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Pistol Crossbows 2026

Pistol crossbows are compact, low-draw-weight units built for casual target shooting and small-game plinking rather than big-game hunting. We test trigger safety, cocking effort, and short-range accuracy on every model.

Last updated: 2026

EK Archery$389–$415

EK Archery Adder Crossbow

4.2(968 reviews)

FPS

270 FPS

Weight

7.9 lbs

Draw

130 lbs

EK Archery Adder review: 130 lb repeating crossbow with 5-shot auto-loading magazine, 270 FPS, priced $389–$415. Verdict inside.

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Southland Archery Supply$95–$115

SAS Prophecy 80 Pistol Crossbow

3.8(1342 reviews)

FPS

165 FPS

Weight

2.8 lbs

Draw

80 lbs

SAS Prophecy 80lb self-cocking pistol crossbow review: magazine-fed repeating design, 165 FPS, priced $95–$115. Verdict inside.

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BALLISTA$299–$399

BALLISTA BAT

4.2(187 reviews)

FPS

300 FPS

Weight

2.46 lbs

Length

5" wide (cocked)

Draw

130 lbs (~40 lbs felt via cord tensioner)

BALLISTA BAT review: this compact 300 FPS compound pistol crossbow for hunting and bowfishing runs $299–$399. Chronograph tested — verdict inside.

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Steambow$145–$165

Steambow AR-6 Stinger II

4.4(156 reviews)

FPS

180 FPS (up to 220 FPS with optional 90-lb Pro limbs)

Weight

2.56 lbs

Length

Compact (handheld, modular)

Draw

55 lbs (standard limbs)

Steambow AR-6 Stinger II review: this compact 6-shot repeating crossbow with magazine feed runs $145–$165. Chronograph and accuracy tested — verdict inside.

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Barnett$145–$165

Barnett Demun Accu Strike

4.1(214 reviews)

FPS

190 FPS

Weight

~2 lbs

Length

Compact (pistol grip, break-action)

Draw

60 lbs

Barnett Demun Accu Strike review: this compact 190 FPS break-action pistol crossbow runs $145–$165. Chronograph and accuracy tested — verdict inside.

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