Compare the GOG eXTCy and Valken M17 side by side: price, specs, firing modes, weight, and maintenance — and see which paintball gun is the better buy for your style of play.
| GOG eXTCy | Valken M17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price Tier | Mid-Range | Mid-Range |
| Typical Price | $150-260 (used) | $280-360 |
| Operation | Electropneumatic poppet (swappable bolt) | Mechanical inline |
| Firing Modes | semi-auto, ramping, full-auto, burst | semi-auto |
| Caliber | .68 | .68 |
| Feed | Force-fed | Magazine |
| Air | HPA | HPA |
| Operating Pressure | ~180-200 psi | ~250 psi |
| Weight | 2 lb | 3.4 lb |
| Maintenance | Moderate | Moderate |
The GOG eXTCy and Valken M17 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 GOG eXTCy runs roughly $95 less, so budget-first buyers will lean its way. Both fire electronically, but the GOG eXTCy offers more firing modes for dialing in your rate of fire. At 2 lb the GOG eXTCy is the easier carry over a long day on the field. The GOG eXTCy is built with value upgraders and rec/speedball in mind. The Valken M17 is built with scenario/milsim and magfed players in mind. Availability differs too: the discontinued (common) GOG eXTCy and the in production Valken M17 won't always be equally easy to find new. Bottom line: the GOG eXTCy is the stronger all-round pick here, especially for a tight budget.