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The '''M225 Semi-Armor Piercing High Explosive''' is a round used in the M6 series of sidearms. <ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3pistol] Bungie.net's UNSC Weaponry update</ref> | The '''M225 Semi-Armor Piercing High Explosive''' is a round used in the [[M6|M6 series]] of sidearms. <ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3pistol] Bungie.net's UNSC Weaponry update</ref> | ||
Due to the semi armor piercing nature of the round it is likely coated in 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. | Due to the semi [[Armor Piercing Rounds|armor piercing]] nature of the round it is likely coated in 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. | ||
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Revision as of 20:49, September 8, 2007
The M225 Semi-Armor Piercing High Explosive is a round used in the M6 series of sidearms. [1]
Due to the semi armor piercing nature of the round it is likely coated in 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.
