Features:

• 2 14.4-volt 2.0 amp hour batteries
• Interchangeable Grip to Fit handle inserts
• 420 in/lbs torque, 20 position clutch
• Two speed gear box, 0-450 and 0-1400 RPM

Editorial Review:

14.4V, 1/2" Drill Kit, GTF Grip To Fit Customizable Handle, Includes 3 Inserts For A Great Feel, 1/2" Single Sleeve Chuck, 450/1,400 RPM, 21 Clutch Settings, 420INLB Torque, Includes 2 Batteries, Case, Charger, Bit & Manual.

Imagine the feel of 420 inch-pounds of torque in your hand. That's what this awesome drill/driver delivers in the lock-up position, powered by a 14.4-volt battery. Because of the two-speed gearbox, you've got drill speed ranges of 0 to 450 rpm and 0 to 1,400 rpm. Its 1/2-inch ratcheting chuck is keyless, and the 20-position clutch takes care of drilling and driving into all kinds of material. You'll never regret a Porter-Cable purchase; their drills are among the best on the market. But here's one more reason to go with this model if you're in the market for a cordless drill/driver: the interchangeable Grip-to-Fit handle inserts. Having grappled with tool handles that were too big to control, we think this system is a great idea. There are manly sized grips included, of course, but for the woman woodworker or cabinetmaker, welcome to a delight--small grips! You just can't go wrong. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 3.0 / 5.0

PC 14.4V Ni-Cad Drill:

I bought the PC 14.4v drill over 10 years ago. Up until 2-3 years ago it was my favorite drill --- the first one I'd grab if it fit the task. I liked the size of it, feel and balance, it had good battery life, plenty of torque, etc. I'm a general contractor so I have a number of drill drivers including 5 Makitas (old ones), 3 DeWalts, Bosch, and 3-4 more I can't remember.
Getting back to the PC; the clutch gave out on it a couple years ago. I had it repaired because I liked it so much. Within 6 months... more info

PORTER-CABLE 9978 14.4V:

The people that write these reviews are so biased because they either did not know how to properly use the drill, broke it themselves and expected it not to break, or don't know much about drills to begin with. I have been using this drill for 2 years for renovating my home. It has screwed thousands of fasteners, been dropped from a ladder to the ground on MANY occasions, been left in the rain, and has just been used a lot. I have been thru many batteries because NI-CADS don't last forever, no matter who... more info

Just a Black and Decker in different skin:

Before I found out the fact Porter-Cable/Delta had been to sold to B&D, I found Porter-Cable tools to be of high quality, and very reliable. Alas, the future is quite dark for Porter/Cable loyalists. For now you will get no more than grown up toys not a high quality professional tool Porter-Cable was famous for. Now though instead of replacing my Porter-Cable tools with more Porter-Cable, I will look elsewhere for the same level of quality.
Do not get me wrong, once upon a time B&D made very... more info

Disappointed with service attitude:

The Porter-Cable 14.4 Drill is well designed from a balance and handling standpoint. There is more than enough torque to handle normal applications that the tool could be used for. My drill/driver has been in use for more than three years,which I do not consider to be a long time for a $180 dollar drill/driver. Shortly after purchasing the drill one of the battery flanges broke from a minor accidental blow. Since the broken flange did not effect the operation of the drill, I did not consider the damage to... more info

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