Radical Firearms selling dangerous AR's with defective chambers *UPDATES IN DESCRIPTION*

[@RageQuit003]

*Update 5/7/23 - New video is public kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2Obi5t8mM99jbs Features the replacement upper which is a RD Mk1 Mod1 Patrol. Positive outcome.* Update 5/1/23 - Replacement upper from Radical Defense arrived. The Managing Director personally test fired it and included the brass in the box along with his business card. I will update again when time allows me to verify function. Update 4/19/23 - The Managing Director of Radical Defense LLC contacted me yesterday. This was not an escalation on my part. It was on his initiative. We spoke for 30 minutes. I have a new return label in hand directly from him. I will update again with results of this process.

[@bryanperez7913]

I'm having the same issue. New out of the box and I have rounds that brass is doing the same thing. I also have a gas block leak. Fired 300 rounds and had to stop. Any advice or way you can point me in direction to get resolved ASAP would be appreciated. Thanks

[@RageQuit003]

@@bryanperez7913 Go to the customer service section on Radical's website. There's a spot on the FAQ section to click to start your RMA form. They'll email you back. Sorry to hear there's still defective barrels out in the wild.

[@bryanperez7913]

@@RageQuit003 Happy to say issue was resolved and turn around time was about a week. Alex in customer service was awesome to work with. They replaced the barrel and returned it with everything the way it should be. Gas block alignment and everything seemed to be good. Put about 300 or so rounds and no case issues. Rifle ran great.

[@damienthomas6655]

❤❤I would send the complete rifle to the "school of the American gunsmith "he will check the whole thing out on video for the whole world to see ,,he takes no shortcuts and i would say he knows more about AR15'S than a good majority of general gunsmith's ,,i mean he is an awesome gunsmith in his field as id never ever shiz on any gunsmith ,he just exceptional with his knowledge on AR's ,so please send it to him ,you can find him on the tubes here .

[@RageQuit003]

@@damienthomas6655 School of the American Rifle is a common reply I use in the comments of this video to the Buy Once, Cry Once comments. However they are not a first line option for a new purchase that needs to be warrantied. The real issue is Radical's customer service process.

[@jimgrowdon6066]

The ONLY problem I have with my Radical RF15 is that I keep running out of ammo. This rifle has worked flawlessly with any and all ammo that I have used.

[@oneday3857]

😂

[@macpac3803]

Mines been great also

[@SubBubz]

Mine wouldn't run steel. Contacted radical, they said their products do not run optimally with steel cased. Mmk. Bye. Glad yours runs, but that leaves a sour taste. Went with DD, much nicer. I'll never go back lol.

[@Manny_fresh369_nypd]

😂😂😂😂

[@MichaelMiller-op5sx]

Same problem here it eats it like a fat lady eats cake. I have fed it every thing in 223 and 556. Seems to like either.

[@dimasmafiaempire7908]

I have an RF15, man i feel lucky that it t runs great, Zero issues.

[@GrandpasPeeSock]

i can also say the same. ive had mine since august 2022. ive had 0 issues with it and i shoot it as often as i can but not as often as id like.

[@EricBurton-vt5ok]

Mine runs like a stripped ass ape, accurate, and solid. Flash hider is gonna be a little cockeyed

[@EricBurton-vt5ok]

I think you're a cry baby, DON'T ARGUE WITH RANGE OFFICER'S WHEN YOU'RE WRONG. WTF ARE YOU ? A LIBTARD???

[@maulroller5497]

@@EricBurton-vt5ok😂😂😂YES!

[@felipetejeda7545]

If you’re going to go for a budget, AR, I wouldn’t settle for anything else other than PSA. Lifetime warranty, great customer service, and good people.

[@burtwhite991]

Sounds like if you have nothing but problems with them why would you be a repeat customer for 8 years.

[@RageQuit003]

Because they fixed the original broken barrel extension without issue in 2017. I also saw many positive reviews on this RF-15 including two shop tour videos. So I decided to give them another try with the expectation of fixing minor issues for a price point AR.

[@JamesFontayne]

I purchased this same RF rifle last November at my local gun shop, first AR I ever owned. I was originally checking out an M&P Sport 2 for around $800 when I saw the RF on sale for $499. My initial thought was that it was a great looking rifle, but why is it so cheap? The employees at the gun shop didn't have any experience with RF and therefore couldn't answer my questions, so I literally went out into the parking lot and phoned Radical directly. I spoke to one of their sales reps, and our 45 minute conversation touched on many topics, including the quality of their rifles, and how they are able maintain low prices without sacrificing quality. I liked what I heard, and after our chat I decided to go back into the store and purchase the rifle. Again, I have never owned an AR-15, so when I took it to the range for the first time, I never thought to check the ejected brass casings as you did. My rifle has performed flawlessly through probably 350-400 rounds so far. Radical has sold tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of these rifles over the last decade or so, and the customer reviews are overwhelmingly positive. Having said that, companies can make or break their reputations by how they handle any problems with their product, and I will certainly be looking forward to watching your update.

[@Kevin15673]

When does it get to the point you stop buying from them?

[@RageQuit003]

March 2023...thought I made it perfectly clear.

[@Kevin15673]

I thought it was pretty clear you should stop buying from them too, but you said in the video you've bought 8 guns from them in the past and had problems with every single one of them, why not stop after 3?

[@RageQuit003]

@@Kevin15673 3 guns over 8 years.

[@MichaelMiller-op5sx]

​@kevincoates1545 surely after 2nd one I would stop

[@Sport--willow]

Exactly what has just in the last couple of days happened to a good friend. Chamber was checked by gunsmith and found to be cut for 454 Russian with 5.56 barrel

[@RageQuit003]

Also a Radical RF-15?

[@Sport--willow]

@@RageQuit003 Yes Sir! Bought recently in Michigan.

[@cav4353]

Bought a 6.5 Grendel upper from Radical. Handguard came loose, good looking but poor barrel nut/fastening method. I trued the receiver face and installed a Geissele nut and handguard. Absolutely the most accurate AR I've ever shot, 5 shot cloverleafs at 200 yards, 10 shots on an 8" plate at 500 yds. Yes I essentially had to rebuild their upper but can't complain, it worked out well.

[@JKingBeatz1]

I can see this being helpful for those who’ve run into some issues with their RF. My RF has been flawless over 2000 rounds. I’ve had this issue with my Sig tread and it took a month to resolve with them. No brand is perfect I suppose. Keep rocking!

[@RageQuit003]

This type of defect would be evident upon the first shot. Thanks for the info on the Sig Tread. I hadn't heard of it with the Treads. If you watch School of the American Rifle's channel, he confirms no brand is perfect.

[@Nikkiwho791]

We have had zero complaints with ours,We order 10 at first for our store,they sold out in 2 days our next order was a mix of calibers and models but 50 in total same thing a couple days all gone,We just received our latest shipment of 140,My husband is retired from the Marines 16 years 9 of that was in Iraq and Afghanistan MARSOC RAIDER'S,He's big on safety any gun we get he Loads and tests, checking brass,No issues with radical, now Glock we return around 15 a year, Kimber 30 plus, and these S&W M&P models out every shipment 3/4 gets retuned, but radical, PSA, Mossberg, Ruger and Springfield armory never any trouble

[@RageQuit003]

What's the name of your store so everyone knows where to get a good one from? I haven't had your luck with Radical or PSA over the past 8 years. BTW I am also the reason the Gen2 KS-47 was created. Most of the videos I had to unlist from youtube when they changed their educational policy on firearms.

[@mattdee9296]

Lol Psa gives you problems too!

[@JewTubeSux]

​@@RageQuit003 I have 3 PSA rifles and 2 Radical rifles - after putting in quality BCG and CH, (and Timney 4lbs triggers) they run just as well as my insanely expensive modified Colt LE6920 and my out of the box Daniel Defense DDM4V7. Of course I have my gunsmith inspect all of my weapons before taking them home...

[@gino1640]

Has he ran 223 through them by chance

[@JayG1911]

@@RageQuit003that is a horrible experience. The first problem looks like it might have been too much headspace, which can be a serious problem. It seems the old axiom, you get what you paid for still holds true. As for the comment from the marine’s wife, I detect a high probability of bullcrap.

[@LetsGoBrandon_]

I'm speechless over the barrel sizing issue. Grossly negligent/dangerous is an absolute understatement. Appreciate you posting this info.

[@anthonykenneth5118]

I bought my radical ar-15 a year ago,had no issues with it at all...shot all kinds of ammo out of it.

[@josephcruz3330]

I got two AR's in 7.62x39 for over a year and I have no issues. Sorry for you brother.

[@thomasrodgers2291]

If the guns are so bad, why would you buy multiple over 8 years? Don't make sense to me...

[@RageQuit003]

Because they fixed the original broken barrel extension without issue in 2017. I also saw many positive reviews on this RF-15 including two shop tour videos. So I decided to give them another try with the expectation of fixing minor issues for a price point AR.

[@ExploringDarknessGhostM6edia]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video,,, It's awesome that we have people like you to keep us aware of problems with certain manufacturers of firearms. With that being said, If I have problems with multiple firearms from the same manufacturer... I certainly would not purchase another one from them.. You have to admit they probably produce thousands Of AR's... So to have trouble with one wouldn't be that big of a deal but when you have multiple it's time to change brands...

[@RageQuit003]

Because they fixed the original broken barrel extension without issue in 2017. I also saw many positive reviews on this RF-15 including two shop tour videos. So I decided to give them another try with the expectation of fixing minor issues for a price point AR.

[@sxnthwave]

My only issue with a Radical firearm in the last year or two is that rifle came very dry. I lubed it up before ever using it which is always recommended anyways. I think at this price point QC is always going to probably be your #1 factor in issues that may arise. I will say I’ve also had QC issues with BCM, PSA, and Brownells. It’s unfortunate but especially with budget guns you really have to break them down and have a good look at it.

[@Dm91010]

Thank you for posting this, saved me from buying a radical firearms AR pistol in 7.62

[@coltwinchester6124]

I have 1 AR, FROM Radical. Bought it 3 years ago, never had any issues with it. Just like my Remmington R-51. In fact, have never had any issues or failures with any fire arms I have owned in over 50 years. Am I just that lucky?

[@alphaa7682]

ive yet to have any issues with any of my firearms new to AR platform though, have the same as this guys

[@DesertTactical]

Sucks you went thru all that. My Radical has been flawless since day one. Ive had no need to get in touch with customer service but I have talked to some of reps and the media guy and they have been super cool. They even sent me a T shirt just because…

[@RageQuit003]

I appreciate the sentiment. I had watched 2 of the shop tour videos before I made this purchase. The crew involved with their social media do indeed seem like cool guys. Taylor from Customer Service though...not the case. I've even got comments from other owners about him under this video. According to them he still does customer service the exact same way. No communication, status updates or apologies. I even have a commenter on here 2 weeks ago claiming Radical removed his negative review from their site.

[@DesertTactical]

@@RageQuit003 I have good experiences from RF. This Taylor guy could be hurtin the company more than he is helping… RF has been very transparent too. This is a first for me… thanks for sharing.

[@dejack5720]

same here. ANything that is mass produce will have issues somewhere meaning its very possible for someone to get a bad one.

[@tarrence22]

Hey I appreciate the info it's definitely something to consider, I've never bought anything from " Radical " and was considering it so it's good to know . Thanks !

[@douglasaldana7509]

Bro, I have the exact same rifle and never had an issue with it, it shoots perfectly fine

[@taylorfowler7402]

He ha after market mags

[@ernestocano9541]

After 8 years why do you keep going back ?

[@RageQuit003]

Because they fixed the original broken barrel extension without issue in 2017. I also saw many positive reviews on this RF-15 including two shop tour videos. So I decided to give them another try with the expectation of fixing minor issues for a price point AR.

[@FilthyAngryIrishPeasant]

Wondered the same thing.

[@billydanzz]

QC is lackluster across the spectrum of companies. Just had to RMA a 11.3" 6.8spc barrel back to Wilson Combat. Wouldn't chamber a round. Disassembled the upper and held the barrel up and attempted to drop a round in the chamber. It wouldn't fit! It would only drop in as far as the shoulder of the case! It was like it was a 5.56 chamber or something. Took photos and emailed it to them and spoke to someone on the phone. When he saw the photos, all the guy could say was "Oh....that doesn't look right". Barrel is still in the inspection 'cue' at WC's shop. So, still I wait....

[@RageQuit003]

That genuinely shocks me coming from Wilson Combat.

[@BranniganCarter]

Every company can send out a lemon

[@sleigh4019]

So let me understand? You bought like 7 guns and you have had issues with almost all of them? Why you keep buying them?.just wondering?

[@sleigh4019]

Yeah I do agree the guns got more then over gassing issue

[@sleigh4019]

Yeah no offense they don't have to replace the whole upper ..but they should put a new barrel on and should put the hand guard on with ought beating it up .. Again its also a 3-390$ ar15 ..buy parts and build your own stuff you seem to know how to do this stuff . I agree its not a good look on them

[@RageQuit003]

4 guns over the course of 7 years. One of them being my brother's since we SBR'd them at the same time. The 1st issue I didn't have any problems with their customer service. The others I fixed myself because I don't expect a budget gun to be perfect. However like I've told others in the comments, enough years have gone by since my last purchase and I watched several favorable reviews of this exact model along with 2 shop tours videos. So I gave them another chance with the expectation I'd be fixing minor things again.

[@RageQuit003]

I disagree. It's an overbored chamber which means the explosion was not contained within the brass body. So the brass expanded, created velocity and impacted the barrel extension which causes stress on the barrel nut and receiver extension threads. So you got around 58,000 PSI of force which wasn't all directed down the barrel on 2 test fired rounds from Radical plus 4 more times by me in this video. So we'll disagree on whether that stress fracturing the upper's threads entitles me to a complete replacement. Not to mention the litigation Radical would have gone through if I had been injured.

[@doubleactiondroneservices6631]

I've seen a few complaints on their quality control for sure but I've gotten lucky I guess. 3 different rifles and they have all eaten 1000 rounds each so far with no problems. Glad to read that they ha e reached out to make things right.

[@RageQuit003]

We spoke again on the phone yesterday. I've been impressed with him so far. He states he has personally test fired the replacement he has on the way to me.

[@doubleactiondroneservices6631]

@@RageQuit003 I'll be following. I initially bought radical because I know they are Texas based but I also had a couple buddies tell me they are solid units. So far I've been impressed but curiosity on how your case finishes out has my attention.

[@MichaelMiller-op5sx]

Quit buying them.

[@alphaa7682]

what ammo were you using radicle says not to use rem ammo in it

[@RageQuit003]

@7:25 my RMA sheet says PMC Xtac BT 5.56 55gr FMJ brass

[@alphaa7682]

okay just checking i recently bought the same one and glad i saw this video im lookig for any flaws, ive only shot .223 sofar about 40 rounds to test it, just got some 5.56 so will be trying that soon @@RageQuit003

[@JSTAR585]

I can see where you crush the handguard. A little too much with a tightening fasteners.

[@michaelbarfield528]

When a firearms Manufacturer such as Radical firearms has a warning disclaimer on their website highlighted in RED stating: Warning do NOT fire Remington UMC .223 Remington cartridges in any of their firearms.... do not EVEN consider buying their firearms......PERIOD!!!!!!

[@RageQuit003]

I've never bought UMC .223, but UMC 9mm FMJ is the worst ammo I've ever seen. You could see the setback on the bullets and I could wiggle them with finger pressure. When I saw that disclaimer in the manual I just assumed it was related.

[@michaelbarfield528]

@@RageQuit003 Remington UMC is not what it used to be.... be 9MM or .223 Remington

[@MichaelMiller-op5sx]

That umc ammo is junk. Some guns are ammo picky especially to bad ammo. Mine eats pmc all day long. All kinds if pmc the 223 bronze, pmc green tip 556,193 etc. Junky ammo junky results.

[@michaelbarfield528]

@@MichaelMiller-op5sx That's great . yet Radical still has that warning on their website... if a SHTF situation arise and only junk ammunition is all that left... my Rugers, PSAs and Armalites will shoot all day/night long....including Remington UMC.

[@MichaelMiller-op5sx]

That's why I stock up on winchester greenhouse and 193 and tons of pmc. I don't like umc and agullia that's just me.

[@maybeyournextdoorneighbor]

I got a binary on my radical 😂 it works flawlessly ❤

[@alexfreeman4710]

Do you have to do anything to it or just slap the binary on it I’ve been trying to do some research. Can’t find too much. (Also don’t know too much.)😂😂

[@chewinbubblegum2695]

I was warned by FFLs not to buy Radical Firearms rifles. They cut a lot of corners & their guns are some of the least reliable on the market. For an entry-level AR, Palmetto State Armory is a much better investment. Afterall, you need to be able to rely on your firearm, so how much is your life worth?

[@RageQuit003]

That's an assumption thinking every gun is a duty gun. Also you shouldn't be giving PSA a pass either. I am directly responsible for the Gen2 KS-47. All their changes they made from Gen1 were from my videos showing all their problems and their marketing director lying on other youtube channels about it. I used to have public videos documenting their problems until youtube changed their educational policy.

[@chewinbubblegum2695]

@@RageQuit003 Well, I personally have no interest in owning any firearms that I cannot pick up with relative certainty knowing that they're gonna work when I need it to. With all of the issues you illustrated with your guns, I think you've proven the case as to whether or not to own a Radical. To each his own though, it's your money & your dealings with a company that provides faulty equipment & terrible customer service, not mine.

[@wesleyallen7661]

Are you using Remington ammo?

[@RageQuit003]

No. The chamber was overbored. A machinist at Radical messed up a batch of barrels and their lack of QC didn't catch the defects. It's not an ammo issue which is PMC Xtac 5.56 BT. See the pinned comment.

[@logancarter0183]

​@@RageQuit003do they have a batch of serial numbers that are affected by this?

[@RageQuit003]

@@logancarter0183 Radical did not volunteer that info to me whenever we spoke. Probably because they also sell the uppers separately. However the CEO knew from my serial # which starts 23-01**** mine was assembled in early March. From our conversations I don't think they actually know how many bad barrels got made. The CEO told me they thought they caught the mistake in time and quarantined the overbored barrels. However that obviously didn't happen.

[@glen4130]

I came here to see if Radical was a good company to do business with. I'm glad you got it resolved but I don't need these kinds of headaches. I'll buy from someone else.

[@RayFinkle22266]

I ain’t had no problems with em im sure there a bad egg in everything

[@blongfel]

Thanks for the vid. What mount are you using for our reflex and redot sights. Again thx for video better dust mine off. Subscribed !!!

[@RageQuit003]

It's a Primary Arms 3X micro Prism using the included cantilever mount. The Holosun is mounted using the Primary Arms micro dot offset mount. This will also require a DPP Titanium Glock MOS adapter plate for Trijicon RMR.

[@richardlahan7068]

I have a PSA 16" carbine and have had absolutely no problems. Mine was just a tad over $530.00.

[@RageQuit003]

That's a good deal for working gun.

[@ljguitarwizard]

Well got mine a few months back and its been running great. Used multiple brands of 5.56 and .223. A lot of good reviews on them from other people also. Not sure why your getting shitted on bud.

[@lukepieper6049]

Mine blew up in my face. Lucky I had my protective gear on and they blamed it on the ammo and offered nothing to help me out or any solutions. Also after sending it back from the factory lost almost all of my parts including my iron sights, my BCM rail my geissle trigger and geissle charging handle. Their customer service was rude when trying to get my parts back and months later finally sent me replacements but I will not be purchasing from them again or even recommending them to anybody.

[@RageQuit003]

Was it the chamber like mine? What ammo were they blaming?

[@lostcityzen9792]

Moral of the story, dont put 300 blk out in a 556 kid,

[@lukepieper6049]

@@lostcityzen9792 it wasn’t 300blackout I have the back of the cartridge that blew up and it said .556 Aguila on it

[@stevehightower9155]

I love my Radical AR15

[@errolvanzie4765]

Mine had a problem with charging handle. I bought a amberdexiours handle and i have had no more issues.

[@dhyounggunz85]

Yeah my radical firearms 5.56 had some major issues. Wouldn't chamber all the way, barrel came loose, major casing shavings found in the bolt carrier, couldn't swap other ar bolt carriers in it. All this was with about 30 rounds put through it. Took them back well after the allowed return date and after inspection Scheels had no problem issuing me a full refund.

[@Nick_P_]

i am no expert but even i knew not to buy radical ARs despite seeing them for under $400..... that cheap what does anyone expect but problems. There is a saying u get what u pay for and this is a perfect examply. AT this price its like u can't even complain or expect service - u just gamble and hope its good. Now if u pay $1k and up, sure u can complain to teh company and expect good service. Neways, good video to show others why u get what u pay for. For cheap ones, i would rather have gone with S&W M&P15 or Ruger AR556 - had those and ran good amount w/o problems - but then sold and now have companies like bcm, daniel defense, fn, lmt.

[@RageQuit003]

I agree. I didn't go in expecting a perfect gun for $385. I fully expected to be fixing or tweaking minor issues...like all my previous purchases. However failing to QC at multiple steps during their manufacturing process and shipping dangerous guns is not excusable. I also shoot left handed and wouldn't be too keen on rupturing brass exploding in front of my face. I also don't agree with "you get what you pay for" or "buy once, cry once". Ferrari made garbage cars(poor fitment/unreliable) until Honda released their NSX in 1990. Intel had to recall the Pentium processor in 1994. Established brands like Colt and Remington are a joke these days.

[@Nick_P_]

@@RageQuit003 truly good points. Neways, thanks for teh video and letting others know. That range nonsense was just ridiculous - Range Nazis.

[@phillhuddleston9445]

PSA is better in the less expensive category, they are not perfect but pretty good most of the time.

[@RageQuit003]

Modern PSA is a good company. They still have the problem of never stocking parts and killing the web links.

[@phillhuddleston9445]

@@RageQuit003 IDK if it's never stocking parts or that they sell out fast because they can't keep up with the high demand, could be a combination of factors.

[@RageQuit003]

@@phillhuddleston9445 They definitely don't stock parts. I was on the notification list for over 4 years on several KS-47 parts. Checked my bookmarks and they 404 killed the web pages. Bought Gibbz Arms parts instead. Plus their Dagger Micro frame hasn't been in stock for a year, yet they still sell the slides.

[@1308SPAZZ]

Maybe it’s the handrail bolt being over torqued causing barrel issues. Did it come like that?

[@patdjames6177]

My RF has less than 50 rounds thru it and safety switch just fell out for no reason but the gun still shoots without it

[@oscarjimenez5115]

Thank you this video going to help me keep my eye out for any of these issues

[@StarLordIRL]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Sorry it was so poor

[@hairydogstail]

Poor quality control can be found in all price ranges in AR platforms..Always check head space/ go gauge and field gauge at the minimum..223 chambers use a different go gauge than a 5.56 go gauge so be forewarned..Many places selling 5.56 go gauges are not true 5.56 go gauges but 223 commercial... That frosting on the brass from the new barrel the sign of a rough chamber and should have been sent back to be honed at the least.. I can't believe the poor quality leaving these AR manufacturers, sad!

[@lurebenson7722]

Stop with the KZbin groupie parrot mouth talking Nonsense. When you've never built barrels and chambered them don't be running your mouth with this KZbin groupie parrot mouth talker nonsense that somehow 5.56x45 blow up 223 guns like an atomic bomb it won't happen. I build and sell Highly specialized AR 15 uppers and the same I do with AR 10s in WSM magnums. I use Pac Nor super match barrels and Pacific Tool & Gauges reamers & No & Go Gauges when doing barrels. It is total PUNK ASS BS of this parrot mouth talk about 5,56x45 and 223 blowing guns up.

[@Johnskis10]

Just bought this last week, waiting to pick it up. This is my first AR and honestly a little worried because I’m a little ignorant of what defects to looks for like you did but I will watch this a couple times and right a check list and even talk to the guys at the gun shop

[@hard-to-handle]

Did yours work I just bought one then I saw this video now I'm nervous

[@schrodingersgat4344]

This is alarming. No issues have cropped up with mine. That said: I'm not 250 rounds in ,yet. I'll let you know if any issues evolve. Thanks for posting this.

[@RageQuit003]

You'd know immediately. The chambers are cut incorrectly, not measured and then sent to get melonited. Then their upper crew assembles them thinking they're good barrels because they're etched 5.56NATO. The second failure is their test fire crew. They fire 2 rounds and only care if it cycles. If it doesn't cycle they fire 5 rounds. However they never check the brass! They also don't verify the handguard bolts. If your brass looks good, you're fine. You don't have a defective barrel.

[@schrodingersgat4344]

@@RageQuit003 Ok, good. Mine is from about a year or so ago. Only QC issue I ever had was with my Adams Arms, rifle. The barrel was assembled then mounted and shipped. I put sights on it and something looked, "off". [1st AR, what do I know, right? 🤷🏼‍♂️] It's hiccuping. I LOOK ... damned gas port was mis drilled and they timed the flash hider to that, before final assembly. It was off by just about a 1.5-2/32" Emailed them they asked for pics. Sent me a an RMA. From me realizing the issue to it coming off the FedEx truck at my house: 6 days. Completely fixed. Some of the best customer service I have ever seen!

[@SammyTheSidePiece]

What kind of ammo were u using?

[@RageQuit003]

7:24 I show it on my RMA sheet. PMC Xtac BT 5.56 55gr FMJ brass.

[@Gabezgamez181]

I've got one that's about a year old, 7.62x39. Had a few problems with failure to feed and light strikes initially, did a good clean and lube job and have had zero issues since even with wolf ammo, about 2000 rounds through it now and zero problems.

[@kevinx9225]

I bought my radical upper 8-10 yrs ago. It was my 3rd AR but my first build project. Sorry to hear they are acting like a low budget new company instead of an established manufacturer. Maybe new management or quality control is the issue. I can't say my actual round count but it's been a solid performer for years. I think with all the competition in the lower tier AR companies, we've been spoiled by good quality at a reasonable price. Windham, PSA, Brownell's (built from scratch), Stag Arms, I've never had an issue or needed to send anything back.

[@RageQuit003]

Based on my conversations with Phil the CEO they did make major changes to their QC and Customer Service due to this video. Although from what I've seen in the comments their Customer Service didn't improve that much if you're dealing with the same guy I had to. They still don't give you tracking info or status.

[@kevinx9225]

@RageQuit003 It's funny, while it is mostly true these days, a while back I sent my Bersa Bp9 back for warranty work. I'm I. Oregon and their address was about 30-40 min drive, so I drove there. It was a secluded house in the country and a white haired old timer lived there. Eventhough I called ahead, he was real suspicious when I got there. He did a good job but insisted he ship it back to me instead of me picking it up. I understand Bersa is not huge in the US, but I figured it would be a bigger outfit.

[@30rdMAGA-vl9ul]

I have an RF15 and it shoots fine but when I put a bore sight Lazer in it the Lazer wasn't shining up the barrel.

[@adamstkd]

Mine has had no issues...Sorry you're having problems

[@CraftyCleetus]

Appreciate the detailed upload. Was having one of those late night regret purchases tempting me to pick one of these up on sale cause of the good reviews on the sellers site 😂 my experience with these has been thru a couple buddies who albeit not very impressed they functioned. Ill save my self the headache, my times to precious to waste on another project rifle

[@brandonwindsor5313]

Did the new barrel fix it? Scared to send mine in now

[@RageQuit003]

Yes. The replacement barrel worked, but I took the upper apart, cleaned it and retorqued everything and Loctited the fasteners. However after uploading this video the CEO of Radical contacted me and swapped out the entire upper. Check the pinned comment/description for the follow up video.

[@sc6802]

sorry that happened to you, thanks for posting. buy the bottom barrel, you get the bottom of the barrel.

[@DeadRingerMachine]

I've been wondering where the negative Radical reviews were. I've seen nothing but positive until this one. Haven't fired mine yet, but it seems 100% solid to the eye inside and out, racks and ejects just fine so we'll see what happens on the line.

[@RageQuit003]

This wasn't a review. It was a public service announcement for purchasers in March 2023. Mine also cycled fine with dummy rounds before I test fired it. You just need to see if the round wiggles in the chamber. If not you've probably got a good one. Although there's been a few commenters complaining about gas block issues which aren't limited to their 5.56 uppers.

[@shantor100]

Mine fails to eject right out of the box after cleaning. Tried multiple magazines and ammo. Now gotta return it for service

[@carolwilson5348]

Wow, a firearm leaving the factory with an out of spec chamber like that is scary! The way that handguard is pinched is something that would bug me every time I picked up the rifle. I would prefer paying a little more and have someone with a love of the product do a final check before shipping.

[@RageQuit003]

I agree about the handguard. I watched multiple reviews of this model before buying this rifle and none of them had the pinched handguard. I was surprised when Radical told me it was fine on a new gun.

[@danderson1937]

This is why i read as much as I could , then I hand built all of mine.

[@DesertRat.45]

Agreed. Sadly, his complaint has been an industry standard across the brand names. Not just the AR platform.

[@IndependentArmz]

yep, I pretty much just commented the same thing. Plus you can build it for about the same thing with better parts.

[@c.b.650]

New sub here thanks for the heads UP I was going to Purchase one but Now having 2nd thoughts

[@walter992]

You buy a $300 AR you get $300 quality. However, I do have one RA with over 4000 rounds and not a single issue. This goes back to my statement of a $300 gun gets you a $300 gun. Maybe you get a good one and maybe not. What surprises me is not the RA's lack of QC but the fact you have purchased several all with issues and yet you buy another?

[@RageQuit003]

It surprises you I give Radical another chance over the course of 8 years? Being that I have uploads of all my Radicals in competition and watched reviews of this RPR-15 before buying it for $385...that surprises you? Small channels like Nutnfancy vouching for this rifle. Yet you're surprised I think a company who sells 500-600 rifles per day along with being the OEM for other brands, might be worth another look. $300 means no expectation of a properly cut chamber to you? How much is the limit for a safe AR? Try googling "School of American Rifle autopsy" and click on the video sort option. You'll see such budget brands as Ballistic Advantage, LMT and PWS on the list.

[@walter992]

@@RageQuit003 Step away from the coffee.

[@RageQuit003]

@@walter992 Keyboard Commando got wrecked.

[@walter992]

@@RageQuit003 🤣

[@MrSteveb1]

This is why I don’t buy cheap AR’s. BCM, sons of Liberty, LWRC & POF for me . Top notch QC , no issues

[@RageQuit003]

BCM and LWRC are indeed excellent. I've used them. I don't think I've handled a SOLGW or POF.

[@MrSteveb1]

@@RageQuit003 look up iraq8888’s burn down test of a POF 416 edge , the gun never failed ! He had to stop the test when he ran out of ammo, over 2800 rounds full auto no cool down periods

[@CompanyHaze]

😂Radical AR ain't cheap. There are lemons everywhere. Stop being retarded.

[@chrish.6934]

Yeah, my POF P308 has been a beast the past 8 years

[@abbynormal7036]

I also recently purchased their FR-15 (my first AR) and it seemed to be scraping the ammo (lead) as it loaded pretty roughly (partly due to my limp wristing the charge). I never even fired the weapon and contacted their customer service after showing my gun store fellow. Radical took it back and looked at it and did some test fires and a few other things. The customer service was fine in my opinion (thanks Adams) but as you mentioned it was rude to send it back without telling you it has shipped (they did me the same way and apologized for doing me that way when I griped). I didn't have the other problems you had. They even sent me an extra mag (I like them because they are metal and I use magnets to store spares) and some cheap gun swag when it came back to me... (took about a month). All in all, I can't complain. Then again, I don't use the language you do (your video is misclassified family friendly for some reason).... and have never been kicked off a gun range. That said, that oversized barrel bore was pretty scary to see. Like one of their test fires had it expand and they didn't notice it.

[@RageQuit003]

I appreciate you posting about your customer service experience. As for the family friendly classification, I found the setting to fix that. The preset on all my vids is Not Made For Kids. However since I picked the News category for this upload it looks like that overrides my channel preset. We're back to Rated R status.

[@abbynormal7036]

@@RageQuit003 I appreciate your video on things to look out for... I hated to complain about the language but I keep my desktop computer in the living room and have young kids (and the missy) constantly coming through (plus it helps remind me to keep my viewing above the belt🙂).

[@abbynormal7036]

Radical (well the repair dept) don't exactly explain a lot of things (imagine they are busy)... I figured there was just a rough area/burr (misalignment in the loading area?). As shown in this video, they send a list of checks the house gun smiths do (I am not digging it up for you because I am lazy). I didn't fire the gun (before returning it) because I like to just cycle ammo through a gun to check it out first (get a feel of how it cycles etc...), the lead scraped made a little birdnest of scrapings after manually racking a couple of mags through it (I had bought six Magpul mags to test also)... The ammo also was giving me a FTF (again probable due to my limp-wristing loads, AR are meant to be manhandled). So I imagine they just polished the area where it loads... something I could of done myself but the gun was new and I didn't want problems if I had done it myself (warranty voids). They do have a good Lifetime warranty I wanted to keep intact. Probable just shooting it a bit would of cleared up my problems, but this was my first AR and I was gonna be cautious.

[@brentkroposky9488]

Right from their customer service page...*ATTENTION* DO NOT use Remington UMC ammo in any of our firearms!

[@ralphday4842]

That's dumb ! Like sunbeam saying " never put wheat bread in our toaster ! "

[@RayFinkle22266]

I’ve never been to a gun range before but is that how range masters are?

[@brentkroposky9488]

I do agree with you...I don't understand why that ammo ruins the firearm...@@ralphday4842

[@Paul-rp1ld]

I've had no issues with my upper all the other reviews speak very highly of them. I just ordered another one, so I'll check it out pretty good. Thanks!

[@RageQuit003]

The bad barrels were made in March. After making this video their CEO informed me they changed their QC and customer service processes. It should be unlikely any more of the overbored chambered barrels are still in retailers.

[@wdfm1985]

So I bought a radical rf-15 in a 350 legend and I shot it for the first time yesterday it cycled to rounds then after that I could not get a round to chamber. The bullet went maybe 1/4 of they way in n stopped its like the barrel shrunk any help? Even tried to use two different brands nothing worked.

[@RageQuit003]

I don't have that caliber but it sounds like you have a torn case neck stuck in the chamber.

[@aplaceholderbplaceholder9524]

Be vigilant on products below certain price ranges. The cheaper it is the higher chance of defect. I bought one of their upper for 200 from primary arms it shoots 8 in groups at 100 yards.

[@justinmurray4652]

I've seen sub $200 dollar uppers from bear creek and psa shoot sub 1inch groups at 100

[@MrSteveb1]

@@justinmurray4652 bear creek is absolute trash

[@fekertheasian6724]

I just bought one myself a couple of months ago i was like what the hell. A fun range toy. And so far it has been, 420 rounds through it with no issues. However i think the firearm store i bought it from did further testing or? Clearly more than 3 rounds or whatever radicals qa round number is was shot through it. So another hypothesis is think i got one of there leo models on sale? after all it was 650 before tax.

[@TexasHondaRacing]

Ive built so many RPR’s and no issues whatsoever

[@RageQuit003]

That's the way it should be. Go VTEC.

[@MegaA10warthog]

You might have a mislabeled 300 blkout

[@brandonwindsor5313]

Nah i had the same issue had to replace barrel

[@raymondcbaker30]

Or they cut a 300bo chamber into it my mistake..... like they forgot to change tooling

[@satisfiedcustomer]

Am looking to get my first AR and was look at this Radical and PSA. Needless to say this is deterring me from Radical!

[@teviscraigen9534]

got the ar pistol 7.62x39. everything was perfectly fine when i bought it. no dents cracks or nothing. never dropped the gun. ran less than 10rds through it and there’s a dent in the reciever causing the case not eject🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@devongarner4795]

Only problem I’ve heard and seen with rad is just general over gassed and not liking steel casing, plus it just helps to do a few general rounds to check the rifle out (ie. inspect your rifle before usage) and it helps to know what specific ammo you’re using, half the time it’s the ammo used to cause the rifles turmoil

[@RageQuit003]

Never heard about steel cased with Radical. That's the primary ammo I run through my old ones.

[@devongarner4795]

@@RageQuit003 granted it’s nothing bad to run through your rifle, it’s just a bunch of people with RFA have issues breaking in their gun with steel with constant jamming and failure to load new ammunition, however the longer you run your gun the smother it should shoot eventually, problem with steel is it’s a scratchier rougher metal then brass, and it’s not as well lubricated as say most typical brass would be, but granted a few companies performance with steel casings are fairly head and shoulder above, in all honesty it comes down to personal preference, as is all things, but from general stats brass runs better in general, but I do love my old Russian import ammo

[@andreww1212]

So what is the deal with Remington ammo? Why can’t you use it in these?

[@Diedoulsdie.2.]

Why are u a repeat customer but have major problems with their rifles? I'm sure u like them but had a bad customer service experience.

[@RageQuit003]

Because they fixed the original broken barrel extension without issue in 2017. I also saw many positive reviews on this RF-15 including two shop tour videos. So I decided to give them another try with the expectation of fixing minor issues for a price point AR.

[@Diedoulsdie.2.]

@@RageQuit003 right on Brother. Thanks for the feedback.

[@gixxerrydder]

Had an issue with an AR10 pistol from them. Sent it in for repair which took like 3-5 months. They replaced the upper with a supposedly Gen2. I sold it the rifle and moved on to a DB10 pistol which has been great.

[@RageQuit003]

Months? Did they justify that long turn around time?

[@mikesanders902]

Mine shoots fine, even put a scope on it, locked and loaded.

[@sinisterizlit9818]

I just had to send mine in for this same issue over bored.

[@RageQuit003]

Thanks for taking the time to post. If you can make time, I'd like to know if they've changed their Customer Service process. Things like informing you of the repair status, providing a tracking #, and also acknowledging your serial # was an improperly cut barrel.

[@Despondent-]

Did this happen recently? I bought the same model on Black Friday last year for $475 and im 370 rounds in shooting Winchester 62 grain M855, straight out the box, have not cleaned it yet.

[@RageQuit003]

Yes. I bought the gun the beginning of March. It's a 2023 gun per the serial #. The paperwork Radical gave me said they shipped it to their wholesaler on 02/23/23.

[@Pookybr]

Ok I have to say it. Get me once shame on you, get me twice shame on me. If your not happy with their product or customer service stop buying from them. This is I think your third issue with them, and you are still buying from them? People wonder why bad companies stay in business. This is why, people keep spending their money at these companies. The company has no incentive to improve. They just keep shelling out bad products because they can people will still buy their stuff. If you want the company to improve or a better one take its place. Stop giving them your money. Once their profits start to take a hit changes will happen or natural selection will.

[@RageQuit003]

I think you're misinterpreting my situation. Their customer service 8 years ago wasn't an issue. Their customer service now is. Hence this upload was created so others could search for it. Companies don't change from an individual not buying. They change because of feedback...which is what this video is for. Companies can make all kinds of justifications and speculations on why their sales are down. They can blame market conditions, supply costs and politics. Negative feedback however makes it clear. Videos like mine actually promote change. Not buying a product just results in a lost sale they never knew they had. They don't care. Also Radical ships 500+ guns per day, 6 days a week to their distributors. They will not notice you not buying from them. While I have had an issue with every Radical firearm I've purchased, I've gone into those purchases knowing full well this is a price point gun. I've gone into every purchase with the expectation I will have to fix or modify a volume produced price point product. It's the catastrophic failure due to lack of quality control processes that are the issue. There's a difference between low quality and dangerous. Nobody buys dangerous, but I will buy low quality. Despite my history of having to fix every Radical gun I've owned, I bought this RF-15 RPR because it had a lot positive youtube videos. It had been years since I bought a Radical product, but after seeing all the positive videos along with 2 shop tours I decided to give them another try. I still expected to be fixing something that cost me $385, but it was worth the risk. My mistake was not expecting the terrible customer service after experiencing a potentially lawsuit worthy catastrophic failure. So I don't see it as a fool me 3 times situation...which is actually 4 times if we count my brother's gun.

[@MichaelMiller-op5sx]

Seriously quit buying from them problems solved. Common since. Especially you Said you have had trouble with every one you bought

[@InCombatDaily]

Im looking to purchase their newer rf10 308 16". Hoping the quality has learned a lesson

[@ericshurtz4901]

Not sure if you know this or not but your handguard is missing a very important piece wear your handguard tightening bolts tighten down there's a slot in the handguard you see how it's bent and touching together there is supposed to be an insert in that slot keeping it straight!!!

[@RageQuit003]

Radical doesn't use inserts on this handguard. It's meant to be compressed and uneven. However this one was overtightened by them and was an eye sore.

[@jefferychildrey8751]

I bought that exact model a little over a year ago at dunhams sports. It was on a flash sale for $350. Mine must be great quality because there is no tumbling and seems like the bolt carrier was cut correctly as it never catches on the 1k+ rounds that I have shot through it. Seems like you got the short end of the stick on that one.

[@RageQuit003]

I sure did. Lots of defective barrels were sold. Story is the pinned comment and in the description.

[@ahumm8280]

Maybe he just has bad luck with this brand. I have 1 RF pistol and 3 rifles each with at least 2k rounds through them and the only problem that I ever had was using 5.56 tula. Other than that they've been reliable.

[@RageQuit003]

I have had bad luck with all the Radical's causing me to replace or modify their problematic components. However my 10.5" 5.56 SBR never had an issue with .223 Tula. That used to be its primary ammo back when I could still buy it in bulk. Although mine was always the zinc coated jackets.

[@roguemodel]

Reminds me of what happens when you fire 5.56 out of a 223-chamber

[@Courageous_Lion]

Nonsense.

[@lurebenson7722]

So, tell us all of your experiences of shooting 5.56x45 in 223 chambered guns because for 25 years I have used Military 5.56x45 in Remington 700 and other guns with 223 chambers with zero bad results! Reloads of using 5.56x45 or 223 commercial brass the load data in reloading books is all the same and the max Powder charges exceed all commercial and military load pressures and again nothing bad is happening to guns that shoot these loads any chambers marked 5.56x45 or 223. Also build and sell Highly specialized AR 15 & AR 10 uppers in wildcat cartridges and AR 10s in WSM magnums.

[@Schneeef]

@@lurebenson7722you’re the first person I’ve come across to say they have fired 5.56 out of a .223 chambered gun with zero negative results. Fudd

[@lurebenson7722]

@@Schneeef Then you haven't looked long enough because all over the US shooters are using 5.56x45 in 223 chambered guns because there is no difference in the 2 and in reloading data, I have 5.56x45 is listed with 223. I am 64 years old with been reloading since 1976 and my first AR 15 was before Bill Clinton was president. In reloading spent 5.56x45 and 223 commercial casings the reloads I have so much pressure the primers are flat, and the firing pun indent is pushed out showing extreme pressure now why that matters is stupid and ignorant dumb ass Parrot mouth talkers claim 5.56x45 is so powerful all guns marked 223 will blow like a Bomb! But then when reloads have far more pressure than military loaded 5.56x45 where are the blown-up guns if reloading data show loading that far exceed the military pressure loadings of 5.56x45? These video and the comments are liars and bull shiters and ignorant Parrot mouth talker !

[@WildTex-m9u]

Good job checking your brass first thing. That barrel was really out of spec.

[@brandonwindsor5313]

I had the exact same issue!

[@flash1906]

Thanks for the upload. I was just about to purchase one. I won’t be doing business with them. Diamondback it is.

[@jarrettmartin4143]

Bought a dB-15 you won't regret it I'm new to Ars but not guns and it is an impressive gun. Very light and it will kick them out with no jams also accurate as hell

[@damonlee3225]

Iv heard bad things about db too tho?

[@ProudDadVet]

DB is very good, my son has one. I own the Radical Arms RF-15 and so far ( over 2000 rounds) not a single failure of any kind. I shoot PMC X-tac and AAC 55 and 62 grain FMJ. I would recommend this rifle to anyone.

[@garythumser8018]

I bought, one the end of Year. I noticed that the M-Lock was a little loose out of the box . So I took it to my gun Smith. And also wanted to do things like the bolt carrier wouldn't release the casing, and the brass was marked up to the top of the bullet. There were also metal shavings on the rifle itself . So I cleaned it, took a small wire brush to the places that had burrs and it seemed to do the trick Took it to Aaron and he did what he always does, and Said no problems after he took it to the range to make sure it was doing what it should.

[@MyBallers]

I just took mine to the range for the first time and right out of the box it won’t even chamber the first round!

[@mitchelldedes8315]

Mine did some goofy stuff too. Had double feeds, failure to feed, failure to extract. More i ran it and beat it more it eased up. Lubed the absolute shit out of it. Headspace checks good. Bolt lock ups good. Im playing with buffer springs and weights today

[@seanmcmanus9656]

​@@mitchelldedes8315lol mine was literally shoving casings into the barrel. Took out bcg and sprayed clp liberally as there is RED FUCKING PACKING GREASE ALL OVER A GUN FROM TEXAS. Hot chassis grease type shit and heat doesn't mix. I also put some atf lightly over the bcg and lever. Shoots beautiful

[@MyBallers]

Update, mine didn’t have a feed ramp, Marksman swapped the upper out with another one and are sending my old one back to Radical, blows my mind that would make it through QC.

[@Steelcity77]

2,500 + rounds through mine with zero malfunctions. You just got a bad one.

[@RageQuit003]

Me and a bunch of other owners as shown in the comments. Which was the purpose of making this video.

[@Ns17105]

No problems with mine other than i dont get to shoot it much.

[@stevemendez3535]

Maybe you should do a review on Firearms customer service because I am having horrible issues with my Taurus, Handgun and the customer service with these guys is appalling. They kind of did the same thing with my Handgun just sending it back and not addressing the issues that I mentioned to them, they were even trying to make me pay for shipping the Handgun back to them and the kicker is I’ve only had this Handgun for six months and I have not even been able to fire a complete through it without having issues and yes that I am new to the firearm industry And my buddies tell me not to purchase a Taurus, but I like to judge things for myself and now I am starting to agree with them now. Good luck. I hope everything had worked out.

[@RageQuit003]

The review on their Customer Service would be bad. From what I've seen in the comments it's still a problem. However I did a follow up video to this one after multiple phone calls with Radical's Managing Director and CEO. He knows how to resolve problems and takes liability issues seriously.

[@aahhronismyname8068]

I ALWAYS check headspace on every barrel or upper I buy with at least 2 stripped bolts and then I put the bolts back into the bcg and test headspace again. 223 no go/ go gauges and 1 5.56 no go gauge. I should really buy a field gauge. Lol. Invest in gauges. Good way to check before the range. It'll take like 10 minutes tops. Once you get used to it. I really want a chamber or throat gauge like sotar. Dont even wanna how much those costs haha. Anyways I'm not dissing radical firearms.. I do not own any uppers from them. I do have mlok accessories and pic rail accessories. But you get what ya pay for. Plus I'm picky as hell. I want chf/bfh barrels only. Aero came out with a chf nitrided barrel which I plan on buying in the future.

[@hairydogstail]

223 uses a different go gauge than a 5.56 go gauge. I see way more short chambers in 5.56 than over sized chambers..

[@psychobyker80]

Just had a RF15 that I bought in March 2023. Bolt would not close on a round (out of battery) Radical CS told me to keep letting the bolt slam forward to break it in. Finally got a RA# in June. Three weeks later got a reply to my inquiry about the status of my gun. The bore was out of spec. and would be replaced. The Customer should not be your quality control department Radical. Crossing my fingers that it will work when I get it back.

[@RageQuit003]

WTF??? You have signs of a headspace issue and their recommendation was break it in?

[@albertptran]

My Andro Corp Bravo 16 for $399-499 still going strong

[@jodyjoe757]

Helped me make my decision!

[@IndependentArmz]

That was poor customer service. I def agree with that. You should just build your own out of 80% lowers. Just buy all the parts and build it from tip to butt. You end up with a better firearm. And for the same price as that kind of firearm.. In my opinion its also a fun hobby. I mean, if you can't get what you pay for, then you can't get them to honor there word, what's the point of buying there stuff?

[@RageQuit003]

Not interested in 80% lowers because I don't keep every gun. Sometimes I want to try a turnkey solution rather than assembling my own parts ordered from a bunch of retailers. I also wouldn't build a rear charging gun(I have several videos on this).

[@icu1585]

Just go PSA