Compare the Empire Trracer and First Strike FSC 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 Trracer | First Strike FSC | |
|---|---|---|
| Price Tier | Budget | Budget |
| Typical Price | $60-110 (used) | $140-200 |
| Operation | Pump (blowforward) | Pump pistol (magazine) |
| Firing Modes | pump | pump |
| Caliber | .68 | .68 |
| Feed | Gravity hopper | Magazine |
| Air | HPA/CO2 | HPA/CO2 (12g capable) |
| Operating Pressure | ~300 psi | ~250-300 psi |
| Weight | 2.4 lb | 1.3 lb |
| Maintenance | Low | Low |
The Empire Trracer and First Strike FSC are both budget paintball guns, so the choice comes down to how each one fits your game rather than how much you spend. On price, the Empire Trracer runs roughly $65 less, so budget-first buyers will lean its way. Both are mechanically operated, which keeps them dependable and easy to live with, trading the very highest rates of fire for simplicity. At 1.3 lb the First Strike FSC is the easier carry over a long day on the field. The Empire Trracer is built with casual pump and rec in mind. The First Strike FSC is built with magfed sidearm and scenario players in mind. Bottom line: pick the Empire Trracer for a tight budget, or the First Strike FSC for all-day comfort.