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{{Weapon Infobox
{{Weapon infobox
|image=[[File:H4-M6HMagnumPistol.png|300px]]
|image = [[File:H4-M6HMagnumPistol.png|300px]]
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]
|manufacturer = [[Misriah Armory]]{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg165}}
|series=[[M6 Series]]
|series = [[M6 series]]
|type=Magnum caliber [[pistol]]
|type = Magnum caliber [[pistol]]
|cost=
|cost =  
|variant=
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|affiliation=United Nations Space Command
|affiliation =
|service=[[Insurrection]]/[[Human-Covenant War]] (limited service) <br> [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] (standard issue)
|service = [[Insurrection]]/[[Human-Covenant War]] (limited service) <br> [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] (standard issue)
|weight=
|weight =  
|length={{Convert|13.7|in|cm}}<ref name="H4VG">'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 64''</ref>
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|width={{Convert|2.1|in|cm}}<ref name="H4VG"/>
|width = {{Convert|2.1|in|cm}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}
|height={{Convert|10.2|in|cm}}<ref name="H4VG"/>
|height = {{Convert|10.2|in|cm}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}
|ammotype=12.7x40mm [[M225 Semi-Armor-Piercing High-Explosive]]<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide '''Halo 4 Interactive Guide''']</ref>
|ammotype = 12.7×40mm [[M225 Semi-Armor-Piercing High-Explosive]]{{Ref/Site|Id=h4guide|URL=http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/348c4827-e10c-49a4-89ef-1c365af8689f/magnum|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Weapons: Magnum|D=01|M=05|Y=2013|LocalArchive=Halo 4 Interactive Guide#UNSC Weapons}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg165}}
|feed=*8-round detachable box magazine (M6H)
|capacity =
*12-round detachable box magazine (M6H2)
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<br>
|operation=Recoil-operated, magazine-fed{{Ref/Reuse|Universe}}
|operation=Recoil-operated, magazine-fed
|rate = ~250 RPM (M6H)
|rate=~250 RPM
~150 RPM (M6H2)
|velocity=
|velocity =
|range=250 meters<ref>'''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''', ''[[Halo: Nightfall: Quartermaster|Quartermaster]]''</ref>
|optics =
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}}


The '''M6H Personal Defense Weapon System''' is a handgun in service with the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]. It is part of [[Misriah Armory]]'s widespread [[M6 series]]. The M6H was in service as an officer's model<ref name="Guide"/> as early as [[2526]]<ref>''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn''</ref><ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/Content/assets/en-us/Podcast/343Sparkast_014.mp3 ''343 Sparkast 014]''</ref> and was made the standard-issue sidearm of all UNSC personnel in [[2555]].<ref name="O+A">[http://halo.xbox.com/halo4#!an-epic-universe/ordnance-armor/cbbca9b3-5108-41aa-aa21-9b523de68266 '''Halo 4 Official Site''' ''Ordnance + Armor'']</ref>


==Specifications==
{{Article quote|UNSC's personal sidearm of choice due to its excellence at close-range to mid-range engagements.{{Ref/Game|H4|Loadout|Loadout customization - Primary Weapon - Magnum description|Quote=UNSC's personal sidearm of choice due to its excellence at close-range to mid-range engagements.}}}}
The M6H is a semi-automatic, recoil-operated, magazine-fed handgun. It is an up-sized model (17% larger than standard versions) with a smart-linked [[KFA-2 x2]] scope and an electroless nickel finish.<ref name="Guide">[http://www.bungie.net/projects/odst/guide.aspx '''Bungie.net''' - ''Halo 3: ODST Field Guide: M6C/SOCOM'']</ref> It fires the M6 series' standard 12.7x40mm ammunition. The M6H is effective at reasonably long distances as well as its preferred close-to-medium-range.<ref name="O+A"/>
The '''M6H Personal Defense Weapon System''' ('''M6H PDWS''') is a handgun in service with the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]. It is part of [[Misriah Armory]]'s widespread [[M6 series]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg165}}
 
==Overview==
===Design details===
The M6H is a semi-automatic, recoil-operated, magazine-fed [[Wikipedia:handgun|handgun]]. It is an up-sized model (17% larger than standard versions) with a smart-linked [[KFA-2 x2]] scope and an electroless nickel finish.{{Ref/Site|Id=Guide|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/projects/odst/guide.aspx|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Halo 3: ODST - Field Guide - M6C/SOCOM|D=01|M=6|Y=2020}} It fires the M6 series' standard 12.7×40mm ammunition. The M6H is effective at reasonably long distances as well as its preferred close-to-medium-range.{{Ref/Reuse|O+A}}
 
===History===
The M6H was infrequently in service as early as [[2526]]{{Ref/Film|Id=FUD|[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]}}{{Ref/Site|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/Content/assets/en-us/Podcast/343Sparkast_014.mp3|Site=Halo Official Site|Page=343 Sparkast 014|D=16|M=7|Y=2012}} and was made the standard-issue sidearm of all UNSC personnel in [[2555]].{{Ref/Site|Id=O+A|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/halo4#!an-epic-universe/ordnance-armor/cbbca9b3-5108-41aa-aa21-9b523de68266|Site=Halo 4 Official Site|Page=Ordnance + Armor|D=16|M=7|Y=2012}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg165}}
 
===Usage===
UNSC personnel at the [[Corbulo Academy of Military Science]] and [[Insurrectionist]]s used the M6H circa 2526.{{Ref/Reuse|FUD}} The M6H was used extensively by the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}'s ground forces during [[Battle of Requiem|both]] of their [[Requiem Campaign|campaigns]] at [[Requiem]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg165}}
<Gallery class=center>
File:H4FUD-M6H-CAMS-FiringRange.jpg|A CAMS Cadet practices marksmanship with an M6H on the CAMS Firing Range in 2526.
File:Innie - truce.png|An Insurrectionist holds aloft an M6H pistol in surrender in 2526.
File:Nightfall - Disregarding Safety.jpg|[[Michael Horrigan]] with an M6H in at a [[Misriah Munitions Training Range]] in [[Eos Chasma]], [[Mars]] in 2556.
</Gallery>


==Variant==
==Variant==
===M6H2 Personal Defense Weapon===
*'''[[M6H2 magnum]]''' - A modernized variant of the M6{{Ref/Book|OSFM|Page=186}} that features an increased magazine size and a relatively affordable production cost.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22pg165|Enc22|Page=165}}
A second iteration of the weapon exists, designated '''M6H2'''.<ref name="H2">[http://www.halopedia.org/File:M6H2_PDW.png This screenshot]</ref><ref name="H2 note" group="note">Weapon designations printed on in-game weapon models often differ from their given canon designations once game development has been completed. Therefore, this is not a reliable source. However, as the only source available it should be taken as canon until a more official source gives the weapon its designation.</ref> This variant sports a black polymer finish and a 12-round magazine. Functionally, the M6H2 performs identically to its predecessor aside from its increased accuracy of rapid fire and the benefit of a deeper magazine capacity. Aesthetically however, the weapon bears drastic modifications to its body, with essentially nothing identical. Most notable of these modifications include an entirely different slide design, and a completely reworked top-mounted module to support [[Spartan abilities#Smart Scope|Smart Scope]] functionality.
<gallery class=center>
File:H5G-Render-Pistol.png|The M6H2 magnum.
</gallery>
==In-game information==
{{Main
|1=Magnum#Halo 4
|l1=Magnum
}}
=== Changes from the M6G PDWS in ''Halo: Reach'' ===
*Less damage, requires 6 shots to kill rather than 5.
*Higher overall accuracy, with less bloom, and less spread deviation upon first shot.
===Changes from M6H in ''Halo 4'' to M6H2 in ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''===
*Increased damage, requiring 4 shots to deplete shields followed by 1 headshot or 3 body shots.
*Higher accuracy, featuring less maximum bloom and a smaller reticle.
*Increased magazine size to 12 rounds.
*More reserve ammunition.
*Faster draw times, reloads, and pickup speeds.
*Features more recoil.
*Can be [[smart scope]]d rather than utilizing smart-linked scope zoom.
*Projection sight reticle differs from weapon's base reticle, being much smaller.
=== Changes from ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta'' to ''Halo 5: Guardians'' ===
*Drastically lowered rate of fire.
*Features no bloom, and full, 100% accuracy with every shot.
*Features no recoil.
*Projection sight reticle changed to be a closed in version of the weapon's base reticle.
*Zoom decreased from 2× to 1.75× due to use of projection sight for smart scope.
===''Halo: Spartan Assault'' and ''Halo: Spartan Strike''===
* Weapon carries a maximum of 40 rounds.
* Has a limited range of fire.
* Can kill [[Promethean Crawler]]s and [[Unggoy Minor|Grunt Minors]] in a single shot.
* While not available in regular gameplay for the level ''[[Mission 25: Battle for the Moon|Battle for the Moon]]'', the player is prompted to use [[Sarah Palmer]]'s magnum to perform an execution on [[Merg Vol]] after defeating him in combat, something that is absent from all gameplay elsewhere.


==Gameplay==
== Gallery ==
===Changes from the M6G PDWS in ''Halo: Reach''===
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of M6H Magnum Pistol}}
*Less damage to shields, requiring five shots to disable shields instead of four.
=== ''Halo 4'' ===
*Higher accuracy/less bloom.
 
==Gallery==
<Gallery>
<Gallery>
File:H4FUD-M6H-CAMS-FiringRange.jpg|A CAMS Cadet practices marksmanship with an M6H on the CAMS Firing Range.
File:Innie - truce.png|An Insurrectionist holds aloft an M6H pistol in surrender.
File:H4-Concept-M6HMagnumPistol.jpg|Concept art of the M6H. Note that it closely resembles the M6G from ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:H4-Concept-M6HMagnumPistol.jpg|Concept art of the M6H. Note that it closely resembles the M6G from ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:H4-Concept-M6HMagnumPistol-Final.jpg|Concept art of the final build of the M6H  magnum pistol.
File:H4-Concept-M6HMagnumPistol-Final.jpg|Concept art of the final build of the M6H  magnum pistol.
File:H4-M6HMagnumPistol.png|The M6H in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-M6HMagnumPistol-SideRender.png|An in-game side view of the M6H in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-M6HMagnumPistol-SideRender.png|An in-game side view of the M6H in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-M6HMagnumPistolSkin.png|An M6H with the "Static" skin.
File:M6H Magnum.png|HUD icon of the M6H in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-M6HMagnumPistol-SteelSkin.png|An M6H with the "Combustion" skin.
File:H4-M6HMagnumPistol-Infobox.jpg|''Halo 4'' infobox.
File:H4-Specialization-Rogue.png|A [[SPARTAN-IV Program|SPARTAN-IV]] wielding an M6H.
File:H4-MasterChief-M6H-Campaign.jpg|[[John-117]] wielding an M6H against [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|Covenant]] forces.
File:H4-MP-M6HMagnumPistol-Scope.jpg|A view through the M6H magnum's scope.
File:H4-MP-M6HMagnumPistol-Scope.jpg|A view through the M6H magnum's scope.
File:H4-Exile-2.jpg|The M6H being wielded in a Capture the Flag game.
File:Magnumhud.jpeg|A render of the magnum scope.
File:M6H Magnum.png|HUD icon of the M6H in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-Specialization-Rogue.png|A [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] wielding an M6H.
File:H4-MasterChief-M6H-Campaign.jpg|[[John-117]] wielding an M6H against [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] forces.
File:Magnum1.jpg|A Spartan chambering a round in her M6H on [[Complex]].
File:H4-Exile-2.jpg|The M6H being wielded in a Capture the Flag game on [[Exile]].
File:H4-CmdrPalmer-DoublePistols.jpg|[[Commander]] [[Sarah Palmer]] wielding a pair of M6H sidearms.
File:H4-CmdrPalmer-DoublePistols.jpg|[[Commander]] [[Sarah Palmer]] wielding a pair of M6H sidearms.
File:Magnum1.jpg|A Spartan chambering a round in his M6H.
File:HtT-JohnaimingatLocke.png|John-117 aiming an M6H at [[Jameson Locke]] in ''[[The Cost]]''.
File:Magnumhud.jpeg|A render of the magnum scope.
</Gallery>
 
=== ''Halo 4'' skins ===
<gallery>
File:H4 - Static skin (transparent).png|STC (Static) skin.
File:H4 - Combustion skin (transparent).png|CBN (Combustion) skin.
File:Magnumskin1.png|IND (Indigo) Skin.
File:Magnumskin2.png|FLR (Flare) Skin.
</gallery>
 
=== ''Halo Online'' ===
<Gallery>
File:HO-M6H.png|The M6H in ''[[Halo Online]]''.
File:HO-M6H1.jpg|First-person view of the M6H on [[Riverworld]].
File:HO-M6C.png|An early version of an "R" type M6H in ''[[Halo Online]]''.
</Gallery>
</Gallery>
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of M6H Magnum Pistol}}
 
=== ''Halo Online'' variants ===
<gallery>
File:HO-DMGM6H.jpg|The DMG M6H on Riverworld.
File:HO-GoldenM6H.jpg|The golden M6H on Riverworld.
File:HO M6 variants.png|''Halo Online'' M6H variants.
</gallery>
{{Clear}}
{{Clear}}


==Videos==
== List of appearances ==
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==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 4]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]''
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*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''
*''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''
*''[[Hunt the Truth]]''
**''[[All Hail]]''
**''[[The Cost]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''
 
**''[[Knight Takes Bishop]]''
==Note==
*''[[Halo: Recruit]]'' {{C|Non-canonical appearance}}
<references group="note"/>
*''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''
 
*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''
==Sources==
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
<references/>
*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]''
*''[[Halo: Outcasts]]''


{{UNSC pistols}}
== Sources ==
{{Ref/Sources}}
{{Navbox/Universe/HumanSidearms/M6Pistols}}

Latest revision as of 17:31, September 12, 2024

M6H magnum
H4-M6HMagnumPistol.png
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Misriah Armory[1]

Model series:

M6 series

Type:

Magnum caliber pistol

Variants:

M6H2 magnum[2][1]

Specifications

Length:

13.7 inches (35 cm)[3][1]

Width:

2.1 inches (5.3 cm)[3]

Height:

10.2 inches (26 cm)[3]

Ammunition type:

12.7×40mm M225 Semi-Armor-Piercing High-Explosive[4][1]

Feed system:

8-round detachable box magazine (M6H)[5]

Operation:

Recoil-operated, magazine-fed[5]

Rate of fire:

~250 RPM (M6H) ~150 RPM (M6H2)

Effective range:

250 meters (820 ft)[6]

Service history

In service:

Insurrection/Human-Covenant War (limited service)
Post-Covenant War conflicts (standard issue)

 


“ UNSC's personal sidearm of choice due to its excellence at close-range to mid-range engagements.[7] ”

The M6H Personal Defense Weapon System (M6H PDWS) is a handgun in service with the UNSC. It is part of Misriah Armory's widespread M6 series.[1]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The M6H is a semi-automatic, recoil-operated, magazine-fed handgun. It is an up-sized model (17% larger than standard versions) with a smart-linked KFA-2 x2 scope and an electroless nickel finish.[8] It fires the M6 series' standard 12.7×40mm ammunition. The M6H is effective at reasonably long distances as well as its preferred close-to-medium-range.[9]

History[edit]

The M6H was infrequently in service as early as 2526[10][11] and was made the standard-issue sidearm of all UNSC personnel in 2555.[9][1]

Usage[edit]

UNSC personnel at the Corbulo Academy of Military Science and Insurrectionists used the M6H circa 2526.[10] The M6H was used extensively by the UNSC Infinity's ground forces during both of their campaigns at Requiem.[1]

Variant[edit]

  • M6H2 magnum - A modernized variant of the M6[12] that features an increased magazine size and a relatively affordable production cost.[1]
  • The M6H2 magnum.

    The M6H2 magnum.

In-game information[edit]

Main article: Magnum

Changes from the M6G PDWS in Halo: Reach[edit]

  • Less damage, requires 6 shots to kill rather than 5.
  • Higher overall accuracy, with less bloom, and less spread deviation upon first shot.

Changes from M6H in Halo 4 to M6H2 in Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta[edit]

  • Increased damage, requiring 4 shots to deplete shields followed by 1 headshot or 3 body shots.
  • Higher accuracy, featuring less maximum bloom and a smaller reticle.
  • Increased magazine size to 12 rounds.
  • More reserve ammunition.
  • Faster draw times, reloads, and pickup speeds.
  • Features more recoil.
  • Can be smart scoped rather than utilizing smart-linked scope zoom.
  • Projection sight reticle differs from weapon's base reticle, being much smaller.

Changes from Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta to Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

  • Drastically lowered rate of fire.
  • Features no bloom, and full, 100% accuracy with every shot.
  • Features no recoil.
  • Projection sight reticle changed to be a closed in version of the weapon's base reticle.
  • Zoom decreased from 2× to 1.75× due to use of projection sight for smart scope.

Halo: Spartan Assault and Halo: Spartan Strike[edit]

  • Weapon carries a maximum of 40 rounds.
  • Has a limited range of fire.
  • Can kill Promethean Crawlers and Grunt Minors in a single shot.
  • While not available in regular gameplay for the level Battle for the Moon, the player is prompted to use Sarah Palmer's magnum to perform an execution on Merg Vol after defeating him in combat, something that is absent from all gameplay elsewhere.

Gallery[edit]

Main-Superintendent.png Browse more images in this article's gallery page.

Halo 4[edit]

  • Concept art of the M6H. Note that it closely resembles the M6G from Halo: Reach.

    Concept art of the M6H. Note that it closely resembles the M6G from Halo: Reach.

  • Concept art of the final build of the M6H magnum pistol.

    Concept art of the final build of the M6H magnum pistol.

  • The M6H in Halo 4.

    The M6H in Halo 4.

  • An in-game side view of the M6H in Halo 4.

    An in-game side view of the M6H in Halo 4.

  • HUD icon of the M6H in Halo 4.

    HUD icon of the M6H in Halo 4.

  • Halo 4 infobox.

    Halo 4 infobox.

  • A view through the M6H magnum's scope.

    A view through the M6H magnum's scope.

  • A render of the magnum scope.

    A render of the magnum scope.

  • A Spartan-IV wielding an M6H.

    A Spartan-IV wielding an M6H.

  • John-117 wielding an M6H against Covenant forces.

    John-117 wielding an M6H against Covenant forces.

  • A Spartan chambering a round in her M6H on Complex.

    A Spartan chambering a round in her M6H on Complex.

  • The M6H being wielded in a Capture the Flag game on Exile.

    The M6H being wielded in a Capture the Flag game on Exile.

  • Commander Sarah Palmer wielding a pair of M6H sidearms.

    Commander Sarah Palmer wielding a pair of M6H sidearms.

  • John-117 aiming an M6H at Jameson Locke in The Cost.

    John-117 aiming an M6H at Jameson Locke in The Cost.

Halo 4 skins[edit]

  • STC (Static) skin.

    STC (Static) skin.

  • CBN (Combustion) skin.

    CBN (Combustion) skin.

  • IND (Indigo) Skin.

    IND (Indigo) Skin.

  • FLR (Flare) Skin.

    FLR (Flare) Skin.

Halo Online[edit]

Halo Online variants[edit]

  • The DMG M6H on Riverworld.

    The DMG M6H on Riverworld.

  • The golden M6H on Riverworld.

    The golden M6H on Riverworld.

  • Halo Online M6H variants.

    Halo Online M6H variants.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 165
  2. ^ Halo Waypoint, Cannon Fodder: Locke & Load (Retrieved on Nov 8, 2020) [archive]
  3. ^ a b c Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 64
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint, Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Weapons: Magnum (Retrieved on May 1, 2013) [local archive] [external archive]
  5. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Magnum (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  6. ^ Halo: Nightfall - Halo: Nightfall: Quartermaster
  7. ^ Halo 4, Loadout customization - Primary Weapon - Magnum description: "UNSC's personal sidearm of choice due to its excellence at close-range to mid-range engagements."
  8. ^ Bungie.net, Halo 3: ODST - Field Guide - M6C/SOCOM (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  9. ^ a b Halo 4 Official Site, Ordnance + Armor (Retrieved on Jul 16, 2012) [archive]
  10. ^ a b Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn
  11. ^ Halo Official Site, 343 Sparkast 014 (Retrieved on Jul 16, 2012) [archive]
  12. ^ Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual, page 186

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