Radian Weapons is a Redmond, Oregon shop, called AXTS Weapons Systems until 2016, that machines most of its own parts. AR builders know it for the ambidextrous Raptor charging handle, Talon safety selectors and the Model 1 rifle.
Manufacturing origin: Made in USA.
Market positioning: Duty / Professional.
Radian has 398 products available on GunPartPicker, ranging from $1.99 to $3664.95.
Stock status: 223 in stock, 175 out of stock.
Community rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 4 reviews.
Radian was the sixth most added brand on GunPartPicker in September 2026, behind Palmetto State Armory, with about 4% of every part builders added. Up from #9 in August. Builders reached for Radian mostly for charging handle parts. The most added single part was the Radian Raptor Charging Handle & Talon Safety Selector Combo - OD Green, on top again this month.
Charging handles were the busiest Radian category in September: 60 products came back in stock, several more than once, and demand for them rose about 25% on August. About 56% of the 398 Radian products we track are in stock today.
Also popular this month: Radian Raptor Slim Line Ambidextrous AR-15 Charging Handle - Black, Radian Weapons Talon Ambidextrous Safety Selector 2-Lever KIT - Radian Grey, Radian Weapons ADAC-15 Stripped Lower Receiver - Gray, .223 Remington/5.56x45mm, Premium Quality for Reliable and Accurate AR Builds - R0388 and Radian Weapons Ultralight AR15 QD Endplate Black.
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Radian makes ambidextrous AR controls in Redmond, Oregon, and the Raptor charging handle is the one everybody knows. They used to go by AXTS Weapons Systems.
Redmond, Oregon, Made in USA · Ambi controls · Limited lifetime warranty · Billet charging handles
Radian machines most of its parts in Redmond, Oregon, and does its own Cerakote. It started as AXTS Weapons Systems and took the Radian name in 2016, with the same owners and staff.
The Raptor is the part everyone knows: an all billet ambidextrous charging handle you can run from either side, about $105 in black. The Raptor-LT drops to about 1.2 ounces with 7075 aluminum and polymer, and the Raptor-SD is vented to push suppressor gas out the sides.
The Talon 45/90 ambi safety uses screwless levers that don't work loose, at about $65. Radian also makes forward assists in aluminum and titanium, a QD end plate, the Anchor + Magwell for Glocks and the Model 1 rifle at a little over $3,000.
The Raptor is the most added charging handle, in about 41% of builds that have one, at about $115 against roughly $89. The Talon is the second most added safety at about $65 against roughly $45, and Radian's forward assist is second in its slot too.
The trade-off is price. A Raptor costs more than most good handles, and if you shoot suppressed you'll want the SD, which runs about $135 in black. The LT is light but doesn't suit every build.
Radian is busy on pistols. The Gen 5 Glock Anchor + Magwell is listed at $110 to $115, but wasn't in stock on Radian's own store in early October. The plain black AR-15 Raptor, LT and SD were sold out there too, while other colors were in.
We'd start with the Raptor, or the SD on a suppressed gun. Add the Talon if you also want an ambi safety that won't shed its screws.
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So I've been looking for a new ambi safety for my AR and came across Radian. Installed it and it's great, nice positive clicks and super smooth throw. Not sure it's a must-have upgrade but if you want quality american-made parts, this is a good choice.
Got this bolt carrier group for my new build. Dropped it in, zero issues cycling 500+ rounds of steel case and brass. Staked properly and finish is top notch. Can't beat the lifetime warranty either. Paired it with their upper and it's an awesome combo.
Just got this Radian charging handle. Fits my upper fine, seems well-made. Charging is smooth but I don't know if it's really worth the premium price. Might try a different brand next time. Still it's holding up good so far.
solid stuff. no issues. put it on my rifle and it's been running flawlessly. worth the money for sure.