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== Summary ==
== Summary ==


A stripped-down version of the M6D [[Pistol]] equipped by the crew of the [[Pillar of Autumn]] during their battle with the [[Covenant]] on [[Installation 04]], the Magnum does not have a scope, nor are its bullets explosive - and it therefore lacks the very features that made it's counterpart so deceptively deadly in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]].
A stripped-down version of the M6D [[Pistol]] equipped by the crew of the [[Pillar of Autumn]] during their battle with the [[Covenant]] on [[Installation 04]], the Magnum does not have a scope, nor are its bullets explosive - and it therefore lacks the very features that made its counterpart so deceptively deadly in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]].


The magazine of this handgun can hold 12 bullets and has moderate stopping power. In close quarters with a dual-wieldable configuration, it can be surprisingly effective when employed against unshielded foes - not to mention stylish. Over longer distances, however, its lack of scope and modest magazine capacity renders the Magnum largely ineffective. It is also rather slow to reload, a fact you should take into consideration before opting to use it against large groups of enemies. It is, however, quite useful for placing exact headshots.
The magazine of this handgun can hold 12 bullets and has moderate stopping power. In close quarters with a dual-wieldable configuration, it can be surprisingly effective when employed against unshielded foes - not to mention stylish. Over longer distances, however, its lack of scope and modest magazine capacity renders the Magnum largely ineffective. It is also rather slow to reload, a fact you should take into consideration before opting to use it against large groups of enemies. It is, however, quite useful for placing exact headshots.

Revision as of 13:00, October 11, 2005

Summary

A stripped-down version of the M6D Pistol equipped by the crew of the Pillar of Autumn during their battle with the Covenant on Installation 04, the Magnum does not have a scope, nor are its bullets explosive - and it therefore lacks the very features that made its counterpart so deceptively deadly in Halo: Combat Evolved.

The magazine of this handgun can hold 12 bullets and has moderate stopping power. In close quarters with a dual-wieldable configuration, it can be surprisingly effective when employed against unshielded foes - not to mention stylish. Over longer distances, however, its lack of scope and modest magazine capacity renders the Magnum largely ineffective. It is also rather slow to reload, a fact you should take into consideration before opting to use it against large groups of enemies. It is, however, quite useful for placing exact headshots.

Technical Data

Official Designation    : M6C Magnum Sidearm
Projectile Type         : 12.7MM Semi, Armor Piercing
Dual-Wield              : Yes
Damage                  : Medium
Range                   : Close
Accuracy                : Medium
Rate Of Fire            : Medium
Autofire Capability     : Manual
Magazine Capacity       : 12 Bullets
Ammunition (Additional) : 48 (4 Magazines)
Reload Speed            : Slow
Melee Attack            : Average
Scope                   : No

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