Sidearm
From Halopedia, the Halo wiki
Sidearms in the Halo Universe are a class of weapons that play both a primary and secondary role in combat.
List of Sidearms and their strength
- M6 Pistol (GoO: Unknown)
- M6D Pistol (Halo: Strong / Halo 3: Unknown)
- M6C Magnum (Halo 2 (Pre-Update): Weak / Halo 2 (Post-Update): Very Weak)
- M6B Pistol (GoO: Unknown)
- Energy Sword (Halo 2: Very Strong / Halo 3: Unknown)
- Needler (Halo: Average / Halo 2: Very Weak / Halo 3: "Strong")
- Plasma Rifle (Halo: Strong / Halo 2: Weak / Halo 3: Unknown)
- Brute Plasma Rifle (Halo 2: Average)
- Plasma Pistol (Halo: Average / Halo 2: Very Weak / Halo 3: Unknown)
- Brute Spiker (Halo 3: Unknown)
Modern definition
A sidearm is a small personal weapon that is typically worn on the body in a holster in such a way to permit immediate access and use. Although this term can apply to swords and other melee weapons, the modern use of it usually pertains to pistols and similar firearms.
