DeWalt 20v reciprocating saw difference?

[Sevenhills1952]

I have lots of DeWalt 20V tools and extra batteries. I've been thinking about a reciprocating saw. I have a 120v one but cordless I can see could be handy. There are quite a few models, different prices. For occasional use is there that much difference between brush and brushless?
Some models are also short to get between studs also.
Thanks.

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[joshmodelskidoo]

I have the atomic 1 handed saw. I like it but it doesn’t have an adjustable shoe. Has a short stroke to. Usually when i need a recip saw its for one or two quick cuts while at the junkyard or working on the camper. I have a corded if i need it for a bigger project like cutting walls out of the house

 

[ZRX61]

Get the brushless one, no question. About $20 difference in price, longer battery life & easier on the muscles.

 

[kbeefy]

I prefer brushless.

 

[GeoBruin]

Generally the brushless models are the way to go. As others have said, the price is not that different nowadays but the performance/efficiency/longevity probably will be.
As far as the full size models, there's the D handled one you mention which is quite compact, and there's the Flexvolt model that is a beast but requires the 60v max batteries, and then there's the Flexvolt Advantage model that has a similar form factor to the Flexvolt model but will accept 20v max batteries (and is supposed to deliver more power than 20v when run on 60v batteries)

 

[PassnThru]

Where do you get the $20 price difference? According to Amazon for a bare tool the difference is about $60?
I understand that the brushless is better but it's commanding much higher prices than people seem to think. Apparently I missed something somewhere.