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By Barry from USA on 2010-12-21 18:32:22 Things I liked:Good quality. It is doing just as it is designed.What others should know:Follow instructions. Pump slow and deliberate. |  |
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By Customer from USA on 2013-03-02 22:39:31 Things I liked:NOT MUCHThings I would have changed:PUT SOME GOOD O RINGS IN THIS PUMP What others should know:PUT THE PRICE OF THIS TOWARDS AN 88 CF 4500 PSI CARBON FIBER TANK. IT IS WELL WORTH IT. |
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- Things I liked:Nothing
Things I would have changed:Last longer
What others should know:Used mine around 20-25 times. Now its impossible to use. On the up stroke it dosent draw in air, so it creates a powerful suction to where it is imposible to pull up. Now im looking for a different brand. - Things I liked:It, when it works. Pumps easy enough.
Things I would have changed:Finish on internals, it eats seals . Moisture filter.
What others should know:Use it on my .25 Benjamin Marauder. About 225 pumps to bring gun from 0 to 3000 psi. I've used the pump for around 6 months, went through 1000 rounds more or less, and rebuilt the pump 4 times. Thought moisture was the culprit, added a Desiccant filter. Rebuilt again after, no water inside tho. Same 2 o rings keep going bad and I'm getting pretty fast at it, but I would have rather spent the extra hundred bucks on hill pump and not gained this skill. Do what you want, if you want to save even more money I'll sell you mine and I'll get the hill. - Things I liked:Certainly not bad at all.. Well built and sturdy to pump. Others complain that it takes a lot of pumps to reach back to 3000 PSI. Maybe true, but I don't let my Marauder get below 2000. Takes about 30-40 to get back to 3000.
Things I would have changed:I would include a longer hose!! For the money you pay, it's too bad this comes with such a short hose..
What others should know:If money is no issue, get a carbon fibre tank.. It's faster to fill .. - Things I liked:This pump is pretty good for its function.
Things I would have changed:The hose is a little short and I wish Crosman would make a more portable version, one that was more easily transportable which could more easily packed into the field.
What others should know:This pump is more for a basecamp or home use. - Things I liked:Lowest price. Easy to take apart and maintain o-rings/lube.
Things I would have changed:Need a moisture trap to filter the air AFTER it has been pressurized.
What others should know:My pump failed after a year. Had it repaired by Sun Optics. Apparently, the o-ring (part #30) was frayed and torn. Via Marauder forum, I learned how to take it apart, lube it, clean it and replace o-rings (must use hard 90 Durometer Viton rings). I even added a inline moisture filter (filled with blue dessicant balls). Not much help. This time the o-rings held up fine. But, moisture kept collecting at the base - resulting in Vapor lock? Won't be getting this pump again. Instead, looking at shoebox compressor in the future. Will likely buy the Hill pump too. - Things I liked:High quality and well made, seems really tough, not garbage like a tire pump.
Things I would have changed:These pumps should come with an air dryer, or have an air dryer option.
What others should know:This is a lot of work but it is very compact compared to the scuba tank. I think that the way it works out for me is about 3 pumps per shot for my .25 cal Marauder to get from 2,000 psi to the max of 3,000 psi. It's really handy when your scuba tank starts losing pressure and you just want to finish filling the res. up to max for a quick trip into the woods. - Things I liked:Very nice quality product.
Things I would have changed:Some type of a clip that would hold the air line for better storage.
What others should know:For filling a gun with 0 psi it take a little more then 40 pumps, but filling when above 2200 psi it's less then 10 pumps. I can fire 20 pellets and only lose 200-250 psi. - Things I liked:its reliable
Things I would have changed:weight and foot bracket thickness
What others should know:its heavy theres no moisture filter on the intake the hose is shorter than id like other than that ive had no issues with mine its been very dependable - Things I liked:nothing
Things I would have changed:the screws that attach the footplate to the pump are very low quality and soft
What others should know:this pump breaks very easily and if you send it back to the company (sunoptics usa ) they will not fix it. ive had to send it back two times now and both times it has worked for about a week and will break again, in my case the upstroke is nearly impossible and the downstroke was impossible even with all 185 pounds of me on the pump it would not go down, dont buy this pump - Things I liked:I've had this pump for about 9 months now without any problem, up to 3600psi, sturdy, very good gauge it is equal to the Mord's gauge all times, color & design.
Things I would have changed:longer house & offer other adapters for other PCPs.
What others should know:Just let the pump getting cold during pumping, you will have this pump for a years, warming up is only a weak point for this pump, use silicone grease for protecting the main tube & being easy to pump, I got this as a part of a big deal of my Mrod, Pyramid Air is a good company to deal with. - Things I liked:I've had this pump for about 9 months now without any problem, up to 3600psi, sturdy, very good gauge it is equal to the Mord's gauge all times, color & design.
Things I would have changed:longer house & offer other adapters for other PCPs.
What others should know:Just let the pump getting cold during pumping, you will have this pump for a years, warming up is only a weak point for this pump. I got this as a part of a big deal of my Mrod, Pyramid Air is a good company to deal with. - Things I liked:Feals like a quality made product but does not last.
Things I would have changed:Reliability.
What others should know:I have had this pump for less than a month and it has stopped working twice. I had to take it apart and rebuild it. This pump is known for its poor quality. - Things I liked:I got this as part of the package deal with my Marauder .177. It worked for about a month and them wouldn't draw air in like others have commented about.
Things I would have changed:I would upgrade to the Hill pump instead of getting this one again. It is worth the extra money to get a higher quality more reliable pump to start with. The Hill pump is also much easier to rebuild and all of the parts are avaible from Pyramid Air.
What others should know:After doing some research on line this is a common issue with this pump. I did a rebuild myself to save time, the 3rd stage o-ring is the common failure point, I picked up the rebuild kit on line and used a high quality molly grease on the o-rings, also removed the water build I found inside the pump tubes. To prevent this in the future I added a water absorption filter between the pump base and brass screen air filter. Now it works like a champ and pumps much easier. Apparently the cheap lube used by the factory along with moisture entering the pump deteriorates the o-rings very quickly. If these simple steps wouuld have been done by Crosman it would make this a nice pump for the price. At the time I had no backup so i couldn't use my PCP rifles until I fixed it myself. Since them I have picked up a Hill pump and keep this as backup.CommentsBy thomas from USA on 2013-01-12 1 
Great review,Chris. It's rare for someone to really take the time! - Things I liked:Robust construction.
What others should know:50 pumps needs cool down/bleed water. - Things I liked:lightweight sturdy great for the price i lost 10 pounds doing this lol
Things I would have changed:longer hose
What others should know:at first it was impossible for me to pump pass 2400psi it was literally lifting me off the ground but after a week that stopped and pumping became a breeze i like pumping rather then spending alot of money on a scuba tank, this is a great workout - Things I liked:its easy to use and familiarize, the material used is relative to its pricing. it does the job of filling my marauder easily, no frustrations and very accurate on its functions.
Things I would have changed:the foot plate should have a rubber padding under to achieve a firm based footing and protects the finish from some rough floor surfaces.
What others should know:this is recommended for Benjamin Marauder Pistols for it fills the reservoir tube easily with minimum effort in a short time. its good to have one. - Things I liked:Overall quality is very nice. It appears to be well designed and made.
Things I would have changed:Air output was very low. Takes a long time to fill the res. on the Marauder.60 to 70 pumps with increasing difficulty... quite a workout.
What others should know:Get a scuba tank instead and you'll have more fun shooting. Instead of waiting from your heart rate to go down you can plug it in and in 3 to 4 seconds have a full tank and be up and shooting. - Things I liked:Very well made, feels solid and is easy to use.
Things I would have changed:Maybe just a bit expensive. - Things I liked:cheap way to fill your gun
Things I would have changed:longer hose
What others should know:takes some time to fill your gun when it is empty,also takes quite a bit of effort to pump - 123 ... 67
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Overall rating:4 4.0
Value for money:5 5.0
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Things I would have changed:Better documentation. Any 3500 PSI pump will break quickly if run hot and not purged with fresh air after charging a rifle. Purging is easy, after bleeding the line and disconnecting, simply operate the pump a few times without generating pressure. This will remove water and vapor that may have collected in the cooler areas of the pump during slow pumping. I would recommend a desiccant pre-filter to help dry incoming air. This will help extend pump life but some users may not want to be troubled. Also, using the pump in humid locations should be avoided. Likewise with dirty locations.
What others should know:Pump slowly and deliberately using full strokes. Take frequent rests, every 10-20 strokes at the most. You can hear when the fill port check valve opens, sounds like a little click. This should take 5 strokes if at 1500 PSI, 6 strokes at 2000 PSI and 7-8 strokes above 2500 PSI. This is a good sign of pump health.