DEWALT Electric Drill, Pistol-Grip, 1/2-Inch, 10-Amp (DWD210G) , Yellow

My 1/2" Milwaukee died with moderate use. I bought the 1/2" Dewalt to replace it, and I have been very satisfied with it. It has tremendous torque, so don't underestimate its wrist turning ability. The handle on the drill is adjustable, whereas the one the Milwaukee was not.

good, lots of power

This drill is so heavy. I am a senior citizen with small wrists, but that is the only complain I have about this product. This drill is very powerful. When my cordless drill cannot do the job, this can do it. The front handle bar helps to keep it steady. This is a corded tool which is getting harder and harder to find. The manufacturers found another cottage industry to bilk us out of more money by selling cordless tools with very expensive batteries you have to keep replacing. This drill will outlast me. Most of the tools they make these days are disposable at best. This is a lifer.

I'm a frugal shopper, which means that if I can find a used item at a yard sale for less, I would rather do that. Well, after four drills that couldn't drill through galvanized steel, I realized I had to get serious.I bought this drill based on the reviews, and to be honest, I was a little worried at first. I thought the drill would be too big and I wouldn't be able to handle it with one hand (120 lb female here). But I needed something that could handle the job, so I went for it.Boy am I ever happy.First, the box size surprised me. I expected something gigantic, but it's not.Second, the weight surprised me, I can and do use this drill one handed.Third, the quality really impressed me. I immediately put it to the test, and started drilling holes in galvanized steel. No problems there. The drill holds up, does it's job, and my project is just about done.It does have a chuck key, but I actually prefer that. Some of the work I have put the drill through is tough, and I feel much more comfortable knowing that I have the option to use the chuck key to make sure that I don't have to re-tighten halfway through the job.The handle is convenient, and you don't have to put it on. And it's reversible if you're left handed. I have used the handle a few times, but mostly I don't.The fact that it's corded allows me to have the drill do harder jobs with out worry that juice will run out. I just get an extra long extension cord, and I don't have to worry about recharging batteries.About my only complaint is that there is not a speed control setting, but really, I can just control how far I depress the button, and that seems to do the trick.I am extremely satisfied with this drill, and it's capabilities. It's a good little powerful tool.

This drill provides me with solid performance and power.

This is one of the few Dewalt tools that is not made in China, it's made in Mexico instead.Amazon seems to have corrected the description, which now correctly states that this drill has a 1/2" keyed chuck.This is a heavy duty professional drill. It is a larger and heavier than consumer grade drills, and has A LOT more torque. Do not buy this if you are looking for something to do home improvement with or have around the house when your cordless drill's batteries die - it's way overkill.The 10-amp motor in this drill is a beast. The amount of torque it puts out is unbelievable. With the right bit, this drill will rip through anything.The build quality is excellent, especially for the price. It's hard to beat this drill in terms of value for your money if you need something with this much power.The only issue I have with this drill is that the Forward/Reverse switch is made of thin cheap plastic. This is by far the weakest piece on the drill and I will not be surprised if this part brakes at some point. It almost seems like this one part was engineered to eventually fail, because the rest of the drill is absolutely solid and will last a very long time.Pros:---------------+ Not made in China+ All metal chuck+ Good build quality, feels heavy, strong and durable+ 10-amp motor has enough power for the toughest jobs+ The side handle is strong and durable+ Good value for the price.Cons:---------------- Forward/Reverse switch is made form cheap thin plastic

Sometimes a cordless drill, no matter how powerful, just won't get the job done. Hence the corded drill, which will always have its place in the shop. If you want the most powerful corded drill short of a hammer or rotary hammer drill--something like the excellent Bosch Bulldog--this is it. Drilling hundreds of wafer head, winged screws from 1 7/16 to 2 3/4 inch into my steel garage frame wore out the batteries in three cordless drills. I turned to this beast and, at generally low rpms and max torque, the screws go in fairly easily (usually). But be careful: this drill can break your wrist or tear your shoulder. It's a serious drill for serious work, so take it seriously. The adjustable side handle is essential and excellent. Is it only one speed? Not really. Some of the reviewers don't know how to finesse a tool. A soft touch produces a soft screw entry. It just takes some practice, for the trigger is very sensitive. The only problem? The drill comes with no case, which is ridiculous. A hard plastic case should be provided; if not that, at least provide a soft bag, something to protect the drill from the elements. Next up for me: the mid-handle DeWalt DWD115--great feel, great power, great price. Call it the little brother to the 210.