Laser pistol Laser pistols are high - tech sidearms that emit a concentrated beam of coherent light , with sufficient wattage to do considerable damage . They can be powered by various power sources , but most models use an internal capacitor , charged by a small energy cell . Apart from pistols , other , more powerful laser weapons exist , like laser rifle s and Gatling laser s . Background . Several different variants of laser pistols exist , from low - power civilian models to extremely powerful military sidearms . Typically , the main difference is the focusing optics . While civilian models utilize a laser diode , military models employ a photonic focusing chamber and crystal array , which creates a tighter , more destructive beam , although certain modifications ( e . g . a magnetic field targeting system ) can improve the performance of a civilian model , bringing it on par with military models . Certain models can also be locked down for transport , requiring an arming sequence to make them operable again . Models . Wattz 1000 laser pistol . < section begin = " Wattz 1000 laser pistol " / > A Wattz 1000 laser pistol . As the pistol is a civilian model , the wattage is lower than military or police versions . The reason for this is that it uses a laser focusing diode instead of a crystal array . For security , it can be locked down for transport , with a proper arming sequence needed to render it operable again . < section end = " Wattz 1000 laser pistol " / > Wattz 1000 magneto - laser pistol . < section begin = " Wattz 1000 Magneto - laser pistol " / > This Wattz 1000 laser pistol has been upgraded with a magnetic field targeting system that tightens the laser emission , giving this pistol extra penetrating power . < section end = " Wattz 1000 Magneto - laser pistol " / > Solar Scorcher . < section begin = " Solar Scorcher " / > The Solar Scorcher is a special laser pistol that uses sunlight as its energy source . In full daylight , the experimental photo - electric cells absorb light and allow the weapon to fire up to six shots , after which it must be reloaded . This rare weapon was seen in the armory of Vault 13 , prior to the events of " Fallout " in 2161 . < section end = " Solar Scorcher " / > AEP7 laser pistol . < section begin = " AEP7 laser pistol " / > The AEP7 laser pistol was put into service to replace the AEP5 model . With a generous battery size , tight shot grouping at range , resilience to extended use , and fairly decent damage output , it is a very good choice for a sidearm and is used extensively in this role by the Brotherhood of Steel and the Enclave in the Capital Wasteland . As the successor to the AEP5 , it boasted a redesigned focusing crystal pattern , an improved photonic focusing chamber , and selectable laser focus , wavelength , pulse energy and repetition rate . In addition , it was lighter and less bulky than its predecessor and was perceived as a step toward replacing the N99 10mm pistol with a laser weapon as the standard issue sidearm for military forces . The AEP7 was produced in large numbers thanks to newly developed manufacturing technologies in the United States , although logistics and supply issues ( caused by prolonged war with China ) prevented its wide - scale deployment . < section end = " AEP7 laser pistol " / > AER9 laser pistol . A pistol variant of the AER9 laser rifle . Institute pistol . A small energy weapon often used by the Institute and its synths . Home - made electric laser pistol . < section begin = " Home - made electric laser pistol " / > This electric laser weapon only appears in the city of Los and is to be manufactured using technology contained in the Secret Vault . It ' s equipped by the low ghouls of the cult , Church of the Lost . < section end = " Home - made electric laser pistol " / > Electric laser pistol . < section begin = " Electric laser pistol " / > This kind of electric laser weapon only appears in the city of Los and is to be manufactured using technology contained in the Secret Vault . This rare weapon is only found in the Secret Vault and was part of the Secret Vault guards ' weaponry . < section end = " Electric laser pistol " / > Mentioned and cut content . AEP5 laser pistol . < section begin = " AEP5 laser pistol " / > The AEP5 laser pistol was a military model that was notorious for its problems with overheating . < section end = " AEP5 laser pistol " / > Phazer . < section begin = " Phazer " / > The Phazer is a strange , powerful laser pistol of unknown origin . It would only be acquired in the special encounter Federation Crash Site , and is a reference to the . < section end = " Phazer " / > APOLLO laser pistol . < section begin = " Apollo " / > The APOLLO laser pistol is a primary weapon designed and abandoned by Poseidon Energy that science - oriented characters in " Van Buren " could complete . < section end = " Apollo " / > Unnamed laser pistol . An unnamed laser pistol .