In 2019 I bought a DeWalt 1/2 drive 20 volt impact gun
I was impressed with them after seeing the shop mechanic use one ( Ingersol rand) and the power and how long battery lasted between charges
I felt that it was a waste of electricity to run the compressor just to use my impact wrench for a couple of bolts so I broke down and went for the DeWalt but I always felt that the torque was limited
Yesterday, I was installing something on the frame of a truck using grade 8 , 5/8 bolts. I figured id run them up tight as the wrench could and finish them by hand
Well I didnt need to do that, I tightened one down and it was pretty socked up there and the next one I thought let me see what it takes to stop the gun from turning......Well it didnt stop tightened that bolt and when it started to spin faster I knew I F'd up
I put it on reverse but it would just spin, that gun pulled those threads and stripped the nut or bolt. I dont know which....I had to pull out the torch and cut off the head and knock the stud through.....
My newer air impact is more compact less bulky, stronger and stronger on reverse for sure but this De Walt has some balls and fits the bill in certain situations
