Get the digital, vibrating Snap-on. Once you use it and compare to a click type wrench you will see why. They are way more repeatable, for one thing.

I have 3 assigned to me at work, I am constantly changing batt. inconsistent readings when the batteries get low. Not prone to failures with a mechanical click if they are taken of.

My Coworkers and I share the Tq wrenches, I have a hard time having them put it back in the tool box let alone take out the batteries. I go through a set every couple of months but its a pain if the tool crib is closed, I work nights making it more of a challenge. THe craftsman wrench I own, is digital, my shop is only heated when I am in it, so the fancy watch batteries only last a year. The snapon ones are at least AA batteries. I prefer just a clicker, sometimes when its noisy in the shop, you may not feel the buzzing or hear the beep that the snapon ones use. For me simple is good.

As for dial wrenches, the only thing I use them for is determining the run-on torque, beam torque wrenches are fairly accurate, just not as nice as a clicker that you just set and turn. I use torque wrenches a lot, from aircraft to machine maintenance, ease of use is something I cherish. Tim

I had mine checked at ARP's display in Dallas. I found my craftsman click style was low by about 8 ft lbs at 80. My Harbor digital electronic torque meter was dead nuts on the money. The ARP guy didn't say much.Go figure.