Ive had this saw long enough now. I don't really feel that it holds up to the hype it don't really feel that it compares to any of the other saws that I have. it works well but it's heavy and underpowered... or so it seems that way to me. I thought maybe the chain just wasn't in that great of shape but I spent a lot of time getting it nice and sharp and it really made no difference. All my other saws feel like they will out cut it except for the McCulloch super 250 nothing feels real slow.