"RayV" writes:

I love my DW 9.6V drill but it barely drives two screws before
requiring a charge. Never felt I needed more power so I have no
interest in a 18V gun. I have heard lots of good things about
Panasonic batteries but what about their drills?

If you are only driving screws, I would recommend the Makita 18 volt
impact driver. It doesn't weigh any more than my Ridgid 12V cordless
drill.

It has lithium-ion batteries. If you really want to slim down weight, I
noticed that Home Depot has a new version of the Makita impact driver with
a smaller LI battery. I have the one with the larger battery.

The price is higher, but I think it is worth it.

Brian Elfert