I have been doing construction for almost 10 years both commercial and residentisal. I agree that tools get the $#!^ beat out of them and I also make my living with my tools. But I also am a tool junky and take pride in my tools. Regardless of what you do you should always take pride in your work.
I just felt like it did'nt have enough power even for a 12v. Plus the batteries popping out a couple of times when using it and the batteries being hard to remove.
I don't really buy online unless it's something they don't stock in store. I just like being able to hold the tools before I buy them and I usually buy them when I need them so I can't wait for them to ship.
I was using my mini recip yesterday and I am kinda disappointed. It was struggling to cut two 1/2" galvanized pipes and then when I put a little more force on the handle the battery popped out twice on me. Has this happend to anyone else?