Pistol Crossbow
June 1, 2009 by Bowhunter
Filed under Pistol Crossbows
Pistol crossbows may seem like cute little toys, but don't be fooled by their small size. These little powerhouses can pack a real punch at short ranges.
They usually have a draw weight between 50 and 80 lbs. and launch can bolts at up to 200fps. This makes them perfect for recreational target practice and for taking out the odd rat or pigeon. Obviously, for serious hunting you'll want something larger and more powerful, like a full-size recurve or compound crossbow, but that doesn't mean a crossbow pistol is nothing more than a toy.
Because of their reduced draw weight, pistol crossbows are easier to span, which makes them ideal for target practice and for use by younger shooter with proper adult supervision. Pistol crossbows are not as accurate as full size crossbows for the same reason that a pistol is not as accurate as a rifle. The shorter track simply isn't long enough to allow the bolt to develop a stable and highly accurate flight.
This doesn't detract from the fun that can be had with a pistol crossbow, you just need to understand their limitations before you buy one.
Here are the current eBay listings for Crossbow Pistols:
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NEW 50 LB ARCHERY HUNTING Gun PISTOL CROSSBOW W ARROWS BOLTS |  |
0 Bid | US $6.95 | 1h 16m |
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Pistol Grip Cross Bow Project or Decor Piece | |
1 Bid | US $9.99 | 1h 55m |
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80 lbs Pistol Crossbow 15 Arrows Metal Cross bow New Cobra Brand | |
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US $36.00 | 2h 8m |
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80 lb Crossbow Pistol Hunting Archery Extra Arrows | |
1 Bid | US $19.95 | 6h 30m |
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NEW Hand Held Hunting Archery 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun | |
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US $10.99 | 9h 14m |
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Custom Aluminum Arrows for 50 80lb Crossbow Pistol 5Pk | |
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US $18.99 | 19h 36m |
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ALUMINUM BOLTS FOR 50 80 LB Cross Bow Pistol 12Pk | |
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US $5.50 | 19h 36m |
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ABS BOLTS FOR 50 80 LB Cross Bow Pistol 12Pk | |
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US $4.99 | 19h 36m |
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2 Sets 50 lb Pistol Crossbow With 30 Arrows FREE SHIP | |
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US $35.00 | 21h 2m |
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Pistol Mini Crossbow CF 111 50LBS | |
2 Bids | US $6.49 | 1d 1h 30m |
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72 NEW COLORED ARROWS BOLTS FOR 50 80 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW CROSS BOW 50lb 80lb LOT | |
11 Bids | US $15.50 | 1d 5h 14m |
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PROCHRONO rifles pistols arrows shotguns pellet paintball guns | |
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US $99.99 | 1d 5h 22m |
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50 lb crossbow pistol with extra bolts | |
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US $30.00 | 1d 5h 49m |
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New 50lb Metal Bow Pistol w 3 Arrows ArcheryHunting | |
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US $16.00 | 1d 5h 59m |
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2 50 Crossbow Pistols 6 Arrows | |
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US $11.50 | 1d 14h 19m |
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Mini Crossbow Pistol | 2 Bids | US $.06 | 2d 2h 5m |
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50 LB MINI ARCHERY HUNTING PISTOL CROSSBOW ARROWS | |
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US $12.95 | 2d 3h 31m |
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50 Lb Crossbow w 3 Arrows Pistol Style Archery Hunting bow NIB Target Practice | |
0 Bid | US $19.99 | 2d 3h 54m |
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80lb Draw Metal Crossbow Pistol Extra Arrows Hunting Small Game Archery Bows | |
0 Bid | US $24.95 | 2d 5h 15m |
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72 NEW BLACK ARROWS BOLTS FOR 50 80 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW CROSS BOW 50lb 80lb LOT | |
12 Bids | US $15.00 | 2d 5h 17m |
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Cobra Crossbow Pistol Self Cocking 80lb Metal | |
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US $39.99 | 2d 8h 38m |
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pistol crossbow Arrow Quiver Left Right handed 18 bolts | |
0 Bid | US $8.00 | 2d 20h 46m |
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12 Plastic ARROWS BOLTS FOR 50lb 80 LB PISTOL CROSSBOWs | |
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US $5.99 | 2d 21h 16m |
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36 ARROWS BOLTS FOR 50lb 80 LB PISTOL CROSSBOWs | |
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US $14.99 | 2d 21h 16m |
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24 Metal head Arrows 50 80 lb Pistol crossbow FREE Ship | |
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US $14.99 | 3d 31m |
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lots of 10 New Pistol Crossbow w safety Lock with Arrow | |
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US $255.00 | 3d 3h 23m |
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24 Plastic Arrows 50 80 lb Pistol crossbow FREE Ship | |
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US $10.99 | 3d 4h 56m |
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PISTOL GRIP CROSSBOW 50 lbs Mini Crossbow | |
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US $17.95 | 3d 8h 42m |
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2 50 Crossbow Pistols 6 arrows NIB | |
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US $11.50 | 3d 14h 37m |
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PISTOL Aluminum Outdoors HUNTING Black 80 Lb CROSSBOW | |
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US $26.99 | 3d 18h 4m |
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2 dozen Crossbow Bolts Arrows for 50 Pistol 24 total | |
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US $2.50 | 3d 19h 12m |
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Pistol Crossbow 50 lb with Safety Lock 4 Arrows | |
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US $16.61 | 3d 22h 32m |
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50 LB CROSSBOW STRING WITH 2 TIPS PISTOL REPLACEMENT | |
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US $2.19 | 4d 1h 20m |
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CENTER POINT RED GREEN DOT 4 DIFFERENT CROSSHAIR OPTIONSPISTOL SHOTGUN CROSSBOW | |
13 Bids | US $26.00 | 4d 2h 37m |
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Custom Aluminum Arrows for 50 80lb Crossbow Pistol 5Pk | |
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US $18.99 | 4d 7h 54m |
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ALUMINUM BOLTS FOR 50 80 LB Cross Bow Pistol 12Pk | |
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US $5.99 | 4d 7h 54m |
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Orange ABS BOLTS FOR 50 80 LB Cross Bow Pistol 12Pk | |
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US $4.99 | 4d 7h 54m |
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10 Pack Of Hand Pistol Crossbow Bolt Arrows With Replacement String Tips 1DS | |
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US $10.13 | 4d 20h 27m |
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80LB Pistol Fiberglass Body Crossbow | |
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US $27.29 | 4d 20h 29m |
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Replacement String 2 Tips for 50 lb Pistol Crossbow Cap | |
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US $5.99 | 4d 22h 5m |
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Replacement String 2 Tips for 80 lb Pistol Crossbow | |
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US $5.99 | 4d 22h 6m |
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12 Pack Of Hand Pistol Crossbow Bolt Arrows | |
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US $10.13 | 4d 22h 47m |
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80 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW | |
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US $29.95 | 5d 1h 3m |
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50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW | |
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US $25.00 | 5d 1h 3m |
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50 LBS Pistol Crossbow Hunting Archery Cross Bow New | |
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US $19.95 | 5d 1h 23m |
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LARGE pistol cross bow | |
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US $30.00 | 5d 1h 43m |
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72 NEW COLORED ARROWS BOLTS FOR 50 80 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW CROSS BOW 36 24 12 | |
2 Bids | US $6.05 | 5d 5h 7m |
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12 NEW COLORED ARROWS BOLTS FOR 50 80 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW CROSS BOW 50lb 80lb | |
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US $2.98 | 5d 16h 26m |
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Hand Held Hunting Archery 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun | |
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US $6.00 | 5d 19h 31m |
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12 Aluminum Bolts Arrow For 50 80 lb Pistol Crossbow | |
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US $6.99 | 5d 22h 26m |
