Nail Guns

**Bob_99** · **03-20-07, 02:59 PM**

Does any one have any recommendations for a moderately inexpensive nail gun? Are the electric ones any good?

Thanks.

Bob

**Otto** · **03-20-07, 03:07 PM**

Never had a problem with my Porter Cable. I think it was $179. Never tried an electric...

**Bob_99** · **03-20-07, 03:27 PM**

Thanks Otto. I don't believe that the electric ones will completely drive the nails so I'll look for an air power one.

Bob

**Sonnie** · **03-20-07, 03:38 PM**

I would stick with the air powered. You can get cylinder air portables that work well, but they are kind of pricey.

Like Otto, we have a couple of Porter Cable guns... never any problems. We found ours bargain priced at a pawn shop.

**JCD** · **03-20-07, 07:03 PM**

how big of a nail are you thinking of using?

Home Depot has a 5 gun/compressor combo for $429

Or the 3 gun/compressor combo for $299

My mom bought the second one and it works great. The compressor would be a little small for a full time construction guy, and you might need to get a bigger gun depending on how big of a nail you wanted to drive.

JCD

**Sonnie** · **03-20-07, 10:34 PM**

Yeah... fine system...

You can actually order the 3 gun kit from the Shack Tool Store for $279 with free shipping and no taxes...

Awesome reviews on that package too!

**Bob_99** · **03-21-07, 06:48 AM**

Lots of great information.

Thanks everyone.

Bob

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