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kwaping said:
I started with a tank and scuba shop for my air. I do not recommend this route. They will likely charge you a flat rate for a fill regardless of how much air is actually added. Mine charged $25 per fill! And it's just a hassle, even with the shop nearby.

My enjoyment of this hobby doubled after getting a compressor, as my stress over my air supply disappeared. A tank is still a great idea though! Just ditch the dive shop.
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I just found a scuba shop 30 mins that will fill 1.6L for $8 How low can you go before you need to refill tank? 1500 psi? Or do you go by bars?
 
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Conrod said:
I just found a scuba shop 30 mins that will fill 1.6L for $8 How low can you go before you need to refill tank? 1500 psi? Or do you go by bars?
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That's a much better price, but it doesn't erase the hassle. Trust me on this, and my dive shop is less than 10 minutes away, open 6 days a week. Having your own compressor is way better, assuming you get a good quality one.

Basically, you can go until the tank pressure is equal to your gun's regulator setting, at the extreme. I would refill when the tank pressure was equal to my gun's max fill pressure.

Now with my own compressor, I top off the tank whenever I want, especially before going to the range. Pure luxury.
 
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Get a tank , and this compressor at Walmart
TXED012 plus the 3 year protection plan. Use Seco lube 500 compressor oil. I got this set up let me tell you when I crack that valve , and fill my Zelos slowly it puts a smile on my face everytime.
Edit: use distilled water with Royal Purple Purple Ice in the water.
 
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Oh thank you for adding to your explanation if 5 to 6 pounds seems heavy. I would definitely say try the jet one. I have one. You only really get about 14 shots per fuel, but the tank is very small only 40 cc so if you get a tank to refill it you probably get 20 or 25 refills all the way to 250 bar. It’s super light it comes with sides. It is very easy to put a small or medium size coat or a red dock. It also comes with two magazines and a single shot price. I got mine doing a sale for about $100 but look around there’s other options coming up all the time.
 
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1handwill.gc said:
Oh thank you for adding to your explanation if 5 to 6 pounds seems heavy. I would definitely say try the jet one. I have one. You only really get about 14 shots per fuel, but the tank is very small only 40 cc so if you get a tank to refill it you probably get 20 or 25 refills all the way to 250 bar. It’s super light it comes with sides. It is very easy to put a small or medium size coat or a red dock. It also comes with two magazines and a single shot price. I got mine doing a sale for about $100 but look around there’s other options coming up all the time.
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Well I figured that pistol would be much easier to handle one handed 🤔. Thanks for sharing 👍👍
 
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kwaping said:
I started with a tank and scuba shop for my air. I do not recommend this route. They will likely charge you a flat rate for a fill regardless of how much air is actually added. Mine charged $25 per fill! And it's just a hassle, even with the shop nearby.

My enjoyment of this hobby doubled after getting a compressor, as my stress over my air supply disappeared. A tank is still a great idea though! Just ditch the dive shop.
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Well…I don’t think I will be target shooting or burning 50 rounds a day. Besides… if I get hooked and go down that rabbit hole I’ll get compressor like you. The bottle will add convenience 😊👍😊
 
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