Compressed Air or Nitrogen Systems

[MMextremePB]

I currently own a viper m1 and it has served me well. I am looking to get a compressed air or nitrogen system and need to know some things. First are nitrogen and compressed air the same thing?? Also if I get a tank what else would I have to do to get it to work on my gun?? My owners manual tells me nothing more than the different parts. Please let me know anything you can I want to learn as much as I can but the paintball stores in my area don't like to answer questions. Thanks

[Aaladar]

I think there both the same... Also, the nitro tank SHOULD fit right where the CO2 tank did with no adjustments.

[MC Escher]

Actually i do recomend one adjustment, get a harder return springs if possible.

[july_favre]

If the tank scres right into the foregrip you might want to make sure it fits. Nitro tanks are thicker and the trigger frame might get in the way.

You dont need anything if you get a screw in tank but the higher end tanks will require special air fittings and mounting systems.

[elTwitcho]

N2 and Compressed air have the same tanks and the same performance. So you get a high pressure tank and you can fill it with either one without there being any difference. A tank I would suggest is the Pure Energy from PMI. It is a screw in system (No complicated mounting hoses) is very light (THe fiber one is at least, I believe there is a steel model) and it has a great recharge rate. People will tell you the 500 tanks have best recharge (which they may), but my Pure Energy can recharge fast enough that I can fire a 20 shot burst at 14 bps and not see any shoot down, so why you'd need a higher recharge I dont know. My one complaint with the tank is that there is no on/off button, and that really is a shame because they're a big convenience. There are also Preset and adjustable tanks to choose from. Preset tanks have an output of around 750 psi and adjustable have a varying output that you choose. My preference is a preset through an inline regulator to bring the pressure down because I feel there is better consistency. A downside is that with an inline the air goes through 2 regulators (tank and inline reg) to get your pressure down, while an adjustable needs only one reg. Adjustable or preset is just a matter of preference. Lastly, If you get a fiber tank I would suggest a neoprene cover to prevent it from scratching because unline CO2, a badly scratched N2 tank cant be filled up. Hopefully this helps you out and you got all the info you need.