Is the GX Compressor the best mobile alternative?!

[Triggers and 4X4s]

Short answer is no…

 

[6gun]

One of the biggest challenges of getting into a PCP airgun is a reliable air source. Bill from Target has taken a bit different approach. He's using an Amazon affiliate link to promote the most reliable, versatile, and serviceable unit he could find https://amzn.to/3gUBC0Q

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From there he offers miscellaneous parts on his website where fanatics can customize their compressor to what calls the "CS2 Hybrid" https://targetforge.net/shop/ols/categories/gx-compressor-parts

Check out his CS2 video

and his CS2 Hybrid mods

I had a cx3, it was decent enough while it lasted but not worth the price diff to performance vs the little orange boxes you can get on amazon or alibaba imho. You can cheaply replace most parts on them too. Ive killed 2 yong heng, a gx 3 and a benjamin hand pump over the years and now use a tuxing 4cyl dive compressor clone. The orange chinese 12v box is my mobile solution if not using a great white scba.

 

[One-Man_Riot]

The Glem Challys of the World know that "dragging an SCBA around" is very similar to dragging a compressor around. One takes seconds to fill with no power source needed and one takes minutes Again its a good option for people who want to fill bottles only.

 

[One-Man_Riot]

Have any of you considered just getting the compressor that works best for your budget and needs and go out and do some damn shootin’ already? It’s WAY more fun than getting into a back-and-forth argument that can’t be won by either side.

I put 50 rounds through the 30 caliber terminator this morning. I bet that’s more than every thread participant combined so far.

 

[Patrick1]

Too funny. I did the same thing with mine. The thermal paste is strong enough that I've since removed the tie wire...

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Can you share the parts you used? Good stuff!

 

[Patrick1]

I did some modifications to my GX C2 to see if I can get the head of the piston cooler.

I used a heatsink and fan for a PC processor, also applied the thermal paste.

Initial thermal tests looked promising indeed.

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Can you share parts you used? Fascinating!

 

[BSJ]

Can you share parts you used? Fascinating!

Random find in my computer junk drawer... I got lucky they were the same size as the top plate.

 

[Patrick1]

Random find in my computer junk drawer... I got lucky they were the same size as the top plate.

I got the same filter. I like the way you mounted it on the chassis. I made a separate holder for it. I like yours better!

 

[BSJ]

I got the same filter. I like the way you mounted it on the chassis. I made a separate holder for it. I like yours better!

That's a piece of 1/4" aluminum. Counter-sunk holes in the aluminum for flat head screws. Pretty sure I used m6 screws. The same size as whatever is on the bottom of the filter... I rounded off the plate with the same radius as the filter after I took the picture. No more sharp corners!

The plastic feet on the bottom of the pump are just a bit over 1/4" tall so there is just enough clearance for the plate.

Nyloc nuts and washers inside to hold the plate to the chassis.

 

[Jimborg]

I got the one from Bin Tac that you can just plug it into an outlet or use a battery. For me it's been great, I fill my guns and a small 90 cu in tank. With the tank I do give it a little rest while filling. When I go shooting at my sons house (11 acres) I just bring the Bin Tac battery and some of my Milwaukee batteries (I got an adapter to be able to use them) Granted I don't shoot probably near as much as most guys do but it has really made things so much easier for me.