
What issues have you had?
My guess is none. He is just trying to justify the $1800 he spent on his Daniel defense.
For the record, I have a Daniel defense, noveske and a custom build with a radical barrel. Can’t tell a single difference between the 3. Some people just get suckered in for the brand name
Posted on 6/17/20 at 12:33 am to CP3
So because I like nicer guns I’m a sucker? I have a few PSA ARs and a Kel-Tec and they are fine guns. But to say they are as good as My DD, Spikes or BCM is just not true.
Posted on 6/17/20 at 1:26 pm to BrasilBama
quote:Let's not devolve into gun-snobbery here.
So because I like nicer guns I’m a sucker? I have a few PSA ARs and a Kel-Tec and they are fine guns. But to say they are as good as My DD, Spikes or BCM is just not true.
My OP is regarding a budget AR. I'm completely convinced there are "nicer" ones that cost more.
Think of it like a 1911; it's an iconic gun and everyone should have one. Dan Wessons and Wilson Combats are great, and nobody is denying that. That doesn't mean that an Armscor RIA or a Tisas is "junk", it means they are cheaper, less expensive options that fit the bill.
Same applies to my FEG HiPower, it ain't an FN, but I have my HP platform now. I paid a little over 200 for that, the FEGs are now jumping in price because you just don't have options like you used to.
I wanted another AR because I didn't currently have one, basically just to have one. I wanted it in 223/556 because that's THE AR rd. The overall buying climate is barren, and the political climate is hostile towards this and going south daily. I chose not to wait and hope things get better, because they might get worse. Easily.
I found one, at a price that doesn't break the bank. I now will have one, which is better than not having one.
My ammo came in today
Posted on 6/17/20 at 2:44 pm to BrasilBama
quote:
So because I like nicer guns I’m a sucker?
Didn’t say that. I was responding to his “ Junk parts, junk build quality, junk rifle“ statement
They function just fine.
Posted on 6/17/20 at 3:12 pm to Scoob
quote:
Radical Firearms AR?
I have one, it goes boom. No complaints.
Posted on 6/17/20 at 3:24 pm to Kingpenm3
Got one for Christmas, love it
Posted on 6/17/20 at 3:42 pm to jeffsdad
My radical 10.5 works like it should
Posted on 6/18/20 at 8:56 am to Scoob
Hopefully none of us are going to have to use one in defense for a long period of time. Sounds like a deal to me.
Posted on 6/18/20 at 9:05 am to Scoob
they had a myriad of assembly issues and parts failures a few years ago and got a bad rep on a few forums. haven't seen much about them lately, maybe theyve gotten their shite together
for that cheap, who gives a shite
for that cheap, who gives a shite
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