Review on Experience Unmatched Power With AIRCAT 1150 "Killer Torque" Composite Impact Wrench - 1295 Ft-Lbs by Josh Long

After a year, two months, and roughly 1600 tire rotations (as well as a handful of shock absorber-control arm mounting bolts and other high-torque applications), I think it's safe to say I'm quite pleased with this fine impact gun, and can vouch for its quality. The selector still moves smoothly and stays in place, the hammers do what they're supposed to. well, suffice to say I haven't had to have it replaced or attempt any repairs on it. I've made sure to oil it before its first use each day, and it's given me no cause for complaint. It's even been dropped a few times (about two or three feet each time) and still works like I just got it yesterday.As far as torque goes, I've only been impressed. In every contest with a stubborn nut or bolt, it has won. I once had to remove a wheel previously affixed to a van by one of the fine folks at [a business I'll be kind to and not name] who must not have wanted it removed. Ever. One particular lug nut was practically on sideways, as it simply wouldn't back off, until the Aircat ripped it off, complete with half of the stud inside it.While I've operated impact guns of comparable torque that do a somewhat better job of absorbing the push against the arm I'm holding them with, they have expensive words on them like "Snap-On," or "Mac Tools." If I've had a good night's sleep and enough carbs for breakfast, my arm doesn't start feeling fatigue unless I'm removing and replacing more than four ordinary wheels' worth of lug nuts in rapid succession, and even then, it's not enough of a problem to where I'd give this less than five stars. At this price point, if the rest my arm gets between each service is enough to keep me using this from 9 to 6 without any serious joint pain after repeated usage (and no irregular muscle growth between my business arm and my not-business arm), I feel it was worth every penny.Ultimately the reliability, power, lack of lasting discomfort, and the great price earn the Aircat 1150 a five star rating from me. If I can remember to I'll update this review after five years of service.