Compare the Dangerous Power G5 and Empire BT D*Fender side by side: price, specs, firing modes, weight, and maintenance — and see which paintball gun is the better buy for your style of play.
| Dangerous Power G5 | Empire BT D*Fender | |
|---|---|---|
| Price Tier | Mid-Range | Mid-Range |
| Typical Price | $180-320 (used) | $120-220 (used) |
| Operation | Electropneumatic spool | Mechanical inline blowback |
| Firing Modes | semi-auto, ramping | semi-auto |
| Caliber | .68 | .68 |
| Feed | Force-fed | Dual-feed (magazine + hopper) |
| Air | HPA | HPA/CO2 |
| Operating Pressure | ~150 psi | ~250 psi |
| Weight | 1.9 lb | 3.4 lb |
| Maintenance | Moderate | Low |
The Dangerous Power G5 and Empire BT D*Fender are both mid-range paintball guns, so the choice comes down to how each one fits your game rather than how much you spend. On price, the Empire BT D*Fender runs roughly $80 less, so budget-first buyers will lean its way. Players who want less upkeep should look at the Empire BT D*Fender, which rates low on maintenance and asks less of you between games. Both fire electronically, but the Dangerous Power G5 offers more firing modes for dialing in your rate of fire. At 1.9 lb the Dangerous Power G5 is the easier carry over a long day on the field. The Dangerous Power G5 is built with value tournament players and used buyers in mind. Bottom line: pick the Empire BT D*Fender for a tight budget, or the Dangerous Power G5 for all-day comfort.