Empire Battle Tested TM-7Disclaimer**** I am not that great on reviews. I just write what I see from using a product.
This is my second TM7. First one, the on/off button was broken on the board. Bad Boyz Toyz replaced the...
Disclaimer**** I am not that great on reviews. I just write what I see from using a product.
This is my second TM7. First one, the on/off button was broken on the board. Bad Boyz Toyz replaced the problem with providing me with a whole new marker which haves its ups and downs.
First when I got the marker, I tested the electronics. They worked. The marker would turn on. When I pulled the stock out, a wire got snagged and the wire was cut into 2. I was pissed but was able to fix the problem by liquid electric taping the wires together (great stuff by the way). Once that was all fixed, the next day was testing day at a Big Game Scenario at the Badlandz (Crete, IL).
Having the marker in a 3-point sling and connect to a remote line, it was light. Especially when holding it. The plastic frame was probably a good choice for the marker but I was afraid it was not going to take the punishment. For 6 hours of paintball, this thing took a beating. I was crawling in the dirt, grass, mud piles, shrubs, leaves and the thing was still shooting like nothing happened. The marker was able to withstand a couple of direct shots. I was afraid to see it into 2 pieces (and that’s not when I planned on cleaning it either). The only piece I noticied was the selector switch broke in a middle of a fire fight.
The Tm7 was quiet even when ramping. It was accurate when using a 14in DYE UL barrel. It would shoot where I needed it when I needed it. So all in all, its an impressive little marker.
Maintanence:
I owned Tippmanns/BTs and DYE markers. When taking this apart, I was a little intimidated when seeing the guts of the marker. But with the help of the manual, it was gravy. Just take your time taking it apart, and putting it together. Just be aware of where the wires are because when you reassemble the stock, there is a chance it will catch the wires and rip them from the harness or board.
Overall:
All in all, this is a great scenario marker for one getting into the scenario play. Friends loved it when I was with them and backing the up knowing I can lay down cover fire for them.
Pros: light weight, accurate, quiet, air efficient, on the fly mode change
Cons: plastic feel, trigger takes time getting used to, selector switch fragile, internal wiring design.
Empire Battle Tested TM-7I got this gun for a steal at 300 bucks and the first time i took it out all i can say is HOLY $**t. It was amazing worth every dollar i payed for it. the problem is the next time i took it out the...
I got this gun for a steal at 300 bucks and the first time i took it out all i can say is HOLY $**t. It was amazing worth every dollar i payed for it. the problem is the next time i took it out the solenoid went bad. I had it fixed but it just kept on breaking. When it was working I loved it. But when it was broken it wus a pain in my butt. the internals are pretty complicated so good luck cleaning it and oiling it. the poppit bolt isnt my favorite. Everyone else seems very happy with it but i guess i just got a faulty gun. Im just going to sell it and probably go with a planet eclipse gun. Hopefully that will work just fine.
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Empire Battle Tested TM-7great gun.i really love this gun and wood recomend it to anyone.but only if you have the air
great gun.i really love this gun and wood recomend it to anyone.but only if you have the air
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Currently 4.5/5 stars.
Empire Battle Tested TM-7Bought this a few months back and straight out the box its pretty solid. I ran an older Revy for the hopper and had no trouble with paint breaks. Im not the fastest on the trigger but I even tried it...
Bought this a few months back and straight out the box its pretty solid. I ran an older Revy for the hopper and had no trouble with paint breaks. Im not the fastest on the trigger but I even tried it on F/A (at targets) and still no breaks.
It is a bit on the noisy side but Im going to change barrels and see fithis will quiet it down. the only other 'down' side is its really designed to run a remote from the back. Not really used to remote but can get over it after playing a bit more with it. One of the team ran his for a full day with bottle on and the grip lossened a bit. Kee Action swapped it out no worries. Overall the gun seems quite durable, great selection of modes and small enough to play CQB.
Great tech support from Kee over here (England)
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Currently 4/5 stars.
Empire Battle Tested TM-7Years playing paintball: 9
Similar products used: Invert Mini, ICD Promaster, ICD BKOmaster, X7, A-5
I ordered my marker from Low Country Paintball in Georgia and from the moment I opened the box...
too light (see below), stock barrel, remote a must
Years playing paintball: 9
Similar products used: Invert Mini, ICD Promaster, ICD BKOmaster, X7, A-5
I ordered my marker from Low Country Paintball in Georgia and from the moment I opened the box I was impressed...the look of the TM-7 is just sick, no hoses, just milsim wonderfulness and it was so much lighter then the ICD markers that i have used since 2000....I had an issue with my power button but a quick call to Paintball Solutions and that was fixed with a new board being sent to me!
Once I actually got it out on the field, all i can say is WOW. This thing throws paint...I actually started laughing the first time i got into a fire fight...it was fast and so much fun! (much faster then any of the ICD markers that i have used in the past) Having the ability to switch from semi to 3rnd burst on the fly was such an advantage to me. I usually only run semi but throughout the day, being able to lay that much suppressive fire when needed was...well...smile producing. I haven't had the chance to get in and clean and re-lube it, so i don't know how annoying that will be, but having taken the marker apart to replace the board...i can imagine it won't be difficult, just annoying.
My setup for right now is stock. As the previous poster said, the accuracy with the stock barrel isn't awe inspiring...but it got the job done. I will be upgrading it in the future...any other problem i had with the marker was all my doing...the main problem being the way i setup the trigger...i must of had it set WAY too sensitive because it would randomly fire as i walked around the woods...not good when trying to sneak...lol. While the milsim body does look sweet, it does have some drawbacks. The first bring that not all barrels will fit into the body housing...I have an old Armson barrel that is AutoCocker threaded, but it wouldn't fit into the body so i couldn't use it. The other problem is, because the body is plastic it is strongly suggested that you use a remote line instead of putting the bottle directly on the marker. I ran with my 92/4500 on my marker and i could feel the grip getting loose and wobble as the day went on. As much as i don't want to, i will have to switch to a remote setup. I am not sure if the TM7 is an air hog or not, because i always refill my tank when im leaving the field but im pretty sure that I could have gone through 2000 rounds easily on one fill...I'll have to pay more attention next time i play to the air consumption.
Although the body of the marker is made of plastic, the only parts that i feel could be problematic are the folding front grip and the regulator. Since the front grip does fold, it only stands to reason that it has a little wiggle in it...but it's still odd to feel that wiggle when you’re running through the woods...and the regulator is only "flimsy" when i had a bottle attached to it. So, again, running with a remote line should fix this.
The only part of the marker that I would change is the stock trigger. I don't like the feel of it but i know that the Milsim looks needed a single trigger but the trigger itself feels...off a little. I'm going to be changing over to a double trigger eventually, so we'll see if that helps.
All in all, i have to say that the TM-7 is a workhorse that should, as long as I don't do something to mess it up, be my main marker for a long time to come! Try this marker, you won’t be disappointed!
Recommended upgrades: Barrel, trigger, remote line
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Empire Battle Tested TM-7i just got this gun i figured out how 2 use it right away i noticed how light it is there is only 2 things wrong with it its loud and not so accurate
i just got this gun i figured out how 2 use it right away i noticed how light it is there is only 2 things wrong with it its loud and not so accurate
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Currently 1.3/5 stars.
Empire Battle Tested TM-7Bought it brand new from n2 Paintball Mt Juliet, Tn paid a resonable price. Out of the box accuracy was a bit low added 16 rifled tru-flight barell and WOW! Couldn't put it down.
For most people...
Bought it brand new from n2 Paintball Mt Juliet, Tn paid a resonable price. Out of the box accuracy was a bit low added 16 rifled tru-flight barell and WOW! Couldn't put it down.
For most people 20bps isn't a lot but for a woodsballer it's a dream come true.
Pros; Rugged looks with an eye for mil-sim beauty.
Fully programable :from rof to the most minute detail of solenoid dwell in microseconds to trigger pull weight and travel.
Cons; Accuracy, with the stock 9" barell not so good.
Noise, a problem for those who wish a quiet marker. Addition of longer barell solves both these problems.
Likes to breathe freely (air hog). At maximum rof it will give a case of paint (2000 rounds) per 72ci 3000psi fill.
Love My TM-7
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Currently 1/5 stars.
Empire Battle Tested TM-7I love the Mini and this is a mini for woods ball! love it! fast, weird trigger but I got used to it. fast, compact, loud! with apex 1 or 2 its unstoppable! and when we have to go to the speed ball...
I love the Mini and this is a mini for woods ball! love it! fast, weird trigger but I got used to it. fast, compact, loud! with apex 1 or 2 its unstoppable! and when we have to go to the speed ball courses during the day it more than holds its own.
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Currently 0/5 stars.
Empire Battle Tested TM-7First off I found this for quite a steal and mostly for a good reason. My first time trying to turn it on, the little switch on the board snapped right off which I found out is a common problem with...
First off I found this for quite a steal and mostly for a good reason. My first time trying to turn it on, the little switch on the board snapped right off which I found out is a common problem with these. So I spent a month or two waiting for APE to relase a board (I said screw the stock one) and now this thing runs like a champ. Fires consistent, easy to clean and is light weight as can be. This is one of my favorite guns I have owned.
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Empire Battle Tested TM-7I loved playing with my TM7. It was a ton of fun.
The way it is set up I personally thought it only looked good with a shorter barrel. I went with an 8" Lapco with Apex and it was loud as all get...
The way it is set up I personally thought it only looked good with a shorter barrel. I went with an 8" Lapco with Apex and it was loud as all get out. The gun was a blast. I didn't like that I had to completely take the shells apart to work on it.
i just got this gun i figured out how 2 use it right away i noticed how light it is there is only 2 things wrong with it its loud and not so accurate
