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*The cartridge is more than likely based on the [[wikipedia:.50 Beowulf|.50 Beowulf]], since it has a rebated rim and it is the same caliber and length as the .500 S&W Magnum. However, .50 Beowulf was designed for use in a modified AR-15 type rifle, and like the .500 S&W Magnum, is too powerful to be used in a light sidearm. | *The cartridge is more than likely based on the [[wikipedia:.50 Beowulf|.50 Beowulf]], since it has a rebated rim and it is the same caliber and length as the .500 S&W Magnum. However, .50 Beowulf was designed for use in a modified AR-15 type rifle, and like the .500 S&W Magnum, is too powerful to be used in a light sidearm. | ||
*There is no such thing as a "Semi Armor-Piercing" bullet in modern firearms; rounds are either AP or not. Semi Armor-Piercing may mean that the round is capable of penetrating only light body armor. | *There is no such thing as a "Semi Armor-Piercing" bullet in modern firearms; rounds are either AP or not. Semi Armor-Piercing may mean that the round is capable of penetrating only light body armor. | ||
*Since the game specifies that the M6D, the pistol that fires this cartridge, is 26.7cm long, the actual rounds it should handle are actually 9 or 10mm, to actually being capable of firing 12.7 rounds, the pistol must be 33.39cm long making very bulky, just about the size of a machine pistol or submachinegun, and is probably only suitable for Spartans and not marines. | *Since the game specifies that the M6D, the pistol that fires this cartridge, is 26.7cm long (approximately the same size of the Desert eagle), the actual rounds it should handle are actually 9 or 10mm, to actually being capable of firing 12.7 rounds, the pistol must be 33.39cm long (incorrect) making it very bulky, just about the size of a machine pistol or submachinegun, and is probably only suitable for Spartans and not marines. | ||
*In Halo, if you look closely at the ammo packs for the Pistol, you'll see that there is a typo on the bitmap, it says 'HP' rather than 'HE'. | *In Halo, if you look closely at the ammo packs for the Pistol, you'll see that there is a typo on the bitmap, it says 'HP' rather than 'HE'. | ||