Impact Guns

[GTP231]

What kind ya got?
I've got an IR 2112 and 2132 and Snap-On 3/8" that I can't recall the number. Preference is the IRs though

[RaSScal]

Junk.... Igersoll

[itsfess]

I own all snap on tools and have used many mac and matco. I find it very hard to believe that a bargain ingersoll rand can hold a candle to any of them.

[lloydb3]

IR all the way. Lighter than snappy and last forever.

[01 T/A]

thare all about the same. i have mac, snap on, craftsmen, and husky. you can just get more tork out of the big name comps. my mac is my fave.

[NJ 666]

IR all the way. Lighter than snappy and last forever.

I had only Snap-On tools forever but I was tired of sending them out every year to have them repaired. I work in a clean shop and use an inline oiler and they always turned to shit. I-R seems to outlast Snap-On.

[jcws6]

I've got a Harbor Freight "Earthquake" 1/2 inch (625 ft/lbs.). I know some of their tools are questionable, but I've had this thing for around 3 years now & it seems rock solid.

About a year ago, I bought a Goodyear Racing 24v cordless 1/2" (~170 ft/lbs.) from PepBoys. I highly recommend it if you can find one. Since I got this thing, I rarely even use air anymore.

[GTP231]

I own all snap on tools and have used many mac and matco. I find it very hard to believe that a bargain ingersoll rand can hold a candle to any of them.

Well IR makes them for Mac and Matco. Hell Stanley tools that owns Mac also owns IR

[GTP231]

I had only Snap-On tools forever but I was tired of sending them out every year to have them repaired. I work in a clean shop and use an inline oiler and they always turned to shit. I-R seems to outlast Snap-On.

My 2131 is still kicking strong after 10 years and being oiled on the when I remeber to plan:kick:

[NJ 666]

My 2131 is still kicking strong after 10 years and being oiled on the when I remeber to plan:kick:

Mine is like 15 years old and is still strong(IM31?). I have to send it out every 18 months to be rebuild. The anvils/square drive always wear out. Change the retainer rings every 6 months. I actually have a 3/8" Snap-On butteryfly that I really like. Have to send that out every 12-18 months. Worn anvil and the trigger sticks in the "off" position. Did that from week 1.

[01 T/A]

i have a mac for 5 years now never a bad deal with is same with my snap-on 3/8 and i have had it the same time

[GTP231]

Mine is like 15 years old and is still strong(IM31?). I have to send it out every 18 months to be rebuild. The anvils/square drive always wear out. Change the retainer rings every 6 months. I actually have a 3/8" Snap-On butteryfly that I really like. Have to send that out every 12-18 months. Worn anvil and the trigger sticks in the "off" position. Did that from week 1.

Yet to have mine rebuilt yet:nana:

[cant.b.caught.z28]

when I worked in the tool crib at my dad's machine shop most of the employee's would order the IR thunder impacts

[Goldcuffs]

Anyone that says IR's are junk has obviously not used one long enough. My IR will spank any over priced Snap-On in my shop.

[01 T/A]

if its a 1/2 inch its most likely made by the same comp. just with a defrint name its the name and torque you ppay fore

[Hot Black Trans-Am]

My 1/2" craftsman works fine and it was free.

[JoshieDoom]

Mac :)

[346ci]

I have a Mac and like it, but around my shop the IR's seem to have more punch, last a bit longer, and more rugged than the others.

[qwkgto]

I have a mostly craftsman tools ,I do have a snap on 18 volt 1/2 drive impact,damn thing is awesome use it on everything.

[Too Fast]

I bought a new IR titanium (?) I think that's what it is called. Love it. Nicely balanced, light weight, got it for $230 online somewhere. Sears wanted $300 for it, I didn't even ask the tool men how much they wanted. Probably easily over $325. Has 1100 ft-lbs break away torque! Compare this to the latest and greatest and way overpriced Snap-On impact.

My last IR (had it 6 years, had to replace the trigger once) was stolen off my work cart! I've worked at the Goodyear almost 20 years and that has never happened.

People who say IR is junk don't know what they are talking about. All things by any manufacturer can be junk.

[99'CajunFirehawk157]

Anyone use CORDLESS impacts, I saw a Makita 1/2" on ebay that advertised over 300 ft pounds?

[HMFDZ28]

I have all Inger.....Still love my old reliable 231....I kick the crap outta it too lol

[01 T/A]

Anyone use CORDLESS impacts, I saw a Makita 1/2" on ebay that advertised over 300 ft pounds?

i dont have one but some of my buddys when i worked at nissan had them and loved them only time they got out the air gun was for wheels most of the time

[qwk93ta]

I have had an IR for 8-10 years now and love it.

[ICRAZY6]

I purchased two 10yr old Mac impact guns about 6yrs ago off ebay and they are the best that I've ever owned. The 1/2 drive one so much torque that if the bolt won't come out it ends up snapping the head off. LOL. But never owned any other and I'm quite happy with what they do for me.

[jcws6]

Anyone use CORDLESS impacts, I saw a Makita 1/2" on ebay that advertised over 300 ft pounds?

About a year ago, I bought a Goodyear Racing 24v cordless 1/2" (~170 ft/lbs.) from PepBoys. I highly recommend it if you can find one. Since I got this thing, I rarely even use air anymore.

As I said in my earlier post, I've been using the Goodyear Racing cordless for a year now, and that gets my vote. It was well under $100, and it does the job great. I work on my car outside, so it beats the hell out of dragging a compressor and running an extension cord all the time.

On really stuck bolts, I still bring out the breaker bar or impact gun for some extra power, though.

[Rob Mellinger]

I own a Snap-on 7100 , works great! Best $350. I ever spent on one. I also have IR products, cant complain about them either, rock solid.

[Too Fast]

I have had an IR for 8-10 years now and love it.

If you have to upgrade, get the new 2135 Ti Max Titanium from IR, I might be off a little on the part number. It is their newest latest greatest, light weight, well balanced. I've had it for 6 months now, great. Small size too, gets in tight places. I pick up some of my coworkers Snapons that are a few years old, man those things are heavy! The new Snapon is very similar to the new IR, I like how I can reverse with the trigger hand only. I paid about $230, found it from Amazon.com. Sears and other places sell the same gun for almost $300.

[GTP231]

:bump:

[cammed goat]

I have a Craftsman(IR 2131-A) and an IR 2131QT. Great guns.

[zmg00camaross]

snap on mg31 3/8 love it and snap on 1/2 but the IR titanum is a dominator in 1/2 drive I will buy after the snap on craps out but the snap on 3/8 mg31 Is great

[GTP231]

HAd to have my MG31 rebuilt within 3 years of ownership. Its ok just prefer my IR over it

[zmg00camaross]

HAd to have my MG31 rebuilt within 3 years of ownership. Its ok just prefer my IR over iti am have lucky with it so far but can't beat IR no doubt

[RaSScal]

Can't beat IR for the money, my 3/8" drive needs a little "motivation" occasionally.

[02WS6SSZ71]

I'll throw a new one in the mix- AirCat NitroCat Xtreme mini...it just sounds badass. For $160, 700ft-lbs max, 200-500 working, and it weighs a touch over 2 & 1/2 lbs. Havn't had it too long, but it's a beast so far. Sure beats my old Craftsman.

[Hi-Po]

cant beat a 2131 IR 1/2"

Same thing for my 3/4 2141 IR.

Ill take the pepsi challenge with any of that junk Mac or snapon. Over priced BS

[Damage Inc.]

I've been doing this for 25 years or so. When I first started I thought Snap-on was the shit now I know better. I still have my 20+ yr old Snappy but it's more of a hammer now. Still have my 18+ yr old IR231 and it works ok. At work they will replace one air tool a year under $350. I got the 2135TiMax it's now about 2 yrs old been oiled maybe 3 times and still kicks the shit out of my coworkers brand new Snappy. Snap-on used to be better. I think with all the corperate mergering all the big names are now very even, if not the same in a different wrapper. Oh I also have a 20+ yr old CP that still works very well.

[LS2Tuner]

I think it's a SN-750 Snap-On. Great gun on the heavy side but GREAT for hangover days due to the "silent mode" I was amazed at how well the muffler system works. It cuts back the power some but usual have NO issue's.

Cordless I also have the Snap-On 18v. There is a newer one out above it. Graet for the track in the pits.

[casperss]

I must say Matco all the way. but hey I may also be a bit partial...LOL

[Benner]

Have yet to find another impact that can out power my IR titanium. Several people in the shop I worked at either bought there own or would use one of the titaniums somebody had.

By far the best 1/2" for under $450

[jsteele90]

dewalt 18v 1/2 drive. i love it

[T/A98]

IR 2131 and 2141 Ti are the nicest ive used. I have the 2131, but they dont make it anymore. Ive used a Matco gun before but wasnt impressed for the money it costs. If it was $200 less it wouldnt be that bad. I just used my 1/2" 2131 to remove lugnuts from a Peterbilt 379 yesterday and it didnt have a problem. We were using a CP 3/4 impact and it wasnt doing a thing then a coworker came up and said "dont laugh, i just wanna see if itll work." Then they all came right off. I like the 2141 Ti better than my 2131 because its lighter.

[That Guy 2-1]

IR all the way!!!! I have them in both the 3/8 and 1/2 and they can't be beat! I call the 1/2" the Hercules 'cos it'll take any damn bolt off, and if it can't, it'll break it off ... lol ... I've used other's Snap-On's and Matco's and Craftsmans, Bluepoints but the IR's have lasted longer and worked better, are lighter and just feel easier to use in my hand with the way the controls are positioned.