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| image=[[File:M6G Cropped.png|300px]]

| manufacturer=Misriah Armory

| model=[[M6 Series|M6G]]

| type=Magnum Caliber [[Pistol]]

| cost= cR. 1615

| size=Handheld, Single Handed ([[Dual Wielding|Dual Wieldable]])

**(empty): 2.7 kg (5.95 lbs)

**(loaded): 2.95 kg (6.5 lbs)

| damage per hit=*High (shielded enemies)

*Overall Damage: Medium-High

| magazine=8 Rounds

| maxammo=

*40 Rounds or 5 magazines (Single wielded)

*80 rounds or 10 magazines (Dual wielded)

| fire=Semi-Automatic

| ammotype=12.7mm x 40mm [[M225 Semi-Armor-Piercing High-Explosive]]/.50 Magnum Caliber Rounds

*About 120 rounds/min (2 rounds/sec)

| velocity=427 m/sec (1302.35 ft/sec)

| accuracy=Medium-High

| era=[[Human-Covenant War]]

| counterpart=*Elite:[[Plasma Pistol]]

| counterwep=

| affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]]

{{quote|The M6G is either the world’s biggest [[pistol]] or the world’s smallest [[rifle]]—I’m not sure which.|Anonymous [[E2-BAG/1/7]] serviceman}}

The '''M6G Personal Defense Weapon System'''<ref>http://www.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3pistol</ref> (abbreviated '''M6G PDWS'''), otherwise known as the '''M6G Magnum Sidearm''', is a [[United Nations Space Command]] infantry [[pistol|firearm]], and is is one of the variants of [[Misriah Armory]]'s [[M6 Series|M6 sidearm series]]. It is featured in ''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.<ref>[http://gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2010/01/26/feature-Noble-Team-Profile-2.aspx Game Informer]</ref>

The M6G Pistol is a semi-automatic, recoil-operated, magazine-fed, [[dual-wieldable]], large caliber handgun. It is a later model of the [[M6]] series pistols that was distributed to members of the [[UNSC Marine Corps]], especially those of vehicular crews, The [[UNSC Marine Corps]] aviators are an example of this. The weapon has a polymer handle, along with a titanium alloy body and what appears to be an anti-corrosion nickel-plate finish, It is likely a striker fired weapon, as it has a hammer cocked indicator and no external hammer; Trigger mode is unknown. It fires the M225 SAP-HE (Semi-Armor Piercing, High Explosive) rounds from an 8-round magazine at a velocity of 427 m/sec (1302.35 ft/sec). It has a rather low rate of fire, being only about two rounds a second, or 120 rounds a minute. It has a decent effective range, being able to hit a target accurately up to about 50 meters. Its maximum effective range, however, is around 100 meters. The M6G is quite precise and has a very small shot spread at close to medium ranges. This combined with its decent damage against current [[shield]] systems makes it an acceptable weapon of choice when faced with shielded [[Covenant|opponents]]. It has, however, a more effective against flesh and hard/soft armor, being able to kill targets in a single shot to the head or a few shots to the body.

The [[M6|M6G]] uses 12.7x40mm [[M225 SAPHE]] (Semi Armor Piercing High Explosive) .50 Caliber Ammunition [[Magnum]] loads. These rounds have a jacket of copper or cupro-[[nickel]] around the projectile while the projectile itself is hollow and filled with an explosive compound and a delayed-detonation impact fuse. When the round impacts a target, the jacket will initially help the projectile maintain its shape, allowing it to travel into the target before detonating almost immediately after impact, causing massive tissue damage and system shock. Probable reasons for using semi-armor piercing rounds instead of armor piercing projectiles are both to prevent over-penetration of hostiles and decreasing the risk of friendly fire during CQB and urban combat, and their devastating efficacy against soft targets. The explosive properties of the rounds render them decently effective against personal shielding systems and are also capable of damaging lightly-armored vehicles.

===Variants===

The 'B' Variant is a semi-automatic, and is also capable of firing as fast as the operator can pull the trigger. It is issued with a smart-linked KFA-2 x2 scope, has a short, stocky barrel, and a black polymer finish.<ref name="B.netH3">[http://www.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3pistol Bungie.net Halo 3 Intel Page]</ref>

 

===='C' Variant====

The 'C' variant is of the general same general size and proportions, with exception to a slightly longer barrel, but is not issued with a smart-linked KFA-2 x2 scope, unlike the 'B' variant. Although still semi-automatic, the 'C' variant has a slower rate-of-fire than its counterpart, but has increased accuracy.<ref name="B.netH3"/>

 

===Advantages===

The M6G is designed primarily for ruggedness and reliability. It is a very useful sidearm for close battles, and skirmishes. The [[UNSC]] has issued the [[M6]] series of pistols as a standard sidearm because of its effectiveness against armor and shields, while retaining high impact force due to the high caliber and projectile mass. The M6G, like its predecessor the [[M6D]], requires the same amount of skill to use, and a person who can effectually lead his shots, with a good understanding of how the weapon works will be able to take down targets with ease.

 

The M6G, unlike the M6D, has a slower firing rate, and as such downing an enemy will take considerable time. If the person wielding it does not take into account of how the weapon works, or is unable to dodge enemy fire, they will be killed quickly by their opponent. Its eight-round magazine also puts the user at a disadvantage should a couple of rounds miss its target. A user must be precise and know at what range to engage the enemy or risk being killed.

 

One possible influence is the [[wikipedia:Desert Eagle|Desert Eagle]]. Though their outward appearances are different, both weapons are of similar size and caliber, and the slide of the M6G comprises the rear of the frame instead of the entire upper area, common with the Eagle. Another likely candidate is the [[Wikipedia: HK_P7|H&amp;K P7]] series or the [[Wikipedia: Steyr M|Steyr M]]. Another possible influence on the design of this weapon was the [[Wikipedia: FP-45 Liberator|FP-45 Liberator]], a weapon designed in the [[United States]] during [[World War II]]. The long handle, but short barrel is an obvious feature.

 

*The M6G is quite useful against most sparse targets that are encountered throughout diverse combat. Enemies such as [[Grunts]] and [[Jackals]] can be quickly dispatched with one well-placed shot to the head and enemies like [[Drones]] and members of the [[Flood]] can be dispatched in as little as 1-2 small, well-placed shots.

*[[Brutes]] with no [[armor]] also go down in one shot to the head. However, when Brutes have armor, more shots are required to kill them. [[Hunters]] also require a large number of rounds to their exposed flesh to kill them.

*The M6G's high-caliber rounds give it the ability to stumble non-berserk, unshielded enemies. This is most effective fired at the feet, when enemies like Brutes suffer the longest injury recovery time.

 

*Wielding a pair of Magnums performs quite well against shielded targets, but is restricted due to their rate of fire. Dual wielding a Magnum with other weapons such as an [[M7/Caseless Submachine Gun]] or a [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol]] is also quite effective as an [[SMG]] depletes shielding quickly, while the Magnum finishes the target off; a [[Plasma Pistol|Plasma Pistol's]] charged shot will completely drain any shielding system allowing the Magnum to perform the lethal head shot.

*Using a single M6G to take down enemy players will require you to know what you're doing, remember if going up against someone using a [[Battle Rifle]] stay at range but don't get too close. When going up against someone with an Assault Rifle, remember to keep backing away from the player. A Plasma Rifle works well with the M6G.

 

''"The M6G 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 Carbine|M6J]] — 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 [[M6A Handgun|A's]] and [[M6B Handgun|B's]] are way more comfortable to shoot, but you don’t see many of them outside of civilian security forces anymore."''

*The stamping on the side incorrectly labels this as a Model [[M6C]] rather than an M6G. In [[Halo: Reach]] It's labeled as an [[M6B Handgun|M6B]] (Model 6B).

*Like the [[M6D]], the M6G has Asian calligraphy stamped on the barrel, but in this case, they are Korean Hangul, not Japanese Kanji. It is also featured on the bottom of the magazine. The symbol 일곱 (''il-gohb'') , when reflected, translates to [[7]].

*The words 'Misriah Armory' are written on the side. Similarly, the M6G has a [[Marathon]] symbol on the grip near the back.

*Aesthetically, the M6G seems to be a combination of [[M6C]]'s way of being held, and the M6D look and structure.

*It is incorrectly labeled in the instruction manual as having 12 rounds per magazine, instead of the actual 8.

*Unlike the M6D, when a full magazine is emptied, the slide of the M6G does not lock back to wait for another fresh magazine to be inserted.

*Where the [[M6D]] had the 2x smart scope used for sniping, the M6G has a laser sight in the same spot. However, this laser sight is unusable in [[Halo 3]], its only appearance thus far.

*A single M6G shot does 15 damage points to a player, based on the 115 hit points a player is given (70 shielding points, and 45 body points).

*The M6G pistol does about twice as much damage as the [[MA5C Assault Rifle]]; on Heroic difficulty, a human Marine dies after 24 assault rifle shots, or after 12 pistol shots.

*In an old poster related to the human weapons of ''Halo 3'', the M6G is incorrectly labeled as an [[M6C]].

*This variant of the M6 appears to be a homage to the 44 Magnum Pistol in [[Marathon]]. Using the same number of rounds per magazine, the same rate of fire and duel wield capability and sporting an unusable attachment (44 with its scope and M6G with its laser sight). Even the reload time is the same.

*The M6G in Halo: Reach has a nearly identical melee animation to the M6D pistol in Halo CE.

File:HaloArmsRace3.JPG|A locker full of M6G sidearms, fresh from Misriah Mfg.

File:M6G_Pistol_One_Handed.jpg|A Marine holding the M6G.

File:Magnum Reticle.svg|The reticule of the M6G.

File:M6G Pistol.jpg|The M6G (Model C) as seen in ''Halo 3''.

File:M6G Pistol view 2.jpg|A rear view of the M6G (Model C). Note the Korean Hangul.

File:HaloReach - M6G.png|Side profile of the M6G (Model B) as seen in ''Halo: Reach''.  

==Sources==

{{UNSC Infantry Weapons}}

[[Category:Held Weapons]]

[[Category:Halo: Reach Weapons]]