Universal Impact Sockets

[sdguy55]

Im stuck between getting GP, CP, or Snap-on. I have compared GP and Snap-on and as far as length, thickness and mobility go they are pretty identical for damn cheap. Does anyone know if the snap-on ones are more durable (i.e. have a better design) i am a mechanic and these will be used on a quite regular basis.
I am getting CP ones for comparison sake on tue. Snap on ones have a lil bit of an edge on the warranty side but i told the CP rep (he works for our company) that i would have to insist on him keeping an extra set on hand for warranty reasons. I know at some point in time these are gonna break be it any of the three. Opinions?

 

[daveblank]

Look at the Matco pinless impact wobble.

 

[wafrederick]

I agree on the Matco pinless impact swivels.Never broke one yet,I have the sets in 1/2 drive and a few in 3/8 drive.

 

[sdguy55]

Should have mentioned that we dont have a matco guy

 

[jjpp]

I have had good luck using the GP as my back-ups, they are almost an exact copy of the old style Snap-On and hard to beat for the price. A note on the Matco pinless, they like to pop apart if used at an extreme angle, but if you can keep from loosing the parts you can just put them back together. I gave up on my 3/8 15mm because of it.

I use Snap-On myself but have some Matco's and GP's. Don't care much for MAC and haven't seen the CP's.

 

[DrkMtnDew]

I have snap on, matco, and an incomplete set of GP. For the price the GP won't let you down. I like the matco/craftsman/armstrong design best, but use the SO because they have great warrenty if something does happen.