If you already have a PCP

I made the decision to go with a compressor at the same time as my first PCP. It is a big financial jump into the hobby. I just didn't want to have to shoot conservatively.

Absolutely a compressor!

I too tried a ShoeboxF8. Not bad for what I paid for it, but for twice the amount (at the time), you won't need a shop compressor . To me, that was a big plus. Speed is another. If I empty my small tank (from 4500 to 3000, or 7 gun refills), it takes my Omega Air Charger about 15 to 20 minutes or so to refill it, depending on the ambient temperature. The ShoeboxF8 took a little over an hour. 

There is a sidelight to this. If you do own a quick refilling method (no trips to the dive shop etc.), you end up shooting a lot more. And most of the time, a bit less conservative (hurried shots). This can be a good thing in my opinion, if you're trying to improve your offhand shooting ability. 

+1
Compressor,especially, when shooting big bore airguns along with small bore PCP.

Yup compressor

I would (will) split the difference go with a booster I have a good shop compressor and can always find a gas powered compressor

To justify a compressor there really needs to be the need for air and the availability to shoot. If it is difficult to find a place to shoot or limited available time, it might be more economical to find a fill station. We as shooter see the need for the compressor, and I got tired of going to the paintball range every weekend to get my tank filled. It was only open on the weekends so it also ate into my shooting time. I think the compressor comes later once you have "swollowed the hook" and KNOW you want to continue to shoot PCP's. During the summer months, I shoot nearly every day, so it makes sense to get a compressor. But If I was limited to "shooting at a range" on the weekends, not sure it make sense unless you have an hour drive to get your tank filled. So, yes i would get a compressor if you want to stay in the PCP hobby, but you might want to make sure by purchasing that nice rifle and tank set-up first. Once you tire of going to the fill center, then you get the compressor.

Unless you have easy access to air, you probably won't stay in the hobby. This was a good post, Norman!

This year for me, compressor!
Just moved and think the closest year round air is a few hundred miles away, got eh altros booster. As I don't have $2,000 to spend on anything but do still own some pre-charged rigs and love to shoot and I have nothing but time on my hands, so it is prefect for my current situation.
When I lived in Fla. I had a scuba shop 1/2 mile S. & closer to the North and fills were $3.00 for anything , used 110cf Steel 3,450psi tanks for $50.00 - got 2 - never would have gotten a compressor but WOULD have gotten a large CF.
I also look at it like the airguns though, buy the best you can and if I could have gotten a Bauer I would have evn if it's a bit much for just me.

John

Compressor. I'm new to PCP rifles and I'm jumping in with both feet being the closest fill shop is over a hour away from me,the .357 likes air as do my other rifles and I would rather shoot then ride in a car for over two hours and then shoot for half a hour, the hand pump is getting old so now I have a AV on order.

I have plenty of PCP airguns and have chosen an Altaros booster and an oil type shop air compressor. I have a self contained HPA compressor but prefer the booster setup for minimal maintenance and minimal noise.

I'd invest in a scope. March 3-24x52. 

If I was into big bore airguns then it would be a compressor for sure. But since I'm not and a .25 will be my largest cal. then I would go for a Daystate Wolverine or a FX 500.

Yup compressor for sure.only took a few times hand pumping the condor before a bought a omega super

I'll have to come into a windfall but some day I'll have an Omega and a Crown. Someday.

A compressor sure would be better than trying to find time to drive to the dive shop. It really stinks to run out of air

I like my 100 ft3 aluminum tank rated for 3500 psig. Plenty of fills and the scuba shop is close. Better scopes improved enjoyment a lot also 

If you are going to buy a tank go for the biggest you can afford and make sure it's 4500 PSI. 3500 PSI is a waste of money

I'm hoping to get a compressor one day. Right now though, I use the 6000 psi 600 cu ft nitrogen tanks. Delivered to my house. Use two a year. So, for now, I would use the money to get another rifle!!

Not exactly what you ask but I took a slightly different route so I could do "both".
I bought a cheap Tuxing a few months ago and have yet to use it since I have about
950 CU/FT of 6K nitrogen on site that completely eliminates all moisture concerns.

Thurmond