Shadow Systems E526 Features The Shadow Systems E526 centers on a hybrid-profile chrome-lined 4150 CMV barrel with a 1:7 twist rate spiral fluted to shed weight and dissipate heat while a pinned gas block feeds the carbine-length gas system. The Maelstrom Plan B flash hider caps the muzzle and is threaded 1/2x28 giving the shooter a proven flash-reducing device while leaving the option open for further muzzle devices down the road. A low-friction DLC-coated bolt carrier group cycles the action smoothly and resists fouling buildup which keeps the gun running cleaner for longer between service intervals. The True Two-Stage Duty trigger breaks with a consistent predictable take-up and reset that rewards precise trigger control under rapid strings of fire. Shadow Systems wraps that system in a rigid low-flex M-LOK handguard that resists flex under a weapon light or foregrip paired with their proprietary textured polymer grip for a secure purchase in any condition. An ambidextrous bolt release and a 60-90 degree thumb safety put the controls within reach for both right- and left-handed shooters running the gun one-handed. The black Picatinny rail receiver accepts a wide range of optics and accessories while the Shadow Systems proprietary stabilizing brace rounds out a package built for fast target transitions. Shipping with two 30-round magazines and a duty-focused build throughout the Shadow Systems E526 is a purpose-built short-barreled 5.56 pistol for shooters who need a compact reliable platform for home defense or professional carry. Shadow Systems E526 Specifications Manufacturer: Shadow Systems Model: E526 Type: Semi-Auto Pistol Caliber: 5.56 NATO / .223 Rem Capacity: 30+1 Barrel Length: 11.5 Barrel Twist: 1:7 Barrel Material: Chrome Lined Steel Hybrid Profile Spiral Fluted Muzzle Device: Maelstrom Plan B Flash Hider Thread Pattern: 1/2x28 Color: Black Frame Material: Aluminum Handguard: Rigid Multi-Axis M-LOK Grip: Shadow Systems Proprietary Texture Polymer Trigger: True Two-Stage Duty Safety: Ambidextrous Thumb Safety Selector Bolt Carrier Group: Low Friction DLC Coated Optics Mount: Picatinny Rail Magazines Included: 2 30-Round Overall Length: 28.25 Weight: 5.4 lbs Sights: None Available At: GrabAGun