In 2005 the Army, answering a Operational Needs Statement generated in Afghanistan, fielded the M-26 Modular Accessory Shotgun System from C-more Systems for use in breeching. Manufactured by Vertu Corporation, the single shot M-26 features a detachable 5 round box magazine, a collapsible charging handle, and a unique muzzle device designed to be placed directly against a lock for proper standoff. The Firearm Blog scored a coup at SHOT Show, learning that C-more Systems may offer the MASS for commercial sales. While it is designed to be mounted to a primary weapon in a manner similar to an M-203, The Firearm Blog snapped a great photo of a couple of other variants.
I’ve fired the M-26 and I can say that swoopie it ain’t. I could see an airsoft version selling like hotcakes to the MilSim crowd but other than as a conversation piece, I don’t see this really taking off. You’d really be better served with an actual, separate shotgun. Not to mention the NFA implications. Maybe LE will be thrilled with it? On the other hand, ABC will probably call it a grenade launcher.
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