Empire Mini GS vs Axe 2.0 - Which One Should You Buy?

If you're stuck choosing between the mini gs vs axe 2.0, you're essentially looking at the two kings of the entry-to-mid-level paintball world. Both markers are manufactured by Empire, and both have earned a reputation for being incredibly reliable workhorses that can hang with the high-end guns without costing you a literal mortgage payment. But even though they share a lot of the same internal DNA, they feel very different once you actually get them out on the field and start pulling the trigger. ...

April 28, 2026 · 7 min · Jaye Mackinnon