Milwaukee 2697-22 M18 18-Volt 1/2-Inch 2-Tool Combo Kit

I don't want to post a review of the drill and impact driller yet because I haven't used them yet, but I want who ever buys this to know this is the 6202-20 Hammer Drill and it does not include the side handle attachment shown in 2 of the pictures. If you call and complain amazon will reimburse you if you purchase it somewhere else. You will need to buy the Side Handle Assembly (42-62-0525)from a parts website. Amazon needs to change their pictures so that no one else is mislead on this drill.

thanks,

Scott

UPDATE: I have used this drill for over a year now. I can't say anything but great things about it. I use to have a drill that was a electric drill that was handed down to me and it did fine, but you don't realize what a quality drill really gives you until you have one. I was stripping screws right and left with my other drill, but not with this one.

The impact driller is an accessory that I thought, hell for that price I will take it, but I don't know if I really need it. Again, this is something that everyone should have. There is no better way to put a screw into a wall, board, or anything really. That impact motion makes all the difference.

Lastly, the batteries on these things are amazing. I have used my drill quite a bit over the past year for various projects and I swear I have only charged them like 5 times or so. They last forever. If you use them for a project like putting in a curtain rod, then set it down and use it 2 weeks later, no worries it is like you didn't even use any power since the last time you used it. I don't use this thing all day like a contractor, but I use it for my odds and ends projects and it still lasts. I believe the only time I had an issue with the battery getting close to going down was when I was drilling into my stucco to put up some Christmas lights, but it still didn't go down. Milwaukee is the only way to go with a sawzall and a drill. Buy this drill combo!

I've had the M18 line for over a year, use them daily professionally, and have had no problems with the tools, or the XC M18 batteries. My partner had a M18 Compact battery fail after a year of use. I personally highly recommend them over the popular "yellow brand." I am gradually switching every cordless tool that I use to the M18 XC line. The XC battery has twice the amps of the compact version. Get the larger battery. 4 stars instead of 5 only because the hammer drill that came in the kit that I purchased didn't come with a bit holder or belt clip.I bought each from Milwaukee for a couple of bucks. I think it's stupid to not supply a bit holder with a drill.

I feel I need to add a review for this product to counter the previous low ratings which don't accurately reflect the quality of this product.

I have owned this kit for about 2 weeks and have used them both in 1 fairly large project requiring drilling large holes in wood and metal and driving large screws. The power of both the drill and the driver are phenomenal. The battery life is excellent. I love how the power just continues at 100% until the battery is actually spent. AND, the charger is fast! If you do need to recharge during a project, it will be done in around 30 minutes.

One of the best things about the Milwaukee batteries - the warranty. They are warranted for 2000 charges or 5 years (don't know how they determine number of charges but I assume the battery has a counter inside). I won't be using these commercially so I'm expecting them to last a bit longer than the stated 5 years. We'll just have to wait and see.

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