CO2 tanks vs HPA? heres a few facts for ya1) CO2 is filled as a liquid into your tank. As it expands to its gaseous state it cools down significantly and causes both condensation and even freezing as it does so. Liquid CO2 also has a lot more pressure variance because of this problem with having to change states and is highly susceptible to failure due to exposure to sun and heat.
2) HPA is filled into a high pressure tank as a gas and is far more stable with regards to pressure consistency and temperature stability. HPA tanks are only mildly susceptible to heat and sunlight. HPA Tanks do NOT condensate or chill down. HPA is a much cleaner substance and does not leave the same kind of residue that CO2 leaves.
3) HPA tanks are under much more pressure than CO2 tanks and have more stringent construction and safety requirements. Thus they are typically in the 80 - 300 dollar price range based on tank type and size. CO2 tanks by comparison range in price from 18 - 35 dollars and are basically disposable when they reach hydro test age.
4) CO2 is easier to fill and more commonly found.
HPA is the way to go for marker wear, consistency, and reliability. However HPA is much more expensive in the initial investment. Once the investment has been made it more then makes up for the cost with all its good features! Finally, HPA can be topped off pressure wise whereas CO2 has to be drained and refilled to get liquid into the system.
Get what you can afford and have fun out there
Ryan
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