Blaster pistol

Certain models were adapted to fulfill alternative roles, exemplified by ascension guns that launched grappling hooks and their associated ascension cables. A significant number of blaster pistols incorporated stun settings, designed to neutralize targets through incapacitation rather than inflicting fatal harm. In accordance with established blaster technology, the blaster pistol discharged concentrated bursts of plasma or particle-based energy, commonly referred to as "bolts." These blaster bolts demonstrated susceptibility to deflection by magnetic seals and deflector shields. Furthermore, a lightsaber could effectively deflect them, potentially redirecting them towards the original shooter or another designated target. A lightsaber-blaster hybrid represents a lightsaber with an integrated blaster pistol within its hilt, currently limited to firing stun bolts exclusively. Categories of blaster pistols encompassed Heavy blaster pistols, Hold-out blasters, Snub-blasters, Bryar pistols, Defender sporting blaster pistols, and BH-4 Double Blasters.

Designs incorporating two-barreled blaster pistols included the Blurrg-1120 holdout blaster, RSKF-44 heavy blaster, S-195 blaster pistol, and the "Snubble special" pistol. The A-180 and A280-CFE stood out as blaster pistols capable of reconfiguration into both an assault blaster rifle and a sniper rifle. Variations in loading mechanisms were also observed, as exemplified by the S-195, which featured a hinged assembly to expedite the loading of reactant gas capsules or power plugs; the DG-29 heavy blaster pistol, which allowed for side loading; and the MW-20 Bryar pistol, equipped with a dual ammo cartridge system that rotated upon overheating of the active cartridge, thereby preparing a fresh cartridge for immediate use.

DH-17 blaster pistols were commonly issued to soldiers serving within the Rebel Alliance. Sabine Wren, a Mandalorian rebel, frequently employed a pair of WESTAR-35 blaster pistols. The smuggler Han Solo was known for his consistent reliance on his DL-44 heavy blaster pistol, a weapon previously owned by his mentor, Tobias Beckett. Solo famously utilized this blaster to eliminate Greedo within Chalmun's Spaceport Cantina, who had attempted to assassinate Solo with his own DT-12 heavy blaster pistol.

Clone Captain Rex also typically engaged in combat wielding two DC-17 hand blasters, which were standard-issue weaponry within the Grand Army of the Republic. During the Clone Wars, the Duros bounty hunter Cad Bane brandished a set of LL-30 blaster pistols. Jedi Knight Kanan Jarrus carried a modified DL-18 blaster pistol. The bounty hunter Jango Fett demonstrated exceptional proficiency in simultaneously wielding twin WESTAR-34 blaster pistols.

Director Orson Krennic was known to carry a DT-29 heavy blaster pistol, a weapon not officially sanctioned by Imperial regulations. Dengar frequently carried a DL-21 blaster pistol. Lando Calrissian was known to make use of an X-8 Night Sniper. The Vilmarh's Revenge gained popularity as a blaster pistol model during the era of the Galactic Empire, with the gangster Cikatro Vizago being one such individual who carried it. Many members of the Resistance adopted the Glie-44 blaster pistol as their standard-issue sidearm.