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

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,

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!

I got this for Father's Day, and when I went to see my dad to give him his Father's Day presents I showed off my new crossbow. He liked it so much that yesterday, I gave him the one for his birthday.Pros: Power, from 20 feet it will penetrate through a 1/2" privacy fence board. Value: not top of the line, but for this price you can't expect it to be. That said, it's accurate, not cheaply made, and well worth the price for an entry level crossbow pistol.Cons: Only one really, it is a pain to string. I've now strung up two of these. My first took a while and I needed an extra set of hands. The one I bought for my dad was easier b/c I flexed the bow over my thigh prior to assembly and stringing. This helped a lot and I was able to string it by myself.P.S. as has already been said in other reviews, this crossbow is not a toy. Be aware of what you are aiming at, and what is behind it.

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.

The cocking/holding mechanism is dangerously bad, and one of the pieces that is needed for the cocking mechanism to function properly broke almost instantly, at one point a misfire gave me a gnarly cut, should have stopped using it then and there but tried it out a few weeks later and it kept misfiring to the point that we had to stop so that it didn’t happen with a bolt inTLDR; very unsafe, is absolutely not a toy but its built like one, do not buy this product

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.

So I’ve only shot the bow a couple times so far since it came in kinda late and I put it together. Everything was pretty much just thrown in the box and not in nice styrofoam like the assembly video unboxing. The limb that came with mine has no markings on it at all nor does it have the white lines to line it up as the instructions say so I used a tape measure to make sure the distance was the same on each side. It appears to function fine and does have some power for its size. I’ll mess around with it some more to see how accurate it is and holds up.

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.