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==== M6H2 Attachments ====
==== M6H2 attachments ====
* '''Extended Magazine''': Increases both ready and reserve ammunition capacity by 50%.
* '''Extended Magazine''': Increases both ready and reserve ammunition capacity by 50%.
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== Gameplay ==
== Gameplay ==
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=== Changes from the M6G PDWS in ''Halo: Reach'' ===
=== Changes from the M6G PDWS in ''Halo: Reach'' ===
* Less damage, requires 6 shots to kill rather than 5.
*Less damage, requires 6 shots to kill rather than 5.
* Higher accuracy with less bloom.
*Higher overall accuracy, with less bloom, and less spread deviation upon first shot.
 
===Changes from M6H in ''Halo 4'' to M6H2 in ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''===
=== Changes from M6H in ''Halo 4'' to M6H2 in ''Halo 5: Guardians'' ===
*Increased damage, requiring 4 shots to deplete shields followed by 1 headshot or 3 body shots.
* Increased damage, requiring 4 shots to deplete shields followed by 1 headshot or 3 body shots.
*Higher accuracy, featuring less maximum bloom and a smaller reticle.
* Drastically lowered rate of fire.
*Increased magazine size to 12 rounds.
* Less bloom/greater accuracy.
*More reserve ammunition.
* Increased magazine size to 12.
*Faster draw times, reloads, and pickup speeds.
* More reserve ammunition.
*Features more recoil.
* Can be [[smart scope]]d rather than utilizing smart-linked scope zoom.
*Can be [[smart scope]]d rather than utilizing smart-linked scope zoom.
* Zoom decreased from 2× to 1.75× due to use of projection sight for smart scope.
*Projection sight reticle differs from weapon's base reticle, being much smaller.
* Faster swap and pickup speeds.
=== Changes from ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta'' to ''Halo 5: Guardians'' ===
* The Spartan now wields the handgun with a more realistic "thumbs forward" combat grip, as opposed to the classic "teacup" grip seen in Halo 2 through Halo 4.
*Drastically lowered rate of fire.
 
*Features no bloom, and full, 100% accuracy with every shot.
*Features no recoil.
*Projection sight reticle changed to be a closed in version of the weapon's base reticle.  
*Zoom decreased from 2× to 1.75× due to use of projection sight for smart scope.
===''Halo: Spartan Assault'' and ''Halo: Spartan Strike''===
===''Halo: Spartan Assault'' and ''Halo: Spartan Strike''===
* Weapon carries a maximum of 40 rounds.
* Weapon carries a maximum of 40 rounds.
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* Can kill [[Promethean Crawler]]s and [[Unggoy Minor|Grunt Minors]] in a single shot.
* Can kill [[Promethean Crawler]]s and [[Unggoy Minor|Grunt Minors]] in a single shot.
* While not available in regular gameplay for the level ''[[Mission 25: Battle for the Moon|Battle for the Moon]]'', the player is prompted to use [[Sarah Palmer]]'s magnum to perform an execution on [[Merg Vol]] after defeating him in combat, something that is absent from all gameplay elsewhere.
* While not available in regular gameplay for the level ''[[Mission 25: Battle for the Moon|Battle for the Moon]]'', the player is prompted to use [[Sarah Palmer]]'s magnum to perform an execution on [[Merg Vol]] after defeating him in combat, something that is absent from all gameplay elsewhere.
 
==Trivia==
*As of ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', Spartans now wield the handgun with a more realistic "thumbs forward" combat grip, as opposed to the classic "teacup" grip seen in ''[[Halo 2]]'' through ''[[Halo 4]]''.
== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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File:H4FUD-M6H-CAMS-FiringRange.jpg|A CAMS Cadet practices marksmanship with an M6H on the CAMS Firing Range.
File:H4FUD-M6H-CAMS-FiringRange.jpg|A CAMS Cadet practices marksmanship with an M6H on the CAMS Firing Range.
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File:H4-Concept-M6HMagnumPistol-Final.jpg|Concept art of the final build of the M6H  magnum pistol.
File:H4-Concept-M6HMagnumPistol-Final.jpg|Concept art of the final build of the M6H  magnum pistol.
File:H4-M6HMagnumPistol.png|The M6H in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-M6HMagnumPistol.png|The M6H in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-M6HMagnumPistol-Infobox.jpg|''Halo 4'' Infobox.
File:H4-M6HMagnumPistol-SideRender.png|An in-game side view of the M6H in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-M6HMagnumPistol-SideRender.png|An in-game side view of the M6H in ''Halo 4''.
File:M6H Magnum.png|HUD icon of the M6H in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-M6HMagnumPistol-Infobox.jpg|''Halo 4'' infobox.
File:H4-MP-M6HMagnumPistol-Scope.jpg|A view through the M6H magnum's scope.
File:Magnumhud.jpeg|A render of the magnum scope.
File:H4-Specialization-Rogue.png|A [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] wielding an M6H.
File:H4-Specialization-Rogue.png|A [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] wielding an M6H.
File:H4-MasterChief-M6H-Campaign.jpg|[[John-117]] wielding an M6H against [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] forces.
File:H4-MasterChief-M6H-Campaign.jpg|[[John-117]] wielding an M6H against [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] forces.
File:H4-MP-M6HMagnumPistol-Scope.jpg|A view through the M6H magnum's scope.
File:Magnum1.jpg|A Spartan chambering a round in her M6H on [[Complex]].
File:H4-Exile-2.jpg|The M6H being wielded in a Capture the Flag game on [[Exile]].
File:H4-Exile-2.jpg|The M6H being wielded in a Capture the Flag game on [[Exile]].
File:M6H Magnum.png|HUD icon of the M6H in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-CmdrPalmer-DoublePistols.jpg|[[Commander]] [[Sarah Palmer]] wielding a pair of M6H sidearms.
File:H4-CmdrPalmer-DoublePistols.jpg|[[Commander]] [[Sarah Palmer]] wielding a pair of M6H sidearms.
File:Magnum1.jpg|A Spartan chambering a round in her M6H on [[Complex]].
File:Magnumhud.jpeg|A render of the magnum scope.
File:Nightfall - Disregarding Safety.jpg|[[Michael Horrigan]] with an M6H in ''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''.
File:Nightfall - Disregarding Safety.jpg|[[Michael Horrigan]] with an M6H in ''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''.
File:HtT-JohnaimingatLocke.png|John-117 aiming an M6H at [[Jameson Locke]] in ''[[The Cost]]''.
File:HtT-JohnaimingatLocke.png|John-117 aiming an M6H at [[Jameson Locke]] in ''[[The Cost]]''.
File:H5GB-M6H2HUD.png|First-person view of the M6H2 in the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta]]'' on [[Truth]].
File:H5GB-M6H2HUD.png|First-person view of the M6H2 in the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta]]'' on [[Truth]].
File:Halo 5 - Smart Scope Pistol.png|[[Smart scope]] with the M6H2 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta'' on [[Crossfire]].
File:Halo 5 - Smart Scope Pistol.png|[[Smart scope]] with the M6H2 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta'' on [[Crossfire]].
File:H5G-M6H2model.jpg|Models of the M6H2 for ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-Unloaded Magnum.png|An unloaded M6H2 with its smart link module detached. Note the gas piston and bolt head.
File:H5G-M6H2vsM6D.png|An M6H2 in comparison to an M6D in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-M6H2friendship.png|[[Holly Tanaka]] handing an M6H2 to [[Olympia Vale]] during the [[Battle of Kamchatka]].
File:H5G-M6H2friendship.png|[[Holly Tanaka]] handing an M6H2 to [[Olympia Vale]] during the [[Battle of Kamchatka]].
File:H5G-NotaM6H2.png|Buck aiming a ''Whispered Truth'' colored Gunfighter M6H2.
File:H5G-M6H2HUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the M6H2 by [[Frederic-104]] in the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' campaign.
File:H5G-M6H2HUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the M6H2 by [[Frederic-104]] in the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' campaign.
File:H5G-M6H2zoom-Campaign.png|[[Spartan abilities#Smart Scope/Hover|Smart scope]] with the M6H2 by Fred-104 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
File:H5G-M6H2zoom-Campaign.png|[[Spartan abilities#Smart Scope/Hover|Smart scope]] with the M6H2 by Fred-104 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
File:H5G-Fred&M6H2.png|Fred-104 in an idle stance while wielding his M6H2 on [[Genesis]].
File:H5G-Fred&M6H2.png|Fred-104 in an idle stance while wielding his M6H2 on [[Genesis]].
File:H5G-Atlas&M6H2.jpg|An [[ATLAS-class Mjolnir|Atlas]]-clad Spartan-IV using an M6H2 on [[Riptide]].
File:H5G-M6H2HUD.png|First-person view of the M6H2 on [[Fathom]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-M6H2HUD.png|First-person view of the M6H2 on [[Fathom]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-M6H2zoom.png|Smart scope with the M6H2 in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-M6H2zoom.png|Smart scope with the M6H2 in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-M6H2model.jpg|Models of the M6H2 for ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-Unloaded Magnum.png|An unloaded M6H2 with its smart link module detached. Note the gas piston and bolt head.
File:H5G-Atlas&M6H2.jpg|An [[ATLAS-class Mjolnir|Atlas]]-clad Spartan-IV using an M6H2 on [[Riptide]].
File:H5G-M6H2SS.png|The M6H2 using smart scope. Note the correct thumbs-forward grip.
File:H5G-M6H2SS.png|The M6H2 using smart scope. Note the correct thumbs-forward grip.
File:H5G M6H2 Operation.png|A Spartan-IV wielding a dry M6H2, exposing the weapon's operation.
File:H5G M6H2 Operation.png|A Spartan-IV wielding a dry M6H2, exposing the weapon's operation.
File:H5 Flagnum skin.png|Flagnum Skin as seen when holding a [[Flag]].
File:H5 Flagnum skin.png|Flagnum Skin as seen when holding a [[Flag]].
File:H5G-M6H2vsM6D.png|An M6H2 in comparison to an M6D in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-NotaM6H2.png|Buck aiming a ''Whispered Truth'' colored Gunfighter M6H2.
File:HO-M6H.png|The M6H in ''[[Halo Online]]''.
File:HO-M6H.png|The M6H in ''[[Halo Online]]''.
File:HO-M6H1.jpg|First-person view of the M6H on [[Riverworld]].
File:HO-M6H1.jpg|First-person view of the M6H on [[Riverworld]].
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File:HO M6 variants.png|''Halo Online'' M6H variants.
File:HO M6 variants.png|''Halo Online'' M6H variants.
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Revision as of 16:39, May 29, 2021

M6H magnum
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Production overview

Manufacturer:

Misriah Armory

Model series:

M6 series

Type:

Magnum caliber pistol

Specifications

Length:

13.7 inches (35 cm)[1]

Width:

2.1 inches (5.3 cm)[1]

Height:

10.2 inches (26 cm)[1]

Ammunition type:

12.7×40mm M225 Semi-Armor-Piercing High-Explosive[2]

Feed system:

8-round detachable box magazine (M6H)[3]
12-round detachable box magazine (M6H2)[4]

Operation:

Recoil-operated, magazine-fed[3][5]

Rate of fire:

~250 RPM (M6H) ~150 RPM (M6H2)

Effective range:

250 meters (820 ft)[6]

Service history

In service:

Insurrection/Human-Covenant War (limited service)
Post-Covenant War conflicts (standard issue)

 

The M6H Personal Defense Weapon System (M6H PDWS) is a handgun in service with the UNSC. It is part of Misriah Armory's widespread M6 series. The M6H was infrequently in service as early as 2526[7][8] and was made the standard-issue sidearm of all UNSC personnel in 2555.[9]

Specifications

The M6H is a semi-automatic, recoil-operated, magazine-fed handgun. It is an up-sized model (17% larger than standard versions) with a smart-linked KFA-2 x2 scope and an electroless nickel finish.[10] It fires the M6 series' standard 12.7×40mm ammunition. The M6H is effective at reasonably long distances as well as its preferred close-to-medium-range.[9]

Variant

M6H2 Personal Defense Weapon

The M6H2 variant.

The M6H2 variant had entered service by at least 2557 and was issued to all branches of the UNSC.[5] It has a serial number of "00MA0100062473"[11] and sports a black polymer finish. Like the base M6H, the M6H2 is semi-automatic, recoil-operated and magazine-fed,[5] but has an increased 12-round magazine capacity.[4] The variant also boasts increased accuracy and is most effective with precision aiming.[5] It features a smoother slide design and a Projection sight (in place of the venerable KFA-2 x2) to support smart scope functionality.[4] In 2557, this weapon had a Ruptive skin approved by the UNSC Ordnance Commission.[12]

M6H2 Variants

  • Whispered Truth: A cut-down M6H2 magnum without a smart scope system, under-barrel flashlight, or forward trigger guard. It also has a custom slide and can mount a suppressor. This variant sports a 18-round magazine. Unlike other pistols Whispered Truth fires in three-round bursts. The slide reads "Semper Vigilans" (Always Vigilant), the motto of the Office of Naval Intelligence.
  • Gunfighter Magnum: Lightweight competition pistol carried by Spartan operators who prefer a no-frills backup firearm. Quick draw Magnum with fast-reload magazines. Iron sights only, no Smart-Link module is attached.
  • Tactical Magnum: Whisper-quiet tactical pistol loaded with armor-piercing rounds, tailored for Spartan force reconnaissance missions. Match grade Magnum with integral baffle-free suppressor and 2× full-VISR Smart-Link.
  • Buck's Magnum: A Magnum with the Gunfighter body, Whispered Truth finish, and a front iron sight that is seen on the Projection Sight, appearing to have been attached separately.

M6H2 attachments

  • Extended Magazine: Increases both ready and reserve ammunition capacity by 50%.

Gameplay

Changes from the M6G PDWS in Halo: Reach

  • Less damage, requires 6 shots to kill rather than 5.
  • Higher overall accuracy, with less bloom, and less spread deviation upon first shot.

Changes from M6H in Halo 4 to M6H2 in Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta

  • Increased damage, requiring 4 shots to deplete shields followed by 1 headshot or 3 body shots.
  • Higher accuracy, featuring less maximum bloom and a smaller reticle.
  • Increased magazine size to 12 rounds.
  • More reserve ammunition.
  • Faster draw times, reloads, and pickup speeds.
  • Features more recoil.
  • Can be smart scoped rather than utilizing smart-linked scope zoom.
  • Projection sight reticle differs from weapon's base reticle, being much smaller.

Changes from Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta to Halo 5: Guardians

  • Drastically lowered rate of fire.
  • Features no bloom, and full, 100% accuracy with every shot.
  • Features no recoil.
  • Projection sight reticle changed to be a closed in version of the weapon's base reticle.
  • Zoom decreased from 2× to 1.75× due to use of projection sight for smart scope.

Halo: Spartan Assault and Halo: Spartan Strike

  • Weapon carries a maximum of 40 rounds.
  • Has a limited range of fire.
  • Can kill Promethean Crawlers and Grunt Minors in a single shot.
  • While not available in regular gameplay for the level Battle for the Moon, the player is prompted to use Sarah Palmer's magnum to perform an execution on Merg Vol after defeating him in combat, something that is absent from all gameplay elsewhere.

Trivia

  • As of Halo 5: Guardians, Spartans now wield the handgun with a more realistic "thumbs forward" combat grip, as opposed to the classic "teacup" grip seen in Halo 2 through Halo 4.

Gallery

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Halo 4 skins

Halo 5: Guardians variants

Halo 5: Guardians skins

Halo Online variants

Videos

List of appearances

Sources