Bremon Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 I agree with FrosBros, the 2653 is the ultimate impact driver in my opinion, but the 2604 is a big pig that I hate to drag out when I don't need that much power. 5lb isn't that heavy but compared to a 2.9-3.5lb smaller drill, you definitely notice the difference, hence my fence-sitting on this vs the M12 Fuel for around-the-house tasks. I only own 4.0 m18s so if this goes on sale for a decent price with 2.0 I may jump, otherwise I'll put my m12 4.0s to work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrosBros82 Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 I own the 12v fuel and I like it better than my 18v to be honest. Don't get me wrong, the 18v has it's place, otherwise I wouldn't have bought it. However, for around the house and woodworking I think the 12v is the way to go. So much lighter and there isn't really anything that it can't do in terms of house remodels and so forth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel L. Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 I own the 12v fuel and I like it better than my 18v to be honest. Don't get me wrong, the 18v has it's place, otherwise I wouldn't have bought it. However, for around the house and woodworking I think the 12v is the way to go. So much lighter and there isn't really anything that it can't do in terms of house remodels and so forth. Yea honestly I really want to buy the M12 tool kit because dragging out my full size dewalt stuff from the garage is a hassle when doing small around the house stuff and sometimes they have too much power for the small stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 U won't regret it Sam, I have the Dewalt 20v line for bigger projects and the m12 line and I gotta say I really like the the m12 system a lot man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankiegarcia19 Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Ur right Bremon, i know realize that it doesnt say fuel, got caught up with it being brushless.. So i guess this is the first not fuel brushless from team red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrosBros82 Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Yeah, it is all dependent on what you are going to be doing. I think that the m12 system is perfect for random stuff around the house and work working personally. Small enough for any application, but still powerful. FB82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Duncan Posted March 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 anyone buy this kit or see it out in the wild yet? i still havent bought a combo set yet (lots of stuff going on etc) i tried out the dewalt xr series but im waiting to try out or at least read a review or watch a comparison vid ..Milwaukee has a new compact series which looks like direct competition for dewalts compact XR 20v series theres is a dril/driver an impact a sawzall and a hammer drill.. looks to be priced exactly the same as the XR dewalt series as well at $269 for a combo kit.. any takers? i will be giving this a good hard look since i was looking at the XR serieshttp://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-tools/combo-kits/2798-22ct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK13 Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 CPO Milwaukee says it ships on 3/11/15. http://www.cpomilwaukee.com/milwaukee-2798-22ct-m18-cordless-lithium-ion-compact-brushless-drill-and-impact-combo-kit/miln2798-22ct,default,pd.html?cgid=milwaukee-combo-kits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Duncan Posted March 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 im leaning towards this vs the dewalt Xr series just dont want to pre order something then read a review a week later finding some major flaw or that its not as good etc..... im also debating buying this combo or just get a brushless m18fuel drill cons are its larger heavier and only 1 tool vs impact and drill for close to same price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel L. Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 I talked to the Milwaukee rep at work and he said the new brushless stuff is what they are going to use to replace the current non fuel stuff this will not have the same wow factor, build quality, or ingenuity as the fuel line this is basically a replacement for the 2691-22 then again I think Milwaukee is doing the right thing not calling it fuel because it does not give the false impression that its there the top of the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 Milwaukee just updated the brushed tools not that long ago about a year and a 1/2 if that. Maybe they think they need to do it to compete with the other tool companies to have a more budget brushless tools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 Milwaukees smart with DOIN this move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 brushless tools is the way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NERemodeling Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 I haven't seen it out or heard of any reviews yet but I would recommend this be the way you go... very few people will ever utilize the full potential of the top end drills and impacts. It's a good bet that this will be plenty powerful for your needs.I would take Milwaukee over Dewalt any day, they make excellent products, have a great 18v line if you ever wanted to expand and I would think there is very little chance that either of these are going to have any issues. That's what return policy's and warrantys are for, right!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Duncan Posted March 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 im tempted to just get an m18 fuel brushless drill/driver setup like the 2603-22ct with 2 2.0 batteries... for my needs it might be plenty and i was just getting the combo for the cheaper impact... i can most likely live with just the drill especially if i buy the more powerful fuel one .. i like the auto shut off feature (redlink plus) in the fuel line to prevent drill damage.. does anyone know if the new compact line even has that built in? might be a deciding factor .Oddly enough m,y wife of all people brought that up last night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Duncan Posted March 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 i just read it does... hmmm i read up on the dewalt xr 20v and saw alot of loose battery and complaint about chuck wobble ... so right now im between a full sized m18fuel brushless drill or the m18 compact combo set... i Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Duncan Posted March 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 finally ordered the combo kit!!! got some sweet black oxide drill bits and a shockwave 66pc bit set also .. the search is over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 Nice!! Congrats man!! Post some pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 great that you picked a kit - congrats on it and let us know how you like it - maybe a unboxing video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NERemodeling Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 Congratulations! Solid choice!! Seems like you'll be the first out of the TIA crew to get your hands on these so you definitely have to give us all some feedback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 finally ordered the combo kit!!! got some sweet black oxide drill bits and a shockwave 66pc bit set also .. the search is over Good for you tool cop. Be sure to let us know what you think of the brushless tools. You'll probably be the first guy to get them so it would be neat to get your opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Duncan Posted March 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 will do!! maybe ill try my hand at an unboxing or drive some lag bolts for you guys im also getting a drill bit set and a 66pc shockwave set ill review them as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordraw Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 Here we go, more tools to consider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 Toolcop U might wanna check out the makita gold impact bits there pretty awesome bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 never used impact bits on my impactor - i use the regular ones and they never strip or get damaged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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