Paslode Framing Nail Gun Poor Quality Or.......?

[jonshonda]

I have been interested in getting a nice framing gun for a while now, and have always remembered that the Paslodes were nice guns. I was at my local Menards looking at the different models, and came across this gem.

I sincerely hope that it isn't rusting away form just sitting on the shelf. A few other fasteners on the gun were also pretty rusty as well.

I did reach out to Paslode just to let them know what was being displayed, and my concerns over the poor quality. I wonder if it was a return they put out as a display?

20201214_154205 by Jon S, on Flickr

 

[Jbullfrog]

Hit the pawn shops and get an older hitachi full head framing gun. This was and still is what contractors prefer.

 

[RTM]

Geez, my 20+ year old gun is about that rusty. And I live near the Pacific rust generator.

 

[turbowoodworker]

All of mine have rust on the magazine slides. They all work fine.
I agree though that when paying for a new tool in the box, I wouldn’t buy that particular model. I would though consider asking the manager for a rust discount.

Paslodes are great guns and rust isn’t a sign of “poor quality”.

BTW, I have had the occasion to rebuild three of mine now due to O ring age. They are all over 15 years old. FYI, parts are readily available on line from multiple vendors. Good to know.

 

[jonshonda]

Hit the pawn shops and get an older hitachi full head framing gun. This was and still is what contractors prefer.

You talking about something like this? https://www.amazon.com/Hitachi-NR83A5-Plastic-Collated-Framing/dp/B0756B32DN

Paslodes are great guns and rust isn’t a sign of “poor quality”.

If rusting while sitting on the shelf a midwestern big box store isn't a sign of poor quality, I guess I am confused by what would be considered poor quality?

 

[tez929rr]

We were shopping for our first framing nail gun and a guy walking by came over and told us he was a framing contractor and recommended a Paslode model that was priced at the bottom end of what was on display. He said paying more was a waste of money and sure enough we worked that thing hard on our new building and it still runs like a champ. I’ve loaned it out a few times and it’s never had a problem.

 

[kmacht]

Surprisingly I have had really good luck with the harbor freight framing nail gun. The paslode nail guns are really nice if you don't have a compressor available but are a bit bulky and expensive otherwise. I really thought about buying one but for big projects I always have a compressor set up and for small projects I just use screws instead.

 

[Jbullfrog]

I got this Hitatchi used when I started framing 25 years ago. It hasn't missed a beat. The contractors I have worked for choose Hitachi framers over most other guns. We also prefer Makita shingle guns. I have Bostich, Pasloade, Craftsman, PorterCable, and Hitatchi nail guns of all sizes. Some brands are better at certain things then others. I like my big Green framer for the power to set nails and reliable feeding. In our area, full head nails are code.

 

[Kscardsfan]

Hitachi seems to rule the roost for framing guns around here.