Thinking about a ms391 what do u think????????

Ms391

 

What size of wood will you be cutting with it?

 

18/20inch

 

Is it your intention/requirement to buy new or used?

 

New.

 

My personal experience with the 391 is that they're generally underwhelming; a little big in the britches and a little doggy in the power department. Now, I do believe Stihl has made some great progress in the non-pro-saw construction when it comes to these, so I'm not saying they're a dud.

 

Thanks. I'm just want some opinions

 

I have a 390 and with a muffler modd its capable of easily cutting 18" oak. Its all the saw wants to burry a 20" bar though. Forget a 25" bar unless you just have to use it.

You won't win a race bit get it done. I did for years.

What are you useing now?

 

Mm 290

 

Itll pull a 20 fine. What's one going for in your neck of the woods?

 

Not much .pretty cold here.u

 

If you're looking to run an 18"/20" bar and want to buy a new saw I would focus more on the MS291 or MS311 and save some coin. All things considered I've heard very good things about the MS291 and I think it might just fit your needs quite well. Then, you can use that extra jingle to buy a case, chains, file, mix oil, bar oil, etc.

 

True. Thank u.

 

How much $ is a 391? It's miserable here, 23° and the snow we're supposedly getting is freezing rain & sleet.

 

695.00

 

Prices may vary, but here in the great state of Indiana full retail on an MS391 with a 20" bar is $619.95.

 

Nice.

 

Ha I've had awsome luck with stihl and real close elite dealer.

 

Are you dead set on a new saw? I don't mean to turn this into a classifieds ad, but I have a nice MS310 that I just put a new top end in and a nice MS361 that just got a new piston. Are you wanting a warranty? Don't get me wrong, good dealer support is a huge advantage and not to be taken lightly.