While not a new gun, this example of the C-more M26 MASS might just be the perfect example of what true gun porn is. It is sexy, completely impractical but you still want to give it a try!
The M26 is designed to attach to the lower rail of an M4/AR15 style rifle for breaching or to provide a less lethal option. In that capacity the M26 should be highly effective and the manually operated charging handle and 5 rd box magazine provide a unique solution to increase capacity and cycle the action.
In this shoulder fired variant however, you are left with a sub-3lb 12 gauge SBS (which has to “fun” to shoot… ouch) that requires you to use your off-hand to cycle the gun through a long stroke, with pressure extended away from the center line of the bore which would severely disrupt your shot to shot sight picture and leave no place for a good 4th point of contact (strong hand, should, cheek, off-hand?). As a civilian I have no use for a Master Key style shotgun and I believe this may be among the worst 12ga options for home defense (sitting somewhere between a single shot and double barrel), but it is undeniably cool looking and really does look like a whole lot of fun.
Ron is the Founder and President of When the Balloon Goes Up! He competes regularly in IDPA as an ESP/Expert, his focus is on concealed carry, home defense and analyzing equipment to find “Gear that Just Works!”
