Definitive list of Compressors for under 2k US

[texagdds]

If there are more - please add!


Daystate 4500 PSI Compressor 110V
Found Online:
http://www.airgunsofarizona.com/compressors/daystate-4500-psi-compressor-110v/
Price: $ 1999
Pros:
Fast – 0-4500 in just over an hour
Easy maintenance due to being air cooled – oil changes only
Simple electronics
Very good construction – Coltri made, dive quality
Cons:
Price – highest of the group
Louder than Omegas
Needs converter if tank isn’t DIN Style
Needs converter for direct fil to airguns


Omega Air Charger 4500psi compressor
Found Online:
http://www.airgunsofarizona.com/compressors/omega-air-charger-4500psi-compressor/
Price: $ 1395
Pros:
Auto shutoff – select pressure easily
Water cooled, however maint with this
Simple electronics
Cons:
Slow fill – 4hr 0-4500psi for 75cf tank
Manual pressure release every 15-20 min
Grease vs oil? I don’t know if this is a pro or con, just different

Omega Super Charger 4500psi Compressor
Found Online:
www.airgunsofarizona.com/Compressor.html
Price: $ 1879
Pros:
Auto pressure shutoff
Water and air cooled
Hour log service meter
Auto bleed system (set time)
Comes with tools and orings to work on it – AOA has good videos of repairs
Comes with cover
About 45min topoffs
Cons:
Price?
Possible issue with grease vs oil?
Have to turn grease screw 2 turns every 2 hours of use

Air Venturi Air Compressor
Found Online:
https://www.airgundepot.com/air-venturi-air-compressor-electric-4500-psi-300-bar.html
Price: $ 1299
Pros:
Auto shutoff
Water cooled
Digital temp guage
Fast fills – 0-4500 in 15 min
Cons:
Manual bleed every 15 min
Oil changes needed

Hatsan Lightening Compressor (tactair fill systems)
Found Online:
Lightning Compressor
Price: $ 1299
Pros:
Auto shutoff
Water cooled
Digital temp guage in Fahrenheit
Digital Pressure guage
Auto shutoff up to 4500 psi
Auto purge with adjustable timing
3 stage built in moisture removal
Replaceable desicant filter
Fast fills – 6.8 L tank 0-4500 in under an hour
Cons:
Oil changes needed

Alpha-Carette compressor
Found Online:
http://www.airtanksforsale.com/alpha90/
Price: $ 1399
Pros:
Auto condensate drain (auto bleed system, set time)
Auto shutoff at selected pressure
Water separator extra 300$ - pro and con, could put this on any compressor
Cons:
Slower – top off 3k-4500 in 1.5hr; 0-4500 in 4.5hr
No coolant reservoir – have to contend with the bubbles

Yong Heng Style from ebay
Found Online:
ebay – search for High Pressure Compressor
Price: $ ~300
Pros:
CHEAP – 300$ is getting close to the “who cares if it works, it’s cheap range”
Auto pressure shutoff
Digital temp guage
Cons:
Cheap? Support?
Have to hook up external water circ with 5 gal bucket – not really indoor friendly
Many reports of issues after arrival (electrical, etc)

Ebay Scuba Diving high pressure air compressor
Found Online:
ebay
Price: $ 800
Pros:
Comes with dryer
One of the units has photos water-marked “ho-shine” so that’s sweet... in fact it's really the only reason I included it - interest factor
Cons:
Still have to use bucket for cooling
Pricey for what it is

Air Venturi Nomad 4500 PSI Portable Compressor
Found Online:
https://www.pyramydair.com/s/a/Air_Venturi_Nomad_4500_PSI_Portable_Compressor/8460
Price: $ 500
Pros:
Really small
Self contained compressor the size of a shoe box
Can also run off car battery
Auto shutoff
Temp guage
Cons:
CANNOT be used to fill SCBA tanks
Manual bleed valve – but if using for only guns, shouldn’t run for more than 15 min anyway)
Can only be used to fill guns directly

Crosman Corporation Introduces the Benjamin® Traveler™ Portable PCP Compressor
Found Online:
Crosman Corporation Introduces the Benjamin® Traveler™ Portable PCP Compressor[/QUOTE]https://www.crosman.com/connect/cro...able-pcp-compressor/embed/#?secret=wA7CGZ86y0
Price: $ 649 MSRP – not yet available
Pros:
Really small
Self contained compressor the size of a shoe box
Can also run off car battery – kit contains battery hookups
Temp guage
Cons:
CANNOT be used to fill SCBA tanks
Manual bleed valve – but if using for only guns, shouldn’t run for more than 15 min anyway)
Can only be used to fill guns directly (bottles less than .6L)
No Auto shutoff pressure switch

AirForce E-Pump Compressor 4500 PSI
Found Online:
https://www.pyramydair.com/s/a/AirForce_E_Pump_Compressor_4500_PSI/8393
Price: $ 850 MSRP – preorder
Pros:
Quiet
Self contained compressor the size of a *long* shoe box
Can also run off car battery – no mention of battery kit
Temp guage?
Automatic shutoff
Self lubricating
Made in Texas
Cons:
No mention on filling SCBA tanks
Manual bleed valve
No mention of time for fills – but videos seem to suggest it’s slow – one said it would fill your gun over lunch time… I guess it depends on how fast you eat.

 

[2D1C]

Thanks for the list!
I will be looking for a compressor in the $12-1300.00 range here soon and have been researching. I haven't found anything more than you.

 

[texagdds]

Had thing is finding the info in one place. Even in the websites you have to look at videos to get the whole story. 

If if you find anything different let me know. 

 

[rivers]

I don't know if you intended to do only self-contained compressors or plan to include "booster" compressors like the Freedom Shoebox. Since the primary compressor is a type that many air gunners might already have in their garages, it seems to fit. Even buying everything to make a fully functioning air bottle compressor, the price point is competitive.

 

[texagdds]

I was only researching self contained compressors. Show box compressors didn’t appeal to me. Would be worth another thread tho! I’m sure someone is looking into those. 

 

[Beach-gunner]

I purchased Omega Super Charger, about 2 years ago. Tops off my tanks in shot 40 min, I’ve had no issues with it. About 30 hours of use, never turned the grease screw, your info about turning every 2 hours is helpful. Will turn some tonight!

 

[texagdds]

"Beach-gunner"I purchased Omega Super Charger, about 2 years ago. Tops off my tanks in shot 40 min, I’ve had no issues with it. About 30 hours of use, never turned the grease screw, your info about turning every 2 hours is helpful. Will turn some tonight!

Laughed out loud. +1 for you sir 

 

[texagdds]

Can’t make this stuff up folks. 

 

[texagdds]

And apparently the Yong Heng also makes the above 2k list for those who just learned what the internet is. 

Its in california - so good chance it’s Centercut

 

[Oregun]

I picked up a new Daystate LC110 for under 2k shipped. Good one to add to your list!

 

[texagdds]

"Oregun"I picked up a new Daystate LC110 for under 2k shipped. Good one to add to your list!

I actually had that on my list first - but couldn’t find it less than 2200 - where did you get it?

 

[Oregun]

"texagdds"

"Oregun"I picked up a new Daystate LC110 for under 2k shipped. Good one to add to your list!

I actually had that on my list first - but couldn’t find it less than 2200 - where did you get it?

AoA

 

[STxShooter]

I am in the market for a good compressor and have done my share of due diligence over the past couple of weeks and was sold on the Air Venturi until I learned about the Coutri compressor brought to us in the U.S. via Daystate...the LC110. This sounds like the compressor to get and I plan on it when my RAW HM1000x LRT .22 cal rifle is near completion and delivery. Thanks for the post....good info for review.

 

[WesBob]

There is the Air Venturi Nomad if it hasn't been mentioned yet: $499 on pyramid air
​Benjamin is coming out with one similar called the traveler.

 

[texagdds]

thanks WesBob. Edit made

 

[Saltlake58]

I have no idea how good this one is, but it's $699 on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JW9DAGK/?coliid=I10BLQ5BZ9IBDY&colid=2MA3VU26271GS&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
the 6.8L container 30Mpa about 25-30 minutes.
Ten reviews, 4.5 stars. Nothing below 3 stars.

​Does sound like the Yong Heng and uses external water cooling like the Yong Heng

 

[sonny]

I would put ice in the bucket it looked like it got hot, my Yong Heng stays under 40c with a bag of ice running over 30 minutes filling 109cu/ft tank

 

[Hunter4life]

"texagdds"And apparently the Yong Heng also makes the above 2k list for those who just learned what the internet is. 

Its in california - so good chance it’s Centercut

Sweet looks like I saved over $2000 lol. Nice looking list, wish I had this to look at when I was deciding. 

 

[texagdds]

I did the leg work for you - called AOA and they said they do offer the LC110, but it is priced above 2000$. If you purchase a Daystate rifle, you can get a 200$ discount on the compressor which *might* bring it below 2k if they have a deal on it. 

 

[Centercut]

They have the used like new LC110 for $1899