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I Should Have Bought This Nail Gun 5 Years Ago!

Feb 2023/15 min/6 products tested

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The verdict

  1. 1

    Milwaukee

    avg finish 1.5

    “Taking into consideration just tool performance and not categories such as tool weight or noise, the Milwaukee came out on top with an average finish of 1.5.”
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  2. 2

    Paslode Fuel

    avg finish 3.25

    “Paslode and Ridgid had an average finish of 3.25.”
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  3. 2

    Ridgid

    avg finish 3.25

    “Paslode and Ridgid had an average finish of 3.25.”
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Other picks

  • Also noted

    Milwaukee

    “The Milwaukee definitely seems to be the best nailer in the lineup. However, it is pretty heavy at around 12 lb.”
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  • Avoid

    Craftsman

    “Unfortunately, the Craftsman just doesn't perform well in cold temperature.”
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  • Also noted

    Metabo HPT

    “And the Metabo left behind a lot of unfinished business with the nails above the surface of the board by about 3/4 of an inch.”
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Everything tested 6

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