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{{Quote|The single-shot DMR fits somewhere between the [[Sniper Rifle System 99D-S2 Anti-Matériel|sniper rifle]] and the [[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle|battle rifle]]. It's deadly at range, but a quick trigger finger and careful aim assure that even at medium to short distances it packs a punch.|Game Informer<ref name="GI"/>}}
{{Quote|The single-shot DMR fits somewhere between the [[Sniper Rifle System 99D-S2 Anti-Matériel|sniper rifle]] and the [[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle|battle rifle]]. It's deadly at range, but a quick trigger finger and careful aim assure that even at medium to short distances it packs a punch.|Game Informer<ref name="GI"/>}}


The ''' M392 Designated Marksman Rifle'''<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=24579 '''Bungie.net''': M392 Designated Marksman Rifle]</ref>, abbreviated '''DMR''' and formally known as the '''M392 Designated Marksman Rifle ''Serial Number: M45A771B''''', is a combat rifle used by the [[United Nations Space Command]].<ref name="GI">[http://gameinformer.com/mag/haloreach.aspx '''GameInformer''': February Edition]</ref>  
The '''M392 Designated Marksman Rifle'''<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=24579 '''Bungie.net''': M392 Designated Marksman Rifle]</ref>, abbreviated '''DMR''' and formally known as the '''M392 Designated Marksman Rifle ''Serial Number: M45A771B''''', is a combat rifle used by the [[United Nations Space Command]].<ref name="GI">[http://gameinformer.com/mag/haloreach.aspx '''GameInformer''': February Edition]</ref>
==Background==
==Background==
Although it saw more widespread use throughout all branches of the UNSC prior to 2548, it has since been superseded in use by the BR55 in all branches but the [[UNSC Army]], which is a land based fighting force.
Although it saw more widespread use throughout all branches of the UNSC prior to 2548, it has since been superseded in use by the BR55 in all branches but the [[UNSC Army]], which is a land based fighting force.
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==Design Details==
==Design Details==
The M392 Designated Marksman Rifle is an air-cooled, gas-operated select-fire bullpup rifle that fires 7.62x51mm ammunition. It is mounted with a scope and possess a fire selector switch, located above the grip of the weapon, and magazine release button, which is located directly above the magazine housing, located behind the trigger.
The M392 Designated Marksman Rifle is an air-cooled, gas-operated select-fire bullpup rifle that fires 7.62x51mm ammunition. It is mounted with a scope and possess a fire selector switch, located above the grip of the weapon, and magazine release button, which is located directly above the magazine housing, located behind the trigger.
The M392 is [http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Carter-A259 Commander Carter-259]'s signature weapon.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==

Revision as of 04:03, February 7, 2010

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"The single-shot DMR fits somewhere between the sniper rifle and the battle rifle. It's deadly at range, but a quick trigger finger and careful aim assure that even at medium to short distances it packs a punch."
— Game Informer[1]

The M392 Designated Marksman Rifle[2], abbreviated DMR and formally known as the M392 Designated Marksman Rifle Serial Number: M45A771B, is a combat rifle used by the United Nations Space Command.[1]

Background

Although it saw more widespread use throughout all branches of the UNSC prior to 2548, it has since been superseded in use by the BR55 in all branches but the UNSC Army, which is a land based fighting force.

Design Details

The M392 Designated Marksman Rifle is an air-cooled, gas-operated select-fire bullpup rifle that fires 7.62x51mm ammunition. It is mounted with a scope and possess a fire selector switch, located above the grip of the weapon, and magazine release button, which is located directly above the magazine housing, located behind the trigger.

The M392 is Commander Carter-259's signature weapon.

Trivia

  • Stamped on the comb of the rifle are the words ARMALITE MG UNSC. This is possibly the manufacturer or a reference to realworld manufacturer ArmaLite Corp.

Sources

Audio sample located here.

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