The Milwaukee 6390-21 was my first circular saw purchase.  It is fairly lightweight, quiet for a circular saw, zipped right through a bunch of cedar planks and cedar 4x4s once I got the hang of it.  (Note that I used a&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Freud-D0740X-Diablo-7-1-4-40-Tooth-ATB-Finishing-Saw-Blade/dp/B00008WQ2H/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Freud D0740X Diablo 7-1/4 40 Tooth ATB Finishing Saw Blade</a>&nbsp;for these cuts.)  I'm not sure yet whether the adjustable handle is a must-have feature, but it is a nice option to have.  And adjusting the cutting depth and angle is a cinch.