M6G magnum: Difference between revisions

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(There is no canon confirmation that the top attachment on the Halo 3 M6G is an unusable scope. Changed mentions of this, but not reverted to my previous edit. See talk page.)
(Changed mention of 2548 model to 2546, as is clearly seen in the turnaround reference image. Also updated ROF citation.)
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|operation=[[wikipedia:Recoil_operation#Short_recoil_operation|Short recoil principle]]
|operation=[[wikipedia:Recoil_operation#Short_recoil_operation|Short recoil principle]]
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*About 240 rounds/min (4 rounds/sec) ([[2548]] model){{Citation needed}}
*About 240 rounds/min (4 rounds/sec) ([[2546]] model)<ref name="ROF">Rate of fire measured using stopwatch based on in-game performance.</ref>
*About 120 rounds/min (2 rounds/sec) ([[2552]] model)<ref name="B.netH3"/>
*About 120 rounds/min (2 rounds/sec) ([[2552]] model)<ref name="B.netH3"/>
|velocity=427 m/sec (1302.35 ft/sec)<ref name="B.netH3"/>
|velocity=427 m/sec (1302.35 ft/sec)<ref name="B.netH3"/>
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The M6G PDWS is a semi-automatic, recoil-operated, magazine-fed, large-caliber handgun. It is a later model of the M6 series sidearms that was distributed to officers and vehicle/weapon crews.<ref name="B.netH3"/> The weapon has a polymer handle, along with a titanium alloy body and a nickel-plate finish. The sidearm fires the M225 SAP-HE (Semi-Armor Piercing, High Explosive) rounds from an 8-round magazine at a velocity of 427 m/sec (1302.35 ft/sec). In addition, the weapon can be issued with a [[KFA-2 x2]] optical, smart-linked scope.<ref name="variants" group="note"/>
The M6G PDWS is a semi-automatic, recoil-operated, magazine-fed, large-caliber handgun. It is a later model of the M6 series sidearms that was distributed to officers and vehicle/weapon crews.<ref name="B.netH3"/> The weapon has a polymer handle, along with a titanium alloy body and a nickel-plate finish. The sidearm fires the M225 SAP-HE (Semi-Armor Piercing, High Explosive) rounds from an 8-round magazine at a velocity of 427 m/sec (1302.35 ft/sec). In addition, the weapon can be issued with a [[KFA-2 x2]] optical, smart-linked scope.<ref name="variants" group="note"/>


The weapon's performance seems tied to its [[M6G Personal Defense Weapon System#Variants|year of manufacture]].<ref name="variants" group="note"/> Whereas the [[2548]] model used by the [[UNSC Army]] has a rate of fire of 240 rounds per minute (4 rounds per second), the [[2552]] model used by the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] fires at a rate of only 120 rounds per minute (2 per second). In either case, with a maximum effective range of 50 meters, superb accuracy, and high stopping power, the M6G proves very useful during scenarios where primary arms are not available.
The weapon's performance seems tied to its [[M6G Personal Defense Weapon System#Variants|year of manufacture]].<ref name="variants" group="note"/> Whereas the [[2546]] model used by the [[UNSC Army]] has a rate of fire of 240 rounds per minute (4 rounds per second), the [[2552]] model used by the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] fires at a rate of only 120 rounds per minute (2 per second). In either case, with a maximum effective range of 50 meters, superb accuracy, and high stopping power, the M6G proves very useful during scenarios where primary arms are not available.


=== Ammunition ===
=== Ammunition ===
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[[File:ReachSchematic - Magnum.png|100px|right|thumb|A blueprint of the [[2548]] model.]]
[[File:ReachSchematic - Magnum.png|100px|right|thumb|A blueprint of the [[2548]] model.]]
=== 2548 model ===
=== 2546 model ===
This model was issued to [[UNSC Army]] troopers on [[Reach]] during the [[Fall of Reach|Covenant's invasion]] in the summer of [[2552]]. It has a rate of fire of approximately 240 rounds per minute (4 rounds per second), though its accuracy suffers slightly as a result. The slide is tapered at the rear and sports forward-facing, diagonal serrations. The magazine release is set above and parallel to the lower lip of the trigger; the magazine's lip is shaped like an irregular trapezoid. The striker juts farther from the slide, reminiscent of a hammer. This model is equipped with an underslung flashlight attachment or laser module{{Citation needed}}.
This model was issued to [[UNSC Army]] troopers on [[Reach]] during the [[Fall of Reach|Covenant's invasion]] in the summer of [[2552]]. It has a rate of fire of approximately 240 rounds per minute (4 rounds per second), though its accuracy suffers slightly as a result. The slide is tapered at the rear and sports forward-facing, diagonal serrations. The magazine release is set above and parallel to the lower lip of the trigger; the magazine's lip is shaped like an irregular trapezoid. The striker juts farther from the slide, reminiscent of a hammer. This model is equipped with an underslung flashlight attachment or laser module{{Citation needed}}.
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