Radical Firearms AR-15 Broken Bolt Issue : FIXED!!! (Warrantied)

Published on November 9, 2016
Duration: 6:14

This video details a user's experience with a broken bolt in their Radical Firearms AR-15, which was subsequently warrantied and replaced with a new bolt carrier group. While the rifle now functions without malfunctions, the bolt carrier group exhibits a failure to hold open on the last round, a recurring issue that the user is still investigating, potentially related to magazines.

Quick Summary

A Radical Firearms AR-15 experienced a broken bolt after 1,500 rounds. Radical Firearms provided a warranty replacement of the entire bolt carrier group within days. While the rifle now functions without malfunctions, a failure to hold open on the last round persists, potentially related to magazine compatibility.

Chapters

  1. 00:38Bolt Didn't Hold Open
  2. 00:41Introduction and Background
  3. 00:53New Bolt Carrier Group from Radical Firearms
  4. 01:02Original Broken Bolt Incident
  5. 01:19Radical Firearms Turnaround Time
  6. 01:51Warranty Process and Resolution
  7. 02:19Initial Testing with New BCG
  8. 02:31Malfunction: Failure to Hold Open
  9. 02:51Testing with Different Magazines
  10. 03:10Ammunition Used: American Eagle 5.56
  11. 03:17Magazine Used: Magpul Gen 2
  12. 03:43Bolt Still Not Holding Open
  13. 04:11Investigating the Hold Open Issue
  14. 04:21Rifle Functioning Flawlessly (Except Hold Open)
  15. 04:32Radical Firearms Customer Service Experience
  16. 05:01Overall Assessment and Broken Bolts
  17. 05:35Rifle Purchase and Value
  18. 05:44Final Thoughts on Radical Firearms AR-15

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the initial problem with the Radical Firearms AR-15?

The initial problem was a broken bolt in the AR-15 after approximately 1,500 rounds. This required the rifle to be taken out of service until the issue could be resolved through warranty.

How did Radical Firearms handle the broken bolt warranty claim?

Radical Firearms replaced the entire bolt carrier group under warranty. The process was efficient, with a turnaround time of only a few days for receiving the new parts.

Does the AR-15 still have issues after the warranty repair?

Yes, while the rifle functions without firing or cycling malfunctions, the bolt carrier group still exhibits a failure to hold open on the last round. This issue is being further investigated.

What ammunition and magazines were used in the testing?

The testing involved American Eagle 5.56x45mm ammunition and Magpul Gen 2 magazines. The failure to hold open was observed with these components.

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