> I'd be pretty sorely tempted to at least try one of
> the cheapy harbor freight choices.
>
> Whichever way I went, I think I'd either be getting the true
> chinese crap at Harbor Freight or the true name brand pro
> stuff...
FWIW, I started with a "cheap Chinese" from Enco (which usually is a small
step above HF). Total junk, IMO; I threw it away in just a few months when
the trigger broke.
The 12V Ryobi (which I regard as still 'consumer' quality, not professional)
has been far better, and easily worth it's price (about twice that of the
Enco). It does sometimes run out of torque doing things like driving 1/4"
lag bolts but otherwise has been a faithful servant. And I really like the
lighter weight, especially when working overhead. I'd continue using it if
batteries were readily available (might still try to rebuild the packs
myself or pay someone else to do so).
But since I dislike being treated that way (discontinuing consumables to
force me to buy a new drill), I won't be buying a Ryobi again.
Randall
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