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M4 carbine with XM-26 LSS

The XM-26 Lightweight Shotgun System (LSS) is an under-barrel shotgun attachment for the M16/M4 family of assault rifles. It can also be fitted with a pistol grip and collapsible buttstock to act as a stand-alone weapon.

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The XM-26 LSS was developed by C-More Systems to meet the requirements of U.S. troops in Afghanistan for a lightweight door-breaching and less-lethal delivery system which could remove the need to carry an additional weapon such as a pump-action shotgun.


Specifications

  • Caliber: 12 gauge
  • Operation: Straight pull bolt-action.
  • Capacity: 5 round detachable magazine.
  • Ammunition: 2.75 and 3 in lethal, less-lethal and breaching rounds.
  • Barrel length: 7.75 in (197 mm) with integral breaching stand-off adapter.
  • Under-barrel version:
    • Overall length: 16.5 in (419 mm)
    • Weight: 2 lb 11 oz (1.22 kg)
  • Stand-alone version:
    • Overall length: 24 in (610 mm) (stock collapsed)
    • Weight: 4 lb 3 oz (3.80 kg)

See also

External links

  • C-More Systems (http://www.cmore.com/)
  • Security Arms (http://www.securityarms.com/20010315/galleryfiles/2700/2764.htm)
  • Modern Firearms (http://world.guns.ru/shotgun/sh28-e.htm)

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The XM26 Lightweight Shotgun System (LSS) is a developmental under-barrel shotgun attachment for the M16/M4 family of U.S. service firearms.
The XM26 LSS was developed by C-More Systems to meet the requirements of U.S. troops in Afghanistan for a lightweight door-breaching and less-lethal delivery system which could remove the need to carry an additional weapon such as a pump-action shotgun.
At the present time small numbers of XM26 LSS shotguns are issued to US troops in Afghanistan, and, according to available sources, these weapons are well received by troops who used them.
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