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{{Era|HCW|Post}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{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 (M6H)
|operation=Recoil-operated, magazine-fed{{Ref/Reuse|Universe}}
Gas-operated, magazine-fed (M6H2)
|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. Additionally the weapon appears to no longer be recoil operated and is instead gas operated. It is normally fielded with a Projection Sight.


===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}}


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===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>


==Gameplay==
==Variant==
===Changes from the M6G PDWS in ''Halo: Reach''===
*'''[[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}}
*Less damage, requires 6 shots to kill rather than 5
<gallery class=center>
*Higher accuracy/less bloom
File:H5G-Render-Pistol.png|The M6H2 magnum.
 
</gallery>
===Changes from M6H in ''Halo 4'' to M6H2 in ''Halo 5: Guardians''===
==In-game information==
*Increased damage, requiring 4 shots to deplete shields followed by 1 headshot or 3 body shots
{{Main
*Drastically lowered rate of fire
|1=Magnum#Halo 4
*Less bloom/greater accuracy
|l1=Magnum
*Increased magazine size to 12
}}
*More reserve ammunition
=== Changes from the M6G PDWS in ''Halo: Reach'' ===
*Can be [[smart scope|smart scoped]] rather than utilizing smart-linked scope zoom
*Less damage, requires 6 shots to kill rather than 5.
 
*Higher overall accuracy, with less bloom, and less spread deviation upon first shot.
===''Halo Online''===
===Changes from M6H in ''Halo 4'' to M6H2 in ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''===
In ''Halo Online'' the M6H comes in several variants.
*Increased damage, requiring 4 shots to deplete shields followed by 1 headshot or 3 body shots.
*The default M6H has an 8 round magazine and 40 rounds in maximum reserve ammo.
*Higher accuracy, featuring less maximum bloom and a smaller reticle.
*The [[M6C/SOCOM]] has a superior fire rate than the default M6H.
*Increased magazine size to 12 rounds.
*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.
*More reserve ammunition.
*The ADV M6H is more accurate than the default M6H.
*Faster draw times, reloads, and pickup speeds.
*The golden M6H has superior stats all around. It has an 8 round magazine and 40 rounds in maximum reserve.
*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. Note the gas piston and bolt head.
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'' skins===
=== ''Halo Online'' ===
<gallery>
<Gallery>
File:REQ Card - Bracer.png|Bracer Skin
File:HO-M6H.png|The M6H in ''[[Halo Online]]''.
File:Magnum ruptive.png|Ruptive Skin
File:HO-M6H1.jpg|First-person view of the M6H on [[Riverworld]].
File:343_Industries_Magnum_Skin.png|343 Industries Skin
File:HO-M6C.png|An early version of an "R" type M6H in ''[[Halo Online]]''.
File:Prestigemagnum.png|Prestige skin
</Gallery>
File:Lockeandloaded.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
</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}}
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==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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**''[[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}}
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