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{{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}}

The '''M6 Personal Defense Weapon System''' is a series of pistols produced by [[Misriah Armory]].  

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 name="M6G">[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3pistol '''Bungie.net''': M6g Personal Defense Weapon System] ''"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."''</ref><ref name="old waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/magnum/f4c403d6-269e-499a-ac14-9a696e0a5b27 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Magnum''] (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><ref name="Waypoint">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/magnum '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Magnum'']</ref><ref name="HOSFM186">''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'', PART 10: THE SPARTAN ARMORY, Infantry Weapons (p. 186)</ref> Common slang terms for the M6 series handguns include ''go-mag'', ''hand cannon'', and ''power drill''.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 307''</ref>

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 name="M6G"/> leading some UNSC personnel to favor the [[M7 SMG]], which operates on a caseless system.  

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 name="M6G"/><ref name="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 name="H3R"/>

===Known models===

**[[M6C/SOCOM]] - Issued with smart-linked 4× scope VnSLS/V 6E, sound suppressor, muzzle brake, and black polymer finish. Also designated 'M6S'.<ref name="Waypoint"/><ref name="H3R">[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/odst/guide.aspx '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo 3: ODST Project Page'']</ref>

 

 

 

 

 

 

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