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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)<ref name="Universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/magnum '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Magnum'']</ref>
|capacity =
<br>12-round detachable box magazine (M6H2)<ref name="Halo 5">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>
|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<ref name="Universe"/><ref name="LAL">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-locke-load '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Cannon Fodder: Locke & Load'']</ref>
|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 at least [[2557]] and was issued to all branches of the UNSC.<ref name="LAL"/> It has a [[Weapon serial number|serial number]] of "00MA0100062473"<ref>'''[[:File:Andrew-bradbury-magnum-lo-c-01.jpg]]'''</ref> and sports a black polymer finish. Like the base M6H, the M6H2 is semi-automatic, recoil-operated and magazine-fed,<ref name="LAL"/> but has an increased 12-round magazine capacity.<ref name="Halo 5"/> The variant also boasts increased accuracy and is most effective with precision aiming.<ref name="LAL"/> It features a smoother slide design and a different top-mounted module (in place of the venerable [[KFA-2 x2]]) to support the [[smart scope]] Projection Sight functionality.<ref name="Halo 5"/> In 2557, this weapon had a [[List of REQ cards/Weapon Skins|Ruptive]] skin approved by the [[UNSC Ordnance Commission]].<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''' - ''Ruptive skin description''</ref>
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====M6H2 Variants====
===History===
*'''[[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 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}}
*'''Gunfighter Magnum''': Lightweight competition pistol carried by Spartan operators who prefer a no-frills backup firearm. Quick draw Magnum with fast-reload magazines. Iron sights only, no Smart-Link module is attached.
*'''Tactical Magnum''': Whisper-quiet tactical pistol loaded with armor-piercing rounds, tailored for Spartan force reconnaissance missions. Match grade Magnum with integral baffle-free suppressor and 2x full-VISR Smart-Link.
*'''Buck's Magnum''': A Magnum with the Whispered Truth body with a unspecified sight on it.
<gallery>
File:H5_Whispered_truth.png|Whispered Truth
File:Magnum Quickdraw.png|Gunfighter Magnum
File:H5 M6H2 T.png|Tactical Magnum
File:Halo 5 Bucks Magnum Final.png|Buck's Magnum
</gallery>


====M6H2 Attachments====
===Usage===
*'''Extended Magazine''': Increases both ready and reserve ammunition capacity by 50%.
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}}
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<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>
==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.


===Changes from M6H in ''Halo 4'' to M6H2 in ''Halo 5: Guardians''===
== Gallery ==
*Increased damage, requiring 4 shots to deplete shields followed by 1 headshot or 3 body shots
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of M6H Magnum Pistol}}
*Drastically lowered rate of fire
=== ''Halo 4'' ===
*Less bloom/greater accuracy
*Increased magazine size to 12
*More reserve ammunition
*Can be [[smart scope|smart scoped]] rather than utilizing smart-linked scope zoom
*Zoom decreased from 2x to 1.75x due to use of projection sight for smart scope.
 
==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.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:M6H Magnum.png|HUD icon of the M6H in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-M6HMagnumPistol-Infobox.jpg|''Halo 4'' infobox.
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-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-MasterChief-M6H-Campaign.jpg|[[John-117]] wielding an M6H against [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] forces.
File:H4-MP-M6HMagnumPistol-Scope.jpg|A view through the M6H magnum's scope.
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 [[Fathom]].
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-M6H2model.jpg|Models of the M6H2 for ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-Unloaded Magnum.png|An unloaded M6H2 with its smart link module detached. Note the gas piston and bolt head.
File:H5G-Atlas&M6H2.jpg|An [[ATLAS-class Mjolnir|Atlas]]-clad Spartan-IV using an M6H2 on [[Riptide]].
File:H5G-M6H2SS.png|The M6H2 using smart scope
File:H5 Flagnum skin.png|Flagnum Skin as seen when holding a [[Flag]].
File:H5G-M6H2vsM6D.png|An M6H2 in comparison to a M6D in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-NotaM6H2.png|Buck aiming a ''Whispered Truth'' colored Gunfighter M6H2.
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|A early version of an "R" type M6H in ''[[Halo Online]]''
</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'' variants===
=== ''Halo Online'' ===
<gallery>
<Gallery>
File:H5G-GunfighterM6H2HUD.png|First-person view of the Gunfighter M6H2.
File:HO-M6H.png|The M6H in ''[[Halo Online]]''.
File:H5G-GunfighterM6H2zoom.png|Smart scope with the Gunfighter M6H2.
File:HO-M6H1.jpg|First-person view of the M6H on [[Riverworld]].
File:H5G-Venator&GunfighterM6H2.png|A [[VENATOR-class Mjolnir|Venator]]-clad Spartan-IV using the Gunfighter M6H2 on [[Mercy (level)|Mercy]].
File:HO-M6C.png|An early version of an "R" type M6H in ''[[Halo Online]]''.
File:H5G-TacticalM6H2HUD.png|First-person view of the Tactical M6H2.
</Gallery>
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>


===''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.
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File:HO M6 variants.png|''Halo Online'' M6H variants.
File:HO M6 variants.png|''Halo Online'' M6H variants.
</gallery>
</gallery>
{{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of M6H Magnum Pistol}}
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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: Tales from Slipspace]]''
**''[[Knight Takes Bishop]]''
**''[[Knight Takes Bishop]]''
*''[[Halo: Recruit]]'' {{C|Non-canonical appearance}}
*''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''
*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]''
*''[[Halo: Outcasts]]''


==Sources==
== Sources ==
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{{Ref/Sources}}
 
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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]

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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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