The pistol grip is a special kind of drill shaped like a pistol. This is widely available and very common, yet very useful to most workers. Most of the subtypes of this power tool are commonly used by plumbers and electricians. The hammer drill on the other hand is more or less similar to the electric counterpart. The main difference only lies on the fact that the former provides a hammer action in drilling masonry holes. The rotary hammer is a common type of electric drill specifically used in drilling masonry holes.

Another type would be a cordless drill. It is very portable and easy to use. It uses rechargeable batteries to perform its normal functions instead of connecting it to a power outlet. This drill is available with the following features: a hammer drill configuration and a clutch setting that enables a user to control driving the screws.

A pedestal drill has a fixed style which can be mounted on a bolted floor. This type is composed of a base, a column, a table, and a drill head. Among the more practical advantages of a pedestal type include less force needed in applying drill into the work piece. There is also a fixed angle orientation relative to the table, and clamp or lock position that it offers.