Is this nailer worth it over a stick framing nailer?

For siding and light framing, yes. The coil magazine holds more nails and needs fewer reloads, and the no-mar nose and depth adjustment suit siding better than a framing nailer's aggressive tip.

What nails does it take?

Wire or plastic coil nails from 1-3/4 to 3 inches. Metabo HPT recommends its own nails for the most reliable feeding.

Does it come with a battery or compressor?

No. It is pneumatic and runs on 70-120 PSI air, so you need a compressor and hose. Nothing else is included beyond the tool.

Can I use it for framing?

It handles light framing and sheathing, but for heavy structural framing a dedicated framing nailer with a higher pressure rating and larger nails is the better fit.

How do I switch between sequential and contact firing?

Use the selective actuation trigger. Set it to sequential for precise placement or contact for rapid fire, following the manual's safety steps.

Pneumatic nailers like this tend to dip during contractor-tool promotions and holiday sales. Watch the price history and buy when it sits near the low end of its recent range.

Metabo HPT Coil Siding/Framing Nailer

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$299.00at Amazon, last seen Nov 2

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Our take on the Metabo HPT Coil Siding/Framing Nailer

The Metabo HPT Coil Siding/Framing Nailer is a pneumatic tool that drives 1-3/4 to 3 inch wire or plastic coil nails into siding and light framing. It weighs 5.7 lbs, has a tilt-open side-load magazine, a no-mar nose cap, tool-less depth adjustment and a selective-actuation trigger. It runs on 70-120 PSI air and has an adjustable exhaust deflector and an aluminum rafter hook. It is a bare tool with no battery or compressor, so the total cost depends on what air setup you already own.

Best forContractors nailing fiber-cement and wood sidingCrews already running a compressor on site