Whats the difference in the omega and the omega Z5???

[Mike357mag]

I recently unloaded all my encore stuff to a local dealer.  I got tired of the whole switch barrel thing.  I was looking into the omega, have not actually held the omega Z5.  What is the difference in them,  the tc web site does not mention the z5 (unless i missed it some how).  Only difference I can see is the price. Whats the deal.

Mike H

[hunter58]

The Omega Z5 has a matte finish and black composite stock.

[Mike357mag]

Thompson customer support said the only difference is that the z5 has williams sites on it and that the pull down actions pivot point is attached to a welded lug on the bottom of the omega barrels.  On the z5 barrels the pivot peice is bolted on.  I have not seen a matte finish one yet, but the only ones I have seen are blue composites.  The price difference between the omega and the z5 with both finishes the same and the black composite stock is about 100 dollars.  I have not seen the underside of the barrel but I think I would rather have the bolt on pivot peice because it can be easily replace.

Mike H