I have a problem, the standard arrow shackles don't work with this gun, the wire is too thin, shoots two, sometimes x3 at a time, and sometimes the arrow shackle gets stuck. Wide flat-blade staples work much better with the kit. I get stuck at about 1 in 20 with them too. The design looks cool and sturdy. Personal workmanship and metal parts are a bit rough. It looks like the parts came off the press/die and were chrome plated before the file went through the rough edges once. But I think it depends on the price. I was able to complete my project with the included pattern set, but now I need to find those extra wide wire clips.