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{{Quote|M6S — whisper-quiet with armor-piercing rounds. Brutes might see us coming, but the only thing they'll hear is their asses hitting the ground.|Gunnery Sergeant [[Edward Buck]].<ref>[[Halo 3 ODST ViDoc: Desperate Measures]]</ref>}} | {{Quote|M6S — whisper-quiet with armor-piercing rounds. Brutes might see us coming, but the only thing they'll hear is their asses hitting the ground.|Gunnery Sergeant [[Edward Buck]].<ref>[[Halo 3 ODST ViDoc: Desperate Measures]]</ref>}} | ||
The '''M6C/SOCOM''', also known as the "'''M6S'''" and informally known as the "'''Automag'''",{{Ref/Reuse|bungie}} is a semi-automatic pistol used by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. It is a variant of the [[M6C magnum|M6C magnum sidearm]]. | The '''M6C/SOCOM''', also known as the "'''M6S'''" and informally known as the "'''Automag'''",{{Ref/Reuse|bungie}} is a semi-automatic pistol used by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. It is a specialized variant of the [[M6C magnum|M6C magnum sidearm]] used by special operations teams. | ||
==Design details== | ==Design details== | ||
The M6C/SOCOM variant is a special issued handgun to the UNSC's [[UNSC Special Forces|special operations units]]. The M6C/SOCOM variant has an integrated sound [[Suppressor (attachment)|suppressor]], and [[Muzzle Brake|muzzle brake]]. It is the secondary weapon of special forces [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s and is used in operations that rely on stealth rather than direct engagements. In lieu of the [[KFA-2 x2|KFA-2]] sight used on the [[M6D magnum|M6D PDWS]], the M6C/SOCOM utilizes the [[VnSLS/V 6E]] smart linked 4× scope, enabling the user to eliminate targets at long range while incurring limited recoil due to the integral sound suppressor and compensator. It has a considerably high rate of fire with an long effective range, being able to hit a target accurately at about fifty meters. The M6C/SOCOM is, like its M6C counterpart, weaker than the standard-issue [[M6G magnum|M6G PDWS]] due to lower efficiency against [[Energy Shields|shielded]] and heavily [[armor]]ed targets. | The M6C/SOCOM variant is a special issued handgun to the UNSC's [[UNSC Special Forces|special operations units]]. The M6C/SOCOM variant has an integrated sound [[Suppressor (attachment)|suppressor]], and [[Muzzle Brake|muzzle brake]]. It is the secondary weapon of special forces like [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s and is used in operations that rely on stealth rather than direct engagements. In lieu of the [[KFA-2 x2|KFA-2]] sight used on the [[M6D magnum|M6D PDWS]], the M6C/SOCOM utilizes the [[VnSLS/V 6E]] smart linked 4× scope, enabling the user to eliminate targets at long range while incurring limited recoil due to the integral sound suppressor and compensator. It has a considerably high rate of fire with an long effective range, being able to hit a target accurately at about fifty meters. The M6C/SOCOM is, like its M6C counterpart, weaker than the standard-issue [[M6G magnum|M6G PDWS]] due to lower efficiency against [[Energy Shields|shielded]] and heavily [[armor]]ed targets. | ||
Like other M6 pistols, the M6S is operated based on the short-recoil principle. When the weapon is fired, the expansion of gases inside the chamber and barrel creates a force sufficient enough to re-cock the weapon and chamber a new cartridge from its magazine. | |||
=== Ammunition === | === Ammunition === | ||
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The Automag was added to the ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'' version of ''Halo 3'' when ''Halo 3: ODST'' was added to PC. Like the BR55HB, it will kill players in 4 headshots. | The Automag was added to the ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'' version of ''Halo 3'' when ''Halo 3: ODST'' was added to PC. Like the BR55HB, it will kill players in 4 headshots. | ||
=== Advantages === | === Advantages === | ||
The | The M6S is far more accurate and effective at longer ranges than the M6G due to its zoom and boasts a slightly hire fire rate. Combined, these two factors make the M6S an overall more effective weapon than the M6G, although it cannot be dual-wielded. It is generally better to use the M6C as a sidearm rather than a primary weapon for these reasons, but the M6S can be a valuable utility when needed. | ||
=== Disadvantages === | === Disadvantages === | ||
The M6S cannot be dual-wielded, meaning that players will have to give up their secondary weapon slot if they wish to perform a [[Noob Combo]]. Additionally, rapid and sustained fire of the M6S can result in a significant kick that the user must compensate for if they wish to stay on target. In [[Halo 3: ODST]], the weapon's suppressor does not actually grant any stealth attributes to the player, and firing the M6S will still alert enemies to the user's presence. | |||
=== Changes from the M6G PDWS in ''Halo 3'' === | === Changes from the M6G PDWS in ''Halo 3'' === |
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