Cordless drill match-up: Makita vs. Milwaukee

[Mark Rios]

I have an 18v Li-ion Makita and I too love it. Mine is this model:

http://www.amazon.com/Makita-BHP451-...8080134&sr=8-1

Although I bought it as part of this kit: http://www.amazon.com/Makita-LXT202-...3HXS3R1DD74G1X

The above driver DOES have a bit holder, two in fact. Both on the right side.



Makita also has this model, which doesn't have a bit holder. Perhaps this is the model you are looking at:

http://www.amazon.com/Makita-BDF452H...8080134&sr=8-3

I'm sorry, I can't comment on latter driver as I don't own it. But, I use my LXT202 kit on the job and around the house. It's always ready and drives what I need it to, from drilling holes into concrete for Tapcons (and then inserting said Tapcons) to hanging cabinets to.....whatever else I need to do.

HTH

[Neal Clayton]

I have an 18v Li-ion Makita and I too love it. Mine is this model:

http://www.amazon.com/Makita-BHP451-...8080134&sr=8-1

Although I bought it as part of this kit: http://www.amazon.com/Makita-LXT202-...3HXS3R1DD74G1X

The above driver DOES have a bit holder, two in fact. Both on the right side.



Makita also has this model, which doesn't have a bit holder. Perhaps this is the model you are looking at:

http://www.amazon.com/Makita-BDF452H...8080134&sr=8-3

I'm sorry, I can't comment on latter driver as I don't own it. But, I use my LXT202 kit on the job and around the house. It's always ready and drives what I need it to, from drilling holes into concrete for Tapcons (and then inserting said Tapcons) to hanging cabinets to.....whatever else I need to do.

HTH

note that the one mark mentions above, which i have as well, is the higher end line of makita cordless stuff, they grey ones are lesser in durability, battery life, etc. the green ones cost more for a reason .

that said if you're referring to the green makitas in your decision about which to buy, they are fine. will work all day under constant use, charge in about an hour, comes with 2 batteries so there's no downtime as long as you charge the dead one as soon as you take it out.