good question
thats a good one, ego is a awsome bit of kit, easy to use, clean ,upgrade and shoot, and there are loads of 05 egos out there. new guns come with warrenty and stuff and its new and shinny, go to a event try both and go with what you like best, most markers these days are all good, just get the colour and style you want dont settle for anything else, you will kick your self later if you dont. when you make your mind up, make a thread in the wtd section, for exactly what you are looking for you might get lucky and save a few squid. hope this helps