DEWALT DCD760KL 18-Volt 1/2-Inch Cordless Compact Lithium-Ion Drill/Driver Kit

im looking to buy a drill my limit is $200 the most before tax. im looking to get one of the following

Milwaukee 18V Li-Ion Compact Drill Kit
Model 2601-22
$199.00

RIDGID Lithium Compact Drill Driver
Model

A: All of the brands you are considering are fine ones. However, battery life is going to be an issue with any brand, especially since, like me, you are only going to use the drill occasionally.

I have found it better to buy a good quality

Milwaukee Electric Tool Introduces 18V 1/4" Hex Impact Driver

MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee Electric Tool continues to expand the fastest growing 18V platform in the industry with the introduction of the new M18 FUEL 1/4" Hex Impact Driver. As part of the new M18 FUEL family, a new breed of cordless power tools within the M18 System, the new 1/4" Hex Impact Driver features Milwaukee’s exclusive combination of the POWERSTATE Brushless Motor, REDLITHIUM Battery Pack and REDLINK PLUS Electronic Intelligence to deliver up to 3 X longer motor life, up to 50% more run time, and a proprietary 3-Mode DRIVE CONTROL feature.

“The 3-Mode DRIVE CONTROL feature gives users better control over the power and speed required for specific applications,” says Tom Simeone, Sr. Product Manager for Milwaukee Tool Corp. “With the touch of a button, they can go from a precise application such as fastening small machine screws to an application that requires maximum performance such as driving lag screws.”

The new POWERSTATE Brushless Motor works harder, lives longer, and converts energy into power and torque more efficiently than leading competitors. The POWERSTATE Motor is completely designed, engineered and built by Milwaukee Tool, providing up to 1600 in-lbs of torque and 0-2900 RPM to make the M18 FUEL 1/4" Hex Impact Driver the most powerful tool in its class. The POWERSTATE Motor also reduces noise and cools more rapidly, delivering years of maintenance-free performance.

Source: woodworkingnetwork.com

Tool Review: Milwaukee 18v Lithium Cordless Drill | The Beginning ...

 I bought a Milwaukee 18 volt lithium compact cordless drill, model 2601-22.  The actual model number may vary slightly because I actually bought a combination package that included an impact driver. So, what was it that I actually bought.  I plan to cover the impact driver at a later time....

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