How strongly 5 sources agree — expert labs and real owners, with community voices weighted heavier. Not one reviewer’s opinion; the pattern across all of them.
- 400 inch-pound torque rivals many 18V drills
- Only 5.95 inches long, fits in tight spaces other drills can't reach
- Kit includes both 2.0 Ah and 4.0 Ah batteries for double run time
- Slightly heavy at 2.5 lbs for a 12V drill
- Handle may be too large for smaller hands
- Speed selector is stiff
“As a contractor and tradesman over the last 40 years I started with the Makita 9.6 volt stuff then moved to DeWalt and finally ended up with Milwaukee about 15 years ago... I currently own about 50 Milwaukee M18 and M12 tools and couldn't be happier.”r/Tools
What owners love
- 400 inch-pound torque rivals many 18V drills
- Only 5.95 inches long, fits in tight spaces other drills can't reach
- Kit includes both 2.0 Ah and 4.0 Ah batteries for double run time
- LED worklight, metal belt clip, and fuel gauge included
The recurring gripe
- Slightly heavy at 2.5 lbs for a 12V drill
- Handle may be too large for smaller hands
- Speed selector is stiff
In owners’ own words
“As a contractor and tradesman over the last 40 years I started with the Makita 9.6 volt stuff then moved to DeWalt and finally ended up with Milwaukee about 15 years ago... I currently own about 50 Milwaukee M18 and M12 tools and couldn't be happier.”
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