atc: Smoke already explained they are ambidexterous as most all I know of are. The difference between a Phoenix and the Quad 400 is like night and day, and I've shot both. Parkers have at least some models if not all, [dunno] that have a metal channel glued on a composite rail for the string to ride on. Some were coming loose. Also know they had a trigger issue awhile back and believe both problems have been worked out, they have a good rep service/warranty wise. They have a longer power stroke than alot of compounds, so they tend to be a little longer in over all lengththan most. A barebow Phoenix is for $349 is hard to beat. I bought my Quad 400 for all those fps for so little money, lol. Live and learn, eh??
Forgot to add, I like to be able to uncock my Excals w/ rope cocker, a dry fire inhibitor would make that alot harder. I'm also of the opinion that a recurve xbow is more apt to survive the dreaded dry fire than a compound is. It is supposed to only take one of those to smarten ya up, but some like me are gluttons for punishment, lol. Meaning: I've had more than one!