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[[File:HaloArmsRace3.JPG|thumb|[[M6G magnum|M6G handguns]] being produced by Misriah Armory on Mars.]] | [[File:HaloArmsRace3.JPG|thumb|[[M6G magnum|M6G handguns]] being produced by Misriah Armory on Mars.]] | ||
{{Quote|The M6 has been in service for about a hundred and forty years… it’s amazing to think how little it has changed in all that time.|Anonymous UNSC serviceman}} | {{Quote|The M6 has been in service for about a hundred and forty years… it’s amazing to think how little it has changed in all that time.|Anonymous UNSC serviceman{{Ref/Reuse|bnetm6g}}}} | ||
The '''M6 Personal Defense Weapon System''' is a series of pistols produced by [[Misriah Armory]]. | The '''M6 Personal Defense Weapon System''' is a series of pistols produced by [[Misriah Armory]].{{Ref/Reuse|old waypoint}}{{Ref/Reuse|H3R}}{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} Common slang terms for the M6 series handguns include ''go-mag'', ''hand cannon'', ''power drill'', ''HE pistol'', and ''heavy pistol''.<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'', UNSC Weapons, p. 307 (2009); p. 321 (2011)</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|H3R}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The M6 series have seen major widespread distribution through the [[UNSC Armed Forces]] as lighter firearms, although they are not always seen as primary weapons, because of their lighter penetrating power. They have seen usage in the UNSC since [[2414]].<ref name="HOSFM186">''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'', PART 10: THE SPARTAN ARMORY, Infantry Weapons (p. 186)</ref> | {{Quote|The longevity of the M6 has always been more about pork barrels and [[Slipspace]] travel than reliability or the so-called brilliance of its design.|Anonymous UNSC serviceman{{Ref/Reuse|bnetm6g}}}} | ||
The M6 series have seen major widespread distribution through the [[UNSC Armed Forces]] as lighter firearms, although they are not always seen as primary weapons, because of their lighter penetrating power. They have seen usage in the UNSC since [[2414]].<ref name="HOSFM186">''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'', PART 10: THE SPARTAN ARMORY, Infantry Weapons (p. 186)</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|bnetm6g}}{{Ref/Site|Id=old waypoint|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/magnum/f4c403d6-269e-499a-ac14-9a696e0a5b27|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Magnum|Detail=(defunct, backup on [https://web.archive.org/web/20110920223953/http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/magnum/f4c403d6-269e-499a-ac14-9a696e0a5b27 Archive.org]}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Waypoint|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/magnum|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Magnum}}<ref name="HOSFM186"/> Starting in [[2555]], the M6H has taken prominence over other variants and has been designated the standard side arm of all UNSC branches.{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} | |||
===Design details=== | ===Design details=== | ||
The M6 series weapons are recoil-operated and magazine-fed, and typically fire 12.7×40mm projectile ammunition, and despite the large caliber, oftentimes "exotic" ammunition is not utilized. They are also remarkably large and overpowered to an extent, appearing to be redolent of a cross between a pistol and a rifle in size. In addition to power, the M6 line of weaponry is designed to be exceedingly rugged and reliable, and the guns are able to remain operational after [[Slipspace]] transitions and high-g aerial maneuvers, as well as the rigors sustained during standard combat. However, the heavy weight limits its distribution amongst personnel, and the M6 weapons have a tendency to drop casings on the wielder's foot, | {{Quote|The M6 is either the world’s biggest pistol or the world’s smallest rifle — I’m not sure which.|Unknown UNSC serviceman{{Ref/Reuse|bnetm6g}}}} | ||
The M6 series weapons are recoil-operated and magazine-fed, and typically fire 12.7×40mm projectile ammunition, and despite the large caliber, oftentimes "exotic" ammunition is not utilized. They are also remarkably large and overpowered to an extent, appearing to be redolent of a cross between a pistol and a rifle in size. In addition to power, the M6 line of weaponry is designed to be exceedingly rugged and reliable, and the guns are able to remain operational after [[Slipspace]] transitions and high-g aerial maneuvers, as well as the rigors sustained during standard combat. However, the heavy weight limits its distribution amongst personnel, and the M6 weapons have a tendency to drop casings on the wielder's foot,{{Ref/Reuse|bnetm6g}} leading some UNSC personnel to favor the [[M7 SMG]], which operates on a caseless system. | |||
{{Quote|It’s strange. Normally a big bore means access to a greater variety of exotic munitions, but we just don’t see that variety in the field.|Unknown UNSC serviceman{{Ref/Reuse|bnetm6g}}}} | |||
They have remained remarkably unchanged during their decades of service, although there are a large number of variants. The M6 series handguns are issued in three different finishes: hard chrome, black polymer, and electroless nickel.{{Ref/Reuse|bnetm6g}}{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} Some variants of the M6 series have been 'up-sized' to approximately 117% their normal size to better facilitate use by [[SPARTAN Program|Spartans]].{{Ref/Reuse|H3R}} | |||
==Variants== | |||
[[File:H5G-M6H2vsM6D.png|thumb|right|250px|The M6D and the M6H2.]] | |||
{{Quote|The M6 has been around forever; the number of variants and configurations is dizzying... have you ever seen an M6J(C) — the Army’s carbine variant?|Unknown UNSC serviceman{{Ref/Reuse|bnetm6g}}}} | |||
{{Quote|The '''A'''<nowiki />'s and '''B'''<nowiki />'s are way more comfortable to shoot, but you don’t see many of them outside of civilian security forces anymore.|Anonymous UNSC serviceman{{Ref/Reuse|bnetm6g}}}} | |||
*'''[[M6A magnum]]''' - Used mostly by [[civilian]] [[law enforcement|security forces]],{{Ref/Site|Id=bnetm6g|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3pistol|SiteName=Bungie.net|PageName=M6G Personal Defense Weapon System}} standard issue/black polymer finish.{{Ref/Reuse|H3R}}{{Ref/Reuse|old waypoint}} | |||
*'''[[M6B magnum]]''' - Used mostly by civilian security forces,{{Ref/Reuse|bnetm6g}} [[KFA-2 x2]] scope, hard chrome finish.{{Ref/Reuse|H3R}}{{Ref/Reuse|old waypoint}} | |||
*'''[[M6C magnum]]''' - 'Up-sized', armed with High Penetration ammunition, black polymer finish.{{Ref/Reuse|H3R}}{{Ref/Reuse|old waypoint}} | |||
**'''[[M6C/SOCOM]]''' - Accurized, Issued with smart-linked 4× scope VnSLS/V 6E, sound suppressor, muzzle brake, and black polymer finish.{{Ref/Site|Id=H3R|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/projects/odst/guide.aspx|SiteName=Bungie.net|PageName=Halo 3: ODST Project Page}}{{Ref/Reuse|old waypoint}} Also designated 'M6S'. | |||
*'''[[M6D magnum]]''' - 'Up-sized', and officer's model armed with High Explosive ammunition and featuring KFA-2 x2 scope.{{Ref/Reuse|H3R}}{{Ref/Reuse|old waypoint}} | |||
*'''[[M6E magnum]]''' - Standard issue/electroless nickel finish.{{Ref/Reuse|H3R}}{{Ref/Reuse|old waypoint}} | |||
*'''[[M6F magnum]]''' - Officer's model, smart-linked scope [[KFA-2]]/electroless nickel finish.{{Ref/Reuse|H3R}}{{Ref/Reuse|old waypoint}} | |||
*'''[[M6G magnum]]''' - 'Up-sized', standard issue with electroless nickel finish{{Ref/Reuse|H3R}}{{Ref/Reuse|old waypoint}} and armed with High Explosive ammunition.{{Ref/Reuse|bnetm6g}} | |||
*'''[[M6H magnum]]''' - 'Up-sized', officer's model with smart-linked scope [[KFA-2]]/electroless nickel finish.{{Ref/Reuse|H3R}}{{Ref/Reuse|old waypoint}} | |||
**'''[[M6H magnum|M6H2 magnum]]''' - Recoil operated, semi-automatic{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-locke-load|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Canon Fodder - Locke & Load}} with 12 round magazine and smart-linking abilities.{{Ref/Game|Game=Halo 5: Guardians|Detail=gameplay}} | |||
*'''[[M6I magnum]]''' - Select-fire variant; detachable shoulder-stock/black polymer finish.{{Ref/Reuse|H3R}}{{Ref/Reuse|old waypoint}} | |||
*'''[[M6J/C carbine]]''' - [[UNSC Army]] [[carbine]] variant.{{Ref/Reuse|bnetm6g}} 355mm barrel, detachable shoulder-stock/electroless nickel finish.{{Ref/Reuse|H3R}}{{Ref/Reuse|old waypoint}} | |||
*'''[[M6K magnum]]''' - Police 'undercover' variant; 6 round magazine capacity/black polymer finish.{{Ref/Reuse|H3R}}{{Ref/Reuse|old waypoint}} | |||
*'''[[M6P pocket pistol]]''' - Pocket pistol variant.{{Ref/Novel|Novel=Halo: Retribution|Chapter= 1}} | |||
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