# Imapact Gun Advice **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [June 3, 2009, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/imapact-gun-advice/68725 "2009-06-03T18:32:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jim1234664](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jim1234664/32/7438_2.png) [@Jim1234664](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jim1234664)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2009, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/imapact-gun-advice/68725/1 "2009-06-03T18:32:01Z")
So i’m getting ready to buy my first decent Impact and im not really sure who has the best in my price range ($200-$250). looking for good build quality and decent torque. thanks in advance for any advice ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2009, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/imapact-gun-advice/68725/2 "2009-06-03T18:34:45Z")
get a used one from snap on/mac… ---
**Author:** ![IanK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iank/32/5016_2.png) [@IanK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IanK)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2009, 6:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/imapact-gun-advice/68725/3 "2009-06-03T18:37:54Z")
I have a snap-on. Its unstoppable. ---
**Author:** ![nitroinsane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/d26b3c/32.png) [@nitroinsane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nitroinsane)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2009, 6:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/imapact-gun-advice/68725/4 "2009-06-03T18:37:59Z")
Do not buy used impact guns. Impact guns are not made to last forever. Also they carry no warranty used. I would buy a ingersoll if I could do it again. I have a mac 480q which is made by ingersol with a mac tax on it. ---
**Author:** ![dreid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dreid/32/7388_2.png) [@dreid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dreid)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2009, 6:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/imapact-gun-advice/68725/5 "2009-06-03T18:40:05Z")
OT, and maybe it will help the OP. I have a cheap gun that doesnt brake alot of shit loose. is it the gun or my smaller compressor and lack of air??? ---
**Author:** ![Pauly](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pauly/32/7493_2.png) [@Pauly](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pauly)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2009, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/imapact-gun-advice/68725/6 "2009-06-03T18:45:43Z")
IR 231 was always my favorite. Very versitile, not the most power but always good, and almost indestructable. I dont know if they still make them ---
**Author:** ![Firehawk853](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/firehawk853/32/7607_2.png) [@Firehawk853](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Firehawk853)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2009, 6:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/imapact-gun-advice/68725/7 "2009-06-03T18:46:39Z")
IR Titanium ---
**Author:** ![nitroinsane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/d26b3c/32.png) [@nitroinsane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nitroinsane)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2009, 6:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/imapact-gun-advice/68725/8 "2009-06-03T18:47:07Z")
What is the compressor putting out? How many gallons? ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2009, 6:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/imapact-gun-advice/68725/9 "2009-06-03T18:48:50Z")
make sure you lube it often regardless… ---
**Author:** ![Jim1234664](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jim1234664/32/7438_2.png) [@Jim1234664](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jim1234664)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2009, 7:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/imapact-gun-advice/68725/10 "2009-06-03T19:02:00Z")
CFM is 11.3 at 90PSI, 60 gallon tank ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2009, 7:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/imapact-gun-advice/68725/11 "2009-06-03T19:12:19Z")
are you using a 3/8" hose? ---
**Author:** ![Jim1234664](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jim1234664/32/7438_2.png) [@Jim1234664](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jim1234664)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2009, 7:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/imapact-gun-advice/68725/12 "2009-06-03T19:13:58Z")
> [@travisn](#): > > are you using a 3/8" hose? just moved and havent reinstalled it yet, I can use whatever is best ---
**Author:** ![AKasprzyk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/akasprzyk/32/4967_2.png) [@AKasprzyk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AKasprzyk)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2009, 7:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/imapact-gun-advice/68725/13 "2009-06-03T19:17:42Z")
> [@Firehawk853](#): > > IR Titanium . ---
**Author:** ![\_91DA](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/_91da/32/5332_2.png) [@\_91DA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/_91DA)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2009, 7:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/imapact-gun-advice/68725/14 "2009-06-03T19:18:14Z")
if you can spend the extra 100 bucks for the $320 i’d go with the IR Titanium. I have one and it is an incredible gun ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2009, 7:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/imapact-gun-advice/68725/15 "2009-06-03T19:21:36Z")
What were you using? 1/4" like the small coil kind that comes with some kits? ---
**Author:** ![dmoffitt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dmoffitt/32/7455_2.png) [@dmoffitt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dmoffitt)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2009, 7:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/imapact-gun-advice/68725/16 "2009-06-03T19:30:42Z")
> [@'91DA](#): > > if you can spend the extra 100 bucks for the $320 i’d go with the IR Titanium. I have one and it is an incredible gun +1 I loved mine ---
**Author:** ![Jim1234664](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jim1234664/32/7438_2.png) [@Jim1234664](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jim1234664)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2009, 8:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/imapact-gun-advice/68725/17 "2009-06-03T20:36:54Z")
> [@travisn](#): > > What were you using? 1/4" like the small coil kind that comes with some kits? not sure on the ID or OD but its basically like you would see at a little shop, now that I think about it I believe it was 3/8 npt fittings sounds like the Ti is the way to go ---
**Author:** ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2009, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/imapact-gun-advice/68725/18 "2009-06-03T20:39:04Z")
Ir titanium, new can be had for 250ish on eBay or from harbor freight with 20% off coupon for 175ish ---
**Author:** ![speedped79](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/speedped79/32/7491_2.png) [@speedped79](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/speedped79)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2009, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/imapact-gun-advice/68725/19 "2009-06-03T20:51:16Z")
> [@Firehawk853](#): > > IR Titanium qft thats what i have ---
**Author:** ![91CRXSI](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91crxsi/32/7247_2.png) [@91CRXSI](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91CRXSI)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2009, 9:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/imapact-gun-advice/68725/20 "2009-06-03T21:04:29Z")
IR TI is pretty good if you’re using it all day long on cars. It’s super light and takes most stuff off no problem… IF you have a good compressor and air lines to support it. I personally have the Snap-on XT7100. It takes lug nuts off of Army dump trucks, tractors, and other engineer equipment that are put on by other 3/4 impact guns all day long… it’s a little heavier, but if you aren’t a pussy it’s worth the extra pound [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/imapact-gun-advice/68725.md?page=2)