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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. | ||
In terms of muzzle energy, the round may be as powerful (or even more powerful) than even the mighty .50 caliber pistol rounds of today, possibly giving a muzzle energy of | In terms of muzzle energy, the round may be as powerful (or even more powerful) than even the mighty .50 caliber pistol rounds of today, possibly giving a muzzle energy of 4,000 Joules or more (though possibly less as well). While it may seem like the M6 pistols would be totally overpowered by today's standards, strides in recoil reduction and accuracy may very well have been made in the five-hundred year gap in firearms technology of today to Halo-era technology. Also, advances in defensive measures such as stronger body armor might mean handguns of lesser power have become inferior, at least for military combat purposes. | ||
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. Contemporary .50 handguns are not militarily viable, however advancements in military technology allows this caliber of round to perform very well in the M6 line of handgun. | 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. Contemporary .50 handguns are not militarily viable, however advancements in military technology allows this caliber of round to perform very well in the M6 line of handgun. | ||