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Q&A for Radical Firearms 16 in. 5.56 SOCOM Upper Assembly — 26 Questions & 27 Answers

Name Radical Firearms 16 in. 5.56 SOCOM Upper Assembly (4.4)
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Bill, guest, from TX, United States, asked on January 25, 2019

is this a mid length gas system or carbine length gas system?

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Answered by Reggie Broen, member, from FL, United States, on March 04, 2019

Mid length

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CrackedOutPanda, member, from IL, United States, asked on July 18, 2022

Is the barrel lined? If so, what type?

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Answered by Hunter, Gear Expert, from OH, United States, on August 04, 2022

Radical Firearms does not specifically state if the Radical Firearms 16 in. 5.56 SOCOM Upper Assembly barrel is lined. However, they do state that the barrel is Melonite Coated.

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Douglas Wallway, member, from AZ, United States, asked on November 19, 2021

does it come with gass block and tube?

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Answered by Hunter, Gear Expert, from OH, United States, on January 06, 2022

Yes, the Radical Firearms 16 in. 5.56 SOCOM Upper Assembly comes with a gas block and gas tube.

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Skatelife909, guest, from CA, United States, asked on October 04, 2021

Will this fit anderson lower? I just finished mine and I'm looking for a affordable upper

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Answered by Patrick, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on October 20, 2021

Yes, this will be compatible.

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henry, guest, from AR, United States, asked on March 25, 2021

is this whole assembly mill spec?

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Answered by Patrick, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on October 20, 2021

Yes this is mil spec upper.

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Syringray, guest, from AZ, United States, asked on December 03, 2020

Will this work mounted on a Radical Firearms 10.5 inch pistol lower?

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Answered by Kurt Colbourne, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on August 27, 2021

Yes, it would.

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Roger Harris, member, from MD, United States, asked on November 20, 2020

Does this come with a bcg?

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Answered by Kurt Colbourne, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on August 27, 2021

Some of these do came with the BCG and changing handle, some do not. If you use the Additional Features filter, you can find the models with and without those parts.

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Answered by Kurt Colbourne, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on August 27, 2021

Yes, you would only need to swap the uppers.

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Alex508, guest, from MA, United States, asked on October 20, 2020

Does the flash hider come welded or can I take it off and put a different muzzle on?

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Answered by Kurt Colbourne, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on August 27, 2021

No, the muzzle device should not be pinned and welded. You should be able to replace the muzzle device.

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Answered by Kurt Colbourne, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on August 27, 2021

The upper will be assembled.

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