A pistol-like hand-operated gas lighter comprises an elongated casing having an extended fuel supply/ignition tube secured to thereto in the manner of a barrel on a pistol. An electrically actuated igniter/burner is secured to the free end of the fuel supply/ignition tube. A liquid gas tank is contained within the elongated casing and has a gas tube leading from the tank through the fuel supply/ignition tube to the igniter/burner. An on-off valve is disposed on the tank. A piezoelectric generator is positioned in the elongated casing adjacent the on-off valve. A center balanced lever interconnects the on-off valve to the piezoelectric generator whereby upon the piezoelectric generator being physically operated, the valve is opened and allows fuel to flow through the gas tube to the igniter/burner. An electrical conductor extends from the igniter/burner through the extended fuel supply/ignition tube to within the elongated casing and an electrical connection is provided within the casing for electrically connecting the output electric potential from the piezoelectric generator to the electrical conductor upon the piezoelectric generator being operated. A spring-loaded trigger-like pusher element is physically secured to and serves to mechanically impact the piezoelectric generator. A wheel-actuated regulator valve is disposed on the tank.