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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50 LB Pistol Grip Crossbow |  |
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US $37.00 | 54m |
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NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows | |
1 Bid | US $4.99 | 3h 26m |
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NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows | |
0 Bid | US $4.99 | 5h 2m |
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NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows | |
0 Bid | US $4.99 | 5h 20m |
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NEW Hand Held Hunting Archery 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun | |
1 Bid | US $9.95 | 6h 8m |
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NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows | |
0 Bid | US $4.99 | 6h 44m |
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PISTOL CROSSBOW 80 LB ARCHERY 24 FREE BOLTS ARROWS | |
0 Bid | US $9.00 | 7h 48m |
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PISTOL CROSSBOW 50 LB ARCHERY HUNTING 24 BOLTS FREE | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 8h 10m |
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PISTOL CROSSBOW 50 LB ARCHERY HUNTING 24 BOLTS FREE | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 8h 22m |
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NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows | |
0 Bid | US $4.99 | 9h 32m |
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FULL METAL 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Aluminum Frame 5 Bolts | |
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US $11.10 | 10h 8m |
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FULL METAL 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Aluminum Frame 5 Bolts | |
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US $11.10 | 10h 9m |
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NEW Hand Held Hunting Archery 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun | |
0 Bid | US $9.95 | 10h 20m |
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80lb Draw Metal Crossbow Pistol Extra Arrows Hunting | |
0 Bid | US $16.88 | 10h 22m |
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NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows | |
0 Bid | US $4.99 | 10h 33m |
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Laser Sight 150lb 180lb Crossbow Pistol Rifle Scope 150 | |
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US $34.99 | 11h 32m |
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80 lbs Pistol Crossbow Red Dot 15 Arrows Cross Bow | |
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US $38.00 | 11h 37m |
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PISTOL CROSSBOW 80 LBS with Bolts Arrows NIB | |
0 Bid | US $9.00 | 13h 35m |
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PISTOL CROSSBOW 50 LB ARCHERY HUNTING 24 BOLTS FREE | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 13h 41m |
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PISTOL CROSSBOW 50 LBS with Bolts Arrows NIB | |
0 Bid | US $8.00 | 14h 5m |
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PISTOL CROSSBOW 50 LB ARCHERY HUNTING 24 BOLTS FREE | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 14h 20m |
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NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows | |
0 Bid | US $4.99 | 14h 56m |
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NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows | |
0 Bid | US $4.99 | 15h 14m |
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2 50 Crossbow Pistols 10 Arrows | |
0 Bid | US $9.50 | 15h 20m |
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PISTOL CROSSBOW 50 LB 24 ARROWS BOLT FREE 1 ONLY | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 15h 27m |
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Barnett IMP Made in England Pistol Crossbow Parts Fix | |
1 Bid | US $.99 | 15h 31m |
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PISTOL CROSSBOW 50 LB 24 ARROWS BOLT FREE 1 ONLY | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 15h 33m |
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NEW Hand Held Hunting Archery 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun | |
0 Bid | US $9.95 | 16h 8m |
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NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows | |
0 Bid | US $4.99 | 16h 26m |
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NEW Hand Held Hunting Archery 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 16h 38m |
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New 80 lb Crossbow Pistol Hunting Archery w Arrows | |
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US $17.99 | 17h 13m |
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NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows | |
0 Bid | US $4.99 | 17h 32m |
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New Self Cocking 80 Lb Pistol Crossbow Sporting Goods | |
0 Bid | US $24.99 | 17h 44m |
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NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows | |
0 Bid | US $4.99 | 17h 44m |
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50LB CROSSBOW PISTOL 15 ARROWS 50 lb Gun Cross bow | |
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US $9.99 | 18h 1m |
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PISTOL CROSSBOW NEW 50 LB PULL CROSS BOW | |
3 Bids | US $4.75 | 1d 2h 2m |
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80lb Draw Metal Crossbow Pistol Extra Arrows | |
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US $34.95 | 1d 3h 49m |
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PISTOL CROSSBOW FRAME ONLY 50LB 80LB 50 80 LB PVC | |
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US $8.99 | 1d 4h 33m |
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80lb Draw Metal Crossbow Pistol Extra Arrows Hunting | |
0 Bid | US $16.88 | 1d 4h 54m |
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NEW Hand Held Hunting Archery 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun | |
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US $10.99 | 1d 4h 59m |
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AIRSOFT GUN pistol w LASERFLSHLT 185fp super cool gun | |
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US $2.68 | 1d 5h 53m |
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NEW Hand Held Hunting Archery 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun | |
0 Bid | US $9.95 | 1d 6h 8m |
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PISTOL CROSSBOW 80 LB ARCHERY 24 FREE BOLTS ARROWS | |
0 Bid | US $9.00 | 1d 7h 44m |
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NEW Hand Held Hunting Archery 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun | |
0 Bid | US $9.95 | 1d 10h 19m |
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Laser Sight 150lb 180lb Crossbow Pistol Rifle Scope 150 | |
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US $34.99 | 1d 11h 32m |
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72 ALUMINUM ARROWS 6 PISTOL CROSSBOW STRING NEW 80 LB | |
0 Bid | US $41.27 | 1d 11h 36m |
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80 lbs Pistol Crossbow Red Dot 15 Arrows Cross Bow | |
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US $38.00 | 1d 11h 36m |
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50 Lb Pistol Crossbow Hunting Archery Cross Bow Ne | |
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US $9.00 | 1d 11h 37m |
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72 ALUMINUM ARROWS 6 PISTOL CROSSBOW STRING NEW 80 LB | |
0 Bid | US $41.27 | 1d 11h 42m |
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72 ALUMINUM ARROWS 6 PISTOL CROSSBOW STRING NEW 80 LB | |
0 Bid | US $41.27 | 1d 11h 53m |
