M6C/SOCOM

The M6C/SOCOM, or more commonly known as the "Automag", is a semi-automatic pistol of the United Nations Space Command, and variant of the M6C Magnum Sidearm.

Background
The M6C/SOCOM variant is a special issued handgun to the UNSC's Special Operations Units, the M6C/SOCOM variant has an integrated sound suppressor, muzzle brake, and Laser Aiming Module underneath the extended barrel. It's rate of fire is similar to the original M6C, though appears to have an increased lethality over it's infantry counterpart due to its utilization of the M225 Semi-Armor-Piercing High-Explosive, a similar ammunition used for the M6D Personal Defense Weapon System. Certain models have been ‘up-sized’ to be used by Spartan's in MJOLNIR armor.

In lieu of the KFA-2 sight used on the M6D PDWS, the M6C/SOCOM utilizes the VnSLS/V 6E smart linked scope, which is able to eliminate targets at increased ranges and with limited recoil due to the integral sound suppressor and compensator.

Ammunition
The M6C/SOCOM is recoil-operated and magazine-fed. It fires 12.7mm x 40 semi-armor-piercing high-explosive ammunition standard issue round from a 12 round magazine.

Trivia

 * In tribute to Bungie's usage of Asian characters on their weapons, two Asian characters, one in Chinese and one in Korean, are stamped on the right side of the laser module.
 * Common slang terms for the M6 pistols are: Go-Mag, Cannon, Hand Cannon, Power Drill, HE Pistol, Heavy Pistol.
 * The M6C/SOCOM variant is first mentioned in Halo: First Strike, and is acquired by SPARTAN Frederic-104 while securing weapons in CASTLE Base on Reach.
 * The SOCOM variant of the M6C was actually modeled for Halo 2, however it is unknown if it was ever planned to be included.
 * The symbols engraved of the SOCOM bear close resemblance to the symbols "混蛋" which are mainly used when referring to Orbital Drop Shock Troopers since the symbols identical to the ones stamped on the right side of their armor. However, due to the quality and resolution of the symbols on both the armor and the SOCOM the similarities can still be questioned.

Internal Links

 * M6 Series
 * M6C Magnum Sidearm