We used to use Makita in our construction company. Got tired of the platform changing. I have held off for a while switching, but recently gone with Milwaukee. Reason is work was done at my dad's house 2 yrs ago (whole house generator installed). Dad passed away a few months ago, and I have been cleaning out the cellar. I came across a milwaukee flashlight with the double sized M18 battery. Turned it on, and it worked. hit the battery charge tester, and it was 50%!. 2 years in his cellar sold me.