I really like this tool. It works well as a stapler once you find the right amount of PSI to make it work the way you want it for a specific job. And it takes some effort. PROS: Great price. I like that it takes Arrow T50 staples. Lightweight and easy to use. Others reported that the safety trigger was a nuisance. I don't see it as an obstacle at all. I LOVE that it takes #18 rods and loads them easily. CONS: Staples stick out farther from the edge than a traditional hand stapler, so it takes a while to get used to aiming properly.