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Gunfighter Magnum

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Gunfighter Magnum
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Production overview

Manufacturer:

Misriah Armory[1]

Model series:

M6 series

Type:

Magnum caliber pistol

Variants:

M6H2

Specifications

Length:

14.4 inches (37 cm)[1]

Ammunition type:

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

Capacity:

12 rounds

Feed system:

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

Operation:

Recoil-operated, magazine-fed[3]

Rate of fire:

~150 RPM

 

"Lightweight competition pistol carried by Spartan operators who prefer a no-frills backup firearm. Quick draw Magnum with fast-reload magazines. Iron sights only, no Smart-Link module is attached."
— In-game description[2]

The Gunfighter Magnum is a variant of the M6H2 magnum of the M6 series of handguns.[citation needed]

Overview

Design details

The Gunfighter Magnum is a stripped down M6H2 that had the trigger guard, under-barrel flashlight module, and smart link module removed. It has also been modified to accept fast-reload magazines. These modifications were made for competition purposes to allow for quicker weapon draws and faster reloads. [citation needed]

Variants

  • Buck's Magnum:

The sidearm of Spartan-IV Edward Buck. His magnum has the standard gunfighter receiver and the same slide as the Whispered Truth.[citation needed]

The Whispered Truth is a magnum machine pistol that fires in burst. It has the same modifications as the Gunfighter, but has been mounted with a custom nickel plated slide and a Suppressor.[citation needed]

Gallery

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 165
  2. ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians, Gunfighter Magnum in-game weapon and REQ description
  3. ^ Halo Waypoint, Cannon Fodder - Locke & Load (Retrieved on Nov 8, 2020) [archive]