Impact sockets DO explode when they go, at least they can so don't have your hand on it when you pull the trigger. Gloves.

That being said... me and the rest of the world mostly use deep. Versatility being my reason.

I'll use a chrome shorty in a pinch, but not on anything very stubborn. Same with ANY swivels, extensions, or wobbles. Avoid.

Breaker bars worked pretty good for the first century of fixin cars in the driveway, I'd suggest that also. You can stand on em.