I have a Stihl MS361 (pro grade) and MS170 (homeowner grade) - both are awesome and neither have given me any trouble since the day I bought them new. Stihl makes a great saw, would not own anything else. There is a noticeable difference in performance and build quality in the pro saws though, but they are significantly more $$.
That said I have seen as many guys in the tree business with either Husky's or Stihls so that pretty much says a lot.
I had a jonsered 3050 which was considered a semi pro saw - was not happy with it and sold it. Did not have enough power, bogged down a lot. Build quality left a lot to be desired as well.
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