bdbwtie101,
I just picked up the T/C Omega Z5 for $269 after doing some research and from advice on this forum. It appears to be a good value.
The gun only comes in black on black but I assume that you can get a different stock on it down the road if you want (am I right guys?)
Anyway, I just got the gun and have only had 2 shooting sessions with it. It is my first ML so I really had nothing to compare it to. I can tell you though that it was a joy to shoot and very easy to clean between shots and when i cleaned it for storing.