Why arent there better pistol crossbows?

I will very soon release the magazine for the Cobra as a product people can order from the store. If you aren't happy with the power, you can install the prod of a HoriZone pistol crossbow. Harder to cock but much more power. If you increase the weight of the bolt by putting a sawed off steel nail into the barrel, it gets even better.

Tricked out with a red dot sight and a nice front handle, this is the ultimate home defense crossbow pistol I think. Ten shots, very fast firing rate, enormous momentum and excellent penetration.

It only works with the Cobra Mk2 model, and we will sell it as a complete set in order to avoid user frustration. The crossbows are ridiculously cheap and the hand made massive aluminum magazines cost several times as much as the crossbow alone. We are shooting for a 199 € price for the crossbow WITH the magazine, and that leaves almost no room for profits. We are basically testing the feasibility of the product. Will people accept that an accessory costs more than the basic weapon? We're not sure, even though the magazine turns the crossbow into something WAY more awesome.

The Horizone is made from plastics and therefore not the right product. You can't disassemble the original sighting system as it is molded.

The Cobra model 1 is not really suitable as it does not have a mounting option for a front handle. You need one, otherwise your fingers are in the line of fire when you cock the thing.

It isn't possible to make a magazine for more than one model anyway as the physical diameters are different. So we picked the most suitable model.

briansawilddowner said:

I’ve been looking in to pistol crossbows online lately and am pretty disappointed by what’s available. I was surprised to see how almost none of the big crossbow manufacturers have made attempts making them.

I dont know anything about how this works but my poking around reading about full sized crossbows really makes me think someone could do a lot better than what’s currently out there.

A pistol crossbow no bigger than the recurve ones currently available but with a compound reverse draw design (and hence a longer power stroke) would get significantly more power, right?

Are there some physical limitations that are preventing better ones from being made? Or is it just that there’s not a market for them?

You guys probably know way more about this than i do. What are your thoughts?

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Man, let me tell you, the Cobra pistol crossbow is my absolute favorite for hunting! It's got some serious power and shoots lightning-fast. Plus, it's perfect for honing your skills and practicing your aim.

I've even customized mine to pack even more of a punch, but you gotta be careful not to sacrifice the quick reload time. I've been using this bad boy for a year and a half now and it's still just as nasty as the day I got it. Nothing beats the feeling of taking down game with a best pistol crossbow like this!