The Shadow Systems E526 5.56 NATO Pistol (brand part no. SS-6005) is a compact AR-pattern pistol finished in black with a bronze bolt carrier group, built for shooters who want Shadow Systems’ precision manufacturing in a maneuverable, braced platform. Shadow Systems chambers the E526 in 5.56 NATO with an 11.5-inch chrome-lined steel threaded barrel and equips it with a pistol stabilizing brace, polymer M-LOK handguard, and a polymer pistol grip. The rifle weighs 5 pounds unloaded and ships with a 30-round magazine, and a manual safety selector rounds out the controls. Among our semi-auto handguns, the E526 suits shooters who want a compact, brace-equipped 5.56 pistol from a precision-focused manufacturer.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 5.56 NATO.
• The barrel is 11.5 inches long, chrome-lined steel, and threaded.
• The unloaded weight is 5 pounds.
• The magazine capacity is 30 rounds, for 30+1 total.
• The brace is a pistol stabilizing brace.
• The handguard is a polymer M-LOK handguard.
• The bolt carrier group is finished in bronze.
• The safety is a manual safety selector.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this an NFA item? No, it ships with a stabilizing brace, a standard AR-pistol accessory, not a stock, so no NFA paperwork is required as configured.

How much does it weigh? 5 pounds unloaded.

How many rounds does the magazine hold? 30 rounds, for 30+1 capacity with a round chambered.

Buy the Shadow Systems E526 5.56 NATO Pistol

A compact, brace-equipped 5.56 pistol built to Shadow Systems’ precision standards, the E526 gives shooters a maneuverable platform without sacrificing quality. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.