Shadow Systems dba Shadow Gunworks
Shadow Systems U526 FDE Rifle 5.56mm 30rd Magazine(2) 16" Barrel Maelstrom Plan B DLC BCG
Product Details
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.
Features:
- Action: Semi-Auto
- Caliber: 5.56 NATO|223 REM
- Finish: Black
- Action: Semi-Automatic
- Stock: Duty-Focused
- Sight: None
- Barrel Length: 16
- Overall Length: 32.5
- Weight: 6.45 lbs
- Capacity: 30
- # of Mags: 2
- Safety: Manual
- Receiver: Black
- Muzzle: Maelstrom Flash Hider
- Features: Intermediate Gas System Two-Stage Duty Trigger;
- Hybrid Profile 4150 CMV Barrel Pinned Gas Block
Specifications
| Brand | Shadow Systems dba Shadow Gunworks |
|---|---|
| UPC | 810120317335 |
| Caliber | 5.56 NATO / .223 |
| Action | Semi-Auto |
| Color / Finish | Black |
| Finish Type | DLC / PVD |
| Barrel Length | 16" |
| Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Weight | 12.2 lb |
| Condition | New |
Buying this item
- Can I buy the Shadow Systems U526 FDE Rifle 5.56mm 30rd Magazine(2) 16" Barrel Maelstrom Plan B DLC BCG online and have it shipped to me?
- Firearms cannot ship to your home. Buy it here and pick it up at Iron Valor Armory in Rocky Mount, NC after a NICS background check, or have it shipped to a licensed FFL dealer near you for their transfer fee.
- How old do I have to be to buy the Shadow Systems U526 FDE Rifle 5.56mm 30rd Magazine(2) 16" Barrel Maelstrom Plan B DLC BCG?
- You must be 18 or older with valid government ID for rifles and shotguns (21+ for handguns).
- Is the Shadow Systems U526 FDE Rifle 5.56mm 30rd Magazine(2) 16" Barrel Maelstrom Plan B DLC BCG in stock?
- Yes — live distributor inventory shows it in stock and it ships or is ready for pickup within 1–3 business days.
- What is the return policy?
- Non-firearm items may be returned within 30 days (a restocking fee of up to 15% applies if the packaging was opened). Firearms and ammunition are final sale once transferred, per federal law.
All firearm sales require background checks and compliance with federal, state, and local laws. You must be 21+ for handguns/stripped receivers and 18+ for long guns.
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