What made you not choose Ridgid power tools?
Generally curious.
I'm a pros-and-cons person when it comes to decision-making. When looking at a power tool platform to buy into, Ridgid is my top choice so far. I'm curious why I see so much negativity toward Ridgid. I'm looking for real, experienced reviews.
EDIT: I have some personal experience. I just wanted to ask the question because Ridgid seems like a weird brand. Not bad, just weird.
I'm a firefighter and DIYer. We use DeWalt on our squad, and they work great. I've owned and used Milwaukee M18 and M12 drills, drivers, and impacts, as well as a Makita impact and an orbital sander. That said, I've seen batteries come and go. That's my main reason for looking at the middle child of TTI, given their LSA and decent specs vs price. They really seem like the perfect middle-of-the-road best value per dollar for a homeowner. I currently own a hammer drill and driver, a circ and miter saw, a multi-tool, and an inflator from Ridgid. They have worked perfectly and have made me a privacy fence, baseboards/trim, shelves, etc. So I own more than a handful of Ridgid tools. If I were a full-time mechanic, I'd be all in on M12.
Given Ridgid has NUKE coming, and I'm hooked on woodworking currently, I just wanted to get some opinions.
Thanks all!