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|service=[[Reclamation conflict]]
|service=[[Reclamation conflict]]
|affiliation=[[UNSC Defense Force]]
|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]]
|weight={{Convert|8.5|kg|lb}}<ref name="brief"/>  
|weight={{Convert|8.5|kg|lb}}<ref name="brief"/>  
|length={{Convert|46.9|in|cm}}<ref name="H4VG">'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 62''</ref>
|length={{Convert|46.9|in|cm}}<ref name="H4VG">'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 62''</ref>
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|feed=14-round box magazine
|feed=14-round box magazine
|operation=Gas-operated, magazine-fed<ref name="brief"/>
|operation=Gas-operated, magazine-fed<ref name="brief"/>
|rate=Select-fire<ref name="select-fire">[[:File:Halo4_DMR.png|'''Image of the M395''']]</ref>
|rate=Semi-automatic<ref name="select-fire" group="note">Unlike the M392, what appears to be the M395's fire-selector switch has only two settings; the first is represented by a horizontal line and the second is represented by two parallel, diagonal lines. This is presumably the rifle's safety switch given the lack of any apparent safety elsewhere on the weapon. The first and second positions settings would thus correspond to ''Safe'' and ''Fire'', respectively.</ref>
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|range=Mid-long
|range=950 meters (3,117 feet)<ref name="range" group="note">The [[:File:Dmr hud.jpeg|tick marks]] on the M395's smart-linked scope range between 100 and 950 meters. This presumably reflects the weapon's maximum effective range, which is comparable to that of the BR55.</ref>
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The '''M395 Designated Marksman Rifle''', or simply '''DMR''', is a [[wikipedia:Gas-operated reloading|gas-operated]] [[wikipedia:designated marksman rifle|designated marksman rifle]] designed by [[Misriah Armory]] and used by the [[UNSC Defense Force]].<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><ref name="GI 522012">[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/05/02/the-arsenal-of-halo-4.aspx '''Game Informer:''' ''The Arsenal of Halo 4'']</ref>
The '''M395 Designated Marksman Rifle''' ('''DMR''') is a [[wikipedia:Gas-operated reloading|gas-operated]] [[wikipedia:designated marksman rifle|marksman rifle]] designed by [[Misriah Armory]] and used by the [[United Nations Space Command]].<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><ref name="GI 522012">[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/05/02/the-arsenal-of-halo-4.aspx '''Game Informer:''' ''The Arsenal of Halo 4'']</ref>


==Specifications==
==Overview==
The M395 DMR is the successor to the [[M392 Designated Marksman Rifle|M392]] model used throughout the [[Insurrection]] and the [[Human-Covenant War]]. It reintroduces this series into the [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine Corps]] and the [[UNSC Navy|Navy]] after its predecessor's widespread replacement by the [[BR55 Battle Rifle|BR55 series]]. Like its predecessor, the M395 DMR is a select-fire weapon.<ref name="select-fire"/> It is primarily used by light infantry scouts requiring powerful, long-range precision.<ref name="O+A"/>
The M395 DMR is the successor to the [[M392 Designated Marksman Rifle|M392 model]], which was used throughout the [[Insurrection]] and the [[Human-Covenant War]]. Though the M392 was discontinued from [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine Corps]] and [[UNSC Navy|Navy]] service in favor of the [[BR55 battle rifle|BR55 series]], the M395 is fielded by all branches of the UNSC. It is used primarily by light infantry scouts requiring powerful, long-range precision fire.<ref name="O+A"/>
 
===Design specifications===
The M395 is an air-cooled, magazine-fed, gas-operated select-fire bullpup rifle that fires 7.62x51mm ammunition, with a maximum effective range of 950 meters.<ref name="range" group="note"/> It accepts a fourteen-round detachable box magazine in contrast to its predecessor's fifteen-round magazine. Unlike its predecessor (capable of semi-automatic and fully automatic fire) the M395 is restricted to semi-automatic fire.<ref name="select-fire" group="note"/> The weapon's mounted optic is capable of 3x magnification. The ambidextrous magazine release buttons are located directly above the magazine well, behind the trigger. The safety, also ambidextrous, is mounted slightly behind the trigger.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
The DMR takes one more trigger-pull to kill than the [[BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle|Battle Rifle]], thus having a slightly slower kill time. However, due to its semi-auto fire mode, x3 scope magnification, and lack of functional bloom, the DMR is more effective at longer ranges. This makes it much more desirable on larger maps with open sightlines. The DMR falls short of the [[Z-250 Directed Energy Engagement Weapon|Lightrifle's]] long range effectiveness, but is still somewhat flexible at medium and close ranges and has a larger magazine. Arguably, this makes the DMR one of the most utilitarian weapons in ''Halo 4''.
The DMR takes one more trigger pull to kill than the [[BR85HB battle rifle|battle rifle]], thus having a slightly slower kill time. However, due to its semi-auto fire mode, 3x scope magnification, and lack of functional bloom, the DMR is more effective at longer ranges. This makes it much more desirable on larger maps with open sightlines. The DMR falls short of the [[Z-250 Lightrifle|Lightrifle's]] long range effectiveness, but is still somewhat flexible at medium and close ranges and has a larger magazine. Arguably, this makes the DMR one of the most utilitarian weapons in ''Halo 4''.


===Differences from M392 DMR in ''Halo: Reach''===
===Differences from M392 DMR in ''Halo: Reach''===
*Minor cosmetic changes, a slightly altered firing sound and reloading animation.
*Minor cosmetic changes, slightly increased length, altered firing sound and reloading animation
*The M395 has one less round in the magazine
*One less round per magazine
*The M395 is four inches longer.
*Default extra magazine limit decreased from 4 (60 rounds) to 3 (42)
*Campaign and default multiplayer extra magazine limit decreased from 4 (60 rounds) to 3 (42).
*The M395's bloom in ''Halo 4'' does not affect the weapon's accuracy as much as it did for the M392 in ''Halo: Reach''. This allows for the user to pull the trigger as fast as the gun will fire with little penalty for not pacing shots. This was possibly done to help the DMR to compete with the Lightrifle, which has no visible bloom. This also makes it much easier to use than the previous DMR model.
*The M395's bloom in Halo 4 does not affect the weapon's accuracy as much as it did for the M392 in Halo: Reach. This allows for the user to pull the trigger as fast as the gun will fire, with little to no punishment for not pacing shots. This was possibly done to help the DMR to compete with the Lightrifle, which has no visible bloom. However, this also makes it much easier to use than the Reach-era DMR.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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*In the final release version of ''Halo 4'', the HUD icon for the M395 is actually that of the M392 DMR from ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. Ironically, some pre-release screenshots of the game show a different HUD icon depicting the correct version of the weapon, albeit lacking the forward iron sight.
*In the final release version of ''Halo 4'', the HUD icon for the M395 is actually that of the M392 DMR from ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. Ironically, some pre-release screenshots of the game show a different HUD icon depicting the correct version of the weapon, albeit lacking the front sight.
*As with the M392 DMR in ''Halo: Reach'', the M395 erroneously ejects spent [[M634 Experimental High-Powered Semi-Armor-Piercing|M634 X-HP-SAP]] shell casings rather than the M118 7.62x51mm round it actually uses. In addition, the weapon's in-game model lacks an ejection port.
*As with the M392 DMR in ''Halo: Reach'', the M395 erroneously ejects spent [[M634 Experimental High-Powered Semi-Armor-Piercing|M634 X-HP-SAP]] shell casings rather than the M118 7.62x51mm round it actually uses. In addition, the weapon's in-game model lacks an ejection port.
*The UNSC ''Infinity'' Briefing Packet erroneously states that the M395 uses a fifteen-round magazine.<ref name="brief"/> While this is true of the M392, the M395 carries fourteen rounds.
*The UNSC ''Infinity'' Briefing Packet erroneously states that the M395 uses a fifteen-round magazine.<ref name="brief"/> While this is true of the M392, the M395 carries fourteen rounds.
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H4-Concept-DMR.jpg|Concept art of the M395 DMR.
File:H4-M395DMR-SideRender.png|A profile of the M395 Designated Marksman Rifle
File:H4-Concept-M395DMR-Final.jpg|Concept art of the M395 DMR, final build.
File:H4-M395DMR-Skin.png|An M395 DMR with the "Noble" skin
File:Halo4MultiplayerDMR-HUD.jpg|Old HUD icon of the M395 DMR.
File:H4-M395DMR-SteelSkin.png|An M395 with the "Monocle" skin
File:H4-DMR-HUD.png|Updated HUD icon incorrectly showing the ''Halo: Reach''-era M392 DMR.
File:H4-MP-M395DMR-Scope-01.jpg|A view through the M395 DMR's scope
File:H4-M395DMR-SideRender.png|An in-game side view of the M395 DMR in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-MP-M395DMR-Scope-02.jpg|Another view through the M395 DMR's scope
File:Halo4 DMR.png|An old render of the M395 DMR. Note the missing foresight and blurred UNSC insignia.
File:H4-M395DMR-FirstPerson.jpg|[[John-117]] wielding an M395
File:H4-DMR-Schematic.jpg|An old schematic of the M395 DMR. Note the missing foresight.
File:H4 profile - Palmer.png|Commander [[Sarah Palmer]] holding an M395
File:H4-M395DMR-Skin.png|An M395 DMR with the "Noble" skin.
File:Dmr_hud.jpeg|The view through the DMR's scope
File:H4-M395DMR-SteelSkin.png|An M395 DMR with the "Monocle" skin.
File:DMR Bones skin.jpg|An M395 DMR with the "Bones" skin
File:H4-M395DMR-FirstPerson.jpg|The [[John-117|Master Chief]] wielding the M395 DMR in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-Concept-DMR.jpg|Concept art of the M395 DMR
File:Halo4MultiplayerDMR.jpg|A first-person view of the M395 from an earlier build of ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-Concept-M395DMR-Final.jpg|Concept art of the M395 DMR, final build
File:H4-MP-M395DMR-Scope-01.jpg|A view through the M395 DMR's scope.
File:Halo4MultiplayerDMR-HUD.jpg|Old HUD icon of the M395 DMR
File:H4-MP-M395DMR-Scope-02.jpg|Another view through the M395 DMR's scope.
File:H4-DMR-HUD.png|Updated HUD icon incorrectly showing the ''Halo: Reach''-era M392 DMR
File:H4 profile - Palmer.png|Commander [[Sarah Palmer]] holding an M395.
File:Halo4 DMR.png|An old render of the M395 DMR. Note the missing front sight and blurred UNSC insignia.
File:Dmr_hud.jpeg| A render of the DMR scope
File:H4-DMR-Schematic.jpg|An old schematic of the M395 DMR. Note the missing front sight.
File:DMR Bones skin.jpg|An M395 DMR with the "Bones" skin.
File:Halo4MultiplayerDMR.jpg|A first-person view of the M395 from an earlier build of ''Halo 4''
 
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**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
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*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
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==Sources==
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Revision as of 19:04, June 15, 2014

This article is about the Halo 4 model of the DMR. For the Halo: Reach variant, see M392 DMR.

Template:Weapon Infobox

The M395 Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR) is a gas-operated marksman rifle designed by Misriah Armory and used by the United Nations Space Command.[1][2]

Overview

The M395 DMR is the successor to the M392 model, which was used throughout the Insurrection and the Human-Covenant War. Though the M392 was discontinued from Marine Corps and Navy service in favor of the BR55 series, the M395 is fielded by all branches of the UNSC. It is used primarily by light infantry scouts requiring powerful, long-range precision fire.[1]

Design specifications

The M395 is an air-cooled, magazine-fed, gas-operated select-fire bullpup rifle that fires 7.62x51mm ammunition, with a maximum effective range of 950 meters.[note 1] It accepts a fourteen-round detachable box magazine in contrast to its predecessor's fifteen-round magazine. Unlike its predecessor (capable of semi-automatic and fully automatic fire) the M395 is restricted to semi-automatic fire.[note 2] The weapon's mounted optic is capable of 3x magnification. The ambidextrous magazine release buttons are located directly above the magazine well, behind the trigger. The safety, also ambidextrous, is mounted slightly behind the trigger.

Gameplay

The DMR takes one more trigger pull to kill than the battle rifle, thus having a slightly slower kill time. However, due to its semi-auto fire mode, 3x scope magnification, and lack of functional bloom, the DMR is more effective at longer ranges. This makes it much more desirable on larger maps with open sightlines. The DMR falls short of the Lightrifle's long range effectiveness, but is still somewhat flexible at medium and close ranges and has a larger magazine. Arguably, this makes the DMR one of the most utilitarian weapons in Halo 4.

Differences from M392 DMR in Halo: Reach

  • Minor cosmetic changes, slightly increased length, altered firing sound and reloading animation
  • One less round per magazine
  • Default extra magazine limit decreased from 4 (60 rounds) to 3 (42)
  • The M395's bloom in Halo 4 does not affect the weapon's accuracy as much as it did for the M392 in Halo: Reach. This allows for the user to pull the trigger as fast as the gun will fire with little penalty for not pacing shots. This was possibly done to help the DMR to compete with the Lightrifle, which has no visible bloom. This also makes it much easier to use than the previous DMR model.

Trivia

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  • In the final release version of Halo 4, the HUD icon for the M395 is actually that of the M392 DMR from Halo: Reach. Ironically, some pre-release screenshots of the game show a different HUD icon depicting the correct version of the weapon, albeit lacking the front sight.
  • As with the M392 DMR in Halo: Reach, the M395 erroneously ejects spent M634 X-HP-SAP shell casings rather than the M118 7.62x51mm round it actually uses. In addition, the weapon's in-game model lacks an ejection port.
  • The UNSC Infinity Briefing Packet erroneously states that the M395 uses a fifteen-round magazine.[3] While this is true of the M392, the M395 carries fourteen rounds.

Gallery

  • A profile of the M395 Designated Marksman Rifle

    A profile of the M395 Designated Marksman Rifle

  • An M395 DMR with the "Noble" skin

    An M395 DMR with the "Noble" skin

  • An M395 with the "Monocle" skin

    An M395 with the "Monocle" skin

  • A view through the M395 DMR's scope

    A view through the M395 DMR's scope

  • Another view through the M395 DMR's scope

    Another view through the M395 DMR's scope

  • John-117 wielding an M395

    John-117 wielding an M395

  • Commander Sarah Palmer holding an M395

    Commander Sarah Palmer holding an M395

  • The view through the DMR's scope

    The view through the DMR's scope

  • An M395 DMR with the "Bones" skin

    An M395 DMR with the "Bones" skin

  • Concept art of the M395 DMR

    Concept art of the M395 DMR

  • Concept art of the M395 DMR, final build

    Concept art of the M395 DMR, final build

  • Old HUD icon of the M395 DMR

    Old HUD icon of the M395 DMR

  • Updated HUD icon incorrectly showing the Halo: Reach-era M392 DMR

    Updated HUD icon incorrectly showing the Halo: Reach-era M392 DMR

  • An old render of the M395 DMR. Note the missing front sight and blurred UNSC insignia.

    An old render of the M395 DMR. Note the missing front sight and blurred UNSC insignia.

  • An old schematic of the M395 DMR. Note the missing front sight.

    An old schematic of the M395 DMR. Note the missing front sight.

  • A first-person view of the M395 from an earlier build of Halo 4

    A first-person view of the M395 from an earlier build of Halo 4

Videos

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List of appearances

Note

  1. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named range
  2. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named select-fire

Sources

  1. ^ a b Halo 4 Official Site: Ordnance + Armor
  2. ^ Game Informer: The Arsenal of Halo 4
  3. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named brief

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