Why 3/8"?
I mean, the new FUEL Mid Torque has plenty of power to overcome the loss you have from a lower-mass anvil/sockets, but unless you already have impact sockets in both sizes it's a whole other set to buy and store.
I've been doing a drawn-out suspension job on my Mini, and the Mid Gen 2 1/2" has done everything I've asked, including stuff my 1/2" Stubby couldn't manage. Since it's a Mini, there were a couple spots where I had to use a wobble or extension, but it's not flinching at any of that: If a can get the socket over the fastener, it's coming off.
It's also a pretty great size, even when compared with the Stubby:
Even with that small battery, the Mid is still achieving virtually all of its power, which makes it a great package.
Get the 3/8 mid torque which will have all the power you need, the m18 stubbie is a waste for what you pay for the power you get.
I wouldn't generally recommend the 3/8" Stubby, but the 1/2" is a rock star. It's probably not a Single-Tool for a serious DIY-er (that would be the Mid), but it does 80% of what I need an impact for, and pretty much all the common stuff (lugs/brakes) unless they're over-torqued. And it's so light and easy I genuinely enjoy using it.
