M6H magnum

From Halopedia, the Halo wiki
Jump to: navigation, search
M6H magnum
H4-M6HMagnumPistol.png
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Misriah Armory

Model series:

M6 series

Type:

Magnum caliber pistol

Specifications

Length:

13.7 inches (35 cm)[1]

Width:

2.1 inches (5.3 cm)[1]

Height:

10.2 inches (26 cm)[1]

Ammunition type:

12.7×40mm M225 Semi-Armor-Piercing High-Explosive[2]

Feed system:

8-round detachable box magazine (M6H)[3]
12-round detachable box magazine (M6H2)[4]

Operation:

Recoil-operated, magazine-fed[3][5]

Rate of fire:

~250 RPM (M6H) ~150 RPM (M6H2)

Effective range:

250 meters (820 ft)[6]

Service history

In service:

Insurrection/Human-Covenant War (limited service)
Post-Covenant War conflicts (standard issue)

 

The M6H Personal Defense Weapon System (M6H PDWS) is a handgun in service with the UNSC. It is part of Misriah Armory's widespread M6 series. The M6H was infrequently in service as early as 2526[7][8] and was made the standard-issue sidearm of all UNSC personnel in 2555.[9]

Specifications[edit]

The M6H is a semi-automatic, recoil-operated, magazine-fed handgun. It is an up-sized model (17% larger than standard versions) with a smart-linked KFA-2 x2 scope and an electroless nickel finish.[10] It fires the M6 series' standard 12.7×40mm ammunition. The M6H is effective at reasonably long distances as well as its preferred close-to-medium-range.[9]

Variant[edit]

M6H2 Personal Defense Weapon[edit]

The M6H2 variant.

The M6H2 variant had entered service by at least 2557 and was issued to all branches of the UNSC.[5] It has a serial number of "00MA0100062473"[11] and sports a black polymer finish. Like the base M6H, the M6H2 is semi-automatic, recoil-operated and magazine-fed,[5] but has an increased 12-round magazine capacity.[4] The variant also boasts increased accuracy and is most effective with precision aiming.[5] It features a smoother slide design and a Projection sight (in place of the venerable KFA-2 x2) to support smart scope functionality.[4] In 2557, this weapon had a Ruptive skin approved by the UNSC Ordnance Commission.[12]

M6H2 Variants[edit]

  • Whispered Truth: A cut-down M6H2 magnum without a smart scope system, under-barrel flashlight, or forward trigger guard. It also has a custom slide and can mount a suppressor. This variant sports a 18-round magazine. Unlike other pistols Whispered Truth fires in three-round bursts. The slide reads "Semper Vigilans" (Always Vigilant), the motto of the Office of Naval Intelligence.
  • Gunfighter Magnum: Lightweight competition pistol carried by Spartan operators who prefer a no-frills backup firearm. Quick draw Magnum with fast-reload magazines. Iron sights only, no Smart-Link module is attached.
  • Tactical Magnum: Whisper-quiet tactical pistol loaded with armor-piercing rounds, tailored for Spartan force reconnaissance missions. Match grade Magnum with integral baffle-free suppressor and 2× full-VISR Smart-Link.
  • Buck's Magnum: A Magnum with the Gunfighter body, Whispered Truth finish, and a front iron sight that is seen on the Projection Sight, appearing to have been attached separately.

  • Whispered Truth.

  • Gunfighter Magnum.

  • Tactical Magnum.

  • Buck's Magnum.

M6H2 Attachments[edit]

  • Extended Magazine: Increases both ready and reserve ammunition capacity by 50%.

Gameplay[edit]

Changes from the M6G PDWS in Halo: Reach[edit]

  • Less damage, requires 6 shots to kill rather than 5.
  • Higher accuracy with less bloom.

Changes from M6H in Halo 4 to M6H2 in Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

  • Increased damage, requiring 4 shots to deplete shields followed by 1 headshot or 3 body shots.
  • Drastically lowered rate of fire.
  • Less bloom/greater accuracy.
  • Increased magazine size to 12.
  • More reserve ammunition.
  • Can be smart scoped rather than utilizing smart-linked scope zoom.
  • Zoom decreased from 2× to 1.75× due to use of projection sight for smart scope.
  • Faster swap and pickup speeds.
  • The Spartan now wields the handgun with a more realistic "thumbs forward" combat grip, as opposed to the classic "teacup" grip seen in Halo 2 through Halo 4.

Halo: Spartan Assault and Halo: Spartan Strike[edit]

Gallery[edit]

Normal Gallery[edit]

  • A CAMS Cadet practices marksmanship with an M6H on the CAMS Firing Range.

  • An Insurrectionist holds aloft an M6H pistol in surrender.

  • Concept art of the M6H. Note that it closely resembles the M6G from Halo: Reach.

  • Concept art of the final build of the M6H magnum pistol.

  • The M6H in Halo 4.

  • Halo 4 Infobox.

  • An in-game side view of the M6H in Halo 4.

  • A Spartan-IV wielding an M6H.

  • John-117 wielding an M6H against Covenant forces.

  • A view through the M6H magnum's scope.

  • The M6H being wielded in a Capture the Flag game on Exile.

  • HUD icon of the M6H in Halo 4.

  • Commander Sarah Palmer wielding a pair of M6H sidearms.

  • A Spartan chambering a round in her M6H on Complex.

  • A render of the magnum scope.

  • John-117 aiming an M6H at Jameson Locke in The Cost.

  • First-person view of the M6H2 in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta on Truth.

  • Smart scope with the M6H2 in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta on Crossfire.

  • Holly Tanaka handing an M6H2 to Olympia Vale during the Battle of Kamchatka.

  • First-person view of the M6H2 by Fred-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

  • Smart scope with the M6H2 by Fred-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

  • Fred-104 in an idle stance while wielding his M6H2 on Genesis.

  • First-person view of the M6H2 on Fathom in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Smart scope with the M6H2 in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Models of the M6H2 for Halo 5: Guardians.

  • An unloaded M6H2 with its smart link module detached. Note the gas piston and bolt head.

  • An Atlas-clad Spartan-IV using an M6H2 on Riptide.

  • The M6H2 using smart scope. Note the correct thumbs-forward grip.

  • A Spartan-IV wielding a dry M6H2, exposing the weapon's operation.

  • Flagnum Skin as seen when holding a Flag.

  • An M6H2 in comparison to an M6D in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Buck aiming a Whispered Truth colored Gunfighter M6H2.

  • The M6H in Halo Online.

  • First-person view of the M6H on Riverworld.

  • An early version of an "R" type M6H in Halo Online.

Halo 4 skins[edit]

  • STC(Static) skin.

  • CBN(Combustion) skin.

  • IND(Indigo) Skin.

  • FLR(Flare) Skin.

Halo 5: Guardians variants[edit]

  • First-person view of the Gunfighter M6H2.

  • Smart scope with the Gunfighter M6H2.

  • Smart scope with the Gunfighter M6H2, following the Overdrive update's alterations. These include a lowered weapon model and added HUD elements on par with the default M6H2.

  • A Venator-clad Spartan-IV using the Gunfighter M6H2 on Mercy.

  • First-person view of the Tactical M6H2.

  • Smart scope with the Tactical M6H2.

  • A Spartan with the Tactical M6H2.

Halo 5: Guardians skins[edit]

  • Flagnum Skin as seen when holding a Flag.

  • Bracer Skin.

  • Ruptive Skin.

  • 343 Industries Skin.

  • HCS Contender Skin.

  • Prestige skin.

  • Locke and Loaded skin.

  • Full Moon skin.

  • Boomco. Magnum Blaster skin.

  • Lord of the Fries skin.

  • Scratched skin.

  • Gold Standard skin.

  • Last Dawn skin.

  • Landgrave skin.

  • Master Control.

Halo Online variants[edit]

  • The DMG M6H on Riverworld.

  • The golden M6H on Riverworld.

  • Halo Online M6H variants.

Main-Legendary.png See our gameplay information related to M6H magnum in its gameplay page
Main-Superintendent.png Browse more images in this article's gallery page.

Videos[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 64
  2. ^ Halo 4 Interactive Guide
  3. ^ a b Halo Waypoint: Magnum
  4. ^ a b c Halo 5: Guardians
  5. ^ a b c d Halo Waypoint - Cannon Fodder: Locke & Load
  6. ^ Halo: Nightfall, Quartermaster
  7. ^ Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn
  8. ^ 343 Sparkast 014
  9. ^ a b Halo 4 Official Site Ordnance + Armor
  10. ^ Bungie.net - Halo 3: ODST Field Guide: M6C/SOCOM
  11. ^ File:Andrew-bradbury-magnum-lo-c-01.jpg
  12. ^ Halo 5: Guardians - Ruptive skin description

v • d • e
List of sidearms and melee weapons produced and used by humans
Melee
Pistols
SMGs
M7 series (M7 • M7 Suppressed) • M20 SMG
Retrieved from "https://www.halopedia.org/index.php?title=M6H_magnum&oldid=1322158"