Pros & Cons
Pros
Comes with only six bits (2x slot, 2x pozi, and 2x philips) but that covers most jobs and i have a lot of other hex bits anyway. The magnetic bit holder is effective enough to transfer magnetism to the bit.
The ratchet mechanism is solid, smooth and gives a reassurance that your twisting wrist energy is being transferred smoothly and efficiently. It feels better quality in hands, and the ratchet movement sounds better comparing to my stanely ratchet driv... Read More
Handy for those little fiddly screws. No messing with screwtops, or having to poke bits out of slots. Power screwdrivers are great, but can risk stripping the head. Pleased with this product, proving very useful.
Cons
This is another example of a world-class company with great history and quality heritage being sold to a multinational company. They start to deteriorate the quality towards low level diy market range - zero sustainability thinking.
Highlights
Quality
I am happy with the quality and look of this product
For a daily driver that has such a nice finish and quality youd be hard pressed to beat it
However the quality of the ratchet itself is superb and i dont think you can buy a better ratchet screwdriver before it gets mo... Read More
But the build quality to the price that you pay id say this is an amazing piece of tool
Competitiveness
Even after letting a friend use it to remove worktop brackets that were corroded the tips showed no damage
The bahco pistol ratchet here is excellent
Overview
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- This product had a total of 3,485 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jul 8 2023.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Cant put half star increments so i rounded up
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
You can buy ratchet drivers that have less back drag and less play in the shaft but they cost more
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The longer shaft which incidentally i wanted means an increase in weight and makes it protrude from your pocket holster etc a bit further
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The first two observations are where i deducted 0
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
You have to accommodate low torque scenarios by either holding shaft as you ratchet back or using as a standard driver
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Bahco from my experience make robust tools and this feels no different
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Of course if your buget is in the £6090 range then youll be looking at some truly amazing screwdrivers which would make this one less good in comparison
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Note that there are no bits with it