Info Released: BT TM-15 Paintball Gun

BT Paintball teased the world of woodsball at the recent 2009 D-Day event by giving players their first look at the new BT TM-15 Paintball Gun.  Postings have surfaced on forums around the web with cell phone photos and first impressions from those able to get their hands around the new BT TM15.   BT Paintball has also updated its website listing the TM-15 as one of it’s available guns.  As of this posting, the TM-15 has not been released.  Although insider information states that it should hit stores around mid-late August with an estimated street price of about $450.00.

The BT TM-15 is similar in its internal design as the widely popular TM-7.  Both guns are based on the technology that made the Invert Mini revolutionary.  All feature electropneumatic firing coming from a tournament level board that’s been tried and true.  Like the TM-7, external select firing allows for quick firing mode changes.  No more tools and on-field shuttling between settings.  One of the unique designs of this series of guns is the fact that there are no external airlines.  All lines run inside the gun which provides for a cleaner look and added protection.   The BT TM-15 includes the added benefit of being easier to access the internals with bolt access through the rear of the gun.  This will make cleaning and general maintenance much easier than the other Mini-based models.  It features a similar operating pressure at the Mini and TM-7  at 200 psi.  Those guns have virtually no kick which makes firing smooth and accuracy more consistent.

The obvious feature on the TM-15 that really makes this gun stand out is the tactical body.  This body is made from magnesium, offering superior durability.  The body houses lots of rail space.  We love the fact that the top receiver rail is picatinny in nature.  It just allows for a much wider range of scope and rail options than 3/8″ or dovetail receivers allow for.  The body and barrel shroud are one piece which offer a few advantages.  The gun feels more solid without having a heavy shroud bolted to your barrel via set screws.  Also, the barrel is free floating inside the shroud meaning it screws directly into the gun’s breach.  Again, no hassle with set screws that could scratch or ding your precious, expensive upgrade barrel.   Speaking of barrel, the gun comes standard with a 14″ autococker barrel featuring porting and a muzzle break.   We love the ‘cocker threading because just about anyone making a quality barrel is offering an autococker model.  BT also states in product info that the depth of the one piece shroud also aids in silencing some of the report from shots fired.  This may help in quieting the overall functioning of the gun.

Given the amount of tactical rails that the BT TM-15 sports, you should be able to customize the look and function with extreme ease.   Because the rails are standard military width (7/8″), any weaver or picatinny based accessory should work.  This not only extends to paintball but accessories like grips, bipods, lasers, flashlights and sights found in the real world of firearms.  Are you salivating yet???

The stock is made from high impact, composite plastic similar to real world military material.  The stock is adjustable for both close quarter battle and open field shooting.  It also features a number of slots for sling attachment.  The mag is unique in that it houses the battery and provides for storage space for tools and spare parts.

We’re very anxious to test out the BT TM-15 Paintball Gun.  We’ll keep you posted on any findings or industry news regarding the marker.   Feel free to share any comments regarding your experience with the gun or news you’ve read or heard.