there are many great features about this saw: the low blade guard so you can cut shims from 2x stock, the 50 degree bevel (which the the mag77 skilsaw does not have) is essential for roof framing, cutting hips especially, it's light-weight so it won't wear your arm out all day, it has a saw hook to keep the saw close by on the rafters or out of the mud on the ground, it also has plenty of power and has never bogged down, even in wet pressure-treated or epay (dense, tropical hardwood). i bought it for the 50 degree bevel and the other features were just a bonus. i love this saw and i am happy every day i use it.