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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 servicemen are able to use M6 pistols easily. 21st century .50 caliber handgun cartridges are in-efficient and little used by the military. | Current .50 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. 21st century .50 caliber handgun cartridges are in-efficient and little used by the military. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||