This nailer is tough and gets the job done. Perhaps the most striking feature is the aggressive styling and rugged appearance. It accepts "cheap" nails and I haven't had more misfires than you would expect from a nail gun. I bought this nailer last year for $167.xx so it wasn't a problem for me. I've had other Senco nailers and never really liked them, back then I preferred Hitachi or Duo-Fast but this gun is much better and I'm happy with it. It's not a lightweight tool for light jobs, but it's a well-designed, multifunctional, professional nailer.