Swivel impact sockets semi deep or shallow

[Ckengine]

Good day Gents new to the forum

I was looking at getting a set of 3/8 drive impact swivel sockets. I have a full set of regular 1/2 drive impact sockets deep, never found a need for shallow. I have a small repair business doing everything from car repairs to lawn mowers to home repairs so I use my tools 3+ days a week. Just looking for some advice weather to start out with the semi deep or shallow. Thanks Chris

 

[jim1987]

If get the shallows from harborfreight.

 

[Ckengine]

Honestly I only buy American tools snap on, SK Proto ect. I have seen to many accident with cheep foreign tools.

 

[toolman9w]

I have been using the shallow for years. Don't even have mid length. Would be nice at times.

 

[warmpancakes]

I have snap on you can snag them cheap on eBay as the market is flooded right now, I had shallow and deeps never used the deeps

 

[Mohawk Dave]

I have all the Snap Ons...however, I TRY to place the gun on the nut and the wrench on the bolt....since you really want to turn the nut.

Therefore, I feel semi/ and deep are mo better....but shallows can be used a hell of a lot more places due to access. SO, but shallows first, then all the others.

EDIT: forgot I just picked up deep 1/2" swivel NAPA PRO "(Sunex? I think) They seem fine as well. NOS from CL

 

[cg81]

I have mostly snap-on impact swivels, but I have a few sk individuals and they are right up there with the best of them with a much better price. I have a set of shallows and deeps. If it is a bolt in a tight spot sometimes a shallow is all that will fit, but I couldn't get far without the deeps as well. I would check Harry Epstein's or Amazon for some SK.