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Just wanted to look for opinions from folks who have used the Stealth Force, Makita Soft Impact and Milwaukee Surge. From what I understand, the Stealth Force is the hardest hitting impact, which makes it more ideal as an impact driver replacement but perhaps less useful for precision work. I’m interested in the Makita Soft Impact primarily as there are very few reviews compared to the Surge and Stealth Force. How do the latter two compare?
Actually the Stealth Force is the “softest hitting” of the three. It has 2400 RPM and 1700 IPM, the Makita has 3200 RPM and 2700 IPM, and the Surge has 3000 RPM and 4000 IPM.
I’ve never used the Ridgid or Makita but own the Surge. It has replaced my normal impact for everything.
Are you invested in all three platforms? I wouldn’t by any of those as a tool to build my platform around and wouldn’t buy any to start a new platform…none seem THAT much better than the others.
The surge is amazing
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I have all three makita is best followed close by the surge
Love the Makita. It’s awesome. Surge is close behind for me. I like it too.
BMack37 wrote:
9 hours ago, BMack37 said:Are you invested in all three platforms? I wouldn’t by any of those as a tool to build my platform around and wouldn’t buy any to start a new platform…none seem THAT much better than the others.
I only have M18 and Makita 18v as my 2 platforms. Just curious for opinions on both so I can get a sense of which direction to go in; neither of them are available to purchase aside from online from what I can see.
aabee wrote:
52 minutes ago, aabee said:
I only have M18 and Makita 18v as my 2 platforms. Just curious for opinions on both so I can get a sense of which direction to go in; neither of them are available to purchase aside from online from what I can see.
Most Home Depot’s should have the Surge in stock. I don’t think you’re likely to find the Makita in store though unless you happen to be one of the few lucky people whose Home Depot has a huge Makita section.
The.Handyman wrote:
12 hours ago, The.Handyman said:Love the Makita. It’s awesome. Surge is close behind for me. I like it too.
Could you explain to me in what way the Makita is better for you ? 🙂
joemontague wrote:
15 hours ago, joemontague said:I have all three makita is best followed close by the surge
Could you explain to me in what way the Makita is better for you ? 🙂
kornomaniac wrote:
3 hours ago, kornomaniac said:Could you explain to me in what way the Makita is better for you ? 🙂
I’m interested in this too; everything I’ve heard suggests that the Surge combines the best attributes from the Ridgid and Makita.
kornomaniac wrote:
Just now, kornomaniac said:Could you explain to me in what way the Makita is better for you ? 🙂
It’s just better it’s smoother faster more ergonomic more refined it just feels so good in the hand every aspect about is better don’t get me wrong I love the surge but makita is better and the ridgid don’t compare to either one it’s heavy it’s not smooth but it is fast
The Surge is excellent, but I don’t go out of my way to grab it before I do my regular Fuel impact.