Keep X7 or trade for A5

Hey guys/gals,

Sorry for the long post ahead.

I had been wanting an A5 (new or used) for a while but a sale didn't work out yesterday when I went to check it out. I went to the store and instead of getting the A5, i got a new X7. It was a lot more $ than what I was hoping to spend. Thinking about it now I'm not sure if I want to keep it or trade it for a new A5 and use the difference to customize it.

I like that the A5 seems to be more customizable than the X7 is. The A5 is slimmer, while the X7 comes with a shroud already, causing it to be bulkier. Should I get the A5 so I can add whatever shroud I want or don't want, leaving the option of using it slimmed down? What can convince me to keep the X7?

I would get a HE egrip for the A5 as soon as i get it too, so it would have that in common with the X7.

What do you guys think?


Edited by marXman - 23 November 2009 at 7:23pm

Hmm I guess it's all down to what look I want and budget. Would you say the X7 mods are directed more towards a big assault rifle look rather than a small mp5 style?

marXman wrote: Anymore opinions???

get the phenom, enjoy the out of the box features and save some bank for whatever mods you like. there are tons of options for modding the phenom. get on the tippman site and scroll through the mods pages and see what you like or check out other sites for more mods.

marXman wrote: Anymore opinions???

In my opinion you should get the Phenom then send it to me in return for my triple digit serial numbered stock A5.  That way you would end up with a marker that is proven to work having withstood the test of time.