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Radical Arms
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02/26/16 09:02 PM
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durda1
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Recently picked up a rf-15 from them for my fist AR. I know it's after the fact, but anybody got any reviews of them? Excited to go sling some lead and breaking it in.
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Re: Radical Arms
[Re: durda1]
#6200637
02/26/16 10:14 PM
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glb1955
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Is this the place in Stafford? If so, you should be happy with it. I know that I am, as well as one of my co-workers.
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Re: Radical Arms
[Re: durda1]
#6200670
02/26/16 10:54 PM
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durda1
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Yea,that's them.Good to know.
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Re: Radical Arms
[Re: durda1]
#6200739
02/27/16 12:09 AM
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bigjoe8565
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I picked up one of there 8.5" 300 blackout uppers. So far the results have been very promising, but the sample size is small. I'm getting groups as small as 1/2 inch to about 1 inch with factory ammo. The fit to my lower is really good and overall I'm pleased with the product.
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Re: Radical Arms
[Re: durda1]
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02/27/16 12:23 AM
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Toxarch
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Wish they'd get to building their 458 uppers so I can get one.
It is far more important to be able to hit the target than it is to haggle over who makes a weapon or who pulls a trigger.
� Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Re: Radical Arms
[Re: durda1]
#6200791
02/27/16 12:59 AM
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DocHorton
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I currently have 4 of their uppers and have had another 2 or 3 that I sold. They have all been fantastic and the prices are great too.
The only problem is their lead time has increased to 6-8 weeks. You can also buy their guns/uppers off of JoeBobs and avoid the sales tax and shipping.
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Re: Radical Arms
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#6200896
02/27/16 01:56 AM
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jbd76266
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The only problem is their lead time has increased to 6-8 weeks.
Spoke with a member tonight who is going through the waiting game right now
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Re: Radical Arms
[Re: jbd76266]
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02/27/16 05:30 AM
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DocHorton
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The only problem is their lead time has increased to 6-8 weeks.
Spoke with a member tonight who is going through the waiting game right now Yep, I have ordered a few off their site when they were shipping in 1-2 weeks. There have been times when I went to their website to order and it said 6-8 weeks and then I went to JoeBobs and they had the same uppers in stock to ship within 24 hours. Like I mentioned, I also saved on the sales tax and shipping which was about $50.
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Re: Radical Arms
[Re: durda1]
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02/27/16 11:48 AM
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GasGuzzler
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Yep. The order for my in stock item was made 1-31-2016.
It still shows "processing".
They charged my card on 2-1-2016.
This is all in the fine print on their website so I can't complain more than to say it's pretty sorry to do business that way.
I'll update when it comes in.
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Re: Radical Arms
[Re: GasGuzzler]
#6201229
02/27/16 01:39 PM
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glb1955
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Yep. The order for my in stock item was made 1-31-2016.
It still shows "processing".
They charged my card on 2-1-2016.
This is all in the fine print on their website so I can't complain more than to say it's pretty sorry to do business that way.
I'll update when it comes in. My card was charged that way too. I checked with them and it is how they do business. They also told me how many builds there were before mine. About a week later mine showed up. I won't hesitate to do business with them again. g
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Re: Radical Arms
[Re: durda1]
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03/05/16 12:13 PM
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GasGuzzler
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Today is five weeks.
They at least changed their verbiage on the website from:
Availability: In Stock
To.....
Stock Status: Ready to build; check lead times Availability: Current Production Time Up To 8 Weeks
Waiting.....
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Re: Radical Arms
[Re: durda1]
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03/06/16 10:16 AM
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Toxarch
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They are building cheap suppressors now. They can't even keep up with rifle orders...
It is far more important to be able to hit the target than it is to haggle over who makes a weapon or who pulls a trigger.
� Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Re: Radical Arms
[Re: durda1]
#6211428
03/06/16 12:46 PM
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MikeTX
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I was going to try their 6.5 upper, but the lead times made me think otherwise. Even the Joe Bob site didn't have them in stock. I ended up with a Stag Arms 6.8. It should get here next week.
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Re: Radical Arms
[Re: Toxarch]
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03/06/16 03:23 PM
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blackcoal
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They are building cheap suppressors now. They can't even keep up with rifle orders... Can you explain or further define "cheap". Like cheap in inexpensive or cheap in subpar or below standard quality? Thanks.
The Greatest Enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.--Stephen Hawking
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Re: Radical Arms
[Re: blackcoal]
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03/06/16 06:42 PM
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Toxarch
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They are building cheap suppressors now. They can't even keep up with rifle orders... Can you explain or further define "cheap". Like cheap in inexpensive or cheap in subpar or below standard quality? Thanks. "Cheap" as in low cost using old technology. I'm sure they'll work but they won't be the quietest available.
It is far more important to be able to hit the target than it is to haggle over who makes a weapon or who pulls a trigger.
� Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Re: Radical Arms
[Re: durda1]
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03/07/16 12:24 PM
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GasGuzzler
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....and we start week SIX. Status: Processing
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Re: Radical Arms
[Re: durda1]
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03/07/16 10:55 PM
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Buckeyesgt
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I managed to snag one of their keymods from Aim right before they sold out. I like it so far.
U.S. Army 90-94 98G Russian U.S. Army Reserve 94-98 37F
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Re: Radical Arms
[Re: durda1]
#6213728
03/08/16 03:01 AM
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TxAg
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I just built a 7.62x39 with one of their 16" KEYMOD uppers. Haven't shot it yet, but build quality seems good so far. Fit and finish were above what I expected for the price paid.
Optic is on it's way, should be shooting it this weekend. I'll post up once we see how it does at the range, testing a few different types of ammo.
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Re: Radical Arms
[Re: durda1]
#6215464
03/09/16 11:40 AM
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GasGuzzler
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And on the 37th day, man (in this case Radical Firearms) created a tracking number. Six weeks, two days for those that care. Should be here today.
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Re: Radical Arms
[Re: durda1]
#6217135
03/10/16 04:08 AM
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okie44
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�The trouble ain't that there is too many fools, but that the lightning ain't distributed right.� Mark Twain
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Re: Radical Arms
[Re: durda1]
#6217262
03/10/16 12:17 PM
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GasGuzzler
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Brass marks on deflector indicate test firing. Fine with me.
Has a few tiny scratches into white metal on the rail tube but overall looks to be a quality product. Fits tight to a Spikes Zombie lower.
Not worth the wait for a small price break (remember sales tax and shipping!).
Not worth the trouble to get the scratches addressed.
It's finally over.
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Re: Radical Arms
[Re: durda1]
#6218112
03/10/16 10:02 PM
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okie44
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Good to hear!
�The trouble ain't that there is too many fools, but that the lightning ain't distributed right.� Mark Twain
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Re: Radical Arms
[Re: durda1]
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03/11/16 11:49 AM
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GasGuzzler
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....oh yeah, their free float tube has GIANT round holes at the end making it impossible to use a standard end cap. Here compared to a capped "other brand". Also, the gas key stakes are a little weak but I'm not losing sleep over it nor attempting to improve it.
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Re: Radical Arms
[Re: durda1]
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03/11/16 05:34 PM
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Toxarch
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1. Are you sure the giant holes aren't for a QD sling? 2. Why would you want an end cap on a free float tube?
It is far more important to be able to hit the target than it is to haggle over who makes a weapon or who pulls a trigger.
� Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Re: Radical Arms
[Re: durda1]
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03/11/16 08:48 PM
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TxAg
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Got some trigger time with the new 7.62x39 baby with the Radical Arms upper today. Fired about 60 rounds, all Russian steel case. Tried Tula 124gr HP and Silver Bear 125 gr SP. No failures of any kind. Shot mainly with the 10-rd mags, but also tried a 30 for reliability testing. It's wearing a Vortex Diamondback 3.5x10x50 in a Nikon M-223 mount. Chrono’d both rounds. The Silver Bear seems to run a little hotter, average velocity out of the 16” barrel was about 2430 FPS. This gun still has the mil-spec trigger, which is pretty bad. A mile long and real creepy. Did not attempt precision groups this go round. A trigger upgrade is on the list, will see what it can do accuracy-rise once it's in. Overall, I’m pleased.
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