Gear AfterSHOT: Radical Firearms Suppressors – a new line Dave Merrill January 23, 2016 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Learn More Stafford, Texas based Radical Firearms is largely known for their value based line of AR rifles, pistols, and accessories. However, at SHOT Show this year they presented a new line of suppressors. Lacking fancy names, texturing, or specialty muzzle devices, the Radical Firearms suppressors are by all appearances purely utilitarian items. They are currently offering models in 5.56, 7.62N, and .22lr. In order to display the monocore baffle goodies inside, Radical made a complete set with large cutout windows. The centerfire rifle cans are sealed, while the .22lr can be disassembled to ease the removal of the inevitable lead fouling. Currently, all removable suppressors by Radical Firearms are direct-thread items to maximize value and weapon compatibility. They're machined from 304 stainless steel, so they aren't the lightest in the world, and then they're finished with Cerakote. We're also advised that these first suppressors from Radical Firearms are not machine gun rated. The 7.62N suppressor is also suitable for 7.62×39 and .300blk. Something else they had to show was an integrally suppressed Ruger 10/22 barrel. This 4140 monocore barrel is wrapped in a T6 shroud to give it a similar diameter of a heavy target barrel at .925″. There are two different threaded gas bleeds so you can change the pressure of the ammunition to ensure subsonic speeds if desired. The overall length is 16″, with half of that space being rifled barrel and the other half being a monocore. The shroud can be removed both for cleaning and also for adjustment of the gas bleed ports. The specifications list a 1:10 twist rate as opposed to the standard Ruger 10/22 1:16 twist rate, so it should be well suited for heavier subsonic ammunition. Currently these are only available directly from Radical Firearms. You can visit them online here. Full Specifications for the new Radical Firearms suppressors are listed below: 5.56 NATO Weight: 20.4oz Length: 7″ Diameter: 1.5″ Thread Pitch: 1/2×28 Finish: High Temp Cerakote MSRP: $399 7.62 NATO Weight: 20.4oz Length: 8″ Diameter: 1.5″ Thread Pitch: 5/8×24 Finish: High Temp Cerakote MSRP: $499 .22LR Direct Thread Weight: 6oz Length: 5.5″ Diameter: .925″ Thread Pitch: 1/2×28 Finish: High Temp Cerakote .22LR Integral Weight: 23.8oz Length: 16″ Diameter: .925″ Twist Rate: 1/10 Finish: High Temp Cerakote MSRP: $399 ##### Follow us on Instagram, @RECOILmagazine and keep an eye out for these hashtags: #recoilmagazine, #recoil, #shotshow2016, #mediadayattherange and especially #recoilSHOT2016. 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