U526 + E526
5.56 Rifle (16″) & Pistol (11.5″)
Purpose-Built. System-Driven. Duty-Ready.
5.56mm Rifle & Pistol Platform
The Shadow Systems 5.56mm rifle and pistol are the new standard for quality and performance in a lightweight, military-grade carbine.Offered as a 16” rifle (U526) and an 11.5” pistol (E526), the platform prioritizes shootability, accuracy, and ruggedness without the unnecessary weight.
At its core is a hybrid-profile, chrome-lined barrel paired with a tuned gas system and a rigid handguard interface for stability under load. Proprietary components throughout the rifle, including the furniture, rail, trigger, and controls, ensure cohesive, predictable performance from the first shot to the last.
U526 16″ Rifle
Premium Engineered 5.56mm Rifle
The U526 is a purpose-built 16-inch duty rifle engineered for shooters who value smooth recoil, consistency, and long-term reliability. Its intermediate gas system and hybrid-profile, chrome-lined barrel work together to deliver a refined shooting impulse across a wide range of ammunition. Designed as a complete system — not a parts-bin assembly — the U526 balances accuracy, durability, and control in a lightweight, hard-use configuration. This is a rifle built to run predictably when conditions and expectations are high.
Shown w/ optional accessories, sold separately. Shadow Systems RS625 Suppressor sold separately. 16” Rifles Starting at $2199
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E526 11.5″ Pistol
Premium Engineered 5.56mm Pistol
The E526 is a compact 11.5-inch 5.56mm platform engineered for maneuverability without sacrificing performance. Its barrel length was deliberately chosen to preserve meaningful velocity and terminal effectiveness while maintaining a compact footprint for confined or dynamic environments. Built on the same system-driven architecture as the U526, the E526 delivers the same reliability and cohesion in a shorter configuration optimized for speed and control. The result is a duty-capable platform that feels fast, balanced, and purpose-built for real-world use.
Shown w/ optional accessories, sold separately. Shadow Systems RS625 Suppressor sold separately. 11.5” Rifles Starting at $2179
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