Important note for attacking- Thanks to improved critical increasing the range, and crossbow training improving the multiplier, hand crossbows crit on a 17-20 with a x3. This is where a large chunk of my damage output will come from.
Because of the brawler unarmed strike allowing me to use any part of my body, I threaten, and can melee, while still holding my crossbows.
First - Status checks. If out of 30 ft, endeavor to move within 30 ft. If target has DR, use Martial Flexibility to gain clustered shots. If I have 1 grit left, do not spend it, ever, unless situation is dire.
Second - Full attack with hand crossbows.
1- Unless target's AC proves to be REALLY BAD from previous shots, if I have at least 3-4 grit left, use Sharp Shoot deed to go against touch with my last 2 attacks.
2 - Against strong targets where I do not have haste already, use haste from boots of speed.
3 - If targets AC proves to be too high after several attacks, drop deadly aim from the full attack.
Third - Punch, only use in the following circumstances
1. Target must be taken non-lethally
2. AOO
3. I cannot 5 foot back and shoot without provoking an AOO