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[crf450x]

I've been looking for a stubby 1/2" impact. Has anybody used the proto? I can't find any information on it. I've used an aircat and liked it but I generally only buy ingersoll or proto air tools. Any input would be appreciated!

 

[jeepinerdeep]

I have not handled the Proto.

When I was looking for one the exposed trigger shaft and direction selector turned me off. This is how I ruled out Proto no other reason really, Aircat is also a similar design but was ruled out because I am/was not happy with the 3 tools I bought from them.

As an added bonus....The IR's are $145 on Amazon, I got one, and used it about 4 times- super pleased.

 

[toddmorr]

may i ask why you were not happy with the Aircat tools?

 

[jeepinerdeep]

may i ask why you were not happy with the Aircat tools?

Sure. Not to derail this guys thread though.

I had a Nitrocat impact that leaked the mechanism oil out the nose cone after just 3 light uses. Cost me $20 bucks in freight to have repaired under warranty. Dumped it on ebay soon as I got it back. It was a liability.

I have a 3/8 Air drill that the chuck is garbage on, won't even hold an 1/8 bit from day one. I just gave up and use my M12.

I have a right angle die grinder with sticky vanes and a horrendous sounding gear drive, again since day one. When it dies or I get tired of bump starting it, it's headed for the trash can.

In 15 plus years I've worn out the gearing on 1 Mac mini angle die grinder, and had zero issues with what must be a combo of 2 dozen other Snap On, Mac, IR, and CP air tools. Zero. Bassically it's anything but Aircat for me from here out. I'd like to try something from St Louis sometime.

IMO Aircat is way way overhyped based on the 3 tools I bought, and have not been satisfied with. Some people swear by them, but I dunno, mine were all junk.

 

[crf450x]

That's the first bad thing I've heard about aircat. But it sounds bad enough....

I'm really thinking I might try the proto just cause nobody else seems to have it

 

[jeepinerdeep]

That's the first bad thing I've heard about aircat. But it sounds bad enough....

I'm really thinking I might try the proto just cause nobody else seems to have it

Certainly looks cool ! I don't know if I'd pay too much of a premium over the IR to try it though. There was a member here selling a Proto 3/4 gun real reasonable, I had to close the thread before I bought it- it was real tempting.

 

[crf450x]

Certainly looks cool ! I don't know if I'd pay too much of a premium over the IR to try it though. There was a member here selling a Proto 3/4 gun real reasonable, I had to close the thread before I bought it- it was real tempting.

I bought it from him I like it better than my coworker's ir 3/4. I've used both brands in 1/2" and they seem the same. Hard decision here.

 

[Wamsutta]

Here's the wrench in the thread title:

 

[jeepinerdeep]

I bought it from him I like it better than my coworker's ir 3/4. I've used both brands in 1/2" and they seem the same. Hard decision here.

Sweet deal! Post up what you think of the stubby if you decide to go Proto on that one.

 

[allstarrme]

I have the Mac branded version, I haven’t used it to much yet but it works good in a small space.

 

[crf450x]

Well I got the proto in the mail today. Haven't used it yet but it seems to be built extremely well. Definitely heavier than the aircat I used. I'll try it out in the next few days and report back.