Shadow Systems made its name building pistols that improved on a familiar platform, and the company has brought the same obsessive attention to fit and finish into the rifle world. This U526 is chambered in 5.56 NATO with a 16-inch barrel in a two-tone FDE and black finish. Sixteen inches is the practical standard for a general-purpose carbine: enough barrel to get useful velocity out of 5.56, short enough to handle well indoors and in vehicles. Home defense, training, and general range work all fall well within its brief.

This firearm ships to your chosen FFL dealer for transfer. Order online from Dawson Defense, an Arizona-owned licensed dealer and importer.