I was looking to replace my old brad nailer (different brand) that was becoming somewhat unpredictable and unreliable. I own other Milwaukee tools and have found them to perform better than adequately. Having their battery format was good enough reason to consider Milwaukee again. This product, to me, represents good value for money compared with my old gun. The initial purchase price is only part of the story. The cost of the 'expendables' is the clincher here. Think of it as buying as being similar to buying a cheap printer only to find the ink cartridges are hideously expensive compared to buying a slightly more expensive, better performing printer that has vastly cheaper cartridges. That's what's at play here. To go with this tool I also purchased 20 000 nails locally. By the time I've used them all, the savings will have paid for the gun and its (international) freight! Hopefully it will prove to be durable and reliable but only time will tell. Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Its good, not the best. Milwaukee can do better. first off, its massive compared to other brands, and nearly twice the size and weight of my pneumatic nailer. Its too bulky to get certain angles and hard to get in to smaller spaces where you need a nailer to fit. As far as the nailing action, its solid, and very good. you can adjust the nail depth which is for the most part consistent if you can get the unit where you want it. i found any 45 degree nailing was not consistent, . if you use it for wide open nailing then its a good option, if you're locked in to Milwaukee's M12/M18 battery line, you're in the same situation as me. Also, remember the first time you go to use it, you need to press and hold the power button to turn it on.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I do have extra disposable money to buy some things I want, which in this case is exactly what I did. Yes, I plan a future project to install molding but if not for winning a bid at a lower rate, I never would have bought it. Don’t get me wrong, the brad gun works great with no problems, but cost is a bit much for DIYers. Also, you really need to already be in the M18 family of tools so as not to have to buy batteries since mine was a stand alone purchase. Love the power and ease of use from tool, but is a bit heavy yet manageable. Bigger batteries adds more weight. Fires brad nails easily through all wood that I have tested with ease. Bottom line: if you are in construction, without a doubt tool justifies price because you use item enough. But DIYers, you need to think for yourself if price you pay justifies purchase. Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
This nail gun is fast and precise, heavier than an air gun but now I don't have to pull the compressor out, find good power, and run a hose. I pop on a battery and away I go. I did loose the rubber tip then it was hard to fire, there were too extra tips attached to the gun but I have not been able to find replacements online. maybe it's too new. possibly they are a standard size
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
They seemed to have fixed all the bugs that plagued the previous model and this tool is a pleasure to own. It is quite heavier than a traditional 18ga nailer but that trade off is well worth it in my opinion as I nolonger have to lug a compressor, hose and fight for power or find a spider box on the jobsite. Shooting up to 2 1/8" nails is also a nice feature. Drives as deep as I want it to and is cleanly driven into material. Got it on sale brand new for 150$. That's easily what a compressor would have cost me alone.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Milwaukee never ceases to amaze, and with this new nailer, they hit a home run. Not bulky, great feel in hand, solid nail hits, no noise or ramp up at all. I do a lot of coffered ceilings and this eliminated a hose and compressor set up on scaffolding. An absolute must have for any trim carpenter!!! I would strongly recommend this over DeWalt's nailer.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Worked great once I put the right size guage of nails in it! Making that mistake showed me a nice feature though... it will NOT try to shoot and jam up this tool if you grab a stick of 16ga instead of 18ga. I have all Milwaukee in either m12 or m18, and this is my favorite so far.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Great tool. No waiting, nail is ready as soon as you are. First day, i paired with 4 amp battery, had 3 lights left. Easy to load. Quick adjustment pays off, some of the trim had to back off all the way. Will bury a 2 inch nail in hard wood
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Milwaukee have done it yes,i sold my DeWalt brushless brad to get this & have not regret it . Plenty of power behind this & fully equiped with safety so no triggering off without turning on the power button,no ramp up noises ,so far no misfired shots even in multi-mode.Am loving this thing it's way smaller than Dewalt Brad & build more sturdy. Regards John
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
I've been using the Brad nailer around the job for a few weeks now when the occasion to use it is available. I have not used it on a continuous basis but it has the power to sink a 2" Brad into 1" oak and it will fasten vinyl baseboards with both having the same set on the brad.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
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