Hi,
Let me start out with this. My first PCP experience was with Benjamin pumps. I don't know who makes them, but Sun Optics imported them. If these $58.00 Ebay hand pumps are better, I wouldn't be surprised. I had at least 6 of those pumps and had to rebuild each one several times. I finally bought some Hill pumps. I have an MKIV now, and I'm considering a back up as I already have kits and they're down to $199.00 from $287.00
At this new $199.00 price, I could try a cheaper pump, I could almost try a Long Heng compressor which I'd only use to fill rifles rarely and never a tank. I don't mind the workout. Which brings me to Hubens new pump. Allegedly goes to 5K and is around $240 now from $328.00 Is it really better, tougher, easier to fix than a Hill? Any input welcome.
While I'm hand pumping or filling rifles with a cheap pump, I'll be saving for an electrical Daystate, Alkin, Alpha Carrette, Coltri, Sauer, Ingersoll Rand, something around the $1200-$2500 area. This is when I'll start filling bottles.
Eventually, one day, I want a gas/Diesel engine driven compressor capable of 5K and faster than 3.5-4cfm. If my State ever legalizes big Game air gun hunting, I may even have a reason to open a home shop with cascading system. The potential is there as many are interested in these new air guns
So what hand pump is looking real good? G-7, Hill, Huben? And a Daystate is just a rebranded Italian compressor. Any benefits to buying it with Daystates name on it?
Let me start out with this. My first PCP experience was with Benjamin pumps. I don't know who makes them, but Sun Optics imported them. If these $58.00 Ebay hand pumps are better, I wouldn't be surprised. I had at least 6 of those pumps and had to rebuild each one several times. I finally bought some Hill pumps. I have an MKIV now, and I'm considering a back up as I already have kits and they're down to $199.00 from $287.00
At this new $199.00 price, I could try a cheaper pump, I could almost try a Long Heng compressor which I'd only use to fill rifles rarely and never a tank. I don't mind the workout. Which brings me to Hubens new pump. Allegedly goes to 5K and is around $240 now from $328.00 Is it really better, tougher, easier to fix than a Hill? Any input welcome.
While I'm hand pumping or filling rifles with a cheap pump, I'll be saving for an electrical Daystate, Alkin, Alpha Carrette, Coltri, Sauer, Ingersoll Rand, something around the $1200-$2500 area. This is when I'll start filling bottles.
Eventually, one day, I want a gas/Diesel engine driven compressor capable of 5K and faster than 3.5-4cfm. If my State ever legalizes big Game air gun hunting, I may even have a reason to open a home shop with cascading system. The potential is there as many are interested in these new air guns
So what hand pump is looking real good? G-7, Hill, Huben? And a Daystate is just a rebranded Italian compressor. Any benefits to buying it with Daystates name on it?
