Abstract: The present invention welding torch includes a holdable torch gun having a first connection for hook up to a gas or water supply, and a second connection for hook up to a power supply. The gun has a discharge barrel with an outlet end, and a handle extending downwardly from the discharge barrel. The discharge barrel has a front facing in a same direction as the outlet end of the discharge barrel. The handle has a variable power trigger located thereon such that the trigger is spring loaded away from the handle and may be moved by pressure toward the handle, the trigger having an unsqueezed position and a fully squeezed position and a range of motion area between the unsqueezed position and the fully squeezed position. The handle also has an amperage control mechanism located therein and connected to the second connection.