Hand pump ok for pcp pistol cylinder?

[Modski66]

The Webley tri-pump I have sucks air in through one side of the tee-bar handle via a sintered metal filter and a pack of silica gel. Standing the pump in a bag would not be detrimental to the pump or pistol, but I can't see it making any difference...
As for the pump, I bought it for £50 from a mate as it had stopped working, I fixed it by replacing the tiny, tiny 'O' ring at the very centre of the pump. That has lasted two years, so I have stripped it down again, new seal with some cleaning and lubing, and hope it will be good for another good stretch.

Tanks are scary...

[Jesim1]

You don't use much air in a pistol - so a pump is fine.

But.......unless it's only for very occasional use, a bottle will be a whole lot easier and quicker and not too much more expensive second hand than a pump? It will also do a huge number of fills for a pistol.

Why make things hard for yourself, the difference in cost over the years is pennies, but the pumping is arduous, and spoils your aim for the next 20mins also.

James

[StayOnTarget]

Wow thanks for all the advice it really does amaze me how people take some of their time out to share information.
Thank you all and have a great new year!!!

[BigEars]

You should definitely think about recovery time after the effort of filling.