I'm interested in seeing just how well this Neiko drill holds up. I can remember a time when the thought of plastic gears would have been a complete turn-off, but knowing how plastics have improved over the last couple decades, I'm not so sure how I should feel about that.
Anyway, Zach......after seeing your post, I searched for reviews of the Neiko drill, and found quite a few on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-10529A...iewpnt_lft?filterByStar=positive&pageNumber=1
Everything from very poor, to glowing reviews. Admittedly, I might have been a little more hesitant to make the purchase, if I had seen these reviews first......but, it's on the way. I'm going to test it out and see how well it does.
I know from experience that the old style Milwaukee and Sioux drills are great, and last, and last......but, they are discontinued. There, you take your chances on a used unit......if and when you find one at a price you're willing to pay. My first Sioux lasted me for about 20 years of very hard use, and I'm completely satisfied that I got my money's worth. The several Sioux and Milwaukee drills I purchased when that one gave up the ghost, are all still going strong after about 10 years of use. (Not to mention the two that are still in the box, brand new!)
One other thing to take into consideration, is I don't sand nearly as much as I did when I wore out that old black Sioux drill......so, the Neiko just might last a little longer that it would for someone who has to sand a great deal.
We'll see.........
ko