M6D magnum
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26.70 centimetres (10.51 in)[1] |
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12 rounds |
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12-round detachable box magazine[3][1] |
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Smart-linked KFA-2 x2 scope[6] |
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- "I don't keep it loaded, son. You'll have to find ammo as you go."
- — Jacob Keyes after giving his M6D to John-117.[7]
The M6D Personal Defense Weapon System,[8] commonly referred to as the M6D Pistol[4], is a United Nations Space Command firearm and one of the variants of Misriah Armory's M6 handgun series.[9]
Overview[edit]
Design details[edit]
The M6D is a recoil-operated, magazine-fed handgun,[4] chambered in 12.7x40mm ammunition, typically employed with semi-armor-piercing, high-explosive (SAPHE) rounds of that chambering, and feeding from 12-round detachable box magazines.[10][9][1] It has also been known to be chambered in the .450 Magnum load.[11] The weapon is somewhat unusual for a handgun in that it is capable of both semi-automatic and automatic firing.[5][4][1] The M6D is one of the M6 series' upscaled variants,[9] being larger than non-upscaled M6s by roughly 117%.[12]
The M6D is also an officer's model, and in this capacity was employed by Captain Jacob Keyes on the UNSC Pillar of Autumn.[7][9] Keyes specifically maintained a custom variant that featured a dedication to his service on the UNSC Meriwether Lewis in 2531.[13] Like other officer's model M6s, the weapon is fitted with smart-linked KFA-2 optic for utilization by those employing a heads-up display.[9][14]
M6Ds are produced with a distinctive hard chrome finish.[9] The M6D is relatively distinctive among the M6 family, most notable for the brown hue of the grip, which features small bumps across its surface. The length of the magazine, which integrates a prominent grip extension, makes the weapon appear comparatively very large. Various kanji characters can be observed in different locations on its body.[10][3]
Functionality[edit]
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As with most human weapons, the M6D is discharged when a trigger positioned at the top of the grip is depressed by the index finger. The energy of the expanding propellant gasses from the cartridge causes the slide to reciprocate into the open position, expelling the spent casing of the round just fired. The weapon's recoil mechanism then moves the slide back into place, stripping a fresh round from the magazine and chambering it to make the weapon ready to fire once again. This process occurs with almost imperceptible speed and can be repeated with successive trigger-pulls until the weapon is emptied,[3] at which point the slide will lock back,[15] awaiting the insertion of another magazine. When a fresh magazine is inserted, the slide will then travel forward when the user presses the Slide release, stripping the first round from the magazine and chambering it. If the weapon is reloaded before it is completely empty, this process will not occur as the cycle of the slide is uninterrupted. When the weapon is employed in its fully-automatic fire-mode, the trigger does not need to be repeatedly pulled for continuous firing.[3] To prevent accidental firing, the weapon has a safety mechanism which is manually engaged when the firearm is not in active use.[16]
To utilize the weapon's KFA-2 optic, the user must be equipped with headwear or eyewear capable of displaying a heads-up display via a smart-link.[14] When activated, the weapon projects the view from the scope at x2 magnification on the user's visor with a circular targeting reticle.[3][10]