Might want to consider warranty and the ease of using it if you are doing high volume work.
I don't mind warranty if there's a distributor around 94587
the IR air guns really have no competition at this time, unless price is an issue.
if they are good enough for NASCAR, they can handle what you are doing!
IR Thunder gun
I honestly am not a fan of Nascar, but enjoy F1.
Do they have to be pneumatic? Have you thought about a M18 fuel 3/8"? I don't know how I survived without mine all these years!
If not, I agree with an IR. It's all I've ever owned...they are strong and proven.
For impact swivels, I like Gray Pneumatics. I have a 3/8's kit and really like them. They are holding up very well.
Well I do like cordless, just last week I bought the M12 FUEL 1/4 hex impact driver kit with 2 batteries and a charger for $150 and can't be any happier! This is my first cordless purchase since I was tired of unscrewing the 10+ bolts that Mercedes uses on their "diapers" by hand haha. But I feel like pneumatic impact guns last longer since they dont have a electric motor which to me would have a shorter life span (I used to work on electronics and radio control cars (nitro and electric) and have some experience with brush and brushless technology), and also I wouldn't have to deal with battery life, etc. I am ready to pull the trigger on the GP set.
Not sure if I understand how you outgrow something like this unless it has stopped working ?
I meant I need more power.
I have the IR 2125 QTimax. It's the same gun, with a 1/2" anvil. It's great. I think I found the best price on mine at amazon.
That model does have a grease *** on the hammer case, and if you use it regularly, it will need greased once every 6 months or so. You can tell when it needs greasing, as power output drops, and periodically the hammers just start sticking periodically. Greasing it, and using it normally for a few minutes to distribute the grease brings it back to like new performance. It takes a special grease from IR, and it comes in a kit with the grease gun.
For impact swivels, I recommend armstrong. They have pinless impact swivels. They are the same as matco and craftsman, and actually craftsman may be the cheapest, but warranty with sears is not something I would bet on long term. I quit wrecking swivels when I changed to these pinless ones.
I am aiming to purchase it from Amazon since I have prime (I have bought my M12 impact kit, GearWrench 120XP set, OTC master torx set, Williams screwdriver set, AST oil filter sockets, VIM stubby hex sockets, and many more) Does anyone know if the GP sockets are pinless? Armstrong seems a bit steep for the price and CMan is missing the 19.. I know im being picky that its missing one size but I hate mixed sets..
Stick with budget tools and spend the money saved on investments and your family.
I am, if using the "tool truck equivalent thread" and never setting foot in the tool trucks is not already budget?
I was going to say the same thing... My only concern would be ease of warranty of the Armstrongs... I never had to warrranty any of my Armstrong stuff, so I don't know.
It would be a tough call on the IR QTi or the new Proto gun...
I saw the proto gun, what makes it more expensive than IR?
I based the marking comment on the short 3/8" impacts I have, they are only marked with laser etching, and it's wearing off. I don't keep them in the case though. Can't tell, are these stamped with sizes also?
I dont mind for lazer marking, they'll always be lined in a tray so I will get used to/ learn where what size is or what size looks.
I have always felt that there's one company in Taiwan that makes all of the impact sockets for sunex, grey pneumatic, and others. The only thing that changes is the color of the box it comes in.
The only difference between sunex and grey pneumatic beside the red or blue box they come in, is that sunex in addition to the gold high vis marking, has the socket size stamped in small numbers too. You can't go wrong with sunex or GP and if you shop around, you can get them fairly cheap too.
If you're worried about warranty, pick up a NAPA set of impact swivels. Same as sunex, but warrantied locally at your napa store.
I don't think you can find a better 3/8 impact than the IR2115TIMAX. It's compact, well balanced, and powerful. You're not looking for a 3/8 impact to do the work of a 1/2 impact, you want power with access. I have never owned an aircat product but, my peers have tried them. They seem to work well initially but. then power dies off over time. shop around for the best deal.
Thanks for the NAPA suggestion, I will check them out.
