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Originally Posted by GreyingJay
You could just chuck up a 1/2" socket into the drill, or a 1/2" nut driver. You could fit either of those into a 3/8" chuck. Granted it's one or two more pieces to buy/lose.
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That works well enough for hex shaft, but if you're working with round stock not so much. Also, more importantly, it's nice to be able to use any drill bit up to 1/2" without worry, instead of needing to find one with a smaller diameter shank. There are plenty of 1/2" chuck drills available for prices as reasonable as comparable 3/8" chuck drills. However, if you find a 3/8" chuck drill that you love and have to have in the shop, it isn't the end of the world.
More important than the chuck is buying a few drills (and any other cordless tools you might want or one day want) within the same manufacturer and battery system (like the Craftsman C3 line, or another brand's equivalent) and then investing in extra batteries and chargers so you never have to wait to charge a too and can swap stuff around. This is something where a little research before purchase is required, and you have to fit it to your team's needs, goals, and budget. Getting a few cordless hand drills is almost a must, buy at least as many drills as you have concurrent projects going on so nobody has to wait on a tool to get stuff done.