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#6 in Nail Guns

Hitachi NR90AES1

Name: Hitachi NR90AES1
Brand: Metabo HPT
Rating: 8.3 (1 reviews)

Metabo HPT

$179.00 – $229.00

21-degree plastic-collated framing nailer with selective actuation switch for tool-free switching between bump-fire and sequential modes. The lightweight 7.5 lb design and side-load magazine make this a favorite of production framers.

8.3

Good

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #6 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

8.3

User Sentiment

8.3

Value Score

9.0

Complaint Risk

8.9

Freshness

8.6

Community

8.4

Availability

9.3

Pros

Selective actuation switch
Lightweight at 7.5 lbs
Side-load magazine for fast reloads

Cons

Requires air compressor
21-degree angle limits tight spaces

Don't buy this if…

Never carry a loaded nailer with the trigger depressed; even with the safety engaged, a contact firing against an object can discharge a nail.

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Hitachi NR90AES1

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