This MOS Plate Protects Your Optic! Radian Guardian + Six

Published on August 30, 2024
Duration: 30:36

This guide details the installation of the Radian Guardian MOS plate, an adapter that provides optic protection and an integrated rear sight. The process involves removing factory sights, installing the new plate with its unique stud lock system, and mounting an optic like the Trijicon RMR. The video emphasizes the importance of using specific tools and Loctite for a secure installation.

Quick Summary

The Radian Guardian MOS plate offers enhanced protection for your pistol's optic with a forward-extending guard and includes an integrated rear sight. This simplifies setup by negating the need for separate suppressor-height sights, providing a robust solution for optic-equipped Glock firearms.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Radian Guardian Plate
  2. 00:18What is the Guardian Plate?
  3. 00:33Designed for RMR Optic
  4. 00:57Built-in Rear Sight Feature
  5. 01:14Installation Overview
  6. 01:25Racking Slide with Guardian Plate
  7. 01:39Included Sights
  8. 01:54Installation on Glock 47
  9. 02:04Glock 47 Explained
  10. 02:54Removing Factory Cover Plate
  11. 03:07History of MOS Cover Plates
  12. 03:37Importance of Keeping Screws
  13. 03:58MOS Footprint
  14. 04:28Pre-Installation Steps
  15. 04:33Rear Sight Optionality
  16. 04:59Removing Factory Sights
  17. 05:24Firearm Safety Check
  18. 05:34Slide Removal
  19. 05:53Glock 47 Guide Rod
  20. 06:15Accessing Front Sight
  21. 06:22Front Sight Removal Tool
  22. 06:51Glock 47 Slide Hole
  23. 07:04Front Sight Screw
  24. 07:26Using the Front Sight Tool
  25. 07:58Magnet on Sight Tool
  26. 08:26Front Sight Removal Complete
  27. 08:33Oval Hole for Front Sight
  28. 08:58Replacement Front Sight
  29. 09:08Installing New Front Sight
  30. 09:33Securing Front Sight Screw
  31. 09:54Importance of Loctite
  32. 10:06Hand-Tightening Screw
  33. 10:41Rear Sight Removal
  34. 11:04Alternative Rear Sight Removal
  35. 11:31Sight Pusher Tool
  36. 11:57Sight Pusher Functionality
  37. 12:25Using the Sight Pusher
  38. 13:35Pushing Rear Sight Off
  39. 14:21Rear Sight Removed
  40. 14:39Metal Insert for Rear Sight
  41. 15:20Keeping Parts Together
  42. 15:49Removing Slide from Pusher
  43. 16:09Dovetail Filler Plate
  44. 16:47Dovetail Plate Installed
  45. 17:39Preparing for Guardian Plate Installation
  46. 17:50Stud Lock System Explained
  47. 18:30Studs and Screws
  48. 18:58Installing Rear Sight onto Guard
  49. 20:19Set Screw for Rear Sight
  50. 20:28Loctite for Set Screw
  51. 21:03Installing Stud Locks
  52. 21:36Aligning Studs
  53. 22:05Placing Guardian Plate on Slide
  54. 22:28Optic Mount Sequence
  55. 22:44Attaching Plate to Slide Cutout
  56. 22:52Provided Screws and Washers
  57. 23:36Included Tool
  58. 23:43Loctite Recommendation
  59. 24:09Star Pattern Tightening
  60. 24:30Ensuring Level Seating
  61. 25:06Mounting the Optic
  62. 25:17Optic Fitment
  63. 25:23RMR vs. Holosun 507C Fit
  64. 26:05Sleeve/Stud Threads
  65. 26:15Loctite on Studs
  66. 26:23Using Included Tool for Sleeves
  67. 26:50Tightening Optic Sleeves
  68. 27:04Installation Summary
  69. 27:18Benefits of Guardian Plate
  70. 27:27Integrated Sight Advantage
  71. 27:39Reassembling Firearm
  72. 27:40Barrel and Guide Rod Installation
  73. 27:52Guide Rod Seating Explanation
  74. 28:41Slide Reinstallation
  75. 28:54Final Installation View
  76. 29:04Sight Alignment
  77. 29:07Product Value Proposition
  78. 29:28Installation Tips
  79. 29:41Availability
  80. 29:51Optic Protection
  81. 29:54Outro and Invitation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Radian Guardian MOS plate and what are its main features?

The Radian Guardian is an aftermarket adapter plate for Glock MOS (Modular Optic System) slides. Its primary features include a protective guard that shields the front of the mounted optic from impacts and an integrated rear sight, eliminating the need for separate suppressor-height iron sights.

How does the Radian Guardian plate protect an optic?

The Guardian plate extends forward of the optic's lens, acting as a physical barrier against potential impacts from the front. This design helps prevent damage to the expensive optic glass, especially during tactical use or accidental drops.

What is the advantage of the integrated rear sight on the Radian Guardian plate?

The integrated rear sight on the Guardian plate provides a co-witness or lower-third sight picture with a compatible front sight. This means you don't need to purchase separate suppressor-height sights, potentially saving cost and simplifying setup for your optic-equipped pistol.

What tools are essential for installing the Radian Guardian MOS plate?

Essential tools for installing the Radian Guardian include a dedicated front sight tool for removing the factory front sight, a sight pusher for the rear sight, Loctite (blue recommended) for securing screws, and appropriate screwdrivers or Allen wrenches for the plate and optic mounting screws.

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