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*120 Rounds or 10 Magazines (Dual Wielded)

*Effective: Between 19 and 23 meters

*Real: Between 50  and 100 meters

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The '''M6C Magnum Sidearm''' , commonly shortened to ''M6C Magnum'', is a [[United Nations Space Command]] sidearm and is one of [[Misriah Armory]]'s [[M6]] sidearm series variants.

== Introduction ==

The M6C Magnum Sidearm is a common [[UNSC]] sidearm and was first put into service around 2531 (based on Halo Wars concept art). It is an earlier model of the [[M6]] series pistols that was distributed to members of the [[UNSC Marine Corps]], especially those of vehicular crews (the Model 6G replaced this pistol roughly around the Covenant invasion). The [[UNSC Marine Corps]] aviators are an example of this. This particular [[M6]] weapon is featured exclusively in [[Halo 2]] and is considered a weak weapon when compared to other [[M6]] series weapons. Its flesh damage is lower than other [[M6]] models as well as accuracy and range. Its rate of fire however is actually much higher than other models and this compensates for the lack of power. This model can also be dual-wielded.

The M6C is a semi-automatic, recoil-operated, magazine-fed, duel-wieldable, magnum caliber handgun. It most likely has DA, or double-action only trigger due to the fact that there is no external hammer. It fires the M228 SAP-HP (Semi-Armor Piercing, High Penetration) rounds from a 12 round magazine. It has a considerably high rate of fire (6 rnds/sec or 360 rnds/min) with a very limited effective range, being able to hit a target accurately at only about 20 meters*. Its real range however is probably  anywhere in the 50-100 meter range (real range being how far the bullet can actually travel). The weapon’s accuracy alone is also not as precise as other [[M6]] models (it is about 1/5 as accurate as the [[M6D Pistol]]*), having a large shot spread at close ranges. This combined with its minimal damage against current shield systems makes it a poor weapon of choice when faced with shielded opponents, especially at distance. It is, however, more effective against flesh and hard/soft armor, being able to kill most targets in 1 shot to the head or a couple shots to the body (depending on the target).

The M6C Magnum Sidearm is a DA only (possibly) UNSC handgun capable of using heavy pistol rounds (magnum loads). This weapon has a polymer handle, making it comfortable in the user's hands, along with a titanium alloy body, and utilizes the M228 12.7mmx40mm SAP-HP round (.50 caliber). It fires these powerful rounds from a 12 round magazine that fits flush into the magazine housing. A flush magazine fits completely inside the housing and does not protrude out of it.

*ammunition: 12.7mm Automatic

The M6C Magnum is primarily a close range weapon and not suitable as a primary weapon. With its limited effective range and accuracy as well as minimal damage, it is only useful for engaging unshielded targets at short ranges.  

These rounds are not very effective against shielding systems. This is because the rounds are specifically designed to deform. When the projectile hits the energy shield system, it cannot retain shape and energy due to its deforming properties and therefore cannot effectively penetrate the shielding. They can take down flood with one shot to the infectius form.

One possible influence is the [[wikipedia:Desert Eagle|Desert Eagle]]. Though their outward appearances are different, both weapons are almost the exact same size and are the same caliber. Another possible influence on the design of this weapon was the [[Wikipedia: FP-45 Liberator|FP-45 Liberator]], a weapon designed in the United States during World War II.  The long handle, but short barrel as well as the covered hand-grip are obvious features.

== Trivia ==

*Spare ammo packets for the M6C are marked in blue, unlike the M7's spare ammo packets which are marked in red.

*Similar to the M6D, on the bottom of the magazine is a triangular piece that blends into the handle when the magazine is in place, this allows for the user to get a better grip on the gun, and if you look closely when wielding it in Halo 2 you will notice two fingers are wrapped around it. (Easiest to see in multiplayer)

*The fact that this is a different pistol than the M6D seen in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] may not be that the Marine Corps replaced it, but rather that [[Navy]] personnel are issued the M6D while Marines, being a separate branch of the military with separate administrative authority, are issued the M6C. Or perhaps the M6D was a limited issue specialist weapon assigned only to the crews and soldiers for the [[Spartan-II]]  mission aboard the [[Pillar of Autumn]](evidence is found in Halo: The Flood to support this theory). It is also possible that, due to dwindling or limited supplies and resources, soldiers are forced to rely on older technology than the newest models.

*Bungie was not happy on how the M6D Pistol and the MA5B behaved in Halo: Combat Evolved. They complained that the M6D behaved more like a rifle and the MA5B behaved like an SMG. Thus, in Halo 2, the M6C, BR55, and the SMG were born. Robert McLees, a weapons designer in Bungie, commented, "Now we have a rifle that behaves like a rifle, an SMG that acts like an SMG, and a [[pistol]] that acts like a pistol.

== See also ==

*[[M6]]

*[[M6D Pistol]]

*[[M6G Personal Defense Weapon System]]

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