"The best is always going to be an industrial quality compressor that has the capacity in CFM and the size tank you need."
Very true. But true industrial quality starts at $1000+(Actually, that would be commercial. Some would say Industrial starts @ $5000+(???) others would say $15000+). All of the stuff cheaper than that are personal quality or single use construction site portable compressors.
I doubt if your going to find even a handful of members on this site that would be in the industrial category. There may be a significant number that would be at the entry level of commercial (Just look at how many people have bought the Kranzal 1322 pressure washer model that Matt sells - an entry level commercial tool.)
If you're serious about having a fixed commercial level shop compressor, you're looking at a quality two stage pump, 60+ gallon tank, and quality motor(think Baldor, Leeson). The Quincy I listed above is one such entry level compressor (Just buy it at Christmas when Northern runs their $200 bonus on a $1000+ purchase.)