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M6H magnum
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Production overview

Manufacturer:

Misriah Armory[1]

Model series:

M6 series

Type:

Magnum caliber pistol

Variants:

M6H2 magnum[2][1]

Specifications

Length:

13.7 inches (35 cm)[3][1]

Width:

2.1 inches (5.3 cm)[3]

Height:

10.2 inches (26 cm)[3]

Ammunition type:

12.7×40mm M225 Semi-Armor-Piercing High-Explosive[4][1]

Feed system:

8-round detachable box magazine (M6H)[5]

Operation:

Recoil-operated, magazine-fed[5]

Rate of fire:

~250 RPM (M6H) ~150 RPM (M6H2)

Effective range:

250 meters (820 ft)[6]

Service history

In service:

Insurrection/Human-Covenant War (limited service)
Post-Covenant War conflicts (standard issue)

 

The M6H Personal Defense Weapon System (M6H PDWS) is a handgun in service with the UNSC. It is part of Misriah Armory's widespread M6 series.[1]

Overview

Design details

The M6H is a semi-automatic, recoil-operated, magazine-fed handgun. It is an up-sized model (17% larger than standard versions) with a smart-linked KFA-2 x2 scope and an electroless nickel finish.[7] It fires the M6 series' standard 12.7×40mm ammunition. The M6H is effective at reasonably long distances as well as its preferred close-to-medium-range.[8]

History

The M6H was infrequently in service as early as 2526[9][10] and was made the standard-issue sidearm of all UNSC personnel in 2555.[8][1]

Usage

UNSC personnel at the Corbulo Academy of Military Science and Insurrectionists used the M6H circa 2526.[9] The M6H was used extensively by the UNSC Infinity's ground forces during both of their campaigns at Requiem.[1]

Variant

  • M6H2 magnum - A modernized variant of the M6[11] that features an increased magazine size and a relatively affordable production cost.[1]
  • The M6H2 magnum.

    The M6H2 magnum.

Gameplay

Main article: Magnum § Halo 4

Changes from the M6G PDWS in Halo: Reach

  • Less damage, requires 6 shots to kill rather than 5.
  • Higher overall accuracy, with less bloom, and less spread deviation upon first shot.

Changes from M6H in Halo 4 to M6H2 in Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta

  • Increased damage, requiring 4 shots to deplete shields followed by 1 headshot or 3 body shots.
  • Higher accuracy, featuring less maximum bloom and a smaller reticle.
  • Increased magazine size to 12 rounds.
  • More reserve ammunition.
  • Faster draw times, reloads, and pickup speeds.
  • Features more recoil.
  • Can be smart scoped rather than utilizing smart-linked scope zoom.
  • Projection sight reticle differs from weapon's base reticle, being much smaller.

Changes from Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta to Halo 5: Guardians

  • Drastically lowered rate of fire.
  • Features no bloom, and full, 100% accuracy with every shot.
  • Features no recoil.
  • Projection sight reticle changed to be a closed in version of the weapon's base reticle.
  • Zoom decreased from 2× to 1.75× due to use of projection sight for smart scope.

Halo: Spartan Assault and Halo: Spartan Strike

  • Weapon carries a maximum of 40 rounds.
  • Has a limited range of fire.
  • Can kill Promethean Crawlers and Grunt Minors in a single shot.
  • While not available in regular gameplay for the level Battle for the Moon, the player is prompted to use Sarah Palmer's magnum to perform an execution on Merg Vol after defeating him in combat, something that is absent from all gameplay elsewhere.

Gallery

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  • A CAMS Cadet practices marksmanship with an M6H on the CAMS Firing Range.

    A CAMS Cadet practices marksmanship with an M6H on the CAMS Firing Range.

  • An Insurrectionist holds aloft an M6H pistol in surrender.

    An Insurrectionist holds aloft an M6H pistol in surrender.

  • Concept art of the M6H. Note that it closely resembles the M6G from Halo: Reach.

    Concept art of the M6H. Note that it closely resembles the M6G from Halo: Reach.

  • Concept art of the final build of the M6H magnum pistol.

    Concept art of the final build of the M6H magnum pistol.

  • The M6H in Halo 4.

    The M6H in Halo 4.

  • An in-game side view of the M6H in Halo 4.

    An in-game side view of the M6H in Halo 4.

  • HUD icon of the M6H in Halo 4.

    HUD icon of the M6H in Halo 4.

  • Halo 4 infobox.

    Halo 4 infobox.

  • A view through the M6H magnum's scope.

    A view through the M6H magnum's scope.

  • A render of the magnum scope.

    A render of the magnum scope.

  • A Spartan-IV wielding an M6H.

    A Spartan-IV wielding an M6H.

  • John-117 wielding an M6H against Covenant forces.

    John-117 wielding an M6H against Covenant forces.

  • A Spartan chambering a round in her M6H on Complex.

    A Spartan chambering a round in her M6H on Complex.

  • The M6H being wielded in a Capture the Flag game on Exile.

    The M6H being wielded in a Capture the Flag game on Exile.

  • Commander Sarah Palmer wielding a pair of M6H sidearms.

    Commander Sarah Palmer wielding a pair of M6H sidearms.

  • John-117 aiming an M6H at Jameson Locke in The Cost.

    John-117 aiming an M6H at Jameson Locke in The Cost.

  • The M6H in Halo Online.

    The M6H in Halo Online.

  • First-person view of the M6H on Riverworld.

    First-person view of the M6H on Riverworld.

  • An early version of an "R" type M6H in Halo Online.

    An early version of an "R" type M6H in Halo Online.

Halo 4 skins

  • STC(Static) skin.

    STC(Static) skin.

  • CBN(Combustion) skin.

    CBN(Combustion) skin.

  • IND(Indigo) Skin.

    IND(Indigo) Skin.

  • FLR(Flare) Skin.

    FLR(Flare) Skin.

Halo Online variants

  • The DMG M6H on Riverworld.

    The DMG M6H on Riverworld.

  • The golden M6H on Riverworld.

    The golden M6H on Riverworld.

  • Halo Online M6H variants.

    Halo Online M6H variants.

Videos

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 165
  2. ^ Halo Waypoint, Cannon Fodder: Locke & Load (Retrieved on Nov 8, 2020) [archive]
  3. ^ a b c Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 64
  4. ^ Halo 4 Interactive Guide
  5. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Magnum (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  6. ^ Halo: Nightfall, Quartermaster
  7. ^ Bungie.net - Halo 3: ODST Field Guide: M6C/SOCOM
  8. ^ a b Halo 4 Official Site Ordnance + Armor
  9. ^ a b Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn
  10. ^ 343 Sparkast 014
  11. ^ Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual, page 186

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