Radical Firearms FR16 SOCOM 5.56 NATO 16″ 15″ RPR FDE/Black
About this product
The Radical Firearms FR16 SOCOM is a forged AR-style rifle built around a 16″ chrome moly vanadium (4140) threaded barrel and a 15″ RPR free-float M-LOK handguard. It uses MIL-STD forged 7075 T6 upper and lower receivers and a mid-length gas system paired with a 1:7″ twist rate for use with standard 5.56 NATO/.223 Rem ammunition. The rifle ships with a B5 Bravo 6-position stock, B5-style grip, an A2 flash hider, and a 30-round detachable magazine.
Key Specifications
- Chambered for .223 Rem/5.56 NATO.
- The barrel measures 16 inches and is threaded for muzzle devices.
- Equipped with a 15-inch RPR free-float M-LOK handguard.
- Barrel material is 4140 Chrome Moly Vanadium with a Melonite finish.
- Gas system is a mid-length configuration with a .750 low-profile gas block.
- Rate of twist is 1:7 for stabilization of common 5.56 bullets.
- Action type is Semi-Automatic.
- Includes a 30-round detachable magazine.
- Stock is a B5 Bravo 6-position with a B5-style grip.
- Upper and lower are forged 7075 T6 aluminum with Type III anodized finish.
Purpose-built for range work, training, and general-purpose sporting use, the FR16 SOCOM combines forged receiver durability with a long free-float rail for accessory flexibility and consistent handling. Its components and configuration support straightforward maintenance and modular upgrades while delivering the features shooters expect from a modern AR platform.