Includes protective bumpers, safety glasses; no carrying case
Editorial Review:
NR83A2, 3-1/4", Framing Nailer, Features: Lightweight & Well Balanced, Only 7.9 LBS, Tool Less Depth Adjustment, 2 Piece, Black, Stainless Steel Magazine For Replacement Ease, Open Nose Design Allows For Easy Extraction Of A Jammed Nail, Comfortable Rubber Grip, Hardened Aggressive Toenail Push Lever Reduces Wear, Selective Actuation Ansi Compliant, Allows For Single Actuation Or Contact Actuation.
Time is money, so no wonder this is one of Hitachi's best sellers. Its ability to fire plastic-collated full round head framing nails from 2" to 3-1/4" means you're getting the job done faster at an amazing three-nails-per-second. No fiddling with tools to adjust the drive depth, either, which is another great feature. Though it's not the lightest nailer we've handled at 7.9 pounds, it's so nicely balanced that the weight isn't really a detriment. It didn't jam on us, but if it should, we think clearing would only take a second due to the nice open nose design. Framers, roofers and truss builders will really get their money's worth out of this workhorse.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
I Love My Nail Gun!:
I'm not sure if I bought this at Amazon. I researched nail guns carefully before buying and this gun had the the best reviews. The gun never jams even using questionable nails (B&C) and it just works. It works flawlessly. I have built a large shed and two fences (about 100 feet) with this nail gun using Grip-Rite framing nails and B&C fencing nails so I have used it with the biggest and smallest nails. It just keeps working. I am a home user so I can speak to durability on a construction site. I... more info
NR83A2 (S) does not have depth adjuster:
Beware, the Hitachi NR83A2 and NR83A2(S) are very similar, but the (S) does not have a depth control on the gun. I was surprised when I opened the box at home, after handeling the display model in the store which has the adjuster. Maybe that is what the 'S' stands for >surprise<
As it turns out, I don't find this to be a detriment, since the unit has worked flawlessly driving 12d nails (3.25 inch) at 100psi to 120psi, the range that my compressor cycles between. Neither gun comes with an air... more info
Great Gun:
Hitachi makes the best air tools. I have three other hitachi guns besides this one. I also have a porter cable and a rigid. I keep going back to the hitachi because of the solid construction. No plastic. They are also very user friendly. I am less impressed with the other brands I have used. Some people are concerned by the price but in reality you are getting a tool that will last forever. My one year old son will use this gun someday. You won't have to focus on your gun working right but instead focus on... more info
A Real Gun For Real Framers:
I am currently building a wood frame hotel we have 9 Hitachi framers and 5 paslode framers. The paslodes are great for collecting dust and that's it. I have been actively framing for 12 years and have started running my company this year. I burn through over 10 boxes (4000 nails each) on each floor. Never do I have a problem, in fact my nail distributor fixes my guns for free, due to quantity of nails purchased, and all that he has been forced to fix has been the paslode guns. To sum this up there is... more info
