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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=
|variant =[[M6H2 magnum]]{{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}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg165}}
|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>
|length = {{Convert|13.7|in|cm}}{{Ref/Book|Id=H4VG|H4EVG|Page=64}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg165}}
|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 =
<br>12-round detachable box magazine (M6H2)
|feed = 8-round detachable box magazine (M6H){{Ref/Site|Id=Universe|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/magnum|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Magnum}}
|operation=Recoil-operated, magazine-fed
|operation=Recoil-operated, magazine-fed{{Ref/Reuse|Universe}}
|rate=~250 RPM (M6H)
|rate = ~250 RPM (M6H)
~150 RPM (M6H2)
~150 RPM (M6H2)
|velocity=
|velocity =
|range=250 meters<ref>'''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''', ''[[Halo: Nightfall: Quartermaster|Quartermaster]]''</ref>
|optics =
|range = {{Convert|250|m|ft|sigfig=3|sp=us}}{{Ref/Film|HN|Story=Halo: Nightfall: Quartermaster}}
}}
}}


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}}


==Variant==
==Overview==
===M6H2 Personal Defense Weapon===
===Design details===
[[File:H5G-Render-Pistol.png|thumb|left|200px|The M6H2 variant]]
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}}
The '''M6H2''' variant had entered service by [[2558#October|October 2558]].<ref name="LAL">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-locke-load '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Cannon Fodder: Locke & Load'']</ref> This variant sports a black polymer finish and a 12-round magazine. The M6H2 also boasts increased accuracy in comparison to the base model. It features a smoother slide design and a different top-mounted module (in place of the venerable [[KFA-2 x2]]) to support [[smart scope]] functionality.
{{clear}}


==Gameplay==
===History===
===Changes from the M6G PDWS in ''Halo: Reach''===
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}}
*Less damage, requires 6 shots to kill rather than 5
*Higher accuracy/less bloom


===Changes from M6H in ''Halo 4'' to M6H2 in ''Halo 5: Guardians''===
===Usage===
*Increased damage, requiring 4 shots to deplete shields followed by 1 headshot or 3 body shots
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}}
*Drastically lowered rate of fire
<Gallery class=center>
*Less bloom/greater accuracy
File:H4FUD-M6H-CAMS-FiringRange.jpg|A CAMS Cadet practices marksmanship with an M6H on the CAMS Firing Range in 2526.
*Increased magazine size to 12
File:Innie - truce.png|An Insurrectionist holds aloft an M6H pistol in surrender in 2526.
*More reserve ammunition
File:Nightfall - Disregarding Safety.jpg|[[Michael Horrigan]] with an M6H in at a [[Misriah Munitions Training Range]] in [[Eos Chasma]], [[Mars]] in 2556.
*Can be [[smart scope|smart scoped]] rather than utilizing smart-linked scope zoom
</Gallery>


===''Halo Online''===
==Variant==
In ''Halo Online'' the M6H comes in several variants.
*'''[[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}}
*The default M6H has an 8 round magazine and 40 rounds in maximum reserve ammo.
<gallery class=center>
*The [[M6C/SOCOM]] has a superior fire rate than the default M6H.
File:H5G-Render-Pistol.png|The M6H2 magnum.
*The DMG M6H does more damage than the standard MA5D at the cost of fire rate. It has a 6 round magazine and 18 rounds in maximum reserve ammo.
</gallery>
*The ADV M6H is more accurate than the default M6H.
==In-game information==
*The golden M6H has superior stats all around. It has an 8 round magazine and 40 rounds in maximum reserve.
{{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.


==Gallery==
== Gallery ==
===Normal Gallery===
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of M6H Magnum Pistol}}
=== ''Halo 4'' ===
<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.png|The M6H in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-M6HMagnumPistol-Infobox.jpg|Halo 4 Infobox.
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-Specialization-Rogue.png|A [[SPARTAN-IV Program|Spartan-IV]] wielding an M6H.
File:M6H Magnum.png|HUD icon of the M6H in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-MasterChief-M6H-Campaign.jpg|[[John-117]] wielding an M6H against [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|Covenant]] forces.
File:H4-M6HMagnumPistol-Infobox.jpg|''Halo 4'' infobox.
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:Magnumhud.jpeg|A render of the magnum scope.
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-Exile-2.jpg|The M6H being wielded in a Capture the Flag game on [[Exile]].
File:M6H Magnum.png|HUD icon of the M6H in ''Halo 4''.
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 her M6H on [[Complex]].
File:Magnumhud.jpeg|A render of the magnum scope.
File:Nightfall - Disregarding Safety.jpg|[[Michael Horrigan]] with an M6H in ''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''.
File:HtT-JohnaimingatLocke.png|John-117 aiming an M6H at [[Jameson Locke]] in ''[[The Cost]]''.
File:HtT-JohnaimingatLocke.png|John-117 aiming an M6H at [[Jameson Locke]] in ''[[The Cost]]''.
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-M6H2HUD.png|First-person view of the M6H2 in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' on [[Escape from ARC]].
File:H5G-M6H2zoom.png|Smart scope with the M6H2 in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-M6H2friendship.png|[[Holly Tanaka]] handing an M6H2 to [[Olympia Vale]] during the [[Battle of Kamchatka]].
File:H5G-Unloaded Magnum.png|An unloaded M6H2 with its smart link module detached.
File:HO-M6H.png|The M6H in ''[[Halo Online]]''.
File:HO-M6H1.jpg|First-person view of the M6H on [[Riverworld]].
</Gallery>
</Gallery>


===''Halo 4'' skins===
=== ''Halo 4'' skins ===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H4-M6HMagnumPistolSkin.png|STC(Static) skin
File:H4 - Static skin (transparent).png|STC (Static) skin.
File:H4-M6HMagnumPistol-SteelSkin.png|CBN(Combustion) skin
File:H4 - Combustion skin (transparent).png|CBN (Combustion) skin.
File:Magnumskin1.png|IND(Indigo) Skin
File:Magnumskin1.png|IND (Indigo) Skin.
File:Magnumskin2.png|FLR(Flare) Skin
File:Magnumskin2.png|FLR (Flare) Skin.
</gallery>
</gallery>


===''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ Cards===
=== ''Halo Online'' ===
<gallery>
<Gallery>
File:REQ Card - Magnum.png|M6H2 - Basic Weapon
File:HO-M6H.png|The M6H in ''[[Halo Online]]''.
File:REQ Card - Bracer.png|M6H2 - Bracer Skin
File:HO-M6H1.jpg|First-person view of the M6H on [[Riverworld]].
File:343_Industries_Magnum_Skin.png|M6H2 - 343 Industries Skin
File:HO-M6C.png|An early version of an "R" type M6H in ''[[Halo Online]]''.
</gallery>
</Gallery>


===''Halo Online'' variants===
=== ''Halo Online'' variants ===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HO-DMGM6H.jpg|The DMG M6H on Riverworld.
File:HO-DMGM6H.jpg|The DMG M6H on Riverworld.
File:HO-GoldenM6H.jpg|The golden M6H on Riverworld.
File:HO-GoldenM6H.jpg|The golden M6H on Riverworld.
File:HO M6 variants.png|''Halo Online'' M6H variants.
</gallery>
</gallery>
{{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of M6H Magnum Pistol}}
{{Clear}}
{{Clear}}


==Videos==
== List of appearances ==
<youtube width="300" height="250">_oKTyfl21GA</youtube>
 
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 4]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]''
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**''[[The Cost]]''
**''[[The Cost]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''
*''[[Halo Online]]''
**''[[Knight Takes Bishop]]''
 
*''[[Halo: Recruit]]'' {{C|Non-canonical appearance}}
==Sources==
*''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''
<references/>
*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[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]

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]

Halo 4[edit]

Halo 4 skins[edit]

Halo Online[edit]

Halo Online variants[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]