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Looking for a CF air tank for p8x and p85

I imagine a 4500 tank and 75cu ft would last me several dry fire days(100shot/days, that’s how much I dry fire each day for EIC training, at least) although a Hill Mk5 sounds interesting for $$ saved overall

I’ve read: viewtopic.php?p=332821&hilit=Air+tank#p332821

And am considering two different tanks:

1) Air Venturi 4500 75 cu ft that had a hose and DIN 300

https://www.pyramydair.com/product/air- ... -ft?a=5834

2) Omega 4500 75 cu ft with adaptors and quick connect

tankhttps://www.airgunsofarizona.com/air-cylinders/ ... e-and-qcs/

What’re your guys takes on these two tanks?

For both, it looks like I would need a DIN 200 adaptor. I’m also unsure if I need the extra parts on the Omega and might be able to save $50 by just getting the tank and regulator


What’re your guys opinion on these and CF air tank options to buy for someone brand new


I live in LA and have a firehouse nearby as well as a dive shop somewhere



Thanks in advance!

Dry firing the FWB P8X shouldn't use any compressed air, at all. There is a button on the P8X that you push to one side for dry fire, and to the opposite side for live fire.

Not all fire stations will fill personal tanks. Not all dive shops will fill Carbon Fiber tanks.

Really, a standard dive tank (80 cubic feet) should give you enough compressed air for at least a month of live-fire shooting (even 100 shots per day). If you feel you want more air, go for a 100 cubic foot dive tank. This is the least expensive way to go.

This is a very good tank, and has everything you will need-
https://www.champchoice.com/mc-airgun/f ... 00-30n-s80

You will still need to pay for an inspection and fill, though.

It is much less expensive to go to a dive shop and buy a used tank.

I have a nice CF tank but would get this had it been available back then. https://gxpumpofficial.com/collections/ ... compressor It will fill that pistol in under a minute and you won’t have to screw with going to get your tank filled.

m1963 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 16, 2024 6:03 pm Dry firing the FWB P8X shouldn't use any compressed air, at all. There is a button on the P8X that you push to one side for dry fire, and to the opposite side for live fire.

I would be required to cock the pistol after every shot without air though, right? I want to avoid that down time

BrazosbyNemo wrote: ↑Wed Oct 16, 2024 7:36 pm I have a nice CF tank but would get this had it been available back then. https://gxpumpofficial.com/collections/ ... compressor It will fill that pistol in under a minute and you won’t have to screw with going to get your tank filled.

That looks interesting because one reviewer said it’s quiet. That’s something I’d be into

BrazosbyNemo wrote: ↑Wed Oct 16, 2024 7:36 pm I have a nice CF tank but would get this had it been available back then. https://gxpumpofficial.com/collections/ ... compressor It will fill that pistol in under a minute and you won’t have to screw with going to get your tank filled.

GX has a battery powered version that runs at 72DB

https://gxpumpofficial.com/products/gx- ... 6dc7&_ss=r

Looking through your posts it looks like you picked this model up! How long does it take to fill a 200cc cylinder?

In LA area Tim at Mac 1 can fill your tank

https://www.yelp.com/biz/mac-1-airgun-d ... ignal-hill

Mk4Zero wrote: ↑Wed Oct 16, 2024 8:52 pm

BrazosbyNemo wrote: ↑Wed Oct 16, 2024 7:36 pm I have a nice CF tank but would get this had it been available back then. https://gxpumpofficial.com/collections/ ... compressor It will fill that pistol in under a minute and you won’t have to screw with going to get your tank filled.

GX has a battery powered version that runs at 72DB

https://gxpumpofficial.com/products/gx- ... 6dc7&_ss=r

Looking through your posts it looks like you picked this model up! How long does it take to fill a 200cc cylinder?

I actually have the battery powered version of the CS2. I use it to fill a rifle that has a 210cc tank. It will top it off from 110bar to 210bar in 2 minutes and 15 seconds.

BrazosbyNemo wrote: ↑Thu Oct 17, 2024 8:32 pm

Mk4Zero wrote: ↑Wed Oct 16, 2024 8:52 pm

BrazosbyNemo wrote: ↑Wed Oct 16, 2024 7:36 pm I have a nice CF tank but would get this had it been available back then. https://gxpumpofficial.com/collections/ ... compressor It will fill that pistol in under a minute and you won’t have to screw with going to get your tank filled.

GX has a battery powered version that runs at 72DB

https://gxpumpofficial.com/products/gx- ... 6dc7&_ss=r

Looking through your posts it looks like you picked this model up! How long does it take to fill a 200cc cylinder?

I actually have the battery powered version of the CS2. I use it to fill a rifle that has a 210cc tank. It will top it off from 110bar to 210bar in 2 minutes and 15 seconds.

Hi Brazos,

I ended up purchasing the battery powered version of the CS2 and now I’m feeling dumb—which adaptor would I need to connect the quick adaptor of to an AP tank?

I currently have a p8x

Mk4Zero wrote: ↑Wed Oct 23, 2024 3:26 pm

BrazosbyNemo wrote: ↑Thu Oct 17, 2024 8:32 pm

Mk4Zero wrote: ↑Wed Oct 16, 2024 8:52 pm

BrazosbyNemo wrote: ↑Wed Oct 16, 2024 7:36 pm I have a nice CF tank but would get this had it been available back then. https://gxpumpofficial.com/collections/ ... compressor It will fill that pistol in under a minute and you won’t have to screw with going to get your tank filled.

GX has a battery powered version that runs at 72DB

https://gxpumpofficial.com/products/gx- ... 6dc7&_ss=r

Looking through your posts it looks like you picked this model up! How long does it take to fill a 200cc cylinder?

I actually have the battery powered version of the CS2. I use it to fill a rifle that has a 210cc tank. It will top it off from 110bar to 210bar in 2 minutes and 15 seconds.

Hi Brazos,

I ended up purchasing the battery powered version of the CS2 and now I’m feeling dumb—which adaptor would I need to connect the quick adaptor of to an AP tank?

I currently have a p8x

You would need this: https://www.pyramydair.com/product/air- ... ect?a=5358