Impact guns

JOOP · Nov 1, 2009

So what's your choice of Impact guns.? I finally bought a decent one Ingersall Rand 231c. Seems to work pretty good.

Clark · Nov 2, 2009

Mac, snap-on, snap-on, must have the rubber cover so i can throw it around:awesomework:

darius · Nov 2, 2009

mac tools aw5500. best gun on the market.

dja410 · Nov 2, 2009

Snap on or mac ive got both and they kick ass a cheap impact gun is almost pointless they just dont have any power. Although harbor freight tools has the earthquake gun its strong as hell.

JOOP · Nov 2, 2009

I bought mine from the matco truck. I don't know what the specs are but this thing doesn't have a problem turning rusted bolts.

RCBrett · Nov 2, 2009

Ir 2131

dove'd85 · Nov 3, 2009

i have a blue point gun that game with my apprenciate set, it's an IR not sure what the model number is but it works killer!

CHOP SHOP · Nov 3, 2009

I had a SnapOn IM6100 with the rubber grip and adjustable muffler forever.

Then I got a plastic IngRand impact in a trade for next to nothin. The IR will rip that ol snapon a new asshole! I promptly sold the SO soon after for 100

JOOP · Nov 3, 2009

The plastic ones are suppose to be 1000 FtLbs of trq. I think the one i have is only 300

PORTER · Nov 4, 2009

When it comes to impact guns IR rules the game. Second choice would be some of the Mac guns but IIRC they are also made by IR.

FunNmuD · Nov 4, 2009

IR all the way!

sco44 · Nov 5, 2009

i have an IR231 but the aircats are supposed to be real good..especially for their price. goes head to head with IR2135ti in strength..and is alot quieter.. theres a big thread on pirate about them in the tools section..

ill be getting some aircat tools when im in the market

link- http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=523766&highlight=aircat

-Scott

JOOP · Nov 5, 2009

I had some POS thing my wife bought me a few years ago. But it lost it balls power. So far I'm very happy with this IR231c. Now I just need to get a big sized compressor.

PORTER · Nov 5, 2009

As with everything, you get what you pay for.

zukkev · Nov 13, 2009

All of my guns are IR composites (I own (4) 1/2" guns, and (2) 3/8" guns...)
IMHO, I don't care what the claim is on power rating, but any guns that's muffled to make it quiet loses power---I use my IR2135QT and it doesn't get some fasteners loose, break out old faithful (Matco IR2131) and it still rips after over 12 years of abuse!!!
On a side note, Sears sells one their Craftsman lines in composite (which is IR--I know, cuz I have one, and save for the chrome anvil/head, it is IDENTICAL to my 2131....but cheaper!!!