The SOCOM M-238B is a single fire, pulse phaser sidearm. It houses a WC-2 Saurium Krellide power clip in the grip, and has eight pre-set power settings, integral BF scrambler, and a small targeting system compatible with CEMS.  The M-238B also features a scaled down version of the RIS for attaching visible/ IR lights as well as optical and laser sights.

This weapon is a modified M-45 Special Ops Hand Phaser sometimes referred to as "near match" or "combat accuratized."

            The SOCOM M-238B is the designated "backup weapon" of Rangers armed with the JXR-33 or PC-17 carbines. The M-45 was chosen for this role (and its modifications generated) because of its inherent reliability and lethality, and because the SOCOM modifications make the M-45 design more "user friendly."

The unique characteristics of the SOCOM M-238B pistol are: commercial/competition grade ambidextrous safety, precision barrel, precise trigger, rubber coated grips, high profile combat sights, and an extra-wide grip safety for increased comfort and controllability (which aids in a quick follow-up second shot). The issue WC-2 Saurium Krellide power clip is replaced with competition-grade magazines that are shorter, but provide the same shot capacity.

Date of Introduction: 2378
Barrel Length: 117mm
Overall Length: 192mm
Type of Fire: Semi-Automatic
Effective Range: 75 Meters
Maximum Range: 900 Meters
Weight: 720 g