Starfleet type-1 hand phaser in use around the 2280s decade.
The term hand phaser is a terminology used to refer to a phaser weapon that can be operated in the palm of a humanoid as a hand-held weapon.
History and specifications
Specifically, this context refers to the type-1 phaser used by the Federation Starfleet from the 23rd century, circa the 2260s decade and certain type-2 phasers used from the 24th century onward that were manufactured without a pistol grip. The more specific designation phaser pistol was sometimes used to refer to hand phaser weapons with a pistol grip, and two-handed variations of such weapons were usually referred to as phaser rifles and not considered hand phasers. (Star Trek: The Original Series; Star Trek: The Next Generation)
Types of phaser pistol
- type-1 phaser (Federation Starfleet sidearm)
- Sestra phaser I
- Atalskes phaser III
- Sestra phaser IB
- mark V personal phaser
- Ferengi hand phaser