You picked a real beauty, no two ways about it. My thought on this is to what level is hubby going to use it? If he is an amatuer woodworker, that is a great choice. If he is the type to fix little things around the house and doesnt plan on using it very often, you can get a Ryobi 3/8" cordless for 1/3 of that price. I am NOT saying to get a cheaper drill. Personally, I would love it if my darling Hunny Bunny would think like you,,,,but she doesnt, and wishing wont make it so. Just remember, the batteries have a definite life span and the 18 volters are more expensive, so plan the purchase for the use it is intended for.