Milwaukee M18 Fuel 18 Gauge Brad Nailer Kit vs Metabo HPT NT1850DFT 18V Brad Nailer

Both are cordless 18-gauge brad nailers that free you from a compressor, and both get strong owner feedback. The Milwaukee 2746-21CT is the more refined tool: dry fire lockout, tool-free jam clearing, sequential and contact firing, three interchangeable tips and a compact body with no ramp-up. The Metabo HPT NT1850DFT is lighter in the hand and owners report it drives 2-inch brads into hardwood with fewer jams than the Milwaukee. Buy the Milwaukee for trim work where control and features matter. Buy the Metabo HPT if weight and raw driving power matter more than dry fire lockout.

• Choose the Milwaukee 2746-21CT if you want dry fire lockout, tool-free jam clearing, selectable firing modes and interchangeable tips for finish trim work.
• Choose the Metabo HPT NT1850DFT if you want a lighter cordless nailer that owners say drives 2-inch brads into hardwood with few jams.