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M6C magnum
	; Two variants of the M6C Magnum.
Production overview
Manufacturer:	Misriah Armory
Model series:	M6 series
Type:	Pistol
Cost:	1615 cR
Variants:	M6C/SOCOM
Specifications
Length:	22.86 centimetres (9.00 in) Up-sized: 26.7 centimetres (10.5 in);
Weight:	Standard variant: 1.8 kilograms (4.0 lb) Up-sized variant: 2.7 kilograms (6.0 lb);
Ammunition type:	12.7×40mm
Feed system:	12-round detachable box magazine
Operation:	Short Recoil Principle
Rate of fire:	~360 RPM
Effective range:	50 metres (160 ft)
Service history
In service:	Human-Covenant War; Post-Covenant War conflicts

Latest revision as of 17:28, September 12, 2024

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[edit]

Design Details[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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

In-game information[edit]

Main article: Magnum

Advantages[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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

Production notes[edit]

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

Gallery[edit]

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.
An M6C magazine.
The M6C 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.
Sergeant John Forge aiming an M6C in Halo Wars.
The M6C Magnum Pistol as it appears in Halo Legends: Homecoming.
Jonah-B283 using a silenced M6C in Headhunters.
Roland-B210's silenced 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.
Halo 2: Anniversary campaign concept art for the M6C.
A render of M6C in Halo 2: Anniversary.
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 dual wielding M6C pistols.
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 Spartan with an M6C in Halo 2: Anniversary.
First-person view of the M6C in Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer.
A Spartan with an M6C.
A Spartan wielding a dry M6C, exposing the weapon's operation.
First-person view of dual wielding the M6C.
A Spartan dual wielding M6C pistols.
Jerome-092 firing an M6C at Atriox in Halo Wars 2.
Jerome firing an M6C at Sangheili aboard the Enduring Conviction.

List of appearances[edit]

Halo: The Flood
- Adjunct
Halo 2 (First appearance)
Halo Wars
Halo: Helljumpers
Halo Legends
- Homecoming
Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe
- Headhunters
Halo: Nightfall (Hologram only)
Halo 2: Anniversary
Halo Mythos
Halo Wars 2
Halo: Retribution
Halo: Silent Storm
Halo: Divine Wind

Sources[edit]

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

[bungie-1] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Bungie.net: Halo 3 ODST - Field Guide

[H2M-2] Halo 2 Manual, page 10, "M6C Pistol dual wield"

[3] Bungie.net: ODST Guide

[HEnc22-4] Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition) - Magnum, page 164

[HLTD-5] Halo Legends - Homecoming

[6] Halo 2

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+{{Status|Canon}}
-{{Weapon Infobox
+{{Weapon infobox
-|image= [[File:H2A Render M6C.png|290px]]
+|image= [[File:H2A M6CPistol.png|300px]][[File:H2AMP M6C left transparent.png|280px]]<br>Two variants of the M6C Magnum.
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 |variant=[[M6C/SOCOM]]
 |service=[[Human-Covenant War]]<br>
 [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
 |affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]]
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+|weight=Standard variant: {{Convert|1.8|kg}}{{Ref/Reuse|bungie}}
-*Up-sized variant: {{Convert|2.7|kg}}<ref name="bungie"/>
+*Up-sized variant: {{Convert|2.7|kg}}{{Ref/Reuse|bungie}}
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+|length= {{Convert|22.86|cm|in}}{{Ref/Reuse|bungie}}
-*Up-sized: {{Convert|26.7|cm|in}}<ref name="bungie"/>
+*Up-sized: {{Convert|26.7|cm|in}}{{Ref/Reuse|bungie}}
-|ammotype=12.7×40mm [[M228 Semi-Armor-Piercing High-Penetration|M228 SAP-HP]]/.50 magnum rounds<ref name="bungie"/>
+|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>
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+|capacity=
-*Varies: 6, 12 rounds magazines<ref name="bungie"/>
+|feed=12-round detachable box magazine{{Ref/Reuse|H2M}}
 |operation=[[Wikipedia:Recoil operation#Short recoil operation|Short Recoil Principle]]
 |rate= ~360 RPM
 |velocity=
-|range={{Convert|50|m|ft}}<ref name="bungie"/>
+|optics=
+|range={{Convert|50|m|ft}}{{Ref/Reuse|bungie}}
 }}
-The '''M6C Personal Defense Weapon System''',<ref>[http://www.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 '''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]].
-==Design Details==
+==Overview==
-The M6C Magnum Sidearm is a short-medium range UNSC handgun that was distributed to members of the [[UNSC Marine Corps]], particularly members of vehicular crews. This model has been up-sized to be used by Spartans in MJOLNIR armor. Even though the Spartan issue pistols are larger than the standard-issue variants (~117%) they can still share magazines. The M6C is a semi-automatic, recoil-operated, magazine-fed handgun. It has DA, or double-action only trigger and fires the M228 12.7×40mm SAP-HP round (Semi-Armor Piercing, High Penetration) from a 12 round magazine. It has a considerably high rate of fire (6 rounds/sec or 360 rounds/min) with a limited maximum effective range, being able to hit a target accurately at only about 20 meters. The M6C is considered to be the weaker of the currently usable M6-series models in that it has reduced accuracy, a shorter effective range, and lower efficiency rate against shielded, armored, and soft targets.
-The M6C uses the short recoil principle. Because it is semi-automatic, the gun will cock itself after every shot due to recoil and will continue to do so until the magazine is empty. The recoil comes from the gases of the rounds fired. The gases force the slide, located on the top of the gun, backward. The slide goes all the way to the rear, absorbing the force of the gases and bringing the spent casing with it via the extractor. Once the ejection port is completely opened, the ejector throws the spent casing out of the weapon. Of course, before the first round can be fired, the round must be chambered. This is done first by inserting a magazine with ammunition into the grip of the weapon and second by pulling the slide back completely and letting it launch forward, chambering a round on the way. When the round is chambered, the extractor goes over the rim of the cartridge casing, allowing for positive extraction upon firing. There is a small, red rectangular box on the flat back of the slide that protrudes slightly when the weapon is cocked. Once this is done, the safety, located at the back of the slide on both sides, must be switched off or the weapon will not fire. Once all the rounds have been spent, the slide catch, a rectangular lever located above the trigger, is forced upward and “catches” the slide by a little notch. To reload, the empty magazine must be removed. This is done by using the magazine release button which is located on the grip. Once the empty mag is out, a fresh one can be inserted. Once the fresh mag is inserted, the slide catch is pressed downward and the slide chambers a round.
+===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. {{Ref/Book|Id=HEnc22|Enc22|Section=Magnum|Page=164}}
+===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}}
 ===Ammunition===
-The M6C Magnum, uses 12.7×40mm (.50 caliber) Semi-Armor-Piercing, High-Penetration rounds<ref>'''Halo 2''' Manual</ref>. These rounds have a jacket of copper or nickel which encloses a more frangible metal projectile that will deform shortly after penetration. When the round hits a hard object such as body armor, the jacket will temporarily help maintain the shape of the projectile so that it has a better chance of penetration. A second impact against bone or solid muscle mass inside the target's body is usually enough to complete the jacket's rupture, at which point the projectile mushrooms and fragments into smaller pieces, causing a large number of wound channels and maximizing damage. These rounds are typically more effective against infantry as opposed to armor-piercing rounds due to a larger dump of KE, resulting in a better terminal ballistic profile, and also to the process described above, with an armor-piercing round speeding through the target's body without causing as much trauma, creating a scenario where a wounded enemy can still be an effective combatant until they bleed out. Ammunition packets for the M6C Magnum are labeled in the same blue color as all other M6 sidearm ammunition packs. However each ammunition pack has a different shade and text to denote the type of ammunition used.
+The M6C Magnum fires [[M225|M225 12.7x40mm Semi Armor-Piercing High Explosive]] cartridges from a 12-round magazine.{{Ref/Reuse|HEnc22}}
+==In-game information==
+{{Main
+|1=Magnum#Halo_2_and_Halo_2:_Anniversary
+|l1=Magnum
+}}
 ===Advantages===
-The M6C PDWS is a defensive sidearm allowing for successful engagement at close range. The M6C Magnum's 12.7mm ammunition does a considerable amount of damage against flesh based infantry; the large caliber bullet, along with its cartridge size, yields a large amount of kinetic energy; coupled with its high rate of fire and its semi-armor-piercing ability makes the M6C a choice sidearm against unshielded infantry over short distances.
+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 PDWS, when compared to the strength of other versions of the M6 Magnum series, is considered the weaker of the military issued sidearms. Its inability to engage infantry at medium or long ranges is the weapons main disadvantage; for this reason the M6C is mostly issued to vehicular crews as the weapons nature serves a more passive defensive role. The weapon’s accuracy when compared to the other M6 models, is about 1/5 as accurate as the [[M6D magnum|M6D PDWS]], having a large shot spread at close ranges. This, combined with its minimal damage against current shield systems, makes it a poor weapon of choice when used in offensive situations. The M6C's default ammunition has no secondary effects, limiting its effectiveness against heavily armored infantry.
+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.
-===Influences===
-One possible influence on the design of the weapon is the [[wikipedia:Walther P99|Walther P99]].
 === Changes from the M6D PDWS in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''===
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 *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.
-==Trivia==
+==Production notes==
-{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of M6C Magnum Pistol|gameplay=yes}}
+{{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"]].
+The ''Halo 2'' Post Game Carnage Report Breakdown Tab on Bungie.net erroneously lists the weapon as the [[M6G magnum|"Magnum M6G Pistol"]].
-*The M6Cs bears a remarkable resemblance to the [[wikipedia:Walther P99|Walther P99 pistol]], though the latter handgun is much smaller than the former.
 ==Gallery==
-<gallery widths="150">
+<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.
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 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:1771657-gallery.png|The M6C Magnum Pistol as it appears in ''[[Halo Legends]]: [[Homecoming]]''.
+File:Homecoming_M6CMagnum_Concept.png|The M6C Magnum Pistol as it appears in ''[[Halo Legends]]: [[Homecoming]]''.
-File:Silenced magnum.JPG|[[Jonah-B203]] using a silenced M6C in ''[[Headhunters (short story)|Headhunters]]''
+File:Silenced magnum.JPG|[[Jonah-B283]] using a silenced M6C in ''[[Headhunters (short story)|Headhunters]]''.
-File:H2A - M6C concepts.jpg|Several different concepts for the M6C in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
+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 M6CPistol.png|The 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.
@@ Line 98: / Line 113: @@
 *''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
 *''[[Halo: Retribution]]''
+*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]''
+*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]''
 ==Sources==
-<references/>
+{{Ref/Sources}}
-{{Human sidearms}}
+{{Navbox/Universe/HumanSidearms/M6Pistols}}
 [[Category:Pistols]]