Shadow Systems E526 5.56 NATO 11.5" 30rd Pistol

Shadow Systems built the E526 around an 11.5" barrel in 5.56 NATO on the same system driven architecture as its U526. The goal is maneuverability without a performance penalty. The barrel length was picked deliberately to keep meaningful velocity and terminal effectiveness while the footprint stays compact for confined or dynamic spaces, and the shorter configuration is tuned for speed and control. Shadow Systems calls the result a duty capable platform with the same reliability as the U526.

This is the all black version: black barrel, black Picatinny rail receiver, black polymer grip and a DLC bolt carrier group. The barrel has a hybrid profile and is chrome lined, and the rigid handguard interface keeps things stable under load. Furniture, rail, trigger and controls are Shadow Systems parts, chosen to work together as a system. The handguard has M-LOK slots for lights, grips and other accessories. As a semi auto pistol it holds 30 rounds per magazine, and two magazines come with it.