Magnum

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Magnum
Gameplay role
Faction:	Human (UNSC)
Weapon tier (?):	Tier-1 Loadout weapon
Weapon class (?):	Pistol
Weapon type (?):	Kinetic Precision weapon
Effective range:	Close to medium
Counterparts:	As a pistol: Human (UNSC) Sidekick Covenant Plasma Pistol Mauler Banished Mangler Forerunner Boltshot As a utility weapon: Human (UNSC) Battle Rifle DMR Commando Covenant Carbine Needle Rifle Forerunner Lightrifle
Gameplay stats
Damage:	Low to medium
Projectile speed:	Medium to very high
Rate of fire:	Low to high
Magazine size:	Varies
Zoom:	Varies
Variants and attachments
Standard variant(s):	Automag Flagnum Survivor Magnum
Halo 5 REQ variant(s):	Halo: Combat Evolved Pistol

The Magnum, known initially in Halo: Combat Evolved as the Pistol, is a human precision weapon featured in most major Halo games. It is a headshot capable sidearm that can either be scoped or dual wielded depending on the game it is featured in. It is a predecessor to later utility weapons, as well as the Sidekick in Halo Infinite.

Universe and lore

Main article: M6 Series