This is the best framing nailer i have ever used.

This is the best framing nailer i have ever used.  Read Less

The selectable trigger is great and allows for either precision or speed.

The selectable trigger is great and allows for either precision or speed.  Read Less

First the good: this gun fired many thousand siding nails during my fencing project without a single misfire.

First the good: this gun fired many thousand siding nails during my fencing project without a single misfire.  Read Less

It also flawlessly fired the framing nails into pressure treated lumber.

It also flawlessly fired the framing nails into pressure treated lumber.  Read Less

This one seemed to fit the bill, despite its high initial cost.

This one seemed to fit the bill, despite its high initial cost.  Read Less

I've used it to the point of failure, and found parts easy to get from makita, and quick to arrive.

I've used it to the point of failure, and found parts easy to get from makita, and quick to arrive.  Read Less

It came down to this one or the max nailer and i chose this one because it is lighter the max by almost a pound.

It came down to this one or the max nailer and i chose this one because it is lighter the max by almost a pound.  Read Less