Metabo HPT 18-Gauge 2 in. Brad Nailer NT50AE2M

This compact pneumatic brad nailer has proved to be a real asset, from pinning together pieces for homemade jigs to installing moldings, it can really hold its own. Does not hesitate through harder woods like oak. In the three or so months thatI've owned it, it has not misfired once or jammed for that matter. The tool is very easy to load and if it were to jam, very easy to clear . I also appreciate the offset air inlet and the carrying case keeps it well protected. Using this tool is a satisfying experience.

Bought this tool in June 2022. I have used it on several jobs now. What I like about this Brad Nailer is the range of brad length that it will handle. Shooting a brad 2 inches long is a snap for this tool. The tool is ergonomically designed, and is comfortable to handle, very light weight, and easy to load with brads. I also like the trigger selection feature where you can set it to fire at each trigger pull, or set it to fire at each nozzle bump, allowing you to move along at a faster pace. If you don't own one of these tools, definitely put it on your list of purchases, and get this thing in your tool collection. You will not regret it!!!

I bought this gun thinking it was an Hatachi but learned only the name has changed. It worked fine for about a month and all of a sudden would quit shooting nails. I finally figured out that the slide that pushes the nails would jump up on top of the nails and jam. I could not figure out what was causing that. After a few months of letting it sit I got it back out and started examining it closely. I found that a piece of the bottom of the plastic magazine had broken off and allowed enough play that the pusher plate would slip on to the nails. By the time all of this started I had lost my receipt. Never mind that the Metabo name had not been around for anything close to five years. I messaged Metabo about my problem and was told to take it to one of the service ... MoreI bought this gun thinking it was an Hatachi but learned only the name has changed. It worked fine for about a month and all of a sudden would quit shooting nails. I finally figured out that the slide that pushes the nails would jump up on top of the nails and jam. I could not figure out what was causing that. After a few months of letting it sit I got it back out and started examining it closely. I found that a piece of the bottom of the plastic magazine had broken off and allowed enough play that the pusher plate would slip on to the nails. By the time all of this started I had lost my receipt. Never mind that the Metabo name had not been around for anything close to five years. I messaged Metabo about my problem and was told to take it to one of the service centers along with my receipt and they would handle it. The closest service center to me is over 50 miles and I didn't have amy receipt so I just ordered a new magazine from Amazon. I replaced the magazine (about a 10 minute job) and now it is back to new. I consider that plastic magazine a very weak point for this tool and the ease of finding a replacement tells me that I am not the first to run into this problem. Overall this is a very good little gun if you can keep the magazine from breaking but that one flaw make be downgrade it to three stars. Note: I had to rate the reputation low as I had never heard of Metabo.