Milwaukee has long had a reputation for having extremely durable, powerful drills. I have but a few points for you to consider:
1) The drill has a removable twist-lock type cord, that attached to a socket in the end of the drill handle. Lose this special cord, and getting a replacement might be a PITA;
2) The 'stay on' lock button is placed so as to be accidentally engaged if you hold the drill in the left hand;
3) The 'more power' aspect of this drill has resulted in many a sore / broken wrist, or the operator being spun off the ladder; and,
4) If it's drilling torque you need .... might I suggest an impact driver instead? Whether driving screws, drilling through timbers, or using a step-bit to enlarge holes in sheet metal ... I have been very well impressed by the impact driver.
Indeed, the impact driver also has a shorter 'length' across the top .... with the effect that it can easily fit in many places where before you needed an angle drill. Plus, there is absolutely no 'twist' felt in the handle by the user.
I mean, here's a fact: Last September I loaded this very drill on my truck, as well as a 'close quarter' drill, a 'Hole-Hawg,' and a 9.6v impact driver. Since then, I have yet to use the 'normal' drill, and have used the close-quarter and hole-hawg exactly once. The impact has been in continuous service. Indeed, yesterday I was up a pole, using it to drive 1/4" lag bolts.
