Shadow Systems announced the new U526 16″ rifle and the E526 11.5″ Pistol at SHOT Show on January 20, 2026. Trevor introduces the rifle live from the SHOT Show booth.
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So if it breaks we have to call y’all for replacement parts?
Will it drop magazines like the pistols?
Looks really good guys, hoping to get ahold of one so I can add it to my tier list for 2026
Please tell me Ca gets these
You could have come out with a kick-ass 10mm full size DR platform pistol, maybe with a 5" ported barrel and a "slime line" like size/fit.???…but NOOOOOOO….you guys come out with an AR15. Seriously???!!!! ….smh.
Ok you spent the entire video talking about how everything is proprietary. What does it actually do that justifies the price tag and that’s better than competitors? Because your charging Daniel defense prices without the reputation and proven track record
I rather get the new Hipoint's AR15
Please send one to Goldenwebb, without cherry picking or additional QC. Let's see how far it can run.🤠
The rifle itself… meh. The bcg and the charging handle? 🔥
Magpul already holds the accessory market!
Beard hair?! OH not! It’s going to break the rifle!
The role pins on the charging handle latches look tiny. That doesn't make me feel great about other aspects of this product..
Where can I buy just the Shadow Systems brace?
@ShadowSystemsCorp Hey Trevor, the new U526 and E526 look like incredibly well-engineered platforms. Congratulations on the launch. Regarding the internal architecture, one of the primary appeals of the BCM ecosystem is its strict adherence to the USGI TDP for logistical reasons. In a worst-case scenario where I need to source parts, I know I can swap in standard mil-spec components to keep the rifle running. Do these new rifles maintain that same 100% parts commonality with standard USGI internals, or are there proprietary tolerances we should be aware of? A major selling point for those duty-grade rifles is the ability to use drop-in mil-spec replacements for high-wear items like the BCG or extractor.
The AR15 is a very crowded space from $3,500 HK MR556 to sub $400 PSA and hundreds of offerings in-between. I hope you did your homework!
Does each logo add accuracy?
Ingenious! Congratulations, you’ve managed to reinvent the wheel.
lol
charging 2200 bucks for a generic DI ar15 y'all are mad lol
Price would have to come down. Nice AR15 to go with the cr920
Wow good thing we got another overpriced AR for 2026
boring!!!!!!!
Do you sell to law enforcement in states that outlawed their sales to the public ?
Price?