Sabre Home Defense Projectile Launcher, Large Size with (7) 0.68 Cal. Impact Projectiles, 40% More Stopping Power for Extra Home Protection, Holds Up to 7 Projectiles

I chose Sabre vs the current competition not only because of the lower cost of the launcher itself, but also because it shoots 7 instead of 5. But mainly, Sabre is a VERY well-known name when it comes to personal defense. They've been in this business for decades and because of this, Sabre doesn't need the advertised endorsements from patriotic names and platforms to sell their product. The track-record of Sabre sells itself. Specifics: Weight is perfect. Quality is perfect. Accuracy is very good, also allows sight adjustment if needed. Very comfortable to hold, and shoot. The power behind each shot is extremely impressive, better than expected and I would never want to use it on anyone or anything. Rapid fire was also spot-on. Though, I'm thankful to have this as an alternative in an effort to avoid using another option. Observations: Sabre needs to develop more accessories for this particular unit itself. So far the only accessories are extra clips, and a Sabre brand holster for this launcher (and of course Sabre brand rounds and C02's). There is only one other holster on the market (not Sabre) that was made to fit this unit exactly. A sling bag made for this particular unit is also needed. One issue: During practice, I did encounter one C02 that did not puncture correctly, and would not shoot. Though when removing clip, the C02 was clearly punctured as it released all it's air after the clip was released. I'm putting the blame on the user (me) at this time, and will update this review should this prove to be more than a user-error.

This is one awesome unit. Varment defense and all around protection without fatalities

This thing moves, luckily haven’t had to use it, but it has the power, I have pepper, rubber, and inert training rounds for it. My wife wanted a less lethal alternative around, so I bought this. Significantly cheaper than the byrner, simple to operate. Adjustable sights, rail on bottom for a flashlight/laser combo if you want. Comes with case, 2 Co2 cylinders, inert and rubber .68 Calibers. If you hit someone with those the way this thing moves, they’re going to feel it!

Update: the launcher, with impact projectiles, is awesome. However, While the inert/pepper projectiles work fabulously against a hard target, when I tested them against a target with a winter jacket, 2 of the five did not open and the other three did split but did not disperse well with 1/2 the material still in the ball. I believe the company should test these (and show impact) against a real-life type subject such as a forensic jell target with clothing on. I still recommend this as a non-lethal launcher and am still going to get one for my daughter with impact rounds. when testing the inert or pepper balls Having various means of protecting one's family/home is important, especially if you do not want to own a firearm or, just feel more comfortable with using non-lethal means for protection. OLD REVIEW: Pepper sprays, bats/batons and "zappers" have their place, and uses, but require close quarters and, have other obvious limitations. Also, due to legal issues, depending on one's state, or with family issues, having other means of protection is important and I was hoping that this might provide that means for my daughter. Well, I definitely think it is the right "other means" I was looking for. I am pleasantly surprised at the capabilities of this Sabre projectile launcher as it works very well. It came with 7 hard rubber impact rounds, 14 INERT balls and 2 CO2 cartridges. The inert balls can be used to see the dispersion pattern that would occur should you choose to purchase pepper balls. However, for me, because it would be used (G-forbid) in the home, the distance used would most likely be between 5 to 20 ft and I think using pepper spray, inside the home, might not be desirable which is why I wanted the hard rubber balls instead of pepper balls. After testing, I can guarantee that these rubber impact projectiles are WICKED! For further practice you can purchase plastic kinetic rounds for just under $10 at Amazon (If you want pepper balls you can also purchase a supply separately). I enjoyed testing this this out. With one CO2 cartridge I was able to fire three magazines (21 rounds) before the there was a noticeable drop in accuracy and power. After each magazine was fired as I took the magazine out to reload there is a noticeable loss of CO2 for a moment, but it does have the capability to reload using the same CO2 cartridge at least two, and for me, 3 times before losing efficiency. I tested it against some pellet gun targets at approx. 45 ft and, I can guarantee these really do pack a WALLOP and, I would not want to be on the receiving end of this launcher. When fired against a 3/4-inch plywood, and a fence picket, it puts a very noticeable dent. It's also very loud and, when testing, my neighbor came out to see what was happening (you might want to notify nearby neighbors if you want to test this outside). By preloading the Magazine and putting a CO2 cartridge in (BUT NOT PIERCING IT), the Sabre launcher Is ready to use and takes only a second or two to charge/pierce the CO2 cartridge and, it will be ready for use. For practice, I recommend purchasing 50 plastic .68 cal balls (for just under $10) and stuff a carboard box with an old pillow to contain the balls (if no stuffing, the balls will go right through the carboard). This way the balls will be easy to retrieve and reuse with no damage.

The launcher is pretty large. Not something you can carry in your waistband very comfortably. The launcher works really well, shooting the metal balls a long distance. Seems to be a good non-lethal way to keep unwanted objects at bay.

Hello, we purchased this non lethal weapon simply as a warning weapon for anyone intending harm in our home or even as assistance to bear spray on a rogue mountain lion or bear charging our dog in the hills. Even though this weapon is probably not going to be the only end all to being attacked by a real gun or dangerous wild animal, this non lethal weapon is powerful and dangerous for what it is and should be used to assist a lethal weapon if needed and hopefully deescalate a violent situation before lethal force is required. This gun packs a serious punch and you do not want to get shot with even the non pepperball reloads within ten feet. The projectile launcher is well made, the CO 2 and projectiles are easy to load and the customer service has been consistently professional. Excellent for wild, nuisance creatures around your home that you would prefer not to kill, or letting an intruder know, it will not get better for them if they do not leave. Please note, this non lethal gun could actually kill just about anything you point at from close range and is not to be underestimated in the damage it can do. We were impressed with the power during our initial target tests and the damage done to a solid oak tree from fifteen feet. This weapon should be respected and always stored safely. We feel this projectile launcher would deter most common attacks and we highly recommend this Sabre projectile launcher as a non lethal weapon. Thank you, Eric

Powerful, but not safe, reliable, or well-designed. This gun, when it works, is very powerful. It seems to be 50% more powerful than the Byrna gun. Beware. The company does not accept returns even when the product is dysfunctional, and this thing is dysfunctional. The safety is built into the hand grip so if you pick up the gun the safety is immediately disengaged. The CO2 cartridge is built into the magazine so when you fire six shots and want to reload, CO2 gas is expelled when you drop the cartridge. This wastes probably half the CO2 cartridge just to reload. I think I loaded it three times before it ran out, and this uses the 12 gram cartridge, not the 8 gram like the Byrna uses. The worst problem I had was misfiring and jamming. The first two of three shots fired great. They went through two sheets of cardboard backed by a 1/4th inch plywood like butter. Then it would not fire. It would jam and I had to remove the magazine (losing CO2 again) to remove the round projectile that came with the gun. I tried better ammo but they all jammed. I was buying it for my wife, but it is not safe or reliable. If you want an air gun that is powerful and shoots two or three rounds, and you don't need a true safety feature, and you have a box full of 12 gram cartridges, and you don't mind it jamming after three rounds, this gun is for you. I don't know if my gun was a lemon, but I do know this is a bad design, both the safety feature and the location of the CO2 cartridge.

My wife hates and is scared of REAL guns, but she can work this just fine. She is comfortable operating it and it is still a great deterrent.