Barnett Black Widow Reviews
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★★★★★
“Best slingshot ever”
Written on: 06/04/2013 by Wannu121
My barnett blackwidow lasted for a very long time I bought it with the yellow bands on and I used it for a year with no ripps I shot about 600 shot and it did not rip now I bought the red bands. I like the grip of the handle a lot but the only thing I did not like in this slingshot that it has very narrow forks unlike trumark which have very wide forks but overall i loved this slingshot. (read more)
★★★☆☆
“Good ... But ...”
Written on: 04/04/2013 by MTJLT (1 review written)
Do not try the Black Widow with light, small ammo; shots go wild. Accuracy is fair to good with 12mm/.5" steel balls. Standard yellow bands are medium-hard pull, mainly because the pouch isn't sufficiently textured for a good grip. Try the fist-grip shown on YouTube for a much better pull. I would much prefer tapered bands such as Marksman provides, but with the larger pouch of the Barnett. I would also like to see a better style of band-to-pouch attachment, as the existing type allows the... (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“Catapult homemade”
Written on: 22/11/2012 by shaundon
Althogh modern catapults are fine my young son asked me how to make one from scratch like we used to when we were kids .But the problem was can you still buy the old fashion elastic (read more)
★★★★☆
“A great catapult!”
Written on: 29/07/2012 by Jeff.D.Steele (2 reviews written)
I've been taking a Black Widow with me when I going fishing for the past 30 years and it hasn't failed me yet. It may not be the most pricey catapult, but it is certainly amongst the best. Durable, good range, high level of accuracy - what more could you ask for? (read more)
★★★★★
“Absolutely Great!”
Written on: 27/05/2012
Brilliant power, and with a little practice, accuracy. This is supposed to be a budget gadget, but I would say it surpasses it more expensive counterparts, the cobra and diablo. the quality is fantastic and although I've been using it for a month now, the bands are barely worn.It even comes with a foldable arm brace and ammunition. Overall 10/10! (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“WISH I NEVER BOUGHT IT .”
Written on: 12/11/2011 by makeityourself (1 review written)
ITS OVER FORTY FIVE YEARS SINCE I USED A CATAPULT AND DECIDED TO TREAT MYSELF TO A BLACK WIDOW AND FIVE EXTRA SETS OF BANDS ( RED ).ON THE FIRST PULL THE POUCH BROKE .AFTER CHANGING TO A NEW RED BAND I STARTED WITH MY SUPPLY OF MARBLES TWENTY SHOTS LATER THE POUCH BROKE ON THAT ONE .TONIGHT MY LAST BAND BROKE .I HAVE GONE THROUGH SIX SETS IN SIX WEEKS USING ONLY MARBLES .I ONLY PULL BACK TO MY CHIN SO ITS NOT OVER STRETCHING . IF THIS IS THE BEST BARNETT CAN PRODUCE I THINK I WILL THROW THE... (read more)
Guest's Response to makeityourself's Review
Written on: 10/06/2012
lol ur obviously a competition brand or a brand hater! there is no way the bands or pouches break like u say. u should try and maintain a degree of self respect and stay silent
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Makeityourself's Response to makeityourself's Review
Written on: 12/06/2012
regarding the guy who thinks I am a brand hater or from the competition I think if he used the band himself or read the many,many complaint re Barnett and there poor bands he would change his mind .I doubt if he has ever owned or used a catapult and just took two minutes away from his full time hobby of dribbling and licking windows .Just try and say red backwards little man .
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★★★★★
“Barnett Black Widdow ”
Written on: 17/08/2011 by tommyboy97 (51 reviews written)
I was looking at some slingshots online and i was thinking about buying one as they seem to be fun and pretty cheap so before i ordered one online i thought i might go too the local fishing tackle shops , i went to about two and they hadent any in so i traveled further on and got too a fishing tackle shop in outwood called tackle 2 u . there was only one slingshot (the black widdow) so i bought it brought it home and at first it seemed quite weak but after around a week as i improved my... (read more)
★★★★☆
“first i would like to say what a great piece of...”
Written on: 22/05/2011
first i would like to say what a great piece of equipment...ive had this for approxamatly 7 months now and it has really done me justice it the arm rest really makes it possible to pull the bands far back and you can get really good power,i went hunting with this i didnt get anything not because of the slingshot but because i didnt see anything and i went in 5ft deep water swimming in a stream for about 1 hour and then went in thick mud when i got home i swilled it off and it wash fine all... (read more)
★★★★☆
“This catapult is a few year old, and still good as...”
Written on: 19/01/2011 by Hedgerowe (4 reviews written)
This catapult is a few year old, and still good as new. it is a good price and value for money, I have used this a lot for hunting rats, and kill rate is very good. It is very robust with good build quality, the rubber is of good quality. the plastic grip could be better,but for the price it can be forgiven. Looks good and feels strong, with the wrist strap for support, for pulling the rubber back for power. (read more)
★★★★☆
“good fun to play whit and for hunting whit it's ok but...”
Written on: 11/01/2011
good fun to play whit and for hunting whit it's ok but you need to be in 6 to 10 meater's to your pray for the kill other than that it's fine (read more)
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★☆☆☆☆
“Great slingshot but after i used it for a day the...”
Written on: 07/11/2010
Great slingshot but after i used it for a day the leather piece that holds the bullet ripped (read more)
★★★★★
“A very well made and quality piece of kit for both...”
Written on: 01/06/2010 by Paul Delvino (1 review written)
A very well made and quality piece of kit for both pest control and target activities. Price was very fair when considering the parts involved and design/manufacture. I found the instructions clear and concise, I mean, how much instruction do you need for putting a band on a rod? I was so impressed with this product that I bought an extra one for practice (Rats) and different locations for target shooting. I highly recommend it to any pult enthusiast! (read more)
★★★★★
“An amazing slingshot. The best I've ever had or made....”
Written on: 08/10/2009 by Tomwoc (1 review written)
An amazing slingshot. The best I've ever had or made. The bands are very powerful (but not impossible to stretch) It's got a perfect handle with yellow grips. With about a week practice you can hit a can from 10m away! Someone said it can reach 200 fps! 10/10 only £7.50 one of the greatest purchase I've ever made. :) (read more)
★★★★★
“my dad has a Barnett Black Widow it goes through...”
Written on: 08/09/2009
my dad has a Barnett Black Widow it goes through anything. awesome
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★★★★★
“I first owned a Barnett Black Widow catapult back in...”
Written on: 01/09/2009
I first owned a Barnett Black Widow catapult back in the mid 80's and had lots of fun with it until i broke a window (accidentally) and my mum confiscated it :( but for the year or so i had it, it was in use every weekend and pretty much daily in the school holidays and was pretty robust (i was 15 and caring for my toys was not a priority).
A couple of weeks ago while searching for spares for my RC helicopter i found a site selling black widow's well i just had to buy one!
On first...
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★★★★★
“ this Barnett Black Widowslingshot has great range...”
Written on: 08/04/2009
this Barnett Black Widowslingshot has great range and power (read more)
★★★★★
“The Barnett Black Widow is a very good catapult. Its...”
Written on: 27/12/2008 by bobthe rdm
The Barnett Black Widow is a very good catapult. Its very powerful with decent metal bb's. comfortable to use & with a bit of practice very very accurate. build quality very solid, a decent bit of kit ! Bit of a contortion act to get the arm rest seated on the arm. (read more)
★★★★☆
“The Barnett black widow is such a good catapult. Its...”
Written on: 19/10/2008
The Barnett black widow is such a good catapult. Its brilliant, its got really strong elastic and the arm rest is great, it keeps your arm really steady. Its an absolute plesure to use this catapult. There is nothing really bad about it, other than the elastic occasionally flicks you in the hand. (read more)
★★★★★
“What an inclredible catapault, can put pretty much...”
Written on: 17/10/2008
What an inclredible catapault, can put pretty much anything in the leather pouch and it will fire it for many many metres. This will smash glass with a bean in the pouch and i only paid £5.49 for mine so i am defenatly pleased with my catapault. (read more)
★★★★★
“Very powerful, demands lots of practice....”
Written on: 29/09/2008 by thurble (2 reviews written)
Very powerful, demands lots of practice. Goggles/plastic specs vital. Stay aware of off-target risks - pets/kids/windows. Steel balls, not stones, have greater range, truer flight, increased impact. Stand about 80/90 degrees sideways on to target, look down extended arm, pull back say 20-30 cms, never overstretch. Let fly when on target. Dithering invites 'wobble' and, long term, wrist/arm strain. 'Practice makes perfect'. Avoid songbirds, cats - but rabbits and wood pigeons (official UK... (read more)
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★★★★★
“This slingshot is fantastic before I bought this...”
Written on: 25/07/2008 by Ragoonaths (1 review written)
This slingshot is fantastic before I bought this product I would had like to know the rage of the slingshot I would recomend it if you read the the shooting instructions with the slingshot and use some kind of saftey goggles to protect your eyes. (read more)
★★★★★
“I'm reviewing my one from the early 90s. I'm sure...”
Written on: 20/07/2008 by JohnnyR (1 review written)
I'm reviewing my one from the early 90s. I'm sure they haven't changed much performance wise.
Back then I was in my early teens and over the course of a year bought all the Barnett catapult range, strike 9, BW, Pro Diablo and a few years later the cobra.
While I loved the Pro D it was a pain to carry about. So I bought the BW. Never looked back. It was easy to carry or conceal, in those days parents didn't like the thought of them. It was just as powerful as a Pro or a Cobra, I know...
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★★★★★
“Another good point is Barnett slingshots have no...”
Written on: 19/07/2008
Another good point is Barnett slingshots have no gimmicks like other brands, like "powerful slingshot!", "200 fps speed!", ect.
How powerful a slingshot isn't determined by the slingshot itself, but the powerbands. Any well-built slingshots can be as powerful with the right rubber band.
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★★★★★
“The best, and always will be, original Barnett...”
Written on: 14/07/2008
The best, and always will be, original Barnett slingshot! Fold away and compact. Incredibly powerful. Good aim (read more)
★★★★★
“I have the new version with those red rubber thingies...”
Written on: 07/06/2008
I have the new version with those red rubber thingies on the handle. The wrist brace seems to be longer than the old one and the yoke is slightly curved to the left side, I'm not sure if this is a kind of ergonomy. I never have the old version of black widow.
If you want to get the best power and speed for slingshots, you need to use flat bands. Only Saunders recognizes this. Surgical tube is slow. I attach latex flat bands on my black widow and it works excellently.
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★★★★★
“Good powerful slingshot i shot a metal ball bearing at...”
Written on: 17/05/2008
Good powerful slingshot i shot a metal ball bearing at some steel it put a big dent in it. It is really powerful (read more)
★★★★★
“I brought it for 8 quid and dont regret it one bit,...”
Written on: 13/04/2008
I brought it for 8 quid and dont regret it one bit, but it could do with a better band on it. Its alot more powerfull than it looks, its simple to use, its cheap, its safe... for the user that is and its good fun, and its a barnett... now thiers something to brag to your mates about, a barnett slingshot WHAT A TOOL you'l look!!! The only way of aiming the thing is via looking through the metal points, and because it was made to be an if you like entry level slingshot its pretty basic. (read more)
★★★★★
“I love it for the fact it is quick and easy to use and...”
Written on: 12/04/2008
I love it for the fact it is quick and easy to use and also goes miles. I heard there used to be a stronger black rubber band for the black widow. Does anyone know where i can get one? Thanx to the person that actually helps me lol (read more)
★★★★★
“I love the Black widow but i want more power and...”
Written on: 12/04/2008 by Weeman2548 (3 reviews written)
I love the Black widow but i want more power and therefore a stronger rubber band.
I heard that there used to be a black rubber band for the Black widow if ANYONE can help me message me i would be very grateful cheers
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★★★★★
“The Barnett Black Widow is an awesome slingshot. I...”
Written on: 08/03/2008
The Barnett Black Widow is an awesome slingshot. I found that the bands aren't always strong enough but on the whole its a fun and useful device. I use it a lot and practice shooting at beer cans and I can hit then from a long way off. (read more)
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★★★★★
“The barnett black widow is a mighty fine slingshot...”
Written on: 02/03/2008
The barnett black widow is a mighty fine slingshot with a lot of power. The ball barings penetrate a piece of 3 mm plywood at a distance of 10 meters. It's also a very accurate slingshot, so it's fun to hit cans on a distance of 15 to 20 meters. I don't have any experience with hunting mammals and birds, but if i can penetrate a piece of plywood, it will definitly be affective to hunt small mammals and birds. The impact will give a reasonable shock effect on the animal and probably a certain... (read more)
★★★★★
“i love this product i got 1 my self”
Written on: 28/02/2008
i love this product i got 1 my self (read more)
★★★☆☆
“What kind of range would you estimate it can give, say...”
Written on: 08/02/2008 by and7barton
What kind of range would you estimate it can give, say using the .38" steel shot at a 45 degree angle of fire ?
Also, when you pull the sling back, it's easy for a long way, then you come to the end of the easy stretch. Is it safe to strain it past that point for extra range, or is that unwise ?
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★★★☆☆
“good overall, but the cobra or diablo is miles better”
Written on: 21/12/2007
good overall, but the cobra or diablo is miles better (read more)
Jim Coombe's Comment
Written on: 21/04/2008
Using stones is not a particularly good idea. They fly unpredictably and can cause injury. The Cobra is one of the best slings made for extended target use-that is not the intent of the Black Widow. The Black Widow is one of the best pocketable hunting slingshots. Its like comparing a backup defensive pistol like a Walther PPK with a full size target gun like a Glock 34 or a Colt Gold Cup
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★★★★★
“Awesomest slingshot ever made.”
Written on: 26/09/2007 by 300 (1 review written)
Awesomest slingshot ever made. (read more)
★★★★☆
“The Barnett Black Widow is small, light and agile. It...”
Written on: 23/09/2007 by been h
The Barnett Black Widow is small, light and agile. It does not have any counter weights but it's a powerful slingshot. (read more)
★★★★★
“I found a dead pigeon and thought I would see what...”
Written on: 15/08/2007 by richaard
I found a dead pigeon and thought I would see what this beast would do if it hit a pigeon, and it broke its skull when fired at the back of its head and when I shot it in the body it went like halfway into the pigeon. I fired it diagonally and it went for miles and I smashed a bottle with it. I would recommend the Barnett Black Widow. (read more)
★★★★★
“I decided to right another review considering my first...”
Written on: 11/05/2007 by Rasech (4 reviews written)
I decided to right another review considering my first one was rubbish! I recently managed to get a pigeon with the almighty black widow! It snapped its back, demonstrating the true deadliness of this high power hunting slingshot. Me and my friend spend ages blowing apart cans with it. The only problem is that we have to keep replacing the cans because one stone BLOWS THEM APART. I can confirm that this is more powerful than my dad's .22 air rifle. The sheer force that the stones can deliver... (read more)
★★★★★
“I've had the Barnett black widow slingshot now for...”
Written on: 01/03/2007 by Rasech (4 reviews written)
I've had the Barnett black widow slingshot now for roughly 4 years and the only thing I've had to replace is the rubber. This slingshot is, as it claims, "The original, the best" I wouldn't recommend it to young people unless they are experienced or have an understanding of serious weapons because, to be perfectly honest, the black widow is lethal. I'm surprised you don't need a fire arms license to own one. I can shoot my black widow for absolutely miles. It takes chunks out of brick walls.... (read more)
281658_Hannons2's Response to Rasech's Review
Written on: 12/03/2007
Can anybody tell me where to the first black widow that came out?
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Rasech's Response to Rasech's Review
Written on: 10/04/2007
I dont think they make them anymore but you could try ebay. From what i hear its just the same but they've added a comfort touch grip.
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★☆☆☆☆
“The instructions for replacing the bands was rather...”
Written on: 22/12/2006 by lockheed123 (4 reviews written)
The instructions for replacing the bands was rather short and could have included much more detail or alternative methods. (read more)
Jim Coombe's Response to lockheed123's Review
Written on: 21/04/2008
I bought one several years ago and it has sat in a box with many others for at least 3 years. Now my son is old enough to shoot slingshots so we set up a range in our archery training building. I shot that Barnett at least 400 times in the last week and those 4-5-6 year old tubing and pouch still works fine. You might have got a bad pair.
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<br/>The pouches on the current Barnett slingshots are awful though-far far too big. I advocate replacing them with the TRUMARK or SAUNDERS bands-use the lighter pull bands and you will have a winner.
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★★★★★
“It's the way that it shoots and how powerful it is...”
Written on: 11/11/2006 by DJ9304 (1 review written)
It's the way that it shoots and how powerful it is that makes it so good.
The Barnet Black Widow slingshot is absolutely awesome. Buy it if you haven't got one already!
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★★★★★
“A very good small overall slingshot”
Written on: 16/09/2006 by pointash (1 review written)
A very good small overall slingshot (read more)
★★★★★
“Good afternoon wasted and capable of killing a good...”
Written on: 31/08/2006 by marek 23 (2 reviews written)
Good afternoon wasted and capable of killing a good couple of rats (read more)
★★★★★
“Wow this Barnett Black Widow slingshot is good, I've...”
Written on: 24/04/2006 by Nathan5592 (1 review written)
Wow this Barnett Black Widow slingshot is good, I've been thinking of buying the diablo or cobra from barnett but the black widow is just so good. I mean it can fire anything, yesterday I shot an apple through some wire mesh, ha, what a mess, I would reccomend it to anyone. (read more)
★★★★★
“My friend bought the Barnett Black Widow slingshot and...”
Written on: 03/04/2006 by freeride (2 reviews written)
My friend bought the Barnett Black Widow slingshot and I thought it was very good and powerful when I used it. But a short time after the band broke. So we had to take it off and cut the band, but I saw that the plastic part (were the bands go on) had some points and edges. So we sanded it down with fine sandpaper and heated it up a little with a lighter to get the softness. after that it worked fine. So I suggest when you buy this slingshot take the bands off and do the same thing we did. (read more)
★★★★☆
“The Barnett Black Widow slingshot is comfortable,...”
Written on: 21/02/2006 by prodiablo (5 reviews written)
The Barnett Black Widow slingshot is comfortable, small, folds up and delivers a whopping punch. Good against small creatures and perched birds. If the pouch is big enough, you can load several ball bearings into it to get a shotgun- like affect. Get it now! (read more)
Samj91's Response to prodiablo's Review
Written on: 14/05/2006
I feel that the use of a slingshot to hurt and torture poor and defenceless animals is sick. You need to go and see a psychiatrist about your obvious problem.
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Jim Coombe's Response to prodiablo's Review
Written on: 21/04/2008
My comment is directed to the anti hunting comment made above. I don't think Prodiablo suggested "torturing animals". That comment should be removed in my opinion as offensive
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★★★★★
“The Barnett Black Widow is great!I bought it last...”
Written on: 31/01/2006 by i hate sea gulls (2 reviews written)
The Barnett Black Widow is great!I bought it last month and snapped the band already,that was my fault because I used quite a big and sharp rock. But once I got my spare band I've killed a pigeon, seagull and destroyed many objects such as cans,pots etc. I was shoooting an old metal workbench and it created some pretty amazing sparks! I believe the Black Widow is the best slingshot I've had!!buy it!! (read more)
Freeride's Response to i hate sea gulls's Review
Written on: 03/04/2006
My friend has this slingshot and he broke the band the first day... i know why this is happening. At the end were the band goes on, there is a plastic tip, it had some points and shap edges. thats the only bad thing about it, so once you get this slingshot take the band off and smooth it out, if you dont it will break soon. When i put the same band on my marksman it was great and powerful.
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Samj91's Response to i hate sea gulls's Review
Written on: 14/05/2006
Unless you didn't already know, the killing of seagulls and pigeons with an slingshot is illegal. For obvious reasons. I think you and freeride would get along like a house on fire.
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★★★★★
“All in all the Barnett Black Widow sling shot is a...”
Written on: 20/11/2005 by James3670
All in all the Barnett Black Widow sling shot is a fabulous 'starter' slingshot. I can readily recommend it for value and quality. (read more)
★★★★★
“Bought a Barnett Black Widow one off eBay for £6...”
Written on: 23/03/2005 by danco1987
Bought a Barnett Black Widow one off eBay for £6 including delivery. Used slingshots before for target practise and had two rabbits previously with them. Took the barnett black widow out 2 weekends ago, for a bit of target practise in the woods. Found some old cans to spank at 15yards. Bought a massive pack of hex nuts from B&Q to use as ammo. When off into the bushes near a field where we know rabbits are. Me and my friend got within 15yards of a rabbit. And both had a shot. Mine... (read more)
★★★★★
“The Barnett Black Widow is excellent fun for plinking...”
Written on: 27/01/2005 by jcow (7 reviews written)
The Barnett Black Widow is excellent fun for plinking in the back garden. I'm not sure what it is like for hunting as i have not yet tried. My cousin recently aquired one and we managed to launch a large pebble over 100m. For the price it is very good fun. The fold-up design is good and it will fit in your pocket. To get full power you need to stretch it the best part of a metre. They should be around a tenner. (read more)
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Guest's Response to makeityourself's Review
Written on: 30/04/2012
Mate, the red bands are notorious for breaking. the natural 'Gum' coloured bands with a WHITE pouch last for years. I have a lot of experience with catties.