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==Overview==
==Overview==
The M6 series have seen major widespread distribution through the [[United Nations Space Command Defense Force]] 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 for almost 140 years.<ref name="M6G">[http://www.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="Waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/intel/featured/gallery/magnum/f4c403d6-269e-499a-ac14-9a696e0a5b27 '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Magnum'']</ref>
The M6 series have seen major widespread distribution through the [[United Nations Space Command Defense Force]] as lighter firearms, although they are not always seen as primary weapons, because of their lighter penetrating power. They have seen usage in the U.N.S.C. for almost 140 years.<ref name="M6G">[http://www.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="Waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/intel/featured/gallery/magnum/f4c403d6-269e-499a-ac14-9a696e0a5b27 '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Magnum'']</ref>


===Design details===
===Design details===
The M6 series weapons are recoil-operated and magazine-fed, and typically fire 12.7 x 40mm projectile ammunition, and despite the large caliber, often times "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 or a rifle in size. In addition to power, the M6 line of weaponry is designed to be rugged and reliable, and the guns are able to remain operational after [[Slipspace]] transitions and high-g aerial maneuvers. 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/Caseless Submachine Gun]] which operates on a caseless system.  
The M6 series weapons are recoil-operated and magazine-fed, and typically fire 12.7 x 40mm projectile ammunition, and despite the large caliber, often times "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 or a rifle in size. In addition to power, the M6 line of weaponry is designed to be rugged and reliable, and the guns are able to remain operational after [[Slip space]] transitions and high-g aerial maneuvers. 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 U.N.S.C. personnel to favor the [[M7/Caseless Sub machine Gun]] which operates on a caseless system.  


They have remained remarkably unchanged during its decades of service, although there are a large number of variants, such as the ''A'', ''B'', ''C'', ''D'', ''G'', and ''J'' variants. The M6 series handguns are issued in three different finishes: hard chrome, black polymer, and electroless nickel.<ref name="M6G"/><ref name="Waypoint"/>
They have remained remarkably unchanged during its decades of service, although there are a large number of variants, such as the ''A'', ''B'', ''C'', ''D'', ''G'', and ''J'' variants. The M6 series handguns are issued in three different finishes: hard chrome, black polymer, and electroless nickel.<ref name="M6G"/><ref name="Waypoint"/>
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*[[M6A Handgun]] - Used mostly by [[civilian]] [[Civilian Security Forces|security forces]], standard issue/black polymer finish.<ref name="H3R"/><ref name="Waypoint"/>
*[[M6A Handgun]] - Used mostly by [[civilian]] [[Civilian Security Forces|security forces]], standard issue/black polymer finish.<ref name="H3R"/><ref name="Waypoint"/>
*[[M6B Handgun]] -  Used mostly by civilian security forces, [[KFA-2 x2]] scope, hard chrome finish.<ref name="H3R"/><ref name="Waypoint"/>
*[[M6B Handgun]] -  Used mostly by civilian security forces, [[KFA-2 x2]] scope, hard chrome finish.<ref name="H3R"/><ref name="Waypoint"/>
*[[M6C Personal Defense Weapon System|M6C Magnum Sidearm]] - ''[[Halo 2]]''-era UNSC sidearm, 'up-sized', armed with High Penetration ammunition, black polymer finish.<ref name="H3R"/><ref name="Waypoint"/>
*[[M6C Personal Defense Weapon System|M6C Magnum Sidearm]] - ''[[Halo 2]]''-era U.N.S.C. sidearm, 'up-sized', armed with High Penetration ammunition, black polymer finish.<ref name="H3R"/><ref name="Waypoint"/>
**[[M6C/SOCOM]] - ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''-era UNSC sidearm, issued with smart-linked 4X scope VnSLS/V 6E, sound suppressor, muzzle brake, and black polymer finish.<ref name="H3R">[http://www.bungie.net/projects/odst/guide.aspx '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo 3: ODST Project Page'']</ref><ref name="Waypoint"/>
**[[M6C/SOCOM]] - ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''-era UNSC sidearm, issued with smart-linked 4X scope VnSLS/V 6E, sound suppressor, muzzle brake, and black polymer finish.<ref name="H3R">[http://www.bungie.net/projects/odst/guide.aspx '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo 3: ODST Project Page'']</ref><ref name="Waypoint"/>
*[[M6D Personal Defense Weapon System|M6D Magnum Sidearm]] - ''Halo: Combat Evolved''-era UNSC sidearm, 'up-sized', armed with High Explosive ammunition and featuring KFA-2 x2 scope.<ref name="H3R"/><ref name="Waypoint"/>
*[[M6D Personal Defense Weapon System|M6D Magnum Sidearm]] - ''Halo: Combat Evolved''-era UNSC sidearm, 'up-sized', armed with High Explosive ammunition and featuring KFA-2 x2 scope.<ref name="H3R"/><ref name="Waypoint"/>
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M6G handguns being produced by Misriah Armory on Mars.

"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 short-barreled weapons produced by Misriah Armory.

Overview

The M6 series have seen major widespread distribution through the United Nations Space Command Defense Force as lighter firearms, although they are not always seen as primary weapons, because of their lighter penetrating power. They have seen usage in the U.N.S.C. for almost 140 years.[1][2]

Design details

The M6 series weapons are recoil-operated and magazine-fed, and typically fire 12.7 x 40mm projectile ammunition, and despite the large caliber, often times "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 or a rifle in size. In addition to power, the M6 line of weaponry is designed to be rugged and reliable, and the guns are able to remain operational after Slip space transitions and high-g aerial maneuvers. However, the heavy weight limits its distribution amongst personnel, and the M6 weapons have a tendency to drop casings on the wielder's foot[1], leading some U.N.S.C. personnel to favor the M7/Caseless Sub machine Gun which operates on a caseless system.

They have remained remarkably unchanged during its decades of service, although there are a large number of variants, such as the A, B, C, D, G, and J variants. The M6 series handguns are issued in three different finishes: hard chrome, black polymer, and electroless nickel.[1][2]

Known models

UNSC remarks

"The M6 is either the world’s biggest pistol or the world’s smallest rifle — I’m not sure which."

"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."

"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?"

"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."

"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."

"The A's and B's are way more comfortable to shoot, but you don’t see many of them outside of civilian security forces anymore."

Trivia

  • Common slang terms for the M6 series handguns include go-mag, hand cannon, and power drill.[4]
  • Some variants of the M6 series have been 'up-sized' to be used by SPARTAN-IIs. The 'up-sizing' factor is 117%, a reference to John-117.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d 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."
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Halo Waypoint: Magnum
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Bungie.net: Halo 3: ODST Project Page
  4. ^ Halo Encyclopedia, page 307

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