Bare-Tool Milwaukee 2410-20 M12 12-Volt 3/8-Inch Drill/Driver (Tool Only, No Battery)

I can't believe sometimes what this drill is capable of.

Pros:
- Will drill through pressure-treated 2X4's with a 7/8" paddle bit no problem
- Has 2nd gear for high-speed jobs like buffing
- Will drive 3" deck screws into pressure-treated without a pilot hole
- Decent battery life, but better always keep one on the charger
- Batteries and charger (not incl.) are lightweight and fit in toolbox well
- Battery meter on side
- Feels solid
- Has clutch (not as accurate as the one on the sub-compact driver though)
- Price is right


Cons:
- A little top heavy, but still a pleasure to use
- 2nd gear doesn't have much torque (maybe it could be geared a little closer to 1)
- Chuck makes a slamming noise when you abruptly stop the drill
- Ratcheting mechanism isn't strong enough to keep the chuck closed when you repeatedly start & stop the drill
- Battery must be fully (and...Read more

For its size and weight, this drill is the bomb! Your not going to drive 3" deck screws with this drill all day, although it will sink one into pine with no pilot hole. For light to medium duty, this drill/driver is great. It fits in your tool box or your tool belt, is very light for overhead work. It's battery lasts a fairl long time. I'm not throwing out my 18volt drill, but this drill does most of the work in my shop.

An excellent addition to my Milwaukee M12 tools. Since I already have extra batteries from other purchases, I was able to purchgase this tool without the battery. I have used the tool for several projects and the battery charge indicator on the tool still shows a full charge. Like my other M12 tools, the unit is lightweight and powerfull. The adjustable torque and two speed settings, as well as forward and reverse, are very useful. In all, a great cordless tool.