Wow. It seems that some of the other reviewers are quite attached to other brands. I don't know why they tried DeWalt. Anyway, I've used quite a few drills over the years and currently own three (including this DeWalt 1/2" 10 Amp). I've had my drill for 10 months now and haven't experienced any of the disasters that occur in the most critical reviews are described here.It has survived several falls, heavy drilling with oversized bits and I can't find any notable flaws.If you are a casual buyer, this drill will surely suffice for your daily needs.