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|operation=Recoil-operated, magazine-fed{{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}}
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{{Quote|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.|In-game description{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}}}
The Gunfighter Magnum is a variant of the [[M6H2 magnum]] of the [[M6 series]] of handguns.{{Citation needed}}


The Gunfighter Magnum is a variant of the [[M6H2 magnum]] of the [[M6 series]] of handguns.
==Overview==
==Overview==
The Gunfighter Magnum is a stripped down variant of the M6H2 that doesn't have the trigger guard
===Design details===
The Gunfighter Magnum is a stripped down M6H2 handgun that had its trigger guard, under-barrel flashlight module, and [[Projection sight]] module removed. It was further modified with fast-reload magazines. These modifications were made for competition purposes to allow for quicker weapon draws and faster reloads.
{{Citation needed}}
 
==Variants==
*'''Buck's Magnum''':
The sidearm of [[Spartan-IV]] [[Edward Buck]]. His magnum has the standard gunfighter receiver and the same slide as the Whispered Truth.{{Citation needed}}
*'''[[Whispered Truth]]''':
The Whispered Truth is a magnum machine pistol that fires in burst. It has the same modifications as the Gunfighter, but has been mounted with a custom nickel plated slide and a [[Suppressor]].{{Citation needed}}
 
==Trivia==
The Gunfighter Magnum's design and gameplay attributes are based on [[Wikipedia: Racegun|Race guns]]. These types of firearms have modified parts ranging from compensators, skeletonized triggers, magwells for easier introducing of a fresh magazine and/or optical sights.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery> File:Weapon_Gunfighter_Magnum.png|The Gunfighter Magnum [[REQ]] card.
File:H5G-Venator&GunfighterM6H2.png|A [[Venator]]-clad spartan wielding the Gunfighter Magnum.
File:H5G-GunfighterM6H2HUD.png|A first-person view of the Gunfighter Magnum.
File:H5G-GunfighterM6H2zoom.png|Aiming down sights with the Gunfighter Magnum prior to the Overdrive update.
File:H5G - Gunfighter M6H2 Magnum - Overdrive update smart scope.PNG|Aiming down sights with the Gunfighter Magnum after the Overdrive update.
</gallery>
 
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}
 
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
{{Navbox/Universe/HumanSidearms/M6Pistols}}

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Gunfighter Magnum
Magnum Quickdraw.png
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Misriah Armory[1]

Model series:

M6 series

Type:

Magnum caliber pistol

Variants:

M6H2

Specifications

Length:

14.4 inches (37 cm)[1]

Ammunition type:

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

Capacity:

12 rounds

Feed system:

12-round detachable box magazine[2][1]

Operation:

Recoil-operated, magazine-fed[3]

Rate of fire:

~150 RPM

 

"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."
— In-game description[2]

The Gunfighter Magnum is a variant of the M6H2 magnum of the M6 series of handguns.[citation needed]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The Gunfighter Magnum is a stripped down M6H2 handgun that had its trigger guard, under-barrel flashlight module, and Projection sight module removed. It was further modified with fast-reload magazines. These modifications were made for competition purposes to allow for quicker weapon draws and faster reloads. [citation needed]

Variants[edit]

  • Buck's Magnum:

The sidearm of Spartan-IV Edward Buck. His magnum has the standard gunfighter receiver and the same slide as the Whispered Truth.[citation needed]

The Whispered Truth is a magnum machine pistol that fires in burst. It has the same modifications as the Gunfighter, but has been mounted with a custom nickel plated slide and a Suppressor.[citation needed]

Trivia[edit]

The Gunfighter Magnum's design and gameplay attributes are based on Race guns. These types of firearms have modified parts ranging from compensators, skeletonized triggers, magwells for easier introducing of a fresh magazine and/or optical sights.

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 165
  2. ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians, Gunfighter Magnum in-game weapon and REQ description
  3. ^ Halo Waypoint, Cannon Fodder - Locke & Load (Retrieved on Nov 8, 2020) [archive]