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| image=[[Image:M6C Magnum Sidearm.jpg|300px]]
|image= [[File:H2A M6CPistol.png|300px]][[File:H2AMP M6C left transparent.png|280px]]<br>Two variants of the M6C Magnum.
| name=M6C Magnum Sidearm
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]
| manufacturer=
|series=[[M6 series]]
| model=
|type=Pistol
| type=Pistol
|cost=1615 [[Credit|cR]]<ref name="bungie">[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/odst/guide.aspx '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo 3 ODST - Field Guide'']</ref>
| cost=
|variant=[[M6C/SOCOM]]
| size=Handheld, Single-Handed
|service=[[Human-Covenant War]]<br>
| damage per hit=Low
[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
| magazine=12 rounds
|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]]
| maxammo=60 rounds or 5 magazines, (Duel-wielding) 108 rounds or 9 magazines
|weight=Standard variant: {{Convert|1.8|kg}}{{Ref/Reuse|bungie}}
| fire=Semiautomatic
*Up-sized variant: {{Convert|2.7|kg}}{{Ref/Reuse|bungie}}
| ammotype=12.7mm x 40 (M228 Semi-Armor Piercing, High Power)
|length= {{Convert|22.86|cm|in}}{{Ref/Reuse|bungie}}
| operation=Short Recoil Principle
*Up-sized: {{Convert|26.7|cm|in}}{{Ref/Reuse|bungie}}
| rate of fire=6 rounds per second
|ammotype=[[12.7X40|12.7×40mm]]<ref name="H2M">''[[Halo 2 Manual#Current UNSC Weapons|Halo 2 Manual, page 10, "M6C Pistol dual wield"]]''</ref>
| accuracy=Medium
|capacity=
| range=Short Range
|feed=12-round detachable box magazine{{Ref/Reuse|H2M}}
| era=
|operation=[[Wikipedia:Recoil operation#Short recoil operation|Short Recoil Principle]]
| counterpart=[[Plasma pistol]]
|rate= ~360 RPM
| counterwep=[[BR55 Battle Rifle]]
|velocity=
| affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]]
|optics=
|range={{Convert|50|m|ft}}{{Ref/Reuse|bungie}}
}}
}}


A stripped-down version of the [[M6D Pistol]] equipped by the crew of the [[Pillar of Autumn]] during their battle with the [[Covenant]] on [[Installation 04]], the Magnum does not have a scope, nor are its bullets explosive - and it therefore lacks the very features that made its counterpart so deceptively deadly in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]].  
The '''M6C Personal Defense Weapon System''',<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/odst/guide.aspx '''Bungie.net''': ''ODST Guide'']</ref> otherwise known as the '''M6C Magnum Sidearm''', is a [[United Nations Space Command]] sidearm. It is a variant of [[Misriah Armory]]'s [[M6 series|M6 handgun series]].


The fact that this is a different pistol than the M6D seen in Halo: Combat Evolved  may not be that the [[Marine]] Corps replaced it with this obviously inferior side arm, but rather that [[Navy]] personnel are issued the M6D while Marines, being a separate branch of the military with separate admistrative authority, are issued the M6C. 
==Overview==
==Advantages==
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The magazine of this handgun can hold 12 rounds and has moderate stopping power. It has a very fast reload, somewhat like the [[Needler]]. In close quarters with a dual-wieldable configuration, it can be surprisingly effective when employed against unshielded foes. It is quite useful for placing exact headshots.
==Disadvantages==
Over longer distances, however, its lack of scope and short barrel renders the Magnum largely ineffective, and the accuracy, yet small clip size and lack of scope make it sort of imbalanced at both close and mid range, where it is superceded by both [[Battle Rifle]] and [[SMG]].


===Design Details===
The M6C PDWS is a semi-automatic sidearm utilized by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. The M6C is a departure from other designs in the [[M6 Series]]. While it retains the large handguard and ridges on the rear slide, the M6C's safety mechanism is located on the slide itself rather than below it on other models.


== Ammo ==
Although less powerful and effective than other UNSC sidearms, the M6C sees continued use due to its resilience and reliability coupled with a comfortable and compact design alongside being highly affordable and easy to produce. {{Ref/Book|Id=HEnc22|Enc22|Section=Magnum|Page=164}}


The M6C Magnum Sidearm is obviously the predecessor of the M6D Pistol, and it therefore has the cons that were were resolved in the Pistol. One of the cons was ammo types. The M6C uses 12.7mm*40mm Semi Armor Piercing, High Power rounds. These rounds, although lacking the stopping power of the HE-SAP M6D rounds, are still, in the right hands, just as useful. The Semi Armor Piercing renders it decently effective against shielded opponents, the High Power complementing it.
===Usage===
The M6C was used by UNSC personnel as early as 2525.{{Ref/Film|Id=HLTD|Film=Halo Legends|Story=Homecoming}} Use of the M6C continued through the [[Human-Covenant War]], and it was used by UNSC Navy and Marine Corps personnel aboard the {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}} and during the early stages of the [[Battle for Earth]] and [[Battle of Installation 05]].{{Ref/Game|H2}}


The HP-SAP round is still able to pierce metalloid armor (used by that of Grunts and Jackals and Drones) and can kill them with one shot to the head, usually. On Normal, it takes about 8 Magnum rounds to kill a shielded Elite (the same as the M6D Pistol) and with the Magnums higher rate of fire, is made easier. The Magnum round can still kill an unshielded enemy with a headshot 75% of the time
===Ammunition===
The M6C Magnum fires [[M225|M225 12.7x40mm Semi Armor-Piercing High Explosive]] cartridges from a 12-round magazine.{{Ref/Reuse|HEnc22}}


==Character Compatibility==
==Gameplay==


*[[Elites]]
===Advantages===
*[[Spartans]]
The M6C Magnum is a reliable sidearm for quickly finishing off enemies whose shields have already been stripped. With the new dual-wield feature in Halo 2, the Magnum can be used in the [[Noob Combo]] alongside a plasma pistol, enabling the player to quickly drain an enemy's shields using the plasma pistol's overcharge and finish them off with a headshot from the Magnum.
*[[Marines]]
*[[Grunts]]
*[[Jackals]]
*[[Drones]] (have animation, but never used)
*[[Combat Form|Flood Combat Form (Human)]]
*[[Combat Form|Flood Combat Form (Elite)]]


Note: You can give Magnums to Grunts and Jackals when you encounter the flood on The [[Sacred Icon]]. Drones have animations for the Magnum since it shares the same animation as the Plasma Pistol.
===Disadvantages===
The M6C Magnum has low damage, is fairly inaccurate, and is largely ineffective past close or medium range. These factors make the Magnum a poor choice for use in one-on-one fights with shielded opponents unless the player is capable of first draining the opponent's shields with a grenade or melee attack.


==Related Links==
=== Changes from the M6D PDWS in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''===
*The M6C has a much faster fire rate, but far less stopping power.
*Lacks a targeting scope.
*Takes 13 headshots to kill rather than 3.
*Can be dual-wielded.


*[[M6D Pistol]]
===Changes from ''Halo 2'' to ''Halo 2: Anniversary''===
*[[M6G Pistol]]
*Takes 11 headshots to kill rather than 13 in multiplayer.
*[[Plasma Pistol]]
*Overall update as part of Anniversary remaster.


[[Category:Held Weapons]]
==Production notes==
[[Category:Human Weapons]]
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gameplay=yes}}
The ''Halo 2'' Post Game Carnage Report Breakdown Tab on Bungie.net erroneously lists the weapon as the [[M6G magnum|"Magnum M6G Pistol"]].
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Magnum2.png|A texture of the M6C showing the engravings on the slide. Note the Korean hangul, 일곱, meaning [[seven]].
File:Halo picture_18.jpg|John-117 wielding two M6Cs; note the slide springing back after round is fired.
File:Halo picture_19.jpg|An M6C magazine.
File:M6C Magnum Pistol.png|The M6C in ''Halo 2''.
File:H2 M6C Magnum Pistol.png|An in-game profile view of the M6C Magnum Pistol in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
File:UNSC Pistol Cinematic.jpg|Models for the cinematic appearance of the ''Halo Wars'' M6C.
File:ForgeM6C.jpg|[[Sergeant]] [[John Forge]] aiming an M6C in ''[[Halo Wars]]''.
File:Homecoming_M6CMagnum_Concept.png|The M6C Magnum Pistol as it appears in ''[[Halo Legends]]: [[Homecoming]]''.
File:Silenced magnum.JPG|[[Jonah-B283]] using a silenced M6C in ''[[Headhunters (short story)|Headhunters]]''.
File:EvoMC RolandM6C.png|[[Roland-B210]]'s silenced M6C.
File:EvoMC RolandM6CMaintenance.png|Roland performing maintenance on his M6C.
File:H2A MP M6C Concept 1.jpg|Several different concepts for the M6C in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
File:H2A MP M6C Concept 2.jpg|Several different concepts for the M6C in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2A_M6C_Concept.jpg|''Halo 2: Anniversary'' campaign concept art for the M6C.
File:H2A - M6C model.jpg|A render of M6C in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2A Render M6C.png|The M6C in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2A - M6C in-game model.jpg|In-game model of the M6C in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2ACP-M6CHUD.png|First-person view of the M6C in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2ACP-M6CDualWieldHUD.png|First person view of dual wielding M6C pistols.
File:H2ADual.jpg|A Spartan dual wielding an M6C with an M7 SMG in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer.
File:H2AMP M6C right.png|A M6C in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer.
File:H2AMP M6C left.png|A M6C in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer.
File:H2AM6C.jpg|A Spartan with an M6C in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2AMP-M6CHUD.png|First-person view of the M6C in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer.
File:H2AMP-M6C.png|A Spartan with an M6C.
File:M6C Operation.PNG|A Spartan wielding a dry M6C, exposing the weapon's operation.
File:H2AMP-M6CDualWieldHUD.png|First-person view of dual wielding the M6C.
File:H2AMP-M6CDualWield.png|A Spartan dual wielding M6C pistols.
File:HW2-M6Cstillsucks.png|[[Jerome-092]] firing an M6C at [[Atriox]] in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:HW2-Jerome-05.jpg|Jerome firing an M6C at Sangheili aboard the ''Enduring Conviction''.
</gallery>
 
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
**''[[Halo: The Flood#2010 bonus content|Adjunct]]''
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo: Helljumpers]]''
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[Homecoming]]''
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
**''[[Headhunters (short story)|Headhunters]]''
*''[[Halo: Nightfall]]'' {{C|Hologram only}}
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Retribution]]''
*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]''
*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]''
 
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
 
{{Navbox/Universe/HumanSidearms/M6Pistols}}
[[Category:Pistols]]

Revision as of 01:27, February 25, 2024

M6C magnum
H2A M6CPistol.pngA cropped screenshot of the M6C magnum, as depicted in Halo 2: Anniversary's multiplayer component.
Two variants of the M6C Magnum.
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Misriah Armory

Model series:

M6 series

Type:

Pistol

Cost:

1615 cR[1]

Variants:

M6C/SOCOM

Specifications

Length:

22.86 centimetres (9.00 in)[1]

  • Up-sized: 26.7 centimetres (10.5 in)[1]

Weight:

Standard variant: 1.8 kilograms (4.0 lb)[1]

  • Up-sized variant: 2.7 kilograms (6.0 lb)[1]

Ammunition type:

12.7×40mm[2]

Feed system:

12-round detachable box magazine[2]

Operation:

Short Recoil Principle

Rate of fire:

~360 RPM

Effective range:

50 metres (160 ft)[1]

Service history

In service:

Human-Covenant War
Post-Covenant War conflicts

 

The M6C Personal Defense Weapon System,[3] otherwise known as the M6C Magnum Sidearm, is a United Nations Space Command sidearm. It is a variant of Misriah Armory's M6 handgun series.

Overview

Design Details

The M6C PDWS is a semi-automatic sidearm utilized by the United Nations Space Command. The M6C is a departure from other designs in the M6 Series. While it retains the large handguard and ridges on the rear slide, the M6C's safety mechanism is located on the slide itself rather than below it on other models.

Although less powerful and effective than other UNSC sidearms, the M6C sees continued use due to its resilience and reliability coupled with a comfortable and compact design alongside being highly affordable and easy to produce. [4]

Usage

The M6C was used by UNSC personnel as early as 2525.[5] Use of the M6C continued through the Human-Covenant War, and it was used by UNSC Navy and Marine Corps personnel aboard the UNSC In Amber Clad and during the early stages of the Battle for Earth and Battle of Installation 05.[6]

Ammunition

The M6C Magnum fires M225 12.7x40mm Semi Armor-Piercing High Explosive cartridges from a 12-round magazine.[4]

Gameplay

Advantages

The M6C Magnum is a reliable sidearm for quickly finishing off enemies whose shields have already been stripped. With the new dual-wield feature in Halo 2, the Magnum can be used in the Noob Combo alongside a plasma pistol, enabling the player to quickly drain an enemy's shields using the plasma pistol's overcharge and finish them off with a headshot from the Magnum.

Disadvantages

The M6C Magnum has low damage, is fairly inaccurate, and is largely ineffective past close or medium range. These factors make the Magnum a poor choice for use in one-on-one fights with shielded opponents unless the player is capable of first draining the opponent's shields with a grenade or melee attack.

Changes from the M6D PDWS in Halo: Combat Evolved

  • The M6C has a much faster fire rate, but far less stopping power.
  • Lacks a targeting scope.
  • Takes 13 headshots to kill rather than 3.
  • Can be dual-wielded.

Changes from Halo 2 to Halo 2: Anniversary

  • Takes 11 headshots to kill rather than 13 in multiplayer.
  • Overall update as part of Anniversary remaster.

Production notes

Main-Legendary.png See our gameplay information related to M6C magnum on its gameplay page.
Main-Superintendent.png Browse more images in this article's gallery page.

The Halo 2 Post Game Carnage Report Breakdown Tab on Bungie.net erroneously lists the weapon as the "Magnum M6G Pistol".

Gallery

  • A texture of the M6C showing the engravings on the slide. Note the Korean hangul, 일곱, meaning seven.

    A texture of the M6C showing the engravings on the slide. Note the Korean hangul, 일곱, meaning seven.

  • John-117 wielding two M6Cs; note the slide springing back after round is fired.

    John-117 wielding two M6Cs; note the slide springing back after round is fired.

  • An M6C magazine.

    An M6C magazine.

  • The M6C in Halo 2.

    The M6C in Halo 2.

  • An in-game profile view of the M6C Magnum Pistol in Halo 2.

    An in-game profile view of the M6C Magnum Pistol in Halo 2.

  • Models for the cinematic appearance of the Halo Wars M6C.

    Models for the cinematic appearance of the Halo Wars M6C.

  • Sergeant John Forge aiming an M6C in Halo Wars.

    Sergeant John Forge aiming an M6C in Halo Wars.

  • The M6C Magnum Pistol as it appears in Halo Legends: Homecoming.

    The M6C Magnum Pistol as it appears in Halo Legends: Homecoming.

  • Jonah-B283 using a silenced M6C in Headhunters.

    Jonah-B283 using a silenced M6C in Headhunters.

  • Roland-B210's silenced M6C.

    Roland-B210's silenced M6C.

  • Roland performing maintenance on his M6C.

    Roland performing maintenance on his M6C.

  • Several different concepts for the M6C in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    Several different concepts for the M6C in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • Several different concepts for the M6C in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    Several different concepts for the M6C in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • Halo 2: Anniversary campaign concept art for the M6C.

    Halo 2: Anniversary campaign concept art for the M6C.

  • A render of M6C in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    A render of M6C in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • The M6C in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    The M6C in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • In-game model of the M6C in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    In-game model of the M6C in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • First-person view of the M6C in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    First-person view of the M6C in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • First person view of dual wielding M6C pistols.

    First person view of dual wielding M6C pistols.

  • A Spartan dual wielding an M6C with an M7 SMG in Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer.

    A Spartan dual wielding an M6C with an M7 SMG in Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer.

  • A M6C in Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer.

    A M6C in Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer.

  • A M6C in Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer.

    A M6C in Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer.

  • A Spartan with an M6C in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    A Spartan with an M6C in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • First-person view of the M6C in Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer.

    First-person view of the M6C in Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer.

  • A Spartan with an M6C.

    A Spartan with an M6C.

  • A Spartan wielding a dry M6C, exposing the weapon's operation.

    A Spartan wielding a dry M6C, exposing the weapon's operation.

  • First-person view of dual wielding the M6C.

    First-person view of dual wielding the M6C.

  • A Spartan dual wielding M6C pistols.

    A Spartan dual wielding M6C pistols.

  • Jerome-092 firing an M6C at Atriox in Halo Wars 2.

    Jerome-092 firing an M6C at Atriox in Halo Wars 2.

  • Jerome firing an M6C at Sangheili aboard the Enduring Conviction.

    Jerome firing an M6C at Sangheili aboard the Enduring Conviction.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e f Bungie.net: Halo 3 ODST - Field Guide
  2. ^ a b Halo 2 Manual, page 10, "M6C Pistol dual wield"
  3. ^ Bungie.net: ODST Guide
  4. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition) - Magnum, page 164
  5. ^ Halo Legends - Homecoming
  6. ^ Halo 2

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