I agree SDS is the way to go, but as hammer drill go the below is my favorite.Yeah nice thing with the SDS bits is they lock in though. The issue I had with my other drill when using it to make holes is the bit would just start to spin inside if it caught the concrete the wrong way. Though with this drill I wonder if it's just going to bring me for a ride instead.
I can't wait to try some core drilling with this. I have a few projects that may require it.
Pistol grip, short overall length (would qualify as an SBR), can mount accessories (front grip), has a drill bit... might as well consider that a bayonet. Dang man, you do have an assault drill!!
I have use older models to those many times in the past. They are good, but heavy as hell for drilling/coring horizontal holes all day long. Better way to make large holes would be a wet coring drill. And, leaving the smaller holes to smaller SDS machines.both are good... but if were comparing cocks here-
http://www.us.hilti.com/holus/page/module/product/prca_rangedetail.jsf?lang=en&nodeId=-161078
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http://www.us.hilti.com/holus/page/module/product/prca_rangedetail.jsf?lang=en&nodeId=-395314
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I have use older models to those many times in the past. They are good, but heavy as hell for drilling/coring horizontal holes all day long. Better way to make large holes would be a wet coring drill. And, leaving the smaller holes to smaller SDS machines.
Never actually tried a Hilti now that I think of it... but everywhere I hear they're the best. I'd definitely have to look at them next time I buy a tool.