
The magazine capacity has been reduced to 32 rounds from the original 60 in the MA5B, and the rifle’s range and accuracy has been substantially improved over its predecessor, making it a more formidable Assault rifle. The MA5C Rifle has received technical, as well as physical improvements over the MA5B Assault rifle that include: a heavier barrel with a 1 in 7 twist a redesigned cowling to house the electronics suite that reduces weight and increases portability of weapon and a redesigned handguard which is sturdier and provides a more positive grip. Due to this versatility, the MA5C is complimented by many of the UNSC’s other weapons as either the primary means to a kill or in a secondary role as the fallback weapon. The MA5C Assault rifle is easily one of the most versatile weapons in the UNSC’s arsenal. More “exotic” ammunition types, like Shredder Rounds, are available for use, however these modifications are available only by Mission Conditional Requisition (MCR). The MA5C Rifle can be outfitted with a number of modifications including sound suppressors, a grenade launcher or a standard issue flashlight. The rifle performs well in a variety of environments especially given the perceived delicacy of the attached electronics suite. The MA5C has an attached electronics suite that provides information on rounds remaining in the magazine, compass heading, as well as several other "housekeeping" functions. The MA5C is the third rifle in the MA5 Series and has been in service for more than 50 years. The MA5C Assault rifle is an air-cooled, gas-operated, magazine fed weapon designed for automatic fire. 2 Changes from the MA5B in Halo: Combat Evolved.
