Fact is when you ask anyone what to get --- the most likly answer will be "what I have" whether or not it is the correct answer depends on "what they have"
Any good saw will be a good saw
3 Brands really
Husqvarna
Jonsered
Stihl
I'm going to leave out Dolmer _ I don't even think they have a dealer in my state and IMO that leaves them out of the running.
Discount store chainsaws -- are for once a year users, just rent one and you'll be way ahead of the game.
And remember now matter how large a saw you buy it will not compensate you for lack of peni:censored: size ---