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Due to the semi [[Armor Piercing Rounds|armor piercing]] nature of the round it is likely coated or made of a hard metal such as steel but deforms shortly after impact to prevent the bullet exiting the body and causing accidental casualties. The filler is likely a stable explosive with either a contact explosive detonation (somewhat counter acting its SAP nature) or a delay action fuse so it goes off shortly after impact, ideally in the body of the enemy, often lethal and crippling. | Due to the semi [[Armor Piercing Rounds|armor piercing]] nature of the round it is likely coated or made of a hard metal such as steel but deforms shortly after impact to prevent the bullet exiting the body and causing accidental casualties. The filler is likely a stable explosive with either a contact explosive detonation (somewhat counter acting its SAP nature) or a delay action fuse so it goes off shortly after impact, ideally in the body of the enemy, often lethal and crippling. | ||
Current .50 caliber bullets have severe recoil and although MJOLNIR armor may increase strength to a point where it is manageable, UNSC personnel are able to use M6 pistols easily. .50 caliber handgun cartridges are not efficient or useful in combat and are not used by current military. | Current .50 caliber bullets have severe recoil and although [[MJOLNIR armor]] may increase strength to a point where it is manageable, UNSC personnel are able to use M6 pistols easily. .50 caliber handgun cartridges are not efficient or useful in combat and are not used by current military. | ||