Blaster Q&A

What Blaster Does Din Djarin Use?

The Mandalorian's signature sidearm is one of the most recognizable new blaster designs of the streaming era. Here is the short canon answer, the key specs, and what collectors look for in a display replica.

IB-94 blaster pistol non-functional replica prop inspired by The Mandalorian

Din Djarin uses an IB-94 blaster pistol, a rare BlasTech Industries sidearm that StarWars.com's databank simply calls "Mando's blaster." He carries one IB-94 on his right hip and pairs it with a long gun, the Amban phase-pulse blaster rifle, from his very first episode of The Mandalorian in 2019.

Quick Specs

BlasterIB-94 blaster pistol
ManufacturerBlasTech Industries
CarriedSingle sidearm, right hip
Long gunAmban phase-pulse blaster (Amban Arms)
First appearanceThe Mandalorian, Chapter 1 (November 12, 2019)
Design inspirationBergmann 1894 pistol, per Wookieepedia

Where the IB-94 Appears on Screen

The IB-94 is on Din Djarin's hip from the opening scene of Chapter 1 and stays part of his silhouette through the first two seasons. In season 3 he loses it on Mandalore and makes do with pistols taken from Imperial commandos, and Wookieepedia notes he is equipped with a new IB-94 and a new Amban rifle in The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026).

His original Amban rifle had a shorter run: it was lost along with the Razor Crest in Chapter 14, "The Tragedy." That makes the pistol the more constant part of his kit, which is a big reason it became the defining Mando prop.

Why the IB-94 Fits the Character

In-universe, the IB-94 is described as a rare model from a limited production run that needs more upkeep than the common DL-44. That detail suits a bounty hunter who lives by an old code and keeps old gear running. The real-world design nods to the antique Bergmann 1894, which gives the prop its long, slim, vintage-western profile.

For collectors, that profile is the appeal: a narrow frame, a long barrel shroud, and a grip that reads clearly in photos. It looks right holstered on a beskar-style belt or laid flat in a shadow box with a Mudhorn signet beside it.

Building a Din Djarin Kit

Most Din Djarin builds start with the helmet and the pistol, then grow from there. Keep the IB-94 in a low right-hip holster with a little cant, and let the belt and pouches carry the weathering. If you add the long gun later, a back-sling or a separate wall mount keeps the two pieces from competing in photos. Event organizers usually ask that prop blasters stay holstered on the floor, so a secure retention strap is worth adding early.

Owning a Replica

If you are building a Din Djarin kit or a Mandalorian shelf, the pistol is the piece people recognize first. The IB-94 blaster pistol replica at Destiny Guns is a non-firing, fan-made display piece with no moving parts, built for cosplay kits, shelves, and wall mounts. For other options, browse the Star Wars blaster pistol and sidearm replicas, and keep any convention build within your event's prop rules.

FAQ

What gun does the Mandalorian use?

Din Djarin's sidearm is the IB-94 blaster pistol made by BlasTech Industries. His rifle in seasons 1 and 2 is the Amban phase-pulse blaster.

Is the IB-94 based on a real gun?

Wookieepedia, citing Forgotten Weapons, notes the design is based on the Bergmann 1894 No. 1 pistol. Screen props were non-firing resin and plastic builds.

Does Din Djarin still use the IB-94?

He loses it on Mandalore in season 3, and Wookieepedia lists a new IB-94 and Amban rifle in The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026).

Sources

Part of the Star Wars Blaster Database: who carries which blaster, where it first appeared, and where to find a display replica.