One type of blaster pistol saw usage among the galaxy's inhabitants during the Clone Wars, including the pirates of the Ohnaka Gang who were Weequay. An example of this pistol's use was during Prince Tal Merrik's hijacking of the Coronet from Kalevala, where he used it to kill Captain Andimor Gray and four Galactic Republic Senate Commandos. Furthermore, the Hutt Clan's Nikto guards were known to employ this blaster as their standard weapon. It was also adaptable for use by astromech droids, capable of being mounted on their heads. Even the Trade Federation utilized these blaster pistols; a Neimoidian guard was seen with one during the blockade of Pantora. Notably, the astromech droid R5-P8 had a significant modification: a Weequay blaster pistol affixed to his head.