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Radical Firearms
Overview
The Radical Firearms 5.56 Barreled AR-15 Upper features a complete assembly with a 16-inch barrel, designed specifically for the 5.56 NATO caliber. Its mid-length gas system provides a balanced cycling operation, which can enhance reliability and reduce recoil in your builds. This upper receiver is commonly used in builds that prioritize the mid-length gas system configuration, making it a solid choice for versatile shooting applications.
Radical Firearms 5.56 Barreled AR-15 Upper - 16" - Primary Arms Exclusive
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Radical Firearms 5.56 Barreled AR-15 Upper - 16" - Primary Arms Exclusive ranked #267 of the 615 upper receivers builders added on GunPartPicker in September 2026. Builders have been adding it to their builds on GunPartPicker since January 2026. All time, it ranks #458 of the 1,875 upper receivers builders have added. Builds with this upper receiver are nearly all chambered in 5.56 NATO, nearly all on mid-length gas, and nearly all AR-15.
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Builds in the community that include the Radical Firearms 5.56 Barreled Ar-15 Upper - 16" - Primary Arms Exclusive
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 8 | $523.75 |
 | 26 | $1230.62 |
 | 19 | $3329.43 |
 | 12 | $753.36 |
 | 21 | $1226.84 |
 | 14 | $1232.29 |
| 12 | $1253.22 |
| 8 | $1167.90 |
 | 15 | $1259.98 |
 | 8 | $562.19 |
| 10 | $580.16 |
 | 32 | $2801.79 |
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Top reviews
Radical Firearms upper is a budget option for a complete build. Cerakote finish is on the thicker side which made my BCG run tight for the first 100 rounds before it broke in. Once worn in cycles fine. Decent for a parts build, wouldnt run a high pressure load on it.