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M6H2 magnum
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Production overview

Manufacturer:

Misriah Armory[1]

Model series:

M6 series

Type:

Magnum caliber pistol

Specifications

Length:

14.4 inches (37 cm)[1]

Ammunition type:

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

Feed system:

12-round detachable box magazine[2][1]

Operation:

Recoil-operated, magazine-fed[3]

Rate of fire:

~150 RPM

 

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

An unloaded M6H2 with its smart link module detached. Note the gas piston and bolt head.

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 2553 as it was 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.[7]

Usage

The M6H2 saw use by both Fireteam Osiris and Blue Team early in the Created uprising.[8][9]

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.[10]
  • Tactical Magnum: A variant with 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.[11]
  • 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.

    Whispered Truth.

  • Gunfighter Magnum.

    Gunfighter Magnum.

  • Tactical Magnum.

    Tactical Magnum.

  • Buck's Magnum.

    Buck's Magnum.

M6H2 attachments

  • Extended Magazine: Increases both ready and reserve ammunition capacity by 50%.

Gameplay

Main article: Magnum § Halo 5: Guardians

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

Normal gallery

  • First-person view of the M6H2 in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta on Truth.

    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.

    Smart scope with the M6H2 in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta on Crossfire.

  • Models of the M6H2 for Halo 5: Guardians.

    Models of the M6H2 for Halo 5: Guardians.

  • An M6H2 in comparison to an M6D in Halo 5: Guardians.

    An M6H2 in comparison to an M6D in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Holly Tanaka handing an M6H2 to Olympia Vale during the Battle of Kamchatka.

    Holly Tanaka handing an M6H2 to Olympia Vale during the Battle of Kamchatka.

  • Buck aiming a Whispered Truth colored Gunfighter M6H2.

    Buck aiming a Whispered Truth colored Gunfighter M6H2.

  • First-person view of the M6H2 by Frederic-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

    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.

    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.

    Fred-104 in an idle stance while wielding his M6H2 on Genesis.

  • An Atlas-clad Spartan-IV using an M6H2 on Riptide.

    An Atlas-clad Spartan-IV using an M6H2 on Riptide.

  • First-person view of the M6H2 on Fathom in Halo 5: Guardians.

    First-person view of the M6H2 on Fathom in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Smart scope with the M6H2 in Halo 5: Guardians.

    Smart scope with the M6H2 in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • The M6H2 using smart scope. Note the correct thumbs-forward grip.

    The M6H2 using smart scope. Note the correct thumbs-forward grip.

  • A Spartan-IV wielding a dry M6H2, exposing the weapon's operation.

    A Spartan-IV wielding a dry M6H2, exposing the weapon's operation.

  • Flagnum Skin as seen when holding a Flag.

    Flagnum Skin as seen when holding a Flag.

Halo 5: Guardians variants

  • First-person view of the Gunfighter M6H2.

    First-person view of the Gunfighter M6H2.

  • Smart scope with 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.

    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.

  • A Venator-clad Spartan-IV using the Gunfighter M6H2 on Mercy.

    A Venator-clad Spartan-IV using the Gunfighter M6H2 on Mercy.

  • First-person view of the Tactical M6H2.

    First-person view of the Tactical M6H2.

  • Smart scope with the Tactical M6H2.

    Smart scope with the Tactical M6H2.

  • A Spartan with the Tactical M6H2.

    A Spartan with the Tactical M6H2.

Halo 5: Guardians skins

  • Flagnum Skin as seen when holding a Flag.

    Flagnum Skin as seen when holding a Flag.

  • Bracer Skin.

    Bracer Skin.

  • Ruptive Skin.

    Ruptive Skin.

  • 343 Industries Skin.

    343 Industries Skin.

  • HCS Contender Skin.

    HCS Contender Skin.

  • Prestige skin.

    Prestige skin.

  • Locke and Loaded skin.

    Locke and Loaded skin.

  • Full Moon skin.

    Full Moon skin.

  • Boomco. Magnum Blaster skin.

    Boomco. Magnum Blaster skin.

  • Lord of the Fries skin.

    Lord of the Fries skin.

  • Scratched skin.

    Scratched skin.

  • Gold Standard skin.

    Gold Standard skin.

  • Last Dawn skin.

    Last Dawn skin.

  • Landgrave skin.

    Landgrave skin.

  • Master Control.

    Master Control.

Videos

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 165
  2. ^ a b c Halo 5: Guardians
  3. ^ a b c d Halo Waypoint, Cannon Fodder: Locke & Load (Retrieved on Nov 8, 2020) [archive]
  4. ^ Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual, page 186
  5. ^ Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual, page 188
  6. ^ File:Andrew-bradbury-magnum-lo-c-01.jpg
  7. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Ruptive skin description
  8. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Osiris
  9. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Blue Team
  10. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, REQ Card: Gunfighter Magnum description
  11. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, REQ Card: Tactical Magnum description

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