Porter-Cable 9877 14.4 Volt 1/2-Inch Cordless Hammer Drill Kit

Features:

• Includes two, 19.2 volt/2 amp hour batteries
• Hammer drill and driver in one unit
• 390 in./lbs.torque, 20 position clutch
• Two speed gear box
• One year warranty/30 day performance certification

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Customer Reviews:

Do not buy [Posted on 2003-02-02]
I was very disappointed with this product. I drilled only five holes into concrete that was not what I considered very hard. The first four holes drilled went as I had hoped. On the fifth hole the clutch gave out.

Not even worth the made in mexico price [Posted on 2003-02-09]
Not sure why PC decided to export their manufacturing, but their latest line of power tools is far lower quality than it was 5 years ago. Their power/speed ratings are overestimated, and reliability has been poor. I've returned two of these, and finally got a Milwaukee. Now, that Milwaukee is astonishingly good. Made in Germany, it is precise, and powerful. Try watching your drill or driver bit in the chuck as you pull the trigger. On both of the PCs I returned, there was clearly some wobble (did not spin cleanly on its axis). I bought DeWalt that did the same thing, and the gear changing on the DeWalt was atrocious (3 gear model).The Milwaukee was close to perfect.

Did everything I needed [Posted on 2003-02-24]
This particular cordless drill was used by me daily to install windows, sliding doors, mirrors, etc. for about a year before I had to replace one of the batteries (hey, it happens). In that time I used all of the features with equal ease. I left it with my partner after I injured my back because the drill he had was not nearly as efficient as my P-C. Although it has since disappeared, I look forward to purchasing another one in the near future. I know there are other makes and models out there, but for the price, I couldn't ask for more. Although the batteries wear down quite quickly in hammerdrill mode (I would expect that) it has the power and speed to be used daily out in the field of installation.

try something else [Posted on 2003-07-31]
I've had this cordless for a few years, and it has some major weaknesses. First, the hammer action is far weaker than expected, even for a cordless. P-C (last I heard) was using the same hammer motor for all 3 sizes(voltage ratings).
Also, I have gone through several batteries. Even bought new,they have fried quickly.I have since heard from other contractor types complaints about P-C batteries- weak, go bad or dead quickly....
Thirdly, even though I use my gun mostly for driving short screws to hang pipes, I'm a plumbing contractor, my high range only slips now, and the low range is starting to go too.
It's not the deal I thought it was for sure.
On the pos. side, it has a good feel, balance and torque that I'll be looking for in my next cordless.

Power screwdriver [Posted on 2003-11-12]
At best its a power scredriver. As a hammer drill it doesn't compare to the Milwauke which I also own. I actually got a second one of these in a combo kit that had a saw that I wanted. And the forward/reverse clutch on that one is shot. Overall I recommend the Milwauke above this one.

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