Metabo sliding compound miter saw

[BUTTER]

Hello all

I've been using (and occasionally abusing) by Bosch 4410 SCMS for close to ten years, and am considering retiring the 65-lb beast to the shop, and getting something as light as possible for field work.

Makita has a very nice 7"+ slider that is at the top of my list, and 30lbs.  Bosch just came out with an 8-1/2", though it is close to 42 lbs.

I was at my local tool shop today, though, and saw a little Metabo KGS 255 gathering dust that they will make me a great deal on.

Does anyone have experience with this saw, or other Metabos, that they wish to share?

 

[rljatl]

Reviews sound good...but it is not all that light at 43.2 pounds.

http://www.amazon.com/Metabo-KGS255-2-Inch-Sliding-Compound/product-reviews/B000JJL5QU/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

 

[BUTTER]

Reviews sound good...but it is not all that light at 43.2 pounds.

http://www.amazon.com/Metabo-KGS255-2-Inch-Sliding-Compound/product-reviews/B000JJL5QU/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

I read the Amazon reviews, of course

I'm really interested in additional feedback about how the saw holds up to travel, and how the dust extraction is.

 

[Davej]

I have the 254 plus which is a very different beast . It is heavy and bulky but once set up is very stable and the dust collection is very good imho . The stock blade cuts through anything and leaves a good finish .
Dave