Snake Eye Tactical Cobra-System Self-Cocking-Pistol Crossbow 80 lbs 225 FPS

Definitely not a toy as advertised. I got this as a gift, and it's brought a lot of joy to them. It packs a punch and should only be used outside with clear sight into where you're aiming to. It does have many safety features to ensure firing without intention is limited, but again, it is truly a weapon and not a toy.

Must be assembled correctly.The reason the bow is breaking is the fact the instructs do not tell one how to assemble the bow.The bow has two white lines on it showing center.On assembly super glue one rubber on the back between the white lines the other on front,these are isolators that keep the fiberglass off the metal.The metal piece with the dimple in it goes in between the bow and the set screw with the dimple centering the set screw. If you take the set screw out and match it with the LOAD spreader you will find the screw sits perfect.The metal LOAD spreader distributes pressure across one inch of the fiberglass bow, the isolators allow the bow to flex.If assembled without the metal LOAD spreader the set screw only applies pressure to a 1/16 part of the fiberglass which in turn will cause the fiberglass way too much stress on that tiny point and the bow will snap!!!!!Same as snapping a pencil in half or walking on your toes instead of the bottom of your foot.Assembled correctly this piece is deadly.The aluminum bolts that come with it are very strong. Having tested them on a brick (split it in half) a cinder block (almost went thru) a glass block (destroyed it) This thing is no TOY.Done at short rangeWithout using sights was able to hit two bolts within 3/4 of an inch next to each other.With any weapon the sights need to be learned and practiced with, up , down ,side to side.The string is fair will not last long, after 15 shots started to unravel.As with any cross bow this needs two people to preload the string and is not short, that is where the amount of pressure comes from.The safeties work great as long as one is not in a hurry to load. I made a big mistake and did not lock the cocking mechanism in full and got my thumb caught in between it and the body. Upon release my thumb felt the entire pressure of the bow, (yes still have thumb minus a few ounces of blood).KEY elements are, Assemble correct, Not a toy, Treat with respect,

Well-made product. Very little instruction for assembly. It takes two to string bow, however one has to be very strong to put greater than 80 pounds. The bolt only three, do not fit in holding area. There should be an instruction booklet with this mini crossbow including safety tips. OR have a web site that would have all above information.

I wanted an expensive pistol bow for the longest time. I didn't want to pay too much for it because if it was a toy...it would be a waste.IT IS NO TOY!!! Please be aware that this pistol bow could seriously hurt someone.Assembly was unclear but if you are aware how these things work its a fairly quick build. Stringing is...hard...but possible.The sights on this model are so so. the track is more or less a toy and you can not add a RDF without a rebuild.That being said...once dialed in it is very accurate! From 50' you can achieve 80 to 90% grouping within 6 inches or less. It is quiet and easy to cock as long as you use the stirrup properly. Make sure to draw with both hands to not fatigue the shoulder.Id buy another and likely will.

DONT BUY!!We travel a lot. So… when we touched down at home we began to assemble the crossbow. We thought we were going to have ourselves a tournament! After about a week, the “bow” itself literally broke. SEE PHOTO. Almost hitting my friend in the head. The box it was packaged in, had confusing instructions. It took 4 of my mechanically inclined friends to achieve assembly.There is no way to contact the manufacturer, no website. We searched the entire package, no website information. We checked the AMAZON sales offer, that describes the item. NOTHING!After trying to contact AMAZON, we discovered that AMAZON just wants to sell stuff. We couldn’t get ANY information about the seller or manufacturer from AMAZON! We have NO way to contact AMAZON, the manufacturer or how to get replacement parts!DO NOT BUY!!!

The part the bolt goes into that tightens with the allan at the tip, that holds the arm just popped right out after shooting it a few times.

This mini crossbow exceeded my expectations in every way. The build quality is excellent, with durable materials that feel sturdy yet lightweight. It’s surprisingly powerful for its size and very accurate, making it perfect for target practice or just having some fun. The design is sleek and easy to handle, with smooth loading and firing mechanisms. It’s a fantastic piece for both beginners and enthusiasts. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compact, reliable, and exciting crossbow!

This is NOT A TOY. It is fun to shoot but you need more bolts. It is very accurate, even at 25'.I bought it for a costume party that I didnt go to but decided to keep it.