Jigsaw recommendations

[GeorgeStorm]

Hi all,
I've currently got a mixture of power tools e.g.
- m18 milwuakee drill/impact driver with 2 x 4ah batteries
- 12v dewalt drill/impact driver with 2 x 2ah batteries
- evolution wired circular saw
I've been borrowing a parkside jigsaw which I don't really like (but I don't have anything to compare against) but am considering grabbing one for myself.

I can see you can get various cheaper wired ones for <£50, or I could grab the milwuakee m18 "D style" for £120-150 depending on model. But not sure if it's worth paying more for one in general, also how much wired/battery makes a difference with jigsaws, the one I've been borrowing is battery powered.
It's not like I'm super deep in any particular brand/battery 'platform', and my instinct is to either go cheap wired or spend more for something I already have batteries for (eg the milwuakee as dewalt don't seen to do a 12v jigsaw from a quick check). But maybe it's better to just accept having another charger to potentially use and get something else entirely?

Any specific models worth looking at or features worth paying for?
Cheers

 

[200sols]

I'd go for milwukee in your situation. 2 x 4ah batteries is decent already. More expensive tool will generally be better than the cheapo ones, of course once you go too expensive diminishing returns kick in hard. Cordless 100% with jigsaw.

 

[GeorgeStorm]

I'd go for milwukee in your situation. 2 x 4ah batteries is decent already. More expensive tool will generally be better than the cheapo ones, of course once you go too expensive diminishing returns kick in hard. Cordless 100% with jigsaw.

Fair enough cheers, I've seen mixed views on D handle vs barrel style, I've only tried D handle and I didn't find it that comfortable/easy to use but obviously that was my first experience using one/is a different model anyway.

Realised my charger I think can do both 12v and 18v, and have seen positive things about the 12v barrel style due to size/weight making it really nice to use, and I think tool plus a battery or two might not cost *that* much more than the 18v D handle on its own so may try to find some comparisons before committing.

 

[200sols]

Fair enough cheers, I've seen mixed views on D handle vs barrel style, I've only tried D handle and I didn't find it that comfortable/easy to use but obviously that was my first experience using one/is a different model anyway.

Realised my charger I think can do both 12v and 18v, and have seen positive things about the 12v barrel style due to size/weight making it really nice to use, and I think tool plus a battery or two might not cost *that* much more than the 18v D handle on its own so may try to find some comparisons before committing.

I use barrel grip style, no complaints.