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{{Weapon Infobox
|name=
|image = [[File:Designated Marksman Rifle.png|300px]]
|image=[[File:HR-Render-DMR angled.png|300px]]
|name = M392 Designated Marksman Rifle
|manufacturer=
|manufacturer = [[Armalite MG UNSC]]
*[[Misriah Armory]]{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc11|Enc11|Page=316}}{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|EVG|Page=49}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=171}}
|model = M392
*[[Sevine Arms]] {{C|"Bandit" variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|BanditTweet}}
|type = Bullpup Battle Rifle
|series=
|size = Shoulder-fired
|type=
|damage per hit = Medium to High
|cost=
|magazine = 15 rounds (12 in the [[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta|Beta]])
|variant=
|maxammo = 60 rounds
|service=[[Insurrection]] <br> [[Human-Covenant War]]<br>[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|fire =
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*Semi-automatic (In-game)
|width=
*Select-fire (Canon)
|height=
|ammotype = [[7.62x51mm NATO]]
|weight=
|accuracy = High
|ammotype=[[7.62x51mm|7.62x51mm M118 Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|WP13}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Bnet|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=24579|Site=Bungie.net|Page=M392 Designated Marksman Rifle|D=14|M=11|Y=2014}}
|range = Medium to Long
|capacity=
|era =*[[Insurrection]]
|feed=15-round box magazine{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|WP13}}
*[[Human-Covenant War]]
|operation=[[Wikipedia:Gas-operated reloading|Gas-operated]]{{Ref/Reuse|WP13}}
|counterpart = [[Type-31 Rifle]]
|rate=
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The '''M392 Designated Marksman Rifle''' ('''DMR'''), formally '''Designated Marksman Rifle, Caliber 7.62mm, M392''',{{Ref/Reuse|Bnet}} is a [[Wikipedia:Gas-operated reloading|gas-operated]] [[Wikipedia:Bullpup|bullpup]] rifle used by the [[United Nations Space Command]].{{Ref/Reuse|WP13}} It is manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Book|Halo: Reach manual|Page=6}}


{{Quote|The single-shot DMR fits somewhere between the [[Sniper Rifle System 99D-S2 Anti-Matériel|sniper rifle]] and the [[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle|battle rifle]]. It's deadly at range, but a quick trigger finger and careful aim assure that even at medium to short distances it packs a punch.|Game Informer<ref name="GI"/>}}
==Overview==
[[File:ReachSchematic - DMR.png|150px|thumb|A blueprint of the M392 DMR.]]
===Design details===
The M392 is an air-cooled, magazine-fed, gas-operated select-fire bullpup rifle that fires 7.62×51mm ammunition.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|WP13}} It accepts a fifteen-round detachable box magazine. The weapon has a mounted [[EVOS-D]] optic capable of 3× magnification. The weapon's fire selector switch (located above the grip) has three settings: ''SAFE'', ''FIRE'', and ''AUTO''.{{Ref/Reuse|WP13}} The magazine release button is located directly above the magazine well, behind the trigger. The weapon has an ejection port on either side so it may be used comfortably by a right- or left-handed shooter.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|WP13}}{{Ref/Reuse|Bnet}}


The '''M392 Designated Marksman Rifle'''<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=24579 '''Bungie.net''': ''M392 Designated Marksman Rifle'']</ref>, commonly abbreviated as the '''DMR''', is a battle rifle used by the [[United Nations Space Command]].<ref name="GI">[http://gameinformer.com/mag/haloreach.aspx '''GameInformer''': ''February Edition'']</ref>
The overall construction of the M392 is modular in nature, allowing it to serve as a versatile alternative to the predominant [[assault rifle]] and [[battle rifle]] lines used by the rest of the UNSC.


==Background==
===Usage===
Although it saw more widespread use throughout all branches of the UNSC prior to [[2548]], it has since been superseded in use by the [[BR55]] in all branches but the [[UNSC Army]].
The M392 Designated Marksman Rifle was adopted into service in [[2512]], serving as the primary weapon of [[UNSC Army]] squad marksmen and reconnaissance units (presumably replacing the [[Insurrection]]-era [[M295 DMR]]). The weapon also found use with the [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine Corps]] and [[UNSC Air Force|Air Force]] combat rescue teams during the Insurrection and much of the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Site|Id=WP15|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/dmr|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=DMR|D=30|M=08|Y=2021}} However, it was largely superseded by the [[BR55 battle rifle]], especially following the introduction of the BR55's [[BR55HB battle rifle|heavy-barreled variant]] in [[2548]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|WP13}}{{Ref/Reuse|Bnet}}


==Design Details==
Nonetheless, due to its reliability and efficiency the M392 continued to see extensive use with the Army throughout the remainder of the conflict.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|WP13}} In the wake of the Covenant War the M392 is still in service with the Army as well as Marine Corps reserve units. However, use of the newer, sturdier [[M395 DMR]] (designed for use by [[Spartan Operations|Spartan]] operators) is more widespread.{{Ref/Reuse|WP15}}
[[File:ReachSchematic - DMR.png|left|150px|thumb|A blueprint of the M392 DMR.]]
The M392 Designated Marksman Rifle is an air-cooled, magazine-fed, gas-operated select-fire bullpup rifle that fires 7.62x51mm ammunition. It takes a fifteen round detachable box magazine, similar aesthetically to the BR55. The weapon has a mounted optic capable of 3x magnification, and it possesses a fire selector switch located above the grip of the weapon. The M392 also has a magazine release button which is located directly above the magazine well, behind the trigger. The weapon has two ejection ports, one on the left and right hand sides of the weapon respectively, so that a left or right-handed shooter can fire the weapon.


==Function and Usage==
==Variants==
The M392 DMR's intended battlefield application is similar to that of the BR55 battle rifle, fulfilling a role as the most effective medium-to-long range weapon UNSC arsenal on [[Reach]]. It is intended for experienced operators with proficient skill in shot placement and "controlled firing" since multiple shots to the head must be attained in succession to effectively deliver maximum damage to the target and to ensure it is killed at the fastest possible rate. Due to the introduction of an expanding reticule, the DMR requires a considerably higher proficiency in controlled firing and precision than the BR55 to attain successive head shots at the optimal rate.
*'''M392 Bandit''': A variant of [[Misriah Armory]]'s M392 manufactured by [[Sevine Arms]], the Bandit is the standard-issue weapon for both the [[Gao]] and [[Venezia|Venezian]] militias.{{Ref/Game|HI|Weapon customization|Weapons Bench description|Quote=Sevine Arms manufactures its own variant of the M392 for Gao security forces and export markets. Made to the same high standards ars those from Misriah, the Bandit has found a home with both fractured UNSC forces and malcontents keen on ensuring Earth's power never again ascends.}} Two unique elements of this weapons design are the lack of the EVOS-D scope seen on the base M392 DMR and the [[Sangheili]] [[Sangheili (language)|markings]] seen near the butt of the weapon.{{Ref/Twitter|Id=BanditTweet|Halo|1631700982101835792|Halo|Quote=A fine scalpel for mid-range combat, the M392 Bandit is greatly favored by militia groups on independent colonies and bears Sangheili markings that xenolinguistic experts have enjoyed decoding. #FictionFriday|D=03|M=03|Y=2023}} These weapons have made their way into the ex-Covenant sphere as far as the colony world of [[Karava]], wherein they are used by Sangheili mercenaries such as [[Zef 'Trahl]].{{Ref/Site|Id=CFEchoes|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-echoes-with-dinh|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Echoes With-Dinh|LocalArchive=Armory Infinitum#M392 Bandit}}
*'''[[Bandit Evo|M392 Bandit Evo]]''': A variant of Sevine Arms' M392 Bandit that features an [[Evo Holopoint]] sight with 1.6x magnification.{{Ref/Site|Id=S5Ranked|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/ranked-update-season-5-2|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Ranked Update - Season 5|D=14|M=10|Y=2023}}


To deliver head shots to a target at long and medium-to-long ranges, pausing after each shot with the DMR is required to allow the reticule to contract to its smallest possible size, then immediately firing again to maintain maximum rate of fire. While at close-to-medium range, it is only necessary to allow the reticule to shrink enough that it is roughly equal to the size of the target's head/helmet before firing again. At extremely close ranges, it is unnecessary to allow the reticule to contract at all, and it is most effective to fire the rifle as fast as possible, whilst still aiming for the head.
<gallery class=center>
File:HINF Bandit Crop.png|Sevine Arms' M392 Bandit.
File:HINF Bandit Evo Crop.png|The M392 Bandit Evo.
</gallery>
 
==In-game information==
===''Halo: Reach''===
{{Main|DMR}}
In order to deliver hits to a target at medium-to-long ranges, a pause after each shot with the DMR is required to allow the reticule to contract to its smallest possible size. Immediately firing upon reacquisition of target maintains the maximum rate of accurate fire. While at close-to-medium range, it is only necessary to allow the reticule to shrink enough that it is roughly equal to the size of the target before firing again. At extremely close ranges, it is unnecessary to allow the reticule to contract at all, and it is most effective to fire the rifle as fast as possible.
 
In multiplayer, the M392 can kill a fully shielded [[SPARTAN-III program|Spartan]] in five shots, provided the last shot is to the head. A skillful marksman can eliminate a shielded enemy with ease. This makes the DMR one of the most versatile weapons in-game; it is much more powerful than the BR55. Compared with the [[M6G magnum]], the DMR has a slower firing rate in exchange for higher accuracy and larger magazine capacity, however it shares almost the same amount of damage.
 
====Advantages====
The DMR is a very precise weapon that fires hitscan projectiles, allowing it to engage targets well outside the range of other weapons. It also has considerable stopping power, making it effective against nearly all Covenant infantry, shielded or unshielded. The DMR is unparalleled in neutralizing unshielded enemies, as a single headshot is always fatal. This leads the M392 to be a weapon of choice against Covenant personnel that lack energy shielding such as [[Unggoy|Grunts]], [[Kig-Yar|Jackals]], [[Jiralhanae|Brutes]], and [[Yanme'e|Drones]]. It is deadly at very long range thanks to its hitscan properties, and can kill just as efficiently at close range. A melee followed by a headshot can dispose of an enemy in seconds.
 
====Disadvantages====
Despite its accuracy, precision, and power, the M392 has a few noteworthy drawbacks. To retain accuracy, the player must pace his/her fire to account for recoil, making the DMR have an effective fire rate only slightly faster than the sniper rifle. In addition, its magazine reserve (four, for a total of 60 rounds) is less than the sniper rifle's (five, for 20 rounds), meaning you have one less reload with the DMR. However, sniper ammo is much rarer than DMR ammo.


It only takes five shots to take down a fully shielded [[SPARTAN-III Program|Spartan]] in [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR armor]], provided the last shot is to the head, and a skillful marksman can eliminate a shielded enemy with ease. This makes the DMR possibly one of the most versatile weapons in-game.
===''Halo Infinite''===
{{Article quote|Semi-automatic firearm effective at medium range.{{Ref/Game|HI|Academy - Weapon Drills - M392 Bandit description}}}}
{{Main|Bandit}}
{{Expand-section}}


Compared to the [[M6G Personal Defense Weapon System|M6G Magnum]], the DMR has a slower firing rate in exchange for higher accuracy and larger magazine capacity, and shares the same basic amount of damage and ability to kill a fully-shielded hostile.
==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances==
===Silver Timeline===
{{Notice/Silver|category=no}}
M392 DMRs are used by [[John-117/Silver|John-117]] and [[Vannak-134/Silver|Vannak-134]] in battles against the Covenant.{{Ref/YouTube|Id=HTVOT|5KZ3MKraNKY|Paramount+|Halo The Series (2022) Official Trailer|Y=2022|M=1|D=30}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Stamped on the receiver of the rifle are the words ARMALITE MG UNSC. This is possibly the manufacturer or a reference to real-world manufacturer [[wikipedia:ArmaLite|ArmaLite Corp]]. (Creator's of the AR-15, M16/M4 Family of Rifles)
*This weapon's semi-automatic functionality is similar to that of the battle rifle as seen in the 2003 [[Halo 2 E3 Demo|''Halo 2'' E3 demo]].
*The designation of this weapon as a "Designated Marksman Rifle" indicate that it was designed for use in squad-based combat, and not as a dedicated sniping tool. In the U.S. military, designated marksmen function provide long-range support to their platoon. This contrasts with snipers, who operate in small teams and receive more specialized marksmanship training.
*In earlier stages of the [[Development of Halo: Reach|development]] of ''Halo: Reach'', the M392 was stamped with the label "Armalite MG UNSC"; sharing a name with the real-world [[Wikipedia:ArmaLite|ArmaLite, Inc.]] The decal was removed in the final game and ''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide'' states that the weapon is manufactured by Misriah Armory.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
*This weapon's semi-automatic functionality is similar to the battle rifle in the 2003 [[Halo 2 E3 Demo]].
*The DMR held only twelve rounds until quite late in the development of ''Halo: Reach'', most notably in the game's [[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta|multiplayer beta]]. The increased magazine capacity was likely intended to afford the possibility of attaining three kills with a single magazine. Also during the ''Beta'', the background color and numbers of the M392's ammunition indicator were green instead of blue, and the numbers were more rounded. The scope's lens was a deeper shade of green than in the final game.
*The DMR was first featured in ''[[The Art of Halo 3]]'' as a concept design for the ''Halo 3'' battle rifle.
*In the ''Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta'' the assault rifle was given to players' Spartan models in their service records, as in ''Halo 3''. However, in the final game, this was replaced with the DMR. Similarly, Elites, who were formerly depicted carrying the [[Okarda'phaa-pattern plasma rifle|plasma rifle]], are now drawn carrying the Covenant equivalent of the DMR, the [[Gadulo-pattern needle rifle|needle rifle]].
*In the ''[[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta]]'', the DMR ejects the casing of the 9.5x40mm round used by the [[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle|BR55 series]], instead of the 7.62x51mm round which it actually fires.
*The [[MIL-FBS-295937(1)B Field Manual|''Halo: Reach'' manual]] has a printing error that reverses the "effective combat range" listings for the DMR and the sniper rifle, saying that the DMR is most effective at long range, while the sniper rifle is described as excelling at medium-range combat while being inadequate at long-range engagements.
*In a recent Bungie podcast, it was confirmed that the DMR now has 15 rounds per magazine, a change from the 12 rounds in the earlier builds. This was mostly based on the ability to acquire 3 kills on fully-shielded Spartan players without the need to reload.
*In gameplay the DMR incorrectly ejects the casing of the [[M634 Experimental High-Powered Semi-Armor-Piercing|9.5×40mm]] round used by the BR55 battle rifle instead of the 7.62×51mm round which it actually fires.
*In the current build of the game, there is a first person animation when you first pick up the DMR where the player charges the bolt before firing. The same animation can be seen seen with the MA37.
*It fires the 7.62x51 round but does a lot more damage than the MA37.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="120">
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
File:HaloReach - MultiplayerScreen.jpg|A Spartan wielding a DMR.
<gallery>
File:Halo- Reach - DMR Zoom.jpg|The 3x zoom of the DMR.
File:HR_M392DMR_Concept_1.png|Early concept art of the DMR, derived from the BR55, for ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
Reach 742974 Full.jpg|Close-up of an M392 magazine.
File:HR_M392DMR_Concept_2.png|More BR55-influenced concepts for the DMR.
Reach 1148215 Full.jpg|Profile of the DMR.
File:Reach MPBeta DMR.png|A rear-angle view of the M392 DMR from [[Halo: Reach Beta|''Halo: Reach'' Beta]]. Note the digital ammo counter readout says 12 rounds instead of the usual 15 rounds.
File:HReach-M392DMRSide.png|An in-game profile view of the M392 DMR.
File:HReach-M392-DMR-Profile.png|A profile view of M392 DMR from ''[[Halo Waypoint]]'', with Armalite labeling.
File:Reach-M392DMR-Right.png|Angled right-side view of the rifle.
File:M392_ref.jpg|A turnaround reference of the DMR.
File:Reach DMR POV.png|A first-person view of the M392 DMR.
File:Reach DMR Reload.png|A fresh M118 7.62mm magazine being inserted.
File:M392-DMR-Scope.png|The reticule of the EVOS-D scope.
File:Halo- Reach - DMR Zoom.jpg|The 3× zoom of the M392.
File:HaloReach - MultiplayerScreen.jpg|A [[Spartan-III]] wielding an M392 Designated Marksman Rifle during the ''[[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta]]''.
File:DMRSix.jpg|[[SPARTAN-B312]] wielding an M392 DMR.
File:HE15 Hoya Escape.jpg|[[Spartan-IV|Spartan]] [[Carlo Hoya]] using an M392 DMR during the [[Battle of Aktis IV]] in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''.
File:HTV-SilverTeam1.png|Vannak-134 with a scopeless M392 DMR in ''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''.
File:HTV-M392.jpg|John-117 with a M392 DMR the television series.
</gallery>
 
===M392 Bandit===
<gallery>
File:HINF M392Bandit Render 1.jpg|Render of the Bandit high-poly model in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
File:HINF M392Bandit Render 2.jpg|Render of the Bandit high-poly model in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF M392Bandit Render 3.jpg|Render of the Bandit high-poly model in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF M392Bandit Render 4.jpg|Render of the Bandit high-poly model in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF M392Bandit Render 5.jpg|Render of the Bandit high-poly model in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF M392Bandit Render 6.jpg|Render of the Bandit high-poly model in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF M392Bandit Render 7.jpg|Render of the Bandit high-poly model in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF BanditRender.png|A render of the M392 Bandit in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HInf Cutout Bandit.png|Angled view of the M392 Bandit.
File:HINF-BanditHUD.png|First-person view of the M392 Bandit.
File:HINF-Banditzoom.png|Zoom of the M392 Bandit.
File:HINF-ThankBandit.png|Spartan [[Hieu Dinh]] hands the player a M392 Bandit.
File:HINF ExtenderBandit1.png|An [[EXTENDER-class Mjolnir|Extender]]-clad Spartan-IV wielding the M392 Bandit.
File:HINF-Banditreload.jpg|The M392 Bandit being reloaded by a [[NEITH-class Mjolnir|Neith]]-clad Spartan.
File:HINF-DeadeyeBandit.jpg|A [[DEADEYE-class Mjolnir|Deadeye]]-clad Spartan-IV sprinting with the M392 Bandit.
File:HINF Skirmisher&Bandit.png|A [[Skirmisher]] using the Bandit in Firefight: King of the Hill.
File:HINF-Banditcoatings.png|Various coatings for the Bandit.
File:HINF-CrimsonDawnBandit1stperson.png|First-person view of the Crimson Dawn Bandit on [[Forest]].
File:HINF-ScarrCrimsonDawn.png|A [[Yoroi|Hakushika]]-clad Spartan using a Crimson Dawn Bandit on [[Scarr]].
File:HINF - Bandit EVO scope.jpg|The M392 Bandit Evo.
File:HINF-S5BanditEVO.jpg|A [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VII|GEN3 Mark VII]]-clad Spartan using a Bandit Evo.
File:HINF-S5PKBanditEVO02.jpg|A [[Yoroi|Yokai]]-clad Spartan using a Bandit Evo on [[Prism]].
File:HINF-BanditEvoHUD.png|First-person view of the M392 Bandit Evo.
File:HINF-BanditEvozoom.png|Zoom of the M392 Bandit Evo.
</gallery>
</gallery>
==List of appearances==
*''[[Remember Reach]]''
**''[[Deliver Hope]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
*''[[Halo: Envoy]]''
*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
**''[[Season 03: Echoes Within]]''
*''[[Halo: The Television Series Season One]]''
**''[[Contact]]''
**''[[Reckoning]]''
**''[[Solace (TV Series)|Solace]]''
**''[[Allegiance]]''
**''[[Transcendence]]''
*''[[Halo: The Television Series Season Two]]''
**''[[Sanctuary (TV Series)|Sanctuary]]''
**''[[Sword (TV Series)|Sword]]''
**''[[Onyx (TV Series)|Onyx]]'' {{C|Poster only}}
*''[[Halo: The Machine Breaks]]''
*''[[Halo: Flashpoint]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
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Latest revision as of 12:01, September 5, 2024

This article is about the model featured in Halo: Reach. For the model introduced in Halo 4, see M395 DMR.
M392 DMR
HR-Render-DMR angled.png
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Specifications

Length:

109 centimeters (42.9 in)[1][2][3][5]

Ammunition type:

7.62x51mm M118 Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing[1][2][3][5][6]

Feed system:

15-round box magazine[1][2][3][5]

Operation:

Gas-operated[5]

Service history

In service:

Insurrection
Human-Covenant War
Post-Covenant War conflicts

 

The M392 Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR), formally Designated Marksman Rifle, Caliber 7.62mm, M392,[6] is a gas-operated bullpup rifle used by the United Nations Space Command.[5] It is manufactured by Misriah Armory.[2][7]

Overview[edit]

A blueprint of the M392 DMR.

Design details[edit]

The M392 is an air-cooled, magazine-fed, gas-operated select-fire bullpup rifle that fires 7.62×51mm ammunition.[2][5] It accepts a fifteen-round detachable box magazine. The weapon has a mounted EVOS-D optic capable of 3× magnification. The weapon's fire selector switch (located above the grip) has three settings: SAFE, FIRE, and AUTO.[5] The magazine release button is located directly above the magazine well, behind the trigger. The weapon has an ejection port on either side so it may be used comfortably by a right- or left-handed shooter.[1][2][3][5][6]

The overall construction of the M392 is modular in nature, allowing it to serve as a versatile alternative to the predominant assault rifle and battle rifle lines used by the rest of the UNSC.

Usage[edit]

The M392 Designated Marksman Rifle was adopted into service in 2512, serving as the primary weapon of UNSC Army squad marksmen and reconnaissance units (presumably replacing the Insurrection-era M295 DMR). The weapon also found use with the Marine Corps and Air Force combat rescue teams during the Insurrection and much of the Human-Covenant War.[8] However, it was largely superseded by the BR55 battle rifle, especially following the introduction of the BR55's heavy-barreled variant in 2548.[2][5][6]

Nonetheless, due to its reliability and efficiency the M392 continued to see extensive use with the Army throughout the remainder of the conflict.[2][5] In the wake of the Covenant War the M392 is still in service with the Army as well as Marine Corps reserve units. However, use of the newer, sturdier M395 DMR (designed for use by Spartan operators) is more widespread.[8]

Variants[edit]

  • M392 Bandit: A variant of Misriah Armory's M392 manufactured by Sevine Arms, the Bandit is the standard-issue weapon for both the Gao and Venezian militias.[9] Two unique elements of this weapons design are the lack of the EVOS-D scope seen on the base M392 DMR and the Sangheili markings seen near the butt of the weapon.[4] These weapons have made their way into the ex-Covenant sphere as far as the colony world of Karava, wherein they are used by Sangheili mercenaries such as Zef 'Trahl.[10]
  • M392 Bandit Evo: A variant of Sevine Arms' M392 Bandit that features an Evo Holopoint sight with 1.6x magnification.[11]
  • Sevine Arms' M392 Bandit.

    Sevine Arms' M392 Bandit.

  • The M392 Bandit Evo.

    The M392 Bandit Evo.

In-game information[edit]

Halo: Reach[edit]

Main article: DMR

In order to deliver hits to a target at medium-to-long ranges, a pause after each shot with the DMR is required to allow the reticule to contract to its smallest possible size. Immediately firing upon reacquisition of target maintains the maximum rate of accurate fire. While at close-to-medium range, it is only necessary to allow the reticule to shrink enough that it is roughly equal to the size of the target before firing again. At extremely close ranges, it is unnecessary to allow the reticule to contract at all, and it is most effective to fire the rifle as fast as possible.

In multiplayer, the M392 can kill a fully shielded Spartan in five shots, provided the last shot is to the head. A skillful marksman can eliminate a shielded enemy with ease. This makes the DMR one of the most versatile weapons in-game; it is much more powerful than the BR55. Compared with the M6G magnum, the DMR has a slower firing rate in exchange for higher accuracy and larger magazine capacity, however it shares almost the same amount of damage.

Advantages[edit]

The DMR is a very precise weapon that fires hitscan projectiles, allowing it to engage targets well outside the range of other weapons. It also has considerable stopping power, making it effective against nearly all Covenant infantry, shielded or unshielded. The DMR is unparalleled in neutralizing unshielded enemies, as a single headshot is always fatal. This leads the M392 to be a weapon of choice against Covenant personnel that lack energy shielding such as Grunts, Jackals, Brutes, and Drones. It is deadly at very long range thanks to its hitscan properties, and can kill just as efficiently at close range. A melee followed by a headshot can dispose of an enemy in seconds.

Disadvantages[edit]

Despite its accuracy, precision, and power, the M392 has a few noteworthy drawbacks. To retain accuracy, the player must pace his/her fire to account for recoil, making the DMR have an effective fire rate only slightly faster than the sniper rifle. In addition, its magazine reserve (four, for a total of 60 rounds) is less than the sniper rifle's (five, for 20 rounds), meaning you have one less reload with the DMR. However, sniper ammo is much rarer than DMR ammo.

Halo Infinite[edit]

“ Semi-automatic firearm effective at medium range.[12] ”
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Non-canon and dubious canon appearances[edit]

Silver Timeline[edit]

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M392 DMRs are used by John-117 and Vannak-134 in battles against the Covenant.[13]

Trivia[edit]

  • This weapon's semi-automatic functionality is similar to that of the battle rifle as seen in the 2003 Halo 2 E3 demo.
  • In earlier stages of the development of Halo: Reach, the M392 was stamped with the label "Armalite MG UNSC"; sharing a name with the real-world ArmaLite, Inc. The decal was removed in the final game and Halo: The Essential Visual Guide states that the weapon is manufactured by Misriah Armory.[2]
  • The DMR held only twelve rounds until quite late in the development of Halo: Reach, most notably in the game's multiplayer beta. The increased magazine capacity was likely intended to afford the possibility of attaining three kills with a single magazine. Also during the Beta, the background color and numbers of the M392's ammunition indicator were green instead of blue, and the numbers were more rounded. The scope's lens was a deeper shade of green than in the final game.
  • In the Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta the assault rifle was given to players' Spartan models in their service records, as in Halo 3. However, in the final game, this was replaced with the DMR. Similarly, Elites, who were formerly depicted carrying the plasma rifle, are now drawn carrying the Covenant equivalent of the DMR, the needle rifle.
  • The Halo: Reach manual has a printing error that reverses the "effective combat range" listings for the DMR and the sniper rifle, saying that the DMR is most effective at long range, while the sniper rifle is described as excelling at medium-range combat while being inadequate at long-range engagements.
  • In gameplay the DMR incorrectly ejects the casing of the 9.5×40mm round used by the BR55 battle rifle instead of the 7.62×51mm round which it actually fires.

Gallery[edit]

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  • Early concept art of the DMR, derived from the BR55, for Halo: Reach.

    Early concept art of the DMR, derived from the BR55, for Halo: Reach.

  • More BR55-influenced concepts for the DMR.

    More BR55-influenced concepts for the DMR.

  • A rear-angle view of the M392 DMR from Halo: Reach Beta. Note the digital ammo counter readout says 12 rounds instead of the usual 15 rounds.

    A rear-angle view of the M392 DMR from Halo: Reach Beta. Note the digital ammo counter readout says 12 rounds instead of the usual 15 rounds.

  • An in-game profile view of the M392 DMR.

    An in-game profile view of the M392 DMR.

  • A profile view of M392 DMR from Halo Waypoint, with Armalite labeling.

    A profile view of M392 DMR from Halo Waypoint, with Armalite labeling.

  • Angled right-side view of the rifle.

    Angled right-side view of the rifle.

  • A turnaround reference of the DMR.

    A turnaround reference of the DMR.

  • A first-person view of the M392 DMR.

    A first-person view of the M392 DMR.

  • A fresh M118 7.62mm magazine being inserted.

    A fresh M118 7.62mm magazine being inserted.

  • The reticule of the EVOS-D scope.

    The reticule of the EVOS-D scope.

  • The 3× zoom of the M392.

    The 3× zoom of the M392.

  • A Spartan-III wielding an M392 Designated Marksman Rifle during the Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta.

    A Spartan-III wielding an M392 Designated Marksman Rifle during the Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta.

  • SPARTAN-B312 wielding an M392 DMR.

    SPARTAN-B312 wielding an M392 DMR.

  • Spartan Carlo Hoya using an M392 DMR during the Battle of Aktis IV in Halo: Escalation.

    Spartan Carlo Hoya using an M392 DMR during the Battle of Aktis IV in Halo: Escalation.

  • Vannak-134 with a scopeless M392 DMR in Halo: The Television Series.

    Vannak-134 with a scopeless M392 DMR in Halo: The Television Series.

  • John-117 with a M392 DMR the television series.

    John-117 with a M392 DMR the television series.

M392 Bandit[edit]

  • Render of the Bandit high-poly model in Halo Infinite.

    Render of the Bandit high-poly model in Halo Infinite.

  • Render of the Bandit high-poly model in Halo Infinite.

    Render of the Bandit high-poly model in Halo Infinite.

  • Render of the Bandit high-poly model in Halo Infinite.

    Render of the Bandit high-poly model in Halo Infinite.

  • Render of the Bandit high-poly model in Halo Infinite.

    Render of the Bandit high-poly model in Halo Infinite.

  • Render of the Bandit high-poly model in Halo Infinite.

    Render of the Bandit high-poly model in Halo Infinite.

  • Render of the Bandit high-poly model in Halo Infinite.

    Render of the Bandit high-poly model in Halo Infinite.

  • Render of the Bandit high-poly model in Halo Infinite.

    Render of the Bandit high-poly model in Halo Infinite.

  • A render of the M392 Bandit in Halo Infinite.

    A render of the M392 Bandit in Halo Infinite.

  • Angled view of the M392 Bandit.

    Angled view of the M392 Bandit.

  • First-person view of the M392 Bandit.

    First-person view of the M392 Bandit.

  • Zoom of the M392 Bandit.

    Zoom of the M392 Bandit.

  • Spartan Hieu Dinh hands the player a M392 Bandit.

    Spartan Hieu Dinh hands the player a M392 Bandit.

  • An Extender-clad Spartan-IV wielding the M392 Bandit.

    An Extender-clad Spartan-IV wielding the M392 Bandit.

  • The M392 Bandit being reloaded by a Neith-clad Spartan.

    The M392 Bandit being reloaded by a Neith-clad Spartan.

  • A Deadeye-clad Spartan-IV sprinting with the M392 Bandit.

    A Deadeye-clad Spartan-IV sprinting with the M392 Bandit.

  • A Skirmisher using the Bandit in Firefight: King of the Hill.

    A Skirmisher using the Bandit in Firefight: King of the Hill.

  • Various coatings for the Bandit.

    Various coatings for the Bandit.

  • First-person view of the Crimson Dawn Bandit on Forest.

    First-person view of the Crimson Dawn Bandit on Forest.

  • A Hakushika-clad Spartan using a Crimson Dawn Bandit on Scarr.

    A Hakushika-clad Spartan using a Crimson Dawn Bandit on Scarr.

  • The M392 Bandit Evo.

    The M392 Bandit Evo.

  • A GEN3 Mark VII-clad Spartan using a Bandit Evo.

    A GEN3 Mark VII-clad Spartan using a Bandit Evo.

  • A Yokai-clad Spartan using a Bandit Evo on Prism.

    A Yokai-clad Spartan using a Bandit Evo on Prism.

  • First-person view of the M392 Bandit Evo.

    First-person view of the M392 Bandit Evo.

  • Zoom of the M392 Bandit Evo.

    Zoom of the M392 Bandit Evo.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 316
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 49
  3. ^ a b c d e Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 171
  4. ^ a b Twitter, Halo (@Halo): "A fine scalpel for mid-range combat, the M392 Bandit is greatly favored by militia groups on independent colonies and bears Sangheili markings that xenolinguistic experts have enjoyed decoding. #FictionFriday" (Retrieved on Mar 3, 2023) [archive]
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Halo Waypoint, DMR (Retrieved on Feb 18, 2013) [local archive] [external archive]
  6. ^ a b c d Bungie.net, M392 Designated Marksman Rifle (Retrieved on Nov 14, 2014) [archive]
  7. ^ Halo: Reach manual, page 6
  8. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, DMR (Retrieved on Aug 30, 2021) [archive]
  9. ^ Halo Infinite, Weapons Bench description: "Sevine Arms manufactures its own variant of the M392 for Gao security forces and export markets. Made to the same high standards ars those from Misriah, the Bandit has found a home with both fractured UNSC forces and malcontents keen on ensuring Earth's power never again ascends."
  10. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Echoes With-Dinh [archive]
  11. ^ Halo Waypoint, Ranked Update - Season 5 (Retrieved on Oct 14, 2023) [archive]
  12. ^ Halo Infinite, Academy - Weapon Drills - M392 Bandit description
  13. ^ YouTube - Paramount+, Halo The Series (2022) Official Trailer (Retrieved on Jan 30, 2022)

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