[Any hope for a 7 1/4 20V brushless circular saw?]

Help me out here, I have a 985(and 791 which I prefer, obviously no hammer), whats not to like about the 996 selector?

 

Also I'm trying to understand your logic, your willing to switch platforms while 

15 minutes ago, DPSElias said:

heavily invested in Dewalt

Because your unsure of Flexvolt?

 

Flexvolt expands on your existing tools without investing in a whole other line, I'd think the cost of changing platforms would far and away justify staying with DeWalt.  

[Any hope for a 7 1/4 20V brushless circular saw?]

22 minutes ago, dwain said:

 

Yes ripping is a tough task for a cordless saw, and the slims just can't stay cool enough to avoid tool cut-out or else very fast battery draw.

 

Ripping 2 No. 2.7m studs (70mm  wide) is as much material as 77 cross cuts only much more blade binding, and less chip clearing ability...

I have a DCS391 and make rips all the time, no problem.  Granted I go through about 4-6 4ah batteries a day but that's what they are for.  I don't even own a corded circ saw.