Comments about Mares Sten Pneumatic Spear Guns:

I have used this wee gun about 4 times now, I was quite impressed with its power for its size.
On the first trial run I bent the stainless steel spear (which I had bought as an extra) while trying to load it, I must have accidentally moved the safety onto the "on" position, and for this reason the spear just bend when I pushed down on in.
Like other reviews have mentioned, the instruction manual that comes with the gun are not very clear but with a little patience you can figure it out. The other thing which lets this gun down is the holster, it does not stay in place. I have resorted to ditching the holster and keeping the gun in my catch bag.
The size of the gun makes it really handy, you can have it in your catch bag and hardly notice it. Good for when gathering shell fish and see a yummy fish lingering around.

Comments about Mares Sten Pneumatic Spear Guns:

I fish Northern CA to Carmel. I love this gun. While the tip is completely use that comes with it, purchase a new one Stainless and your in business. This gun is deadly accurate. Have taken Hundreds of Rock Cod, Greenling, Ling Cod, Cabezon at close range to 10 feet. The 70cm gives you a little more range. Love it

Comments about Mares Sten Pneumatic Spear Guns:

Fast easy loading

Comments about Mares Sten Pneumatic Spear Guns:

EXCELLENT GUN, EASY TO HANDLE AND ACCURATE. NEEDS PERIODIC MAINTENANCE, NOT DIFFICULT TO GET IN FLORIDA.

Comments about Mares Sten Pneumatic Spear Guns:

Good snapper gun at close range around ledges and holes. Use with a powerhead and you can kill much larger things within range. [...]