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The M6H2 Personal Defense Weapon (M6H PDWS) is a variant of the M6H magnum of the M6 series of handguns and was issued to all branches of the UNSC.[3][1]
Overview
Design details
The M6H2 is considered a modernized variant of the M6.[4] It sports a black polymer finish. Like the base M6H, the M6H2 is semi-automatic, recoil-operated and magazine-fed,[3][1] but has an increased 12-round magazine capacity.[2][1] The variant also boasts increased accuracy and is most effective with precision aiming.[3] It features a smoother slide design and a Projection sight (in place of the venerable KFA-2 x2) to support smart scope functionality.[2] The M6H2 also features a protective metamaterial coating, which is shared with the MA5D assault rifle.[5]
The M6H2 also has a relatively affordable production cost[1] and has a serial number of "00MA0100062473".[6]
History
The M6H2 entered service by at least 2526[7] and would be the dominant Magnum in use by all UNSC branches in the year after the Human-Covenant War.[1] In 2557, this weapon had a Ruptive skin approved by the UNSC Ordnance Commission.[8]
Usage
The M6H2 saw use by Rion Forge preceding the Created uprising[9] and both Fireteam Osiris and Blue Team during the early portions of it, such as at the Battle of Kamchatka and Operation: BIRD IN HAND.[10][11]
Variants
- Whispered Truth: A cut-down M6H2 magnum without a smart scope system, under-barrel flashlight, or forward trigger guard. It also has a custom slide and can mount a suppressor. This variant sports a 18-round magazine. Unlike other pistols Whispered Truth fires in three-round bursts. The slide reads "Semper Vigilans" (Always Vigilant), the motto of the Office of Naval Intelligence.
- Gunfighter Magnum: Lightweight competition version of the M6H2.[12]
- Tactical Magnum: A variant with integral baffle-free suppressor, 2× full-VISR Smart-Link, and loaded with armor-piercing rounds. This version is tailored for Spartan force reconnaissance missions.[13]
- Buck's Magnum: A Magnum with the Gunfighter body, Whispered Truth finish, and a front iron sight that is seen on the Projection Sight, appearing to have been attached separately.
Whispered Truth.
Gunfighter Magnum.
Tactical Magnum.
Buck's Magnum.
M6H2 attachments
- Extended Magazine: Increases both ready and reserve ammunition capacity by 50%.
In-game information
- Main article: Magnum
Trivia
- In Halo 5: Guardians, Spartans now wield the handgun with a more realistic "thumbs forward" combat grip, as opposed to the classic "teacup" grip seen in Halo 2 through Halo 4.
Gallery
Illustrations
Rion Forge dual-wielding M6H2s in Halo: Point of Light.
John-117 in 2526 wielding an M6H2 in Halo: Oblivion.
Developmental images
A comparison of poly count between the M6H2 and M6D in Halo 5: Guardians.
An M6H2 in comparison to an M6D in Halo 5: Guardians.
First-person view of the M6H2 in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta on Truth.
Smart scope with the M6H2 in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta on Crossfire.
Models of the M6H2 for Halo 5: Guardians.
Renders of the M6H2.
Screenshots
Holly Tanaka handing an M6H2 to Olympia Vale during the Battle of Kamchatka.
Buck aiming a Whispered Truth colored Gunfighter M6H2.
First-person view of the M6H2 by Frederic-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.
Smart scope with the M6H2 by Fred-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.
Fred-104 in an idle stance while wielding his M6H2 on Genesis.
First-person view of the M6H2 on Fathom in Halo 5: Guardians.
Smart scope with the M6H2 in Halo 5: Guardians.
The M6H2 using smart scope. Note the correct thumbs-forward grip.
A Spartan-IV wielding a dry M6H2, exposing the weapon's operation.
Flagnum Skin as seen when holding a Flag.
Halo 5: Guardians variants
First-person view of the Gunfighter M6H2.
Smart scope with the Gunfighter M6H2.
Smart scope with the Gunfighter M6H2, following the Overdrive update's alterations. These include a lowered weapon model and added HUD elements on par with the default M6H2.
First-person view of the Tactical M6H2.
Smart scope with the Tactical M6H2.
A Spartan with the Tactical M6H2.
Halo 5: Guardians skins
Flagnum Skin as seen when holding a Flag.
Bracer Skin.
Ruptive Skin.
343 Industries Skin.
HCS Contender Skin.
Prestige skin.
Locke and Loaded skin.
Full Moon skin.
Boomco. Magnum Blaster skin.
Lord of the Fries skin.
Scratched skin.
Gold Standard skin.
Last Dawn skin.
Landgrave skin.
Master Control.
List of appearances
- Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)
- Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual
- Halo: Oblivion (Cover art)
- Halo: Point of Light
Sources
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 165
- ^ a b c Halo 5: Guardians
- ^ a b c d Halo Waypoint, Cannon Fodder: Locke & Load (Retrieved on Nov 8, 2020) [archive]
- ^ Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual, page 186
- ^ Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual, page 188
- ^ File:Andrew-bradbury-magnum-lo-c-01.jpg
- ^ Halo: Oblivion: Cover art
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Ruptive skin description
- ^ Halo: Point of Light: Cover art
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Osiris
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Blue Team
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, REQ Card: Gunfighter Magnum description
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, REQ Card: Tactical Magnum description
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