Editing M6H2 magnum

{{Status|Canon}}
{{Weapon infobox
|image=[[File:H5G-Render-Pistol.png|300px]]
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22pg165|Enc22|Page=165}}
|series=[[M6 series]]
|type=Magnum caliber [[pistol]]
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|affiliation=United Nations Space Command
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|length={{Convert|14.4|in|cm}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg165}}
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|ammotype=12.7×40mm [[M225 Semi-Armor-Piercing High-Explosive]]{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg165}}
|capacity=
|feed=12-round detachable box magazine{{Ref/Game|Id=Halo 5|H5G}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg165}}
|operation=Recoil-operated, magazine-fed{{Ref/Site|Id=LAL|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-locke-load|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Cannon Fodder: Locke & Load|D=8|M=11|Y=2020}}
|rate = ~240 RPM
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The '''M6H2 Personal Defense Weapon''' ('''M6H PDWS''') is a variant of the [[M6H magnum]] of the [[M6 series]] of handguns and was issued to all branches of the UNSC.{{Ref/Reuse|LAL}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg165}}

==Overview==
[[File:H5G-Unloaded Magnum.png|thumb|left|200px|An unloaded M6H2 with its smart link module detached. Note the gas piston and bolt head.]]
===Design details===
The M6H2 is considered a modernized variant of the M6.{{Ref/Book|OSFM|Page=186}} It sports a black polymer finish. Like the base M6H, the M6H2 is semi-automatic, recoil-operated and magazine-fed,{{Ref/Reuse|LAL}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg165}} but has an increased 12-round magazine capacity.{{Ref/Reuse|Halo 5}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg165}} The variant also boasts increased accuracy and is most effective with precision aiming.{{Ref/Reuse|LAL}} It features a smoother slide design and a [[Projection sight]] (in place of the venerable [[KFA-2 x2]]) to support [[smart scope]] functionality.{{Ref/Reuse|Halo 5}} The M6H2 also features a protective metamaterial coating, which is shared with the [[MA5D assault rifle]].{{Ref/Book|OSFM|Page=188}} 

The M6H2 also has a relatively affordable production cost{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg165}} and has a [[Weapon serial number|serial number]] of "00MA0100062473".<ref>'''[[:File:Andrew-bradbury-magnum-lo-c-01.jpg]]'''</ref>

===History===
The M6H2 entered service by at least [[2526]]{{Ref/Novel|HOblv|Detail=[[:File:Oblivionart.PNG|Cover art]]}} and would be the dominant Magnum in use by all UNSC branches in the year after the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg165}} In 2557, this weapon had a [[List of REQ cards/Weapon Skins|Ruptive]] skin approved by the [[UNSC Ordnance Commission]].{{Ref/Game|H5G|[[List of REQ cards/Weapon Skins|Ruptive skin description]]}}

===Usage===
The M6H2 saw use by [[Rion Forge]] preceding the [[Created uprising]]{{Ref/Novel|HPoL|Detail=[[:File:PointOfLight Cover Art.jpg|Cover art]]}} and both [[Fireteam Osiris]] and [[Blue Team]] during the early portions of it, such as at the [[Battle of Kamchatka]] and [[Operation]]: [[Operation: BIRD IN HAND|BIRD IN HAND]].{{Ref/Level|H5G|Osiris (level)|Osiris}}{{Ref/Level|H5G|Blue Team (level)|Blue Team}}

==Variants==
* '''[[Whispered Truth]]''': A cut-down M6H2 magnum without a smart scope system, under-barrel flashlight, or forward trigger guard. It also has a custom slide and can mount a suppressor. This variant sports a 18-round magazine.  Unlike other pistols ''Whispered Truth'' fires in three-round bursts. The slide reads "Semper Vigilans" (Always Vigilant), the motto of the Office of Naval Intelligence.
* '''Gunfighter Magnum''': Lightweight competition version of the M6H2.{{Ref/Game|H5G|List of REQ Cards|REQ Card|Detail=Gunfighter Magnum description}}
* '''Tactical Magnum''': A variant with integral baffle-free suppressor, 2× full-VISR Smart-Link, and loaded with armor-piercing rounds. This version is tailored for Spartan force reconnaissance missions.{{Ref/Game|H5G|List of REQ Cards|REQ Card|Detail=Tactical Magnum description}}
* '''Buck's Magnum''': A Magnum with the Gunfighter body, Whispered Truth finish, and a front iron sight that is seen on the Projection Sight, appearing to have been attached separately.
<gallery class=center>
File:H5_Whispered_truth.png|Whispered Truth.
File:Magnum Quickdraw.png|Gunfighter Magnum.
File:H5 M6H2 Tactical.png|Tactical Magnum.
File:Halo 5 Bucks Magnum Final.png|Buck's Magnum.
</gallery>

==== M6H2 attachments ====
* '''Extended Magazine''': Increases both ready and reserve ammunition capacity by 50%.

==In-game information==
{{Main
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==Trivia==
*In ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', Spartans now wield the handgun with a more realistic "thumbs forward" combat grip, as opposed to the classic "teacup" grip seen in ''[[Halo 2]]'' through ''[[Halo 4]]''.

==Gallery==
===Illustrations===
<gallery>
File:PointOfLight Cover Art.jpg|Rion Forge dual-wielding M6H2s in ''[[Halo: Point of Light]]''.
File:Oblivionart.PNG|John-117 in 2526 wielding an M6H2 in ''[[Halo: Oblivion]]''.
</gallery>
===Developmental images===
<gallery>
File:H5G Prerelease Sprint-PistolPolyCounts.png|A comparison of poly count between the M6H2 and M6D in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-M6H2vsM6D.png|An M6H2 in comparison to an M6D in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5GB-M6H2HUD.png|First-person view of the M6H2 in the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta]]'' on [[Truth]].
File:Halo 5 - Smart Scope Pistol.png|[[Smart scope]] with the M6H2 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta'' on [[Crossfire]].
File:H5G-M6H2model.jpg|Models of the M6H2 for ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-M6H2model_2.jpg|Renders of the M6H2.
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
File:H5G-M6H2friendship.png|[[Holly Tanaka]] handing an M6H2 to [[Olympia Vale]] during the [[Battle of Kamchatka]].
File:H5G-NotaM6H2.png|Buck aiming a ''Whispered Truth'' colored Gunfighter M6H2.
File:H5G-M6H2HUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the M6H2 by [[Frederic-104]] in the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' campaign.
File:H5G-M6H2zoom-Campaign.png|[[Spartan abilities#Smart Scope/Hover|Smart scope]] with the M6H2 by Fred-104 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
File:H5G-Fred&M6H2.png|Fred-104 in an idle stance while wielding his M6H2 on [[Genesis]].
File:H5G-Atlas&M6H2.jpg|An [[ATLAS-class Mjolnir|Atlas]]-clad Spartan-IV using an M6H2 on [[Riptide]].
File:H5G-M6H2HUD.png|First-person view of the M6H2 on [[Fathom]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-M6H2zoom.png|Smart scope with the M6H2 in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-M6H2SS.png|The M6H2 using smart scope. Note the correct thumbs-forward grip.
File:H5G M6H2 Operation.png|A Spartan-IV wielding a dry M6H2, exposing the weapon's operation.
File:H5 Flagnum skin.png|Flagnum Skin as seen when holding a [[Flag]].
</gallery>

=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' variants ===
<gallery>
File:H5G-GunfighterM6H2HUD.png|First-person view of the Gunfighter M6H2.
File:H5G-GunfighterM6H2zoom.png|Smart scope with the Gunfighter M6H2.
File:H5G - Gunfighter M6H2 Magnum - Overdrive update smart scope.PNG|Smart scope with the Gunfighter M6H2, following the Overdrive update's alterations. These include a lowered weapon model and added HUD elements on par with the default M6H2.
File:H5G-Venator&GunfighterM6H2.png|A [[VENATOR-class Mjolnir|Venator]]-clad Spartan-IV using the Gunfighter M6H2 on [[Mercy]].
File:H5G-TacticalM6H2HUD.png|First-person view of the Tactical M6H2.
File:H5G-TacticalM6H2zoom.png|Smart scope with the Tactical M6H2.
File:H5G-Venator&TacticalM6H2.png|A Spartan with the Tactical M6H2.
</gallery>

=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' skins ===
<gallery>
File:H5G Flagnum.png|Flagnum Skin as seen when holding a [[Flag]].
File:REQ Card - Bracer.png|Bracer Skin.
File:Magnum ruptive.png|Ruptive Skin.
File:343_Industries_Magnum_Skin.png|343 Industries Skin.
File:H5 M6H HCS skin.png|HCS Contender Skin.
File:Prestigemagnum.png|Prestige skin.
File:H5 M6H spicy-locke-pistol skin.png|Locke and Loaded skin.
File:Fullmoon.png|Full Moon skin.
File:H5G-Magnum-Boomco.png|Boomco. Magnum Blaster skin.
File:H5G-Magnum-LordoftheFries.png|Lord of the Fries skin.
File:H5G-Magnum-Scratched.png|Scratched skin.
File:H5G-Magnum-GoldStandard.png|Gold Standard skin.
File:H5G-LastDawn-Magnum.png|Last Dawn skin.
File:Magnum-Landgrave Skin.png|Landgrave skin.
File:H5G-M6H2MasterControl.png|Master Control.
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''
*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]'' {{C|Cover art}}
*''[[Halo: Point of Light]]''

== Sources ==
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