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RADIAN WEAPONS TALON AMBIDEXTROUS SAFETY SELECTOR 2-LEVER KIT — R0018
The Radian Weapons Talon Ambidextrous Safety Selector 2-Lever Kit (R0018) is one of the most trusted drop-in ambi safety upgrades for the AR platform. Both levers install via Radian's precision dovetail interface with a spring-loaded retention stud — no screws to strip, back out, or lose in the field. Once seated, the lever stays locked until you intentionally remove it; otherwise it remains positive and play-free through every round you fire.
The Talon's standout feature is its convertible throw. Rotate the hardened steel center shaft 180° inside the lower receiver and you switch from a standard 90° throw to a short 45° throw — no tools, no additional parts. Competition and tactical shooters who want faster safe-to-fire transitions favor the 45°; those who prefer the positive tactile feedback of a full 90° can leave it as-is. Either way, the change takes under a minute.
Billet 7075-T6 aluminum levers keep weight minimal while resisting the dings and corrosion of hard use. The hardened steel center shaft handles the torsional load at the lower's safety bore, so the aluminum levers never bear the brunt of cycling. Compatibility spans mil-spec AR-15, AR-10/SR25 pattern lowers, and Sig Sauer MCX/MPX — one selector that works across multiple builds in your safe.
✔ Best for: Left-handed AR shooters, ambidextrous operators, competition builds, duty and home-defense rifles on AR-15/AR-10/SR25/Sig MCX/MPX platforms
✘ Not for: Proprietary or non-mil-spec lower receivers that do not accept a standard safety selector; full-auto or select-fire configurations
? Note: Safety selectors are not NFA-regulated items and require no FFL transfer. Confirm your lower receiver accepts a standard mil-spec selector before ordering.
Key Features
- Ambidextrous 2-Lever Design — Right-side and left-side levers are both included, enabling full ambi fire/safe control. Left-handed shooters and those engaging from unconventional positions get a natural thumb reach to the selector on either side of the receiver.
- Switchable 45° / 90° Throw — Rotate the center shaft 180° inside the lower receiver to swap between short-throw (45°) and standard (90°) configurations. No tools, no additional parts — just pull the selector, rotate, and reinstall.
- Screw-Less Dovetail Retention — Each lever locks into a precision machined dovetail with a spring-loaded retention stud. There are no screws to back out under vibration or cycling, eliminating the single most common failure point on competitive ambi selectors.
- Billet 7075-T6 Aluminum Levers — The same alloy used in mil-spec upper and lower receivers. Lightweight, corrosion resistant, and dimensionally stable across temperature extremes.
- Hardened Steel Center Shaft — The shaft interfaces directly with the lower's safety bore and detent. Using hardened steel here instead of aluminum ensures the bearing surface never wears, deforms, or causes a creeping safety detent over time.
- Broad Platform Compatibility — Fits mil-spec AR-15 and AR-10/SR25 pattern lowers, plus Sig Sauer MCX and MPX. One part serves multiple builds.
- Designed and Manufactured in the USA — Radian Weapons produces every Talon selector at their U.S. facility to the same tight tolerances applied to their Raptor charging handles and Model 1 rifles.
Bill of Materials — What's In the Box
The R0018 is a complete 2-lever kit. Everything needed for a full ambidextrous installation is included — use your existing lower receiver's safety detent pin and spring.
| Component | Part / Brand | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Talon Selector Levers (×2) | Radian Talon — Radian Weapons | One right-side, one left-side; billet 7075-T6 aluminum, hardcoat anodized |
| Center Shaft / Selector Body | Radian Talon — Radian Weapons | Hardened steel; rotate 180° inside lower to switch between 45° and 90° throw |
| Retention Hardware | Radian Weapons | Spring-loaded dovetail retention studs for screw-less lever engagement |
* Lower receiver, safety detent pin, and detent spring are not included — reuse your existing mil-spec components.
Compatibility & Build Notes
✔ Compatible With
- Mil-spec AR-15 lower receivers
- AR-10 / SR25 pattern lower receivers
- Sig Sauer MCX (semi-auto)
- Sig Sauer MPX (semi-auto)
- Standard mil-spec safety detent pin and spring (existing)
- Semi-automatic configurations
✘ Not Included / Not Compatible
- Lower receiver (sold separately)
- Safety detent pin and spring (reuse existing)
- Not for proprietary / non-mil-spec lower designs
- Not for full-auto or select-fire configurations
- FDE and OD Green variants are separate SKUs
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the 2-Lever Kit?
The R0018 includes two Talon selector levers (one per side), the hardened steel center shaft, and the spring-loaded dovetail retention hardware. Your existing lower receiver's safety detent pin and detent spring are reused — nothing additional needs to be purchased for a standard installation.
How do I switch between 45° and 90° throw?
Remove the selector from the lower receiver, rotate the center shaft 180°, then reinstall. No tools and no extra parts are required — the selector body is symmetrical and indexes at both throw positions. The 90° position is the standard mil-spec throw; the 45° position suits competition and tactical shooters who want a faster safe-to-fire transition. Switching back is equally quick.
How does the screw-less retention work — will the levers stay put?
Each lever slides onto the center shaft via a precision machined dovetail and locks with a spring-loaded retention stud that snaps into a recess. The dovetail controls fitment; the stud holds the lever under load. Unlike set-screw designs where vibration can back out the fastener over thousands of rounds, there is no screw to loosen. The levers are positively retained until you deliberately remove them — which requires a purposeful inward push to release the stud.
Will the Talon fit my AR-10 or SR25 pattern lower?
Yes. Radian lists AR-10 and SR25 pattern lowers as compatible platforms. The safety selector bore is dimensionally similar across mil-spec AR-15 and AR-10/SR25 designs, and the Talon is engineered to work across both. As always, verify that your specific lower accepts a standard safety selector before ordering, especially if it is a proprietary design.
Does the Talon work on the Sig Sauer MCX or MPX?
Yes — Radian lists the Sig MCX and MPX as compatible platforms. These Sig designs share enough dimensional similarity with mil-spec AR safety selectors that the Talon installs and functions correctly. Confirm your specific MCX or MPX variant if you have any fitment questions.
How does this compare to a standard mil-spec safety selector?
A standard mil-spec selector is single-sided (right-hand only), fixed at 90° throw, and held by a simple spring detent with no positive lever retention. The Radian Talon adds ambidextrous operation on both sides, a switchable 45° short throw, and the screw-less dovetail system that outperforms a bare detent or set-screw in reliability. For any shooter who values ambi controls or a shorter throw, the Talon is a direct upgrade that installs without gunsmithing.
Is this made in the USA?
Yes. Radian Weapons designs and manufactures the Talon in the United States. Radian is known for exacting tolerances across their product line — the same standard applied to their Raptor charging handles and Model 1 rifles applies to every Talon selector that leaves their facility.
- finish:
- Anodized
- model:
- Talon
- material:
- Aluminum
- hand:
- Ambidextrous
- Fulfillment Source:
- Trusted Distribution Partner