Compare the Empire Axe (Original) and WGP Autococker (classic) side by side: price, specs, firing modes, weight, and maintenance — and see which paintball gun is the better buy for your style of play.
| Empire Axe (Original) | WGP Autococker (classic) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price Tier | Mid-Range | Mid-Range |
| Typical Price | $150-260 (used) | $150-600 (used) |
| Operation | Electropneumatic poppet | Mechanical/pump Autococker (pneumatic timing) |
| Firing Modes | semi-auto, ramping | pump, semi-auto (mechanical) |
| Caliber | .68 | .68 |
| Feed | Force-fed | Vertical / power feed |
| Air | HPA | HPA/CO2 |
| Operating Pressure | ~200 psi | ~250-300 psi |
| Weight | 1.9 lb | 2.8 lb |
| Maintenance | Moderate | High |
The Empire Axe (Original) and WGP Autococker (classic) 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 Axe (Original) runs roughly $170 less, so budget-first buyers will lean its way. Players who want less upkeep should look at the Empire Axe (Original), which rates moderate on maintenance and asks less of you between games. Both run electronic firing modes, so trigger feel and board tuning matter more here than the spec sheet. At 1.9 lb the Empire Axe (Original) is the easier carry over a long day on the field. The Empire Axe (Original) is built with value players and rec/speedball in mind. Bottom line: the Empire Axe (Original) is the stronger all-round pick here, especially for a tight budget.