...I’ve had 30 years experience with a Pista (which was lost somehow at a Leadville 100) and now have a second hand Super Pista which I cleaned and rebuilt a while ago. I kind of like the base of the old Pista (metal) and the wood handle of the Super Pistachio (plastic triangle base). Both are good models and completely rebuidable.

Silcas are all similar that, when in proper shape, feel solid, take a lot of strokes to pump, and last and last. I prefer them over other pumps for the most part but a good quality pump from anyone is still a good pump.

I never liked the brass chuck though and replaced the whole line with a cheapie Nashbar chuck.