they only make the ti in the a-bolt. In my opinon the a-bolt is a much nicer gun than the x-bolt. I think that the x-bolt is one ugly gun. I have handled the ti and can tell you that thing feels good, its 5.5lbs i belive and has the dura-touch coating wich feels very nice.Besides the trigger i cant think of anything the x-bolt beats the a-bolt in. The ti does carry a steep price tag, when considering the stainless stalkers are pretty light too, and make a nice backpacking gun. You cant go wrong with the ti if looking for a facotry light rifle.