I’m loving that Milwaukee finally updated the Stubby! This will definitely be my mid-torque tool since the M18 mid-torque is more than what I need. I’m surprised TTC hasn’t posted a video on this tool yet…lol!
It's not commercially available yet and TTC prides itself on testing the versions' of tools that anyone can buy off the shelf. Looks like it won't be commercially available until September of this year
I pre-ordered mine from OPT and they emailed me saying that they expect it to be shipped 2nd week of August based on what it’s showing in their system from Milwaukee.
I get why they do that, but it’s really not helping them at all. lol. I feel like they’ve proven to the community that they’re a legit factual based channel that has no bias or allegiance to one tool brand. I get they don’t like to accept anything from brands so the viewer doesn’t think they’re being bribed or giving a bought review. But if you watch the video and if you have a functioning brain, it’s pretty obvious and quick to point out, no matter the tool they’re reviewing, it’s all objective, and the only subjective parts is how it feels and some features just like how it is. But even usually subjective topics they make it objective. lol. Idk. It’s not like brands won’t work with them or give them stipulations if they send a tool for a review. As long as they tell the brand that they only do honest reviews. If it sucks, it sucks. If it’s good, it’s good. LTT has done this for the longest time. If it’s a PAID video, then they clearly state the video is a PAID OVERVIEW, they never call paid videos a review.
Just told the wife, I am getting one. I love my stubby but this is better. One has to appreciate how Milwaukee has turned the energy of what is in the battery making it a torque monster.
I told my wife the same thing and I have gotten one, but I havn't really find a need to use it yet. the first gen stubby is still doing its job and I also have the m18 mid torque.
They are going to have to get the same POWER has this new STUBBY because my RIDGID R8721 SMOKE'S all the OTHERS and MILWAUKEE is going to have to make a FORGE POUCH CELLS or TABLESS for the M12 FUEL LINE of tools
Appreciate the honest and candid approach ; that is a winner of a tool. It may get Over used because of its power, but that is the users problem and not Milwaukees.
That new stubby impact looks awesome. It’s getting damned close to midtorque numbers. I couldn’t care less about the modes though. I never use them, I leave them on high and use trigger control.
For a 12v tiny tool, I'm amazed. Also the new way to select the mode is better and so is the new light although i would've liked to see a ring around light instead but it's still an improvement from the previous gen.
And of course I just recently bought the older 2554 version of the stubby... At least I also just bought the newest gen 1/2" Mid Torque, that thing is a monster!
Have the PIN DETENT on order hopefully I didn't mess up already have GEN 1 3/8 Drive might get the 3/8 because Shop tool reviews has it having 50 more foot pounds and you should try a HONDA CRANK SHAFT
It's 179 with 10% veterans discount at home depot. That's a pretty great price already. Sold my Gen 1 for $50 in one hour on Facebook market place. So 129 if you count it that way.
lol. The thing is, for what I use it for, it has enough power. I have high torque impacts for what it can’t do. It’s been used so much that I know it’s going to last and there are no “bugs” with it.
Crazy torque for an M12 tool. I've been looking for something with more jam than my 1/4" driver, and have been hesitant to go with the m18 mid torque due to the size. This looks like what I need.
Absolutely crazy. I’ve been wanting to get away from the m18 line altogether because of the battery prices. As you may guess, the m18 stuff is a bit overkill for a small woodworking business lol. My only hang up was because of my midtorque I use for my family’s fleet. If this gun can realistically replace the m18, I have some tools to sell lol. I figured the old gen would’ve had some trouble with suspension parts or it’d already be done.
I pre-ordered this tool as soon as I saw it break free 650ft-lbs on Pro Tool Reviews w/Tim Johnson. Incredible power, and I think it will likely relegate my M18 2962 mid-torque to the sidelines. That said, I'm hugely skeptical of the new mode selection method. I don't think that function needed to be reinvented, and it now requires additional steps to simply change mode. We'll see how I feel about it once I've got the tool and have spent time with it. Incredible performance, though.
That depends, which one? Front upper mounts are usually 60 LB-FT (usually 3 of them) and the lower front that gets to the steering knuckle is around 100 LB-FT. Just use the heavier deep sockets for maximum effect.
No doubt it's an amazing tool. My only complaint with the M12 is the ergonomics of the grip. It's a small thing but adds up. Other than that it's a beast of a tool.
But damn…Milwaukee P4P has been exceptional for years. What’s more impressive is they’re often getting power out of cylindrical batteries. Powerful little bugger.
I have the previous model m12 stubby with 250 ft/lbs. I wonder if the batteries coming loose problem has been solved? My oscillating tool, ratchet, and stubby all need their batteries constantly pushed back in. Very frustrating. At least my m12 pin nailer doesn’t have that issue. 75% failure rate, I really want to love Milwaukee but it’s very frustrating.
Hello. We have a trucking company here in Amarillo. This could be carries to change a tire if you got into a jam. Can you test this gun on semi tires? 475-500 ft/lbs and 10 per hub. Thanks
Milwaukee has consistently produced some serious impact wrenches over the past 5 or so years. Not surprised this new offering is performing like a champ. However I wonder if it may be too powerful for many Stubby applications. Not a big fan of the trigger mode selection. I have to think a cost-cutting measure to integrate it into the trigger rather than separate button selectors for each mode.
How do they mess that up with the selector, i hated this on the 2767, i always put the thing in neutral or reverse when trying to hold on to it 1 handed
For me it's not specifically the 550 number, it's it being advertised as more than double the currently model. And how all these channels are getting a tool that ships Sept. 1st this early and not addressing where the sample really came from.
The old one is neat. The new one is a serious tool. The old one would have to be sub $100 for me to look at it and even then, it would be a tough sell. But if you do a lot of small assembly, the old one is a bit easier on small bolts.
Honestly i am perfectly okay with my gen 1 3/8th running a 2.5ah battery, its only hit a few bolts it wouldnt break lose and at that point id rather step up to a half inch anvil anyways.
I like it. But seeing how my m12 I have now has nothing wrong with it, I can’t bring myself to get rid of it and get the new one when it drops lol but who knows? I say that now but we shall see when the new one drops lol
@WorkshopAddict, Question: I bought a Milwaukee M18 2962-20 Fuel 1/2 Mid-Torque Impack and I thought to wait for a deal for a Milwaukee High~Torque next...Would I be better off to buy that new "Milwaukee M12 FUEL Stubby Impact Wrench" insted??? Thank you!!!
@2point..0 Would depend if you need a small impact or a large one with a ton of power. This mid torque is perfect for so much! What do you find yourself needing more? Smaller or more power?
With as much power as this new M12 Stubby puts out, it renders the 2962 mid-torque nearly irrelevant. IMO, the best combo would be to have this new M12 Stubby and the new M18 high-torque. That will allow you to remove anything from small to big with two tools. I have the 2962 mid-torque and just pre-ordered this new M12 Stubby. After it arrives, I don't see my mid-torque getting used very much, since it appears the Stubby can now do pretty much anything the M18 mid-torque can.
I think people may be overlooking all the extra use and wear on the trigger and the forward & reverse switch just to change modes.. Get rid of this one handed mode switch & bring our button back!!
Yikes 500ft Lbs?!? Mode Selection is something to get used too but 500ft Lbs of break away torque?!? Wishing my older Milwaukee Stubby will give up the ghost so I can get this guy.
I have to ask what battery you are using. If it is the 1.5Ah, then yes, you will find more with your issues. If you are using a 2.0 and above, it generally does well.
The part where you have to switch it into neutral is illuminating. That said, it still seems like a questionable design decision. If the forward/reverse selector works the way it does in most tools, it seems the programming of the mode selector is such that it switches the mode after two quick pulls of the trigger so long as no signal to run the motor is received. Which probably means the contacts that power the mode selector are getting lit up on every single trigger pull and are right at the edge of it. Reliability seems like a concern compared to something more simplistic. Even if it isn't a cause for concern, and even though it's only 4 modes, having to switch modes linearly strikes me in the same way a videogame where you have tons of weapons and only have a Y or triangle button to cycle through them. And as someone who wears Shokz headphones, sequential tapping to utilize functions is not a process I've come to enjoy. It honestly seems like switching to neutral and pressing once to switch modes would be the more volatile yet preferable option.
that direction switch is a 3 way switch, with a "locked/middle" state in-between forward and reverse, so you could happily switch intentionally between forward/reverse without mistakenly changing modes. the issue in the video is if he accidentally switched into the locked middle position and unknowingly changed modes.
@@tmuka I was well aware. Yes, you can accidentally switch modes when it's in neutral by tapping it twice. I'm just saying that the switch is most likely physically laid out in such a way that you are actually sending the signal to the controller to switch the mode every time you pull the trigger, no matter the position of the forward/neutral/reverse switch. I hypothesize that it's only when the controller receives two discrete "mode switch" signals in quick succession and no signal to run the motor that the logic proceeds with an actual mode switch. Furthermore: Even though the double tap of the trigger is there, no doubt, to cut down accidental mode switching while the tool is in the neutral position, I think that people would ultimately prefer that there wasn't that layer of protection there and it was instead nothing more than a single trigger pull at that point to switch a mode.
@@onikwa Plenty do it with a physical multi-position switch. And for the ones that don't, they use a single button press and aren't renting space from the trigger. Don't get me wrong, it's not the end of the world or anything. I'm just speaking to the cumulative effect this has as a minor annoyance. For instance, for me, the mode switch on the M12 installation driver eventually drove me to the point of getting the DeWalt 12v installation driver and selling the M12 off for a pittance.
@@orijimii guess we'll find out once this is in the wild. I assume the double tap is to try to prevent accidental switching modes during transport. Hopefully they protect against battery drain if the trigger is held in neutral. I can't imagine physical switch wear on the logic board is a concern any more than repetitive trigger use on fasteners...
Main reason I left the m12 line years ago was the economics are awful and the batteries are worse yet. It's a great tool but definitely has some much needed improvements to get me to switch back from my dewalt 12 and 20v compact impacts
after getting the installation driver, and having to deal with their fwd/rvrs switch, I will have to say, wtf are they thinking with their stupid buttons! I don't want to press some cheat code to change the power of a drill.
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It's amazing on how the technology is changing on these impact wrenches.
I’m loving that Milwaukee finally updated the Stubby! This will definitely be my mid-torque tool since the M18 mid-torque is more than what I need. I’m surprised TTC hasn’t posted a video on this tool yet…lol!
It's not commercially available yet and TTC prides itself on testing the versions' of tools that anyone can buy off the shelf. Looks like it won't be commercially available until September of this year
@@ritesaidme well that blows, I understand the pride part of it…but dang it I’m an impatient big kid/fan…lol!
@@txvet7738 lol same bro, it's like waiting for Christmas
I pre-ordered mine from OPT and they emailed me saying that they expect it to be shipped 2nd week of August based on what it’s showing in their system from Milwaukee.
I get why they do that, but it’s really not helping them at all. lol. I feel like they’ve proven to the community that they’re a legit factual based channel that has no bias or allegiance to one tool brand. I get they don’t like to accept anything from brands so the viewer doesn’t think they’re being bribed or giving a bought review. But if you watch the video and if you have a functioning brain, it’s pretty obvious and quick to point out, no matter the tool they’re reviewing, it’s all objective, and the only subjective parts is how it feels and some features just like how it is. But even usually subjective topics they make it objective. lol. Idk. It’s not like brands won’t work with them or give them stipulations if they send a tool for a review. As long as they tell the brand that they only do honest reviews. If it sucks, it sucks. If it’s good, it’s good. LTT has done this for the longest time. If it’s a PAID video, then they clearly state the video is a PAID OVERVIEW, they never call paid videos a review.
Just told the wife, I am getting one. I love my stubby but this is better. One has to appreciate how Milwaukee has turned the energy of what is in the battery making it a torque monster.
Yeah…sure you did…
I told my wife the same thing and I have gotten one, but I havn't really find a need to use it yet. the first gen stubby is still doing its job and I also have the m18 mid torque.
This will fit very nice in my EDC bag. I'm a forklift mechanic.....this is gonna make life a little easier and lighter and faster....win win
I work for Crown, I have the old 1/2 stubby in my EDC, but this will for sure take place of that.
Now I can’t wait for gen 2 right angle impact!
They are going to have to get the same POWER has this new STUBBY because my RIDGID R8721 SMOKE'S all the OTHERS and MILWAUKEE is going to have to make a FORGE POUCH CELLS or TABLESS for the M12 FUEL LINE of tools
I like the new milwaukee stubby ! But i'm really impressed by that torque wrench !!!!!
Appreciate the honest and candid approach ; that is a winner of a tool. It may get Over used because of its power, but that is the users problem and not Milwaukees.
We need tests on suspension bolts at junkyard on cars at least 7 yrs old
😂
In the salt belt states
Just got off on Nordhoff
That new stubby impact looks awesome. It’s getting damned close to midtorque numbers. I couldn’t care less about the modes though. I never use them, I leave them on high and use trigger control.
For a 12v tiny tool, I'm amazed. Also the new way to select the mode is better and so is the new light although i would've liked to see a ring around light instead but it's still an improvement from the previous gen.
Well all the other impacts have that light design why wouldn't hey change it
@@brettwalkom948 To cut on cost most likely
And of course I just recently bought the older 2554 version of the stubby... At least I also just bought the newest gen 1/2" Mid Torque, that thing is a monster!
I love my Gen 1 M18 Mid-Torque but this little guy is practically the same thing but far lighter and easier to maneuver. Wow.
beleive me it's not the same, I have both, I find that the M18 mid torque can get the job done much easier.
Cant wait to get this, i got tons of batteries for my ol stubby which is still a beast. Love me a new toy
Looks pretty good. Wonder if mode changes will wear the trigger mechanism out.
Have the PIN DETENT on order hopefully I didn't mess up already have GEN 1 3/8 Drive might get the 3/8 because Shop tool reviews has it having 50 more foot pounds and you should try a HONDA CRANK SHAFT
I'm looking for M12 forge batteries, next.
Me M12 Surge Gen2
Amazing. The G1 stubby is enough for my needs but I'll get the G2 when it goes on deep sale eventually.
It's 179 with 10% veterans discount at home depot. That's a pretty great price already. Sold my Gen 1 for $50 in one hour on Facebook market place. So 129 if you count it that way.
We use the prior model at work. This one seems to be a beast. Not crazy about the way you change modes .
I have the older model (2555). Unfortunately, it won’t die, so I won’t be getting a new model anytime soon ☹️
Sell it
lol. The thing is, for what I use it for, it has enough power. I have high torque impacts for what it can’t do.
It’s been used so much that I know it’s going to last and there are no “bugs” with it.
Crazy torque for an M12 tool. I've been looking for something with more jam than my 1/4" driver, and have been hesitant to go with the m18 mid torque due to the size. This looks like what I need.
Absolutely crazy. I’ve been wanting to get away from the m18 line altogether because of the battery prices. As you may guess, the m18 stuff is a bit overkill for a small woodworking business lol. My only hang up was because of my midtorque I use for my family’s fleet. If this gun can realistically replace the m18, I have some tools to sell lol. I figured the old gen would’ve had some trouble with suspension parts or it’d already be done.
I'm thinking about getting a TORQUE MULTIPLIER WRENCH they are only$350
I pre-ordered this tool as soon as I saw it break free 650ft-lbs on Pro Tool Reviews w/Tim Johnson. Incredible power, and I think it will likely relegate my M18 2962 mid-torque to the sidelines. That said, I'm hugely skeptical of the new mode selection method. I don't think that function needed to be reinvented, and it now requires additional steps to simply change mode. We'll see how I feel about it once I've got the tool and have spent time with it. Incredible performance, though.
Me too lol and I agree with everything you said
Love the m12, but I've broken 4 big batteries from a 3ft drop.. they need to make the tabs a bit thicker
I can’t wait to get my hand on one. I’m betting it won’t get my shock mount bolts off my car, but I can’t wait to see what it can do.
That depends, which one? Front upper mounts are usually 60 LB-FT (usually 3 of them) and the lower front that gets to the steering knuckle is around 100 LB-FT. Just use the heavier deep sockets for maximum effect.
I live in the rust belt, torque specs mean nothing. I’ve snapped bolt that should have 150 lbs or less.
I need one of these. Cant change my Honda Accord rotors since the bolt clearance cant fit my mid torque.
No doubt it's an amazing tool. My only complaint with the M12 is the ergonomics of the grip. It's a small thing but adds up. Other than that it's a beast of a tool.
Great video can’t wait to pick this up
Mine is on order now
Just got an email from Acme saying my stubby shipped today
How tf is Milwaukee so good?? 🤯🤯
Insane specs.
But damn…Milwaukee P4P has been exceptional for years. What’s more impressive is they’re often getting power out of cylindrical batteries.
Powerful little bugger.
I have the previous model m12 stubby with 250 ft/lbs. I wonder if the batteries coming loose problem has been solved? My oscillating tool, ratchet, and stubby all need their batteries constantly pushed back in. Very frustrating. At least my m12 pin nailer doesn’t have that issue. 75% failure rate, I really want to love Milwaukee but it’s very frustrating.
Looking forward to it being available, Not that i really need it but sure something that i want and will get.
I use the 3/8 250ft to do transmissions every day.I want the half inch 550.I'm worried that my 6.0 m12 battery will drain too quickly.
Great little impact! How did you get one this early?
They probably have an NDA, and cant say lol
Hello. We have a trucking company here in Amarillo. This could be carries to change a tire if you got into a jam. Can you test this gun on semi tires? 475-500 ft/lbs and 10 per hub. Thanks
Awesome video ❤❤
On my new high torque impact, I constantly accidentally hit the button on the bottom. Looking forward to the mode change on this.
I would like to see the Porter Cable 1/2 inch high torque and the mid torque tested.
When will this be available to purchase. No stores around here has them yet
Milwaukee website says sep 2
I have this one. It's crazy.
I have one on pre order. Just waiting on the shipping date
That thing fucks! I just hit your link for the pre-order. Cheers.
The motor is actually much bigger than the Gen1 that’s why the mode selection switch had to be moved!
I watched TTC's video too.
Gonna be handy around the farm and break a few bolts hahah
The whole point of having the trigger in the middle is to lock it. A mode select button could have gone above the trigger, like Makita.
I'm in for one. Pre-orders ship Sept 12 2024. I'm hoping Home Depot will have it sooner.
Now waiting for the next gen M12 surge
Milwaukee has consistently produced some serious impact wrenches over the past 5 or so years. Not surprised this new offering is performing like a champ. However I wonder if it may be too powerful for many Stubby applications. Not a big fan of the trigger mode selection. I have to think a cost-cutting measure to integrate it into the trigger rather than separate button selectors for each mode.
Wow. That's nuts! or that nuts! lol. I'm more interested in the 6" palm sander but that is impressive.
You need the M12 5.0 HO battery to reach the claimed power.
How do they mess that up with the selector, i hated this on the 2767, i always put the thing in neutral or reverse when trying to hold on to it 1 handed
I have never seen this model of Milwaukee at Home Depot or Amazon. But I have seen it in southern China.
I did not understand one tbing:this tools can really chance wheel bolts??
I think the best idea for a one handed mode selector I saw was Makita. They just put a simple push button right above the trigger.
For me it's not specifically the 550 number, it's it being advertised as more than double the currently model. And how all these channels are getting a tool that ships Sept. 1st this early and not addressing where the sample really came from.
How often do you break 500ft lug nuts? i have never experienced that.
I don't mind at all the mode selector i will upgraded , this new stubby looks impresive
Should I get the old one for cheap or this one for more $$$?
The old one is neat. The new one is a serious tool. The old one would have to be sub $100 for me to look at it and even then, it would be a tough sell. But if you do a lot of small assembly, the old one is a bit easier on small bolts.
Have they fixed the battery issue where it stops at 3 lights on charging? My m12 not 10 chargers in 3/4 lights charged
Honestly i am perfectly okay with my gen 1 3/8th running a 2.5ah battery, its only hit a few bolts it wouldnt break lose and at that point id rather step up to a half inch anvil anyways.
I like it. But seeing how my m12 I have now has nothing wrong with it, I can’t bring myself to get rid of it and get the new one when it drops lol but who knows? I say that now but we shall see when the new one drops lol
How to folks already have this tool, let alone making videos on it????
Nice. Even the price seems semi reasonable
@WorkshopAddict, Question: I bought a Milwaukee M18 2962-20 Fuel 1/2 Mid-Torque Impack and I thought to wait for a deal for a Milwaukee High~Torque next...Would I be better off to buy that new "Milwaukee M12 FUEL Stubby Impact Wrench" insted??? Thank you!!!
@2point..0 Would depend if you need a small impact or a large one with a ton of power. This mid torque is perfect for so much! What do you find yourself needing more? Smaller or more power?
@@WorkshopAddict I the New new "Milwaukee M12 FUEL Stubby Impact Wrench" considered a High~Torque??? Thank you!!!
With as much power as this new M12 Stubby puts out, it renders the 2962 mid-torque nearly irrelevant. IMO, the best combo would be to have this new M12 Stubby and the new M18 high-torque. That will allow you to remove anything from small to big with two tools. I have the 2962 mid-torque and just pre-ordered this new M12 Stubby. After it arrives, I don't see my mid-torque getting used very much, since it appears the Stubby can now do pretty much anything the M18 mid-torque can.
How did you get one already?
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Good, Thx
Does it include the battery?
With one battery kit $279 i think
Beast.
Test on Porsche Center Locks. If they were installed correctly that is.
Send yours to TTC they are waiting till it's for retail
Dam bro good video real life test like real real life shit
Shits bad ass
I think people may be overlooking all the extra use and wear on the trigger and the forward & reverse switch just to change modes..
Get rid of this one handed mode switch & bring our button back!!
Imagine that thing with a 5.0 HO battery. Holy smokes
Personally I think they should have put a button on top and also have the two tap thing.
I have the 1/2 inch drive 1 st gen so I might have get me a stuby.
these are on sale at home depot this weekend aug 17-18!
The old model might be. This one seems too new to be on sale.
“If it can’t break a 30mm rusted and rounded out bolt from a 1912 Ford Silverado I don’t want it”
I'm still trying to figure out what a 1912 (FORD SILVERADO) is LMAO
next: M12 Surge & Forge
-Cant stand anvil, takes longer to swap sockets,
-don’t pull, push!
Yikes 500ft Lbs?!?
Mode Selection is something to get used too but 500ft Lbs of break away torque?!? Wishing my older Milwaukee Stubby will give up the ghost so I can get this guy.
I’m selling all my m18 big berthas lol. More room
How about you send yours over to torque test channel for them to test
Anyone with the original M12 stubby underwhelmed with its power? Mine has trouble even removing lugnuts..
I have to ask what battery you are using. If it is the 1.5Ah, then yes, you will find more with your issues. If you are using a 2.0 and above, it generally does well.
@@WorkshopAddict I always use the bigger battery the kit comes with, I believe the 4.0 but man it just has a hard time taking off lugs not sure why.
@@AmcchunEven on speed 3, it has trouble?
The part where you have to switch it into neutral is illuminating. That said, it still seems like a questionable design decision. If the forward/reverse selector works the way it does in most tools, it seems the programming of the mode selector is such that it switches the mode after two quick pulls of the trigger so long as no signal to run the motor is received. Which probably means the contacts that power the mode selector are getting lit up on every single trigger pull and are right at the edge of it. Reliability seems like a concern compared to something more simplistic. Even if it isn't a cause for concern, and even though it's only 4 modes, having to switch modes linearly strikes me in the same way a videogame where you have tons of weapons and only have a Y or triangle button to cycle through them. And as someone who wears Shokz headphones, sequential tapping to utilize functions is not a process I've come to enjoy. It honestly seems like switching to neutral and pressing once to switch modes would be the more volatile yet preferable option.
that direction switch is a 3 way switch, with a "locked/middle" state in-between forward and reverse, so you could happily switch intentionally between forward/reverse without mistakenly changing modes. the issue in the video is if he accidentally switched into the locked middle position and unknowingly changed modes.
@@tmuka I was well aware. Yes, you can accidentally switch modes when it's in neutral by tapping it twice. I'm just saying that the switch is most likely physically laid out in such a way that you are actually sending the signal to the controller to switch the mode every time you pull the trigger, no matter the position of the forward/neutral/reverse switch. I hypothesize that it's only when the controller receives two discrete "mode switch" signals in quick succession and no signal to run the motor that the logic proceeds with an actual mode switch.
Furthermore: Even though the double tap of the trigger is there, no doubt, to cut down accidental mode switching while the tool is in the neutral position, I think that people would ultimately prefer that there wasn't that layer of protection there and it was instead nothing more than a single trigger pull at that point to switch a mode.
Uh, pretty much every single tool that uses a digital mode select has a linear cycle
@@onikwa Plenty do it with a physical multi-position switch. And for the ones that don't, they use a single button press and aren't renting space from the trigger. Don't get me wrong, it's not the end of the world or anything. I'm just speaking to the cumulative effect this has as a minor annoyance. For instance, for me, the mode switch on the M12 installation driver eventually drove me to the point of getting the DeWalt 12v installation driver and selling the M12 off for a pittance.
@@orijimii guess we'll find out once this is in the wild. I assume the double tap is to try to prevent accidental switching modes during transport. Hopefully they protect against battery drain if the trigger is held in neutral. I can't imagine physical switch wear on the logic board is a concern any more than repetitive trigger use on fasteners...
Sounds like, you know, shooting pistols. lol
I AM JUST WAITING UNTIL I CAN BUY ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, IM SOLD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love it all cantait to get one
Looking forward to the new FLEX, personally.
Have it in 3/8 will put it against this new M12 when mine comes in
Well the lights look useless as more light is shining on the back of the socket
Main reason I left the m12 line years ago was the economics are awful and the batteries are worse yet. It's a great tool but definitely has some much needed improvements to get me to switch back from my dewalt 12 and 20v compact impacts
That’s funny I did the opposite I went from Dewalt 20v to everything m12 with some m18 way better for me
@@luisgarcia5950 same. love the M12 stuff so much that I REALLY have to need an M18 to put down the M12 stuff.
@@jwilsonhandmadeknives2760 I only use m18 when it’s a huge fastener or big rusty bolt on a vehicle
Can't to get this and snap so many bolt by mistake :)
after getting the installation driver, and having to deal with their fwd/rvrs switch, I will have to say, wtf are they thinking with their stupid buttons! I don't want to press some cheat code to change the power of a drill.
Oh good another latest and greatest,,,here take my wallet…..
Two months battery falls out like all their impacts
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