I'd say you guys are idiots for thinking Bungie would give you guys back the closest thing to the M6D. Bungie already established that the M6D was overpowered, and the same ammo and clip means nooby-ness all over again, especially with dualing. Think about this, the Mauler has 5 shots, dual it and it has 10 shots, and M90A Shotty power. Now, look at ALL 3 Pistols in the Halo Trilogy, the M6D and M6C were totally different. and from what we can tell, none of the weapons have changed their ammo count since trhe beta, so why the Pistol, the subject of arguements and fanboy dreams, be what you want it? I'd say Bungie used the 12 round clip to make you all THINK you get your M6D back, but if you stack up the nozzle's size you get 8 shots, considering the lifting mechanism. The Battle Rifle was meant to replace the M6D in Halo 2, and so far, its doing that, and the M6G would be the improved version of the M6D and M6C. the way the BR works with M6C ammo actually gives it its connection to the Magnum. Besides, Bungie is lessening the clips of the weapons that have too much a big clip, so, what weapon would have too much powerful ammo? The Pistol. So, look at how much the clip sticks out, clearly not 12 bullets can fit considering the lift mechanism. Remember Bungie's sence of humor. n_n