Thanks everyone for your time and input - I set the compressor at its' upper limit of 125 psi for the test run - my tires are 700x25C and 90-100psi is more than enough for me but I know there is someone who likes 140psi and I've heard of someone who can muscle out those pressures with a frame pump - my Specialized floor pump is probably 15-20 years old and has been left in the garage through extreme Summer heat and Winter cold - it's never been refurbished or lubricated and that could account for it not performing well.
I know there are floor pumps now that are geared to high volume and others to high pressure - Topeak , Park , Specialized , Silca , Lezyne are names among many that make floor pumps - can anyone recommend a floor pump with flip lock preferred that will handle 90-110 psi pretty well ?