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1. 
   jackplane | Jan 06, 2004 11:37pm | #1

   IMO, I like the barrel grip better cuz you're closer to your work.It's kinda like signing your name with a pencil versus signing it with a giant pencil,putting you further away from the work (stock or lumber).  But everyone has their preference.

2. 
   ownersrep | Jan 07, 2004 12:49am | #2

   I'm with JACPLANE, get the barrel grip.  Have the same saw and wouldn't trade it.

   Jim

3. 
   JMartinsky | Jan 07, 2004 01:27am | #3

   I like the barrel grip, for the stated reasons. That's what I have. Two of 'em. (Don't ask!!)

   John

4. 
   emerckx | Jan 07, 2004 02:33am | #4

   I've had the barrel grip for several years. Couldn't be happier with it.

   Mike

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   stancalow | Jan 07, 2004 03:53am | #5

   CJEDEN  Try 'em both and see how they feel.  I have the barrel grip too, but it took some getting used to.  A Bosch rep told me the pistol grip outsells the barrel grip 5:1 so they often sell them at a bigger discount.  

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   RANGERP75R | Jan 07, 2004 06:55am | #6

   CJEDEN

      Barrel grip. I would not have given $.10 for any jig-saw I ever had till I got the Bosch barrel-grip. I have had some cheap ones. Now, I wouldn't use anything else. I find the barrel gives me much more control and touch.

      The over-head handle does sell more. That's cause it looks conventional and most aren't even aware of the barrel. Most places only carry the over-head handle. Once you use it, there is doubt you're glad you took the time to compare. 

      A few might feel different as we all vary with taste.

   Regards...

   sarge..jt 

   Proud member of the :  "I Rocked With ToolDoc Club" .... :>) 

7. 
   ian | Jan 07, 2004 03:28pm | #7

   you can put your hand on the top knob and spin a barrel grip

   much harder to do with the handle grip.

   However, the handle grip is easier to control if you have weak wrists.  I love my barrel grip but my 82 y.o. dad finds it too hard to hold and prefers a handle grip

   Ian

1. 
   IMERC | Jan 07, 2004 03:34pm | #8

   Why no one has suggested the obvious...

   Get both. 

   Who ever invented work didn't know how to fish....

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   cjeden | Jan 07, 2004 07:02pm | #9

   Thanks for all the advice--now I have to make a decision

   cjeTake what you want, leave the rest