Originally Posted by
Jim Andrew
The 261 is considered a commercial saw, and is priced higher than a comparable 290 or 291. I have both a 290 and a 291, and both are heavier, but cut comparable and cost less than the 260 or 261. They also have fewer problems. I run synthetic oil in my saws, and switch off occasionally. When the chain starts to feel like you need to push hard, I switch saws, and avoid overheating a saw. Also have a ms250, it starts easy, but takes a shorter chain although both are 16". I use .325 on all my saws.