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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
In terms of muzzle energy, the round may be as powerful (or even more powerful) than even the mighty 12.7mm caliber pistol rounds of today, possibly giving a muzzle energy of 4,000 joules or more (though possibly less as well). While it may seem like the M6 pistols would be totally overpowered by today's standards, strides in recoil reduction and accuracy may very well have been made in the five-hundred year gap in firearms technology of today to Halo-era technology. Also, advances in defensive measures such as stronger body armor might mean handguns of lesser power have become inferior, at least for military combat purposes. | In terms of muzzle energy, the round may be as powerful (or even more powerful) than even the mighty 12.7mm caliber pistol rounds of today, possibly giving a muzzle energy of 4,000 joules or more (though possibly less as well). While it may seem like the M6 pistols would be totally overpowered by today's standards, strides in recoil reduction and accuracy may very well have been made in the five-hundred year gap in firearms technology of today to Halo-era technology. Also, advances in defensive measures such as stronger body armor might mean handguns of lesser power have become inferior, at least for military combat purposes. It obviously is underpowered against MJLONIR and Covenant armor, taking sevearl shots to crack sheilds and even dent the armor of a lowly grunt. | ||
Current 12.7mm caliber bullets have severe recoil and although [[MJOLNIR armor]] may increase strength to a point where it is manageable, UNSC servicemen are able to use M6 pistols easily. Contemporary 12.7mm handguns are not militarily viable, however advancements in military technology allows this caliber of round to perform very well in the M6 line of handgun. | Current 12.7mm caliber bullets have severe recoil and although [[MJOLNIR armor]] may increase strength to a point where it is manageable, UNSC servicemen are able to use M6 pistols easily. Contemporary 12.7mm handguns are not militarily viable, however advancements in military technology allows this caliber of round to perform very well in the M6 line of handgun. | ||