I have a large, heavy-duty heat gun that takes the pain out of a Sherman tank, but it's bulky and impractical for small jobs. I ordered this to use with heat shrink tubing and a soldering iron. My only complaint is the horribly short chord. about 36 inches. I may have to disassemble and replace it. It must be at least 6 feet. Note: It also comes with a translucent red heat shield. I have no idea why as it is identical to the one installed on the heat gun. Total length: 9 inches. Largest circumference: 1-3/4 x 2 inches. Weight: 8 ounces.