Milwaukee 5380-21 1/2-Inch 9-AMP Heavy Duty Hammer Drill

by Milwaukee

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Milwaukee 5380-21 1/2-Inch 9-Amp heavy duty hammer drill is perfect for any drilling task. Its high-power motor has 2 modes of operation for increased versatility and is capable of drilling into concrete. The 2-speed metal gear box matches speed and torque according to the application and the integral clutch minimizes torque reactions and helps protect gears. Plus, the anti-vibration system, soft-grip handle and 2-finger trigger gives users optimal comfort. More details below...

Product Description

Milwaukee 5380-21 Heavy-Duty 1/2 inch Hammer Drill Since it's founding in 1924, Milwaukee has focused on a single vision: to produce the best heavy-duty electric power tools and accessories available to professional user. Today, the Milwaukee name stands for the highest quality, durable and reliable professional tools money can buy. Milwaukee 5380-21 Heavy-Duty 1/2 inch Hammer Drill Features: 9 Amp High Power Motor. Two modes of operation (Hammer Drill/Drill) for increased versatility. 2-Speed metal gear box (0-1,500 RPM/0-3,500 RPM) to match speed and torque to application. Anti-Vibration System, soft grip handle and two-finger trigger for optimal operator comfort.Integral clutch minimizes torque reactions and helps protect gears. Lightweight 7.3 lbs. Pistol Grip design for extended use. Variable Speed Trigger with reverse mode and lock on button. Heavy Duty 12' Rubber Power Cord.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 11.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000MYC91W
• Item model number: 5380-21
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,908 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #17 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Drills > Hammer Drills

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What A Powerhouse Drill!!!!, September 12, 2009

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The F-Man "Fred" (Phila., PA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Milwaukee 5380-21 1/2-Inch 9-AMP Heavy Duty Hammer Drill (Tools & Home Improvement)

Awesome product for sure but then again, it is a Milwaukee. This drill has the professional in mind with all its features. It is well balanced and easy to use even for a homeowner. Thank God this has a keyed chuck, keyless chucks are horrible and don't grip well. I am happy with my purchase and the price paided. The drill is as advertised with no surprises. The only CON I have is the unit being an import (American Made Rules). Everything out there is presently an import, so pick your poison but make it Milwaukee.

21 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars First Milwaukee to Ever Fail Me, September 1, 2010

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Rob G "MinisterofIron" (MO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Milwaukee 5380-21 1/2-Inch 9-AMP Heavy Duty Hammer Drill (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this drill at Home Depot, drilled 4-5 5/8" holes in concrete and it failed. This drill got very hot, and was also not so fast drilling into concrete. A 16/th inch per 2 minutes is not an exaggeration at points in the drilling process.

Anyhow, I took it back and got my money and bought the Bosch Rotary Hammer at Lowes. By the way, the Bosch is rated the fastest drilling Rotary Hammer on the market. The model is Bosch RH328VCHQ. You can see the details of this on Bosch Tools site and also some detail on here. Also, buy it at Lowes, not Amazon, as it is about $70.00 cheaper there. Amazon sells the RH238VCH (missing the "Q") here for $319.00 (which is a downgraded version of this one) at the same price you can purchase the upgraded version for at Lowes. You can also use this on just the "Hammer" setting as a mini jack hammer/chipper. Pretty cool.

I did not have time to go try another Milwaukee to see if it was just the one drill I had bought.

Also, if you are buying this drill to drill smaller diameter holes such as 1/4" or so, for tapcons &c, a much cheaper drill will do the job just as well for homeowners, even most cordless drills with hammer settings will do the job. The Bosch will work well for those in business or on larger tasks needing more frequent useage.

Overall, I have had nothing but good from Milwaukee until I got this tool.

I wouldn't depend on this as a contractor to take to a job and then depend on it to drill multiple holes. I can't say enough for their other tools, and I own several Milwaukee tools, and I can't say enough for how the Bosch worked in comparison, as there was no comparison whatsoever. 6" deep holes into particularly hard concrete at 5/8" diameter took about 15 seconds or less.

Also, not as a point of attack, just making comment based upon those who posted on this, but all the reviewers here, but one, were using this to drill decent size holes (1/2" accordingly).


I hope this helps.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hammer Time, June 1, 2010

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Andrew K. Lindquist (Bowling Green, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Milwaukee 5380-21 1/2-Inch 9-AMP Heavy Duty Hammer Drill (Tools & Home Improvement)

I discovered the Milwaukee 5380-21 when I owned an old 3/8" corded drill and wanted to get into the 1/2" drill category. I was not looking for a hammer drill but found the added expense quite modest when compared with the ability to hammer into masonry which being a relatively new homeowner I realized I would have need of this function. I have drilled weep holes in a retaining wall and drilled pilots for tapcon fasteners with this drill, with ease. It is very powerful drill and is an excellent twist drill. I very much like the keyed chuck with a drill this robust. The support handle can be rotated 360 degrees and twists on and off the drill in seconds. This is my third Milwaukee tool and the quality of the tool's construction and storage case is excellent as always.