I know you said you don't want an 18V drill, but noone else has
responded regarding their personal experience with a Makita MForce, so
here goes nothing!


Cast my vote for Makita. I have never used the Panasonic, though. I have
the 18V M-Force, and I will probably add a 12 or 14.4V to go with it at some
point. The metal half inch ratcheting chuck on the Makita is great. The
thing is really built like a tank. You will be satisfied with the Makita.

Charlie