Craftsman Professional 40cc 18 in. Gas Chain Saw with Carrying Case —
I've become pretty skeptical of Craftsman products in recent years but picked up the Craftsman Professional 18" saw to replace an early 80's Craftsman due to a great sale price.
I've had it for about a year now and have no complaints whatsoever. It's got plenty of power, is lightweight and relatively quiet. It always starts with a couple pulls.
It's got a plastic housing but has turned out to be fine and has taken some pretty good hits falling off stumps and tailgates with no damage. Easy to use controls and even a decent case.
If you're going to get a Craftsman saw for light to medium-duty use, this is the saw to get.