Radical Firearms FCR 1000 Round Review: The Best Budget AR15?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ต.ค. 2024
- A detailed review of a great $600 rifle.
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Radical firearms started out as a gun store then started making their own AR-15's. Then sold the gun store and here they are today
Wish they would’ve kept their gun store open, it would be nice to be able to go pick one up off the shelf and not have to try and find one. I live a few hours away so I just wish I could go pick one up without overpaying.
Wow. Cool.
@@andrewr022488 classic firearms has them for $400
@@benjihilliard1755 I just bought this same one for $399 today from Classic Firearms. Got an email this morning saying they were $399 and couldn’t pass that up
@@waxfactory7582 we’re about to order another one too
I bought one and had functioning problems from the beginning. Called them and they explained how to break it in. After taking their advice it has worked PERFECTLY ever since. Excellent customer service! I wish them great success.
How?
@earl-tf4qc The main thing was to open the bcg with mag inserted and let it slam shut using the bolt button a couple hundred times. Also cleaning and re-cleaning the chamber with a chamber brush. For whatever reason, it worked and my rifle has functioned 100% since. I trust it now.
@@jamesorth1521 awesome. Thank you. I'll give it a try. Not had any issues but if there is a way to break them in that will ensure that I have no issues, should I find myself in a situation where I need it to function 100%...
Well, you shoot, you get it 😁👍.
Hey, may I ask what did they say to do? I have one, only put a couple mags threw it but did have a couple malfunctions. How do I break it in?
@@jamesorth1521holy smokes, no reason to do that unless the barrel extension is slightly out of time, are the lugs peened?
I've had my RF-15 for nearly three years, never had a failure, and it shoots straight. I'm happy to see you review it, it makes me feel like I made a good choice
I’ve had my RF-15 for around three years as well. Eats any ammo I throw into it. Only thing changed now mechanically is an extended charging handle. Planning on doing an update on the gun soon on my channel in its current configuration
Joshua Plunto did you get one?
@Paul Curry You did good! I just placed an order for mines for $700 plus the California compliance pack which which cost me in total $818
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I just bought an rf15 this morning. Cant wait to get it to the range. Only paid $535 bucks from exile armory.
I got one of these with the 15 inch rail and love it and it’s lifetime warranty!!! It’s been awesome
Just bought my first AR by Radical. And I love it. Best purchase for someone just getting started in the AR world
Great review on a decent AR. A buddy has one and loves it. Just as reliable and accurate as rifles costing many times more than what he paid. Thanks Outlaw.
I truly appreciate your honesty and transparency in every review you make. Your opinion has helped me make some informed purchases...even if my girl hates you for it. Thanks as always Outlaw!
Just got one on sale for $399.. what a score 💪
My LGS has them for 429 which Is why I'm watching this. I'm gonna go pick it up todau
How is it holding up?
@@hard-to-handle like any other I have 🤷♂️
Same
Me too bro can’t wait to shoot it
Just bought one yesterday. I'm thankful for unbiased, honest reviews like this one! I decided on a Sig Romeo 5 optic.
I have the Romeo 5 on my Ruger 9mm carbine. Love it!!!
i just got one and with everything going on i picked it up for 699 but i’m glad i got it for it being my first AR-15
so far no problems love it !
Stop censoring my comments I just ordered one, kind of new to the gun world, what does your comment mean? An upper what? And 80% what?
Guitar Player ar,s come in 2 main groups.. uppers which include the barrel and bolt. Lower; which include trigger. 80% generally means he has 80% of the riffle parts he needs to complete a build
BryceNDaddy Collura cool, man can you tell me why people roll their (barrel) rifle, or was I seeing something that was irrelevant??
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I got this rifle a couple months back for $600 and I couldn't be more happy. Great rifle with a great handguard, stock, and gas system.
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My LGS has them every day for $479. I might grab a few.
Classic firearms has them for $400 right now 1
Can be purchased today for $399.00!
3k rounds later and still going, that’s longer than all my other ar’s except the Daniel’s, Larue, and my Colts. No failures of any kind, everything still tight and operating perfect. Radical is a up and coming brand and one to watch. Excellent product!
What like most about these reviews is the description of what is good or not good. Shot 1,000 rounds with no issues. Aluminium upper and lower. Useful data. Keep them coming.
I live in NW Colorado, went to my local Scheels yesterday and I saw this exact AR-15 on the wall, last one of this particular AR. I couldn't believe my luck! For $600 this is an amazing firearm. Only a 3 hour wait for nics as well... I also picked up a Holosun HE5I0C Green dot for that *and* scored a Sprinfield Hellcat 👍 -the guy went into the back and grabbed the only one they had for me... none out front.
Thanks for all you do, love the reviews -
Ran my first thousand rounds through it, and still running great. I’m glad I got it 🤙🏾
Well, I know what my first rifle is going to be. Thanks so much for reviewing entry level guns, really helps newbies like me out!
How is it 2 years later?
@@PhantomLordOG garbage
@@titaniumneck2034 why do you say its garbage?
@@titaniumneck2034Wow, insightful arguement. -_-
Love you going back to reviewing rifles and wanted to say you are one of my favorite gun channels on TH-cam
Radical Firearms is making some quality low cost AR platform rifles now. I have three right now, 6.5 Grendel, .308, and .450 Bushmaster, and they all just run. Not one ran me over $740 after it was all said and done. All have good mil-spec triggers and are very accurate. I have a couple AR's that punched me in the face with prices north of $1800. I'm not going to say these run better by any means, but they run very well with no issues to date. At this price point I don't mind getting them in the woods and hunting with them. I have bolt action hunting rifles that cost more, but these I have to say are a lot more fun to deer, hog, and goat hunt with... The main reason I bought them. Great review Outlaw. Take care brother.
The first rifle I bought was the RF15 (carbine, light mlok rail). I've put maybe 1500-2000 rounds through it with no real issues. I've done a few mods and swaps, but mostly stock. They have fantastic customer service too.
I have had a Radical Firearms 300blk for three years and it has performed wonderfully.
It has a SOCOM profile barrel and Seekins Precision 15in keymod.
They also sell components and upper lower receiver kits.
That's the caliber I'm debating between them and Diamondback on but I hear way better things about Radical.
My buddy/ dealer Nate Van B.. recommended this brand...I have NOT been disappointed. !!!
Aug 7 bought my firsts was radical. At 76 my sks bulpup waz too heavy i gave it to my church for securty. After buying ar less than a week later i broke my left femer at the hip. I have 10 pmag gen 3, mag p tryangler brace, mag pul grip with storage, mag pull metal flip up sites, 2 point sling. With 30 roumds thriugh it i love it. It now dec 15 in spring going to take wife to range
Just put one of these on layaway and I can't wait to get it paid off. Probably in early to mid June. It'll be my first AR
I bought one of these and I really like it. This is a really good AR-15.
Due to your review I went with the Radical Firearms over the PSA 5.56. Great, honest review...Keep them coming.
How’s it holding up?
@@evan5262 Zero issues. Due to the ammo shortage I only have about 600 rounds through it.
@@walter992 can we get an update?
@@TUKByV I now have over 3000 rounds with zero issues. I have used S&B, PMC, IMI and Winchester. The platform seems to shoot every type of ammo I have used. Plenty accurate with MOA or sub MOA with the better grade ammo and heavier bullet.
@@walter992 Many thanks!
Buy the radical firearms 556 rifle about six months ago easily fired over 1500 rounds. Used hornady 556 68 gr,, Winchester, 55 gr and 62 gr and nosler varmageddon 55 gr. This rifle handled all of this flawlessly..
Just bought one a few days ago and this review was the deciding factor. It'll be my entry into the world of AR's. I really like how you laid out your opinions and the facts in this and all your other reviews on the channel. Keep it up.
Just ordered one today
What are your thoughts on it?
Just ordered one, will be my first AR
Just ordered one during the Rona pandemic. 4-6 week lead time, but looking forward to shooting it. Thanks for putting rounds through it and this simple review for this newbie.
Stop censoring my comments got it in 4 weeks instead of 6, but had an injury so haven’t had a chance to fire it yet. Hopefully next weekend.
Awesome presentation easily understandable by a newbie into AR-15s. And thanks for the plug for recycling. Keep our great country looking good!
I built a hybrid AR with a radical firearms upper and a PSA magpul MOE lower. Great performance so far. Swapped out the trigger with a drop in RISE trigger from optics planet.
Love it so far with about 1k rounds through it!
Palmetto State Armory also makes an inexpensive AR with similar features; M-Lok rail, mid length gas system, nitrite barrel and even NiB BCG. It would be interesting to throw that in for the comparison of budget ARs.
Good rifles too, but percentage wise, much more expensive than a $399.00 RF.
Got one for 450 on sale. Pretty excited.
Purchasing an AR 15 from radical will make comments after I use it a few times. Thank you for the great Review.
Just bought one for $600 and change. Can't wait to pick it up.
I waited months for you to review this rifle. Like 2 months but stopped waiting and bought one 3 months ago. And I love it. I have around 1500 rounds through mine so far. I put a primary arms raptor lpvo, a 2 stage trigger and a vg6 comp on mine. Shoots flat and I get about 1moa out of it. I had to grind down the bolt release to put a bad lever on it but that's because it came with an oversized bolt release.
I just purchased one thanx for the honest review
Thinking about doing it now but the gun show is in 2 days 🤦🏾♂️
My dad just got me a Ruger AR pistol for my 21st birthday coming up, Scheel’s price matched it for him for $570 and from what I can tell it seems like a really good buy. Just hoping Iowa weather clears up so we can go try it!
A no nonsense review. Great review. Short, precise and very well explained. I just subscribed. You got a new fan.
Very well made gun. Fit, between upper and lower and finish look like a much more expensive rifle. Fun and reliable to shoot. Easy to customize to your liking.
local firearm retailer had a 3 day Christmas sale. picked up 2 this week for $400 each.
I've had mine for about two months and had a trigger problem after 24 rounds but it was replaced at the gun store ( no charge ) and works beautifully now. Highly recommend for a budget rifle.
I have had a Radical Firearms 300 blackout 8.5" for 2 years and 50 cal Beowulf for 3 years. Both are well made, the 300 BO was a bit heavy and i put a lighter carbon fiber rail on it. They work flawlessly.
I'm 18 and thinking about buying one of these as my first gun they seem really good for the price and its a good price especially since I cant really afford a nice $1400 AR
I picked up one for $399 at Primary Arms...great value. They run a sale every so often for $429 keep watching for it.
On sale 399 right now at primary arms
I just bought one 2 days ago. Fired 180 rounds through it and is was consistent with accuracy and not once did it Jam. I've really happy to have bought one for less money than a name brand. Tha is for the video
Got mine for 450 on sale. Decent weapon. Decent company.
Beats buying a lower to begin with anyway. After the purchase I realised I actually like most of the accessories. No complaints.
I followed your recommendation on the Extar EP-9 and have been extremely happy with that gun!! I enjoy your reviews and you are one of the few reviews I look to. Keep up the good work!
I have one of those also. (Extar ep9) and two extar 556s (gen 1 and gen2). Love all three.
I have a couple of their rifles in 7.62x39 & 6.5 Grendel. No issues.
Nice presentation (as always)
I bought a Radical Firearm's upper, socom barrel, took it to the range, and couldn't group smaller than 8moa @ a hundred yards. Vortex 1-6, Blu loktite, 4 different brands of ammo including Federal GMM, Wolf Gold, American Eagle, and Fiocchi. The company finally returned my call, sent me a shipping label, so now it's boxed up and ready to ship.
We will see.
Thanks for your review. Excellent coverage 👍
Honestly my RF15 wouldn't cycle the first time i tried to fire it. After sending it back, they replaced the bolt and then it was running like a champ.
A year later now very curious what wound up happening bro? Any more accurate now?
@@travisj.1938 yessir, we are good to go. Quick turnaround, but still not MOA which I don't expect anyway. But, not a Daniel Defense or BCM either.
@@tonydowd8566 thanks Tony appreciate the update!
I really like your reviews out of everyone I follow, you are very intelligent and wreak havoc on these guns to give your honest review. I am really considering this AR I've heard tons of great things about this for the price, I
Thanks for the review. I bought a rf15 and its been a great budget rifle
Short answer it’s what a AR is supposed to be if your thinking on buying just do it you won’t be disappointed
Bought my Radical on Black Friday for 480 and that thing is an absolute beauty!
Fried Chicken that thing is freakishly accurate, my friend. I upgraded it with a vertical foregrip and this one sight from Monstrum and I have had not one single problem with my weapon. I’m glad you’re getting yours on Fri, you’ll be pleased with it!
Fried Chicken good for you my friend, stay safe out there and happy shooting!
Just picked up a complete upper with 18” .223 Wylde for $159! Can’t beat that
Just got me one today for my birthday can’t be happier
........Nuther day, nuther Honest review. One of the hardest workin GunTubers on here. No stunts, no comedy routines, no BS. Not bromancin, just have stopped watchin some channels. I like the husband/wife workin 2gether also. Been married 46yrs.....I can't ask what time it is w/o tickin other half off BUT she also gets 800yrs credit for puttin up with my old (can't have too many toys) butt. L8r
I think that, this will be my first AR. Good bang for the budget.
I just got one of these uppers. Very excited. I have a 20" white oak m16a2 upper. A bear creek 7.5 upper and now this to finish up the collection. This is going to be the do it all and especially for classes. I have not taken a rifle course in like 6 years.😂
I'm new to guns (about a year) and own 3 pistols, approved for my 4th. I don't own an AR yet but I feel like companies should appeal to those of us on a budget..get us hooked with something that works well, doesn't break the bank, and we are very likely to spend more out of passion for the sport, not out of necessity.
I genuinely go look at your channel for reviews before anyone else
I'm super new to firearms (10 days) but with all the craziness going on in the world today I thought it couldn't hurt to arm myself. Gotta protect the one I love!
I originally ordered an M&P Sport II but after watching this video I cancelled that order and bought this particular rifle (with the longer handguard for my long arms) and a Sig Romeo MSR red dot from BattleHawk Armory for what seemed like a steal -- $499 for everything. Should have it later this week.
Hey, welcome to the hobby! If I may suggest something that may help - Before making a decision on a firearm purchase, always look up reviews of said firearm. You can really learn a lot just by doing something that basic.
I now have 4 of them. Not a single malfunction out of any of them
I don’t understand why people buy the same guns multiple times? Like i would use my money to add other guns to my collection
@@kevinc.cucumber3697 I do it because it's affordable and allows me to have more. I'm the same way with handguns. I didn't always buy that way, I used to have all sorts of different handguns and rifles. My handguns now consists of several Taurus G3, PSA Daggers, PSA Rock, and Ruger LCP max. I worked my way down to only needing to keep 4 calibers of ammo stocked up. Each rifle and handgun has it's on dedicated bug out/ get home bag as well. I made sure that if SHTF, everyone in my immediate family could be equiped to defend themselves and our group. It was easier to make that happen by buying quality " budget" firearms.
Good to know. Thanks for the review. Looking for a budget build for bringing guests to the range.
Damn near bought this 6 months ago for $599 but got a diamondback. Now I picked one up on sale for Xmas for $449.99 and I'm thrilled. It will look nice under the tree with a bow on it!
Getting close to making this my first AR15. Pushing 80, so have some concerns about recoil. Can you also give me an idea how many pounds the trigger pull is?
I got one for 500 here in AZ had it for a year now love it 👍
I own an ati and have put 3000+ rds down range and zero issues.
I had a ATI 300 Blackout pistol....
And the magazine kept falling out of the gun for no good reason...
Harvey Martin I had/have the same issue(s) but only with certain mags so I just don’t use those mags
I held an omni hybrid maxx p3 7.5 556. It felt okayy but lacking in weight. Too airsoft-like but the handguard was great!
@@houseofevolution3386 that's one of their main selling points lol
I just bought this one haven't had the chance to shoot it yet cause of the weather hopefully soon i will but seeing this review u did gives me reassurance that its a good gun n lets me knw i made a good buy
By far my favorite rifle
I've been really interested in the ruger ar556 mpr, and this is the only rifle I've seen that compares features and price wise
Im looking at the same AR. I wonder how it compares and what he thinks about the ruger mpr
Samuel Sherman get a delton
Ruger sold me a bad ar 10 sfar there horrible guns I hope the radical ar 10 16 in platform is better
Great review my friend! Looks like I found the perfect “first AR” for my son.
So, this isn't written anywhere as a use for the forward assist, but I do know of one good valid reason to have one if you'll hear me out.
The scenario:
You're in a combat situation where you may be in say a dugout/trench/building/wilderness/whatever, and you have enemies nearby attempting to locate you or that you may need to ambush. You just reloaded your weapon, but you know releasing the bolt is going to be loud and draw attention to your location. (Anyone who has hit the bolt release on an AR in a quiet/silent environment knows what I mean). You pull your charging handle back slowly and press the bolt release, slowly and quietly riding the charging handle forward until the bolt carrier chambers a round. You then quietly (nearly silently) push the forward assist until your bolt face locks into battery.
Your now silently ready to go without alerting anyone nearby to the fact you just chambered a round.
Anytime you ride the charging handle home, there won't be enough force against the BCG (Bolt Carrier Group) most of the time to rotate and lock the bolt. The forward assist allows you in these situations to fairly quietly push the BCG forward until the cam rotates and locks the bolt. Under normal conditions you wouldn't be riding your charging handle home, but for those situations where you have to...
If you want to know why the forward assist is useful, just ask Kyle Rittenhouse.
When he was on the ground, he cleared a jam with his forward assist just before he defended himself against the final man who faked a surrender before leveling his pistol at Kyle.
Fantasy.
Wow what a crazy good deal! Great HONEST review, on a great AR. Thank you!
I appreciate your honesty.
Would love to see a vid on an entry level Ar10
Just buy a Stag and be done with it 😉
Hard to dispute the advice to buy a Stag. Very overlooked and underrated manufacturer.
Yes!
Radical arms makes one
Diamondback DB-10. Underrated and reliable.
My new favorite Especially considering all ARs are selling closer to a grand right now
I just order the RF-15 $399.00 new thank you for the video...............
Enjoyed the knowledge you shared. Definitely felt that you are an honest guy
Love your gun review
Radical arms seems to be a great company, they have helped Ukraine with supplying firearms to them recently as well.
Not just capitalizing, but believing in what is right.
Just purchased. So pumped 🙌
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IMO, the Delton Echo 556 carbine is high quality and inexpensive. Changed the trigger to a flat blade 3.5lb pull, hand grip and stock. Shoots like butter.
Have you ever compared the echo with the Radical? Im actually bw these 2 right now
I need 600 extra buck bad!!! Maybe before my heart valve I surgery 10 years ago stops, I can get a decent AR, and a pistol RDS, that's my make a wish list before I die in about 2 years.
Been looking at getting one for some time now. Good vote of confidence to help me pull the trigger on it.
So happy your channel is back.
Looking at getting one of these. Thanks for the review.
Got one a few weeks ago for 433$ put about 400 rounds through it with no problem. Barrel heats up after 2 mags but🤷🏿♂️
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Great review. Just picked one up for $520 out the door.
I just picked mine up 7/3, been looking couldn't find an AR in stock in Central Florida. And one was delivered when at store. Bought it for $630. Not bad? Haven't shot. This video is why i boughr, also got a S&W M&P2.0 full size.!!! Great gun also!
Just picked one up at Kygunco for $387. Very pleased with it.
Just bought 2 ar15 7.62x39....499.00 each. Only 2 weeks old so haven't shot one. Love the weight build everything feels great.
Recently bought the same Radical Firearms AR15 in 7.62x39. Thousand rounds of steel and no issues thus far. Payed 650 new. I'm still in shock at the quality.
I just put mine on layaway. Can't wait
I have the rpr 300 blackout I've put one thousand rounds through mine I've had zero issues! Great durable rifle!
This is going to be my first AR I’ll post a video on my channel showing my first trip to the range. Thanks @honest outlaw
I think radical is one of the most under rated brand out there im really surprised with mine i love no problems even when trying to make the gun malfunction i could not.
definitely recommend getting the ambidextrous charging handle as well
Turned 18 in October, can't wait to finally get my own AR. Pennsylvania has weird gun laws, to the best of my knowledge I can't legally purchase a sidearm and or ammo for said firearm however a family member could buy a pistol and "gift" it to me. I couldn't and wouldn't carry it nor could I travel with it however it's nice to have. Plus with the way the world's going you never know when you might need them.
I just bought one!
My 1st AR platform rifle.
Awesome! Just got my Radical AR-15 today!
cool rifle....but we all know you can still build a 16" rifle with a melonited 5r rifling barrel with a alg qms trigger and a melonited bcg for less then 600....with your choice of mft magpul or utg furniture......but this would be a good choice for someone's first rifle
You can go for a nitride bolt and barrel while staying within the 600 dollar budget. 👍
@@Savage1776_ Even at 400 bucks, you can easily build an accurate and reliable AR. The AR market is so saturated that price doesn't matter as much as it use to.
Radical makes a nice, budget-friendly rifle but dont forget about the $200 mid length complete upper and $129 PSA lower. Its great to have so many options!
Still gotta buy the tools...
I would pay the extra $20 and get the ALG ACT instead. Phenomenal trigger, especially for the price.
I picked up a radical 556 upper from primary arms for 199.99, git a 159 psa lower, runs great, accurate, cant decide to keep my red dot or get a lpvo. Love it
PSA bcg