458_lott
ArboristSite Operative
I am slow to transition. I am resistant to change. I am all of that. I have to admit now that I have about six or seven hours on the Stihl MS-460, I understand what all of the whoopla is all about concerning Stihl saws. I have run Stihl saws before (the old school Stihls), but never owned one. I figured a 4.7 cu. in. saw in the Stihl line ran about like most saws that size, but I must say, the big difference I see is the Stihl is smoooooooth. I don't know how to define it other than that lay-term. It is really smooth. I don't know if it cuts any faster than other saws in its class and I don't really care as I don't race, but I do cut wood all day long (when I cut) and the Stihl is a joy to run. It is ergonomically well designed and has no "fatigue factor". I feel like I could run it 12 hours straight. Now I understand and thank all you guys that got me through my whining period when it looked as though I was getting foiled by Stihl and my dealer. It was worth the crap and the wait. I don't cut with it exclusively, but it gets its fair workout. I do find myself reaching for it before grabbing one of my trusty Homelites or the Echo 670. It just fits right. I know many of you guys tout the virtues of Husky so I guess one of them is in the future and I know Dolmars are great as I remember them from the Sachs-Dolmar age, as well as when they built the big Poulans (6000, etc.) Geez, maybe I need to get one of them too. Was kinda looking at the 7900 or the good buy on the equivalent Makita.