Pistol Crossbow

[Karidian]

Interesting reading the different opinions on this. I have an 80lb pistol crossbow as part of my defense strategy. I have stuck the bolts in a breezeblock wall at over 30' range however i envisage this as more a deterrent type weapon better used for hunting small game. If i need to fire it i suspect it will be a one shot deal then switch to machete, axe or spear for closer range (possibly with the other half reloading and firing over my shoulder).
Another point of interest to me is the c02 pistol and steel bearings. Have one of these that i use when airsofting (along with electric ak47, mp5 and mac10 lol). The electric guns wouldn't be capable of firing steel bb's but a spray of plastic bb's in the face would certainly hurt like hell and are capable of knocking out teeth. I have seen them do this, so easily capable of blinding someone. Im gonna order some 6mm steel bearings and give them a go in my c02 pistol. Incidently this is a full metal Colt45 gas blowback type thing which to the untrained eye is very realistic and would earn me a visit from the firearms squad of the local plod if i used it in public. Ill post and let folk know how i get on.