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Originally Posted by Rusty Heap

wrong. I researched the crap out of Makita drills and didn't skimp on a cheap combo pack of drill/driver. I dropped more dollars on this drill as all gears are metal in the drivetrain, the cheaper combo packs are nylon and other cost cutting corners.

I buy my stuff right, and once.

Makita 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion 1/2 in. Hammer Driver Drill Kit-DISCONTINUED-BHP454 at The Home Depot

He's not wrong, but you have to compare a professional level drill to another one and not one that's designed for home owners. You pay for that up front.