empire axe or etek 4 lt

speedballa98 · 02-05-2013, 07:53 PM

i am fixing to make a significant purchase and i cant decied which to get and the only thing that i have aginst the axe is its 12 in barrel and i on the etek is how loud it is and i cant decide plz help.

blueshifty · 02-05-2013, 08:08 PM

The etek is certainly loud... a lurker eigenbarrel is like $42 shipped and is perfect for an axe.

dps093 · 02-06-2013, 09:06 AM

FriendlyNudist · 02-06-2013, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by speedballa98

i am fixing to make a significant purchase and i cant decied which to get and the only thing that i have aginst the axe is its 12 in barrel and i on the etek is how loud it is and i cant decide plz help.

A small note on barrels: From what I understand, 12 vs 14 inches isn't that big a deal (unless you're planning on selling your stock barrel for scrap and you want to maximize your profit). However, the AXE barrel has a .691 bore, and I believe the ETEK has a .693. If I had to choose one size to use for the end of my days, I'd probably take the .691.

That being said, I'm a huge hypocrite because I bought an aftermarket barrel for my axe.

FXBaller · 02-06-2013, 10:53 AM

Honestly I'd say go with the axe... It's backed by empire/KEE and this company has amazing customer service. The axe is also known for its amazing reliability... Plus with the paints these days the biggest bore I'd use is a 689, unless its extremely humid causing balls to swell to like 690... I'd say go with an axe, buy a 2 piece cp, or buy a used dye ultra lite barrel off of the forums here... Good luck.

YoungReezy · 02-06-2013, 04:22 PM

Axe all the way

inferno2inferno · 02-06-2013, 05:41 PM

Etek 4 would be my choice if you do not want to pour more money into your marker. However, if you have the budget an Axe and some upgrades for it is a better choice.

xmagman · 02-06-2013, 05:43 PM

Axe all the way.

[NA]WARLORD · 02-07-2013, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by inferno2inferno

Etek 4 would be my choice if you do not want to pour more money into your marker. However, if you have the budget an Axe and some upgrades for it is a better choice.

Why would you need to poor money into an Axe ? Altogether I have an aftermarket barrel and a 35.00 bolt in mine, which is hardly pouring money into it.

dps093 · 02-07-2013, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by inferno2inferno

Etek 4 would be my choice if you do not want to pour more money into your marker. However, if you have the budget an Axe and some upgrades for it is a better choice.

Etek 4 LT- $500 and up

Etek 4 AM - $600 and up

Axe - $450

Put in a boss bolt, maybe a new barrel, it's still cheaper than an etek.

Christian P · 02-07-2013, 11:01 PM

Axe. It's a high end marker at a mid price point.

I'd buy used.

inferno2inferno · 02-08-2013, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by dps093

Etek 4 LT- $500 and up

Etek 4 AM - $600 and up

Axe - $450

Put in a boss bolt, maybe a new barrel, it's still cheaper than an etek.

I ended up investing in quite a few upgrades and payed more for my Axe initially :-/. So never mind what I said lol! If others paid less for their Axes then Axe it is! Another note on the etek, do not buy the AM; it really does not make any significant differences.

dps093 · 02-08-2013, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by inferno2inferno

I ended up investing in quite a few upgrades and payed more for my Axe initially :-/. So never mind what I said lol! If others paid less for their Axes then Axe it is! Another note on the etek, do not buy the AM; it really does not make any significant differences.

Yea it's just the material you're paying for on the eteks