Porter Cable vs. Bostitch Finish Nailer Combo Kits

Toss away. I have a PC and a Bostitch. Both are equally good, IMO. This is a case where you can use all the wrong reasons and make the right decision. Buy the one with the pretty color. Or buy the one with the cute sales person. Or buy the one with the 20¢ off coupon. Or the closest on the way home from work.

OK, I'll toss, you call it.

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Did you really mean 1-1/2" for Bostitch, vs 2-1/2" for PC? That extra inch makes a difference in terms of holding power, etc. I have the PC compressor and it works well. I have Senco nail guns which I bought on special on Amazon. They have deals there, too.

I bought the PC kit from amazon.com several months ago. Works great, no complaints. BTW, amazon.com has the same kit for $299 - $25 for any tool purchase over $199. Free shipping & no sales tax...

Ron

I would wait on either, till around the first of October. PC usually will come around with some deals to clear out their inventory and some good deals may be had to make room for next years stuff that'll showcase for Christmas.

I just put the second replacement trigger assembly on my Bostich. And I seldom use it. I would vote for the Porter Cable (which my brother has). He has never had any problems with it.

Try Harbor Freight I have 2 finish mailers from them and use the crap out of them.

I have to agree here. I have a PC just because I like PC but I have used both. If I were in the market for another one, I would buy which ever was available.

Yeah, 2 different style guns. The Bostich is a Brad nailer while the PC is a Finish nailer. I'd go for the finish nailer myself.

I bought the Porter Cable Combo kit from HD several months ago and am very happy with it. No problems. Works great.

Jim

Fifteen gauge? If so, do you use any non HF nails?

I bought the Old Starter Kit from HD a year or two ago - just the compressor and the FN250B. Recently added a HF brad nailer for $20.

I like the FN250B. The compressor is fine, although the On/Off switch broke off of it shortly.

I agree with some of the others - toss a coin.

The deciding factor for me was the availability on nails at various different hardware stores in my area. The PC type were readily available. Nails for the Bostitch were not.

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Is there much of a difference between 15 & 16 guage as far as usefulness is concerned? I will be doing do all the finish work in my new house.

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I have a Bostitch office stapler (for paper) that is over 40 years old. It is built like a tank. But, for air nailer guns, my choice would be Porter Cable. Senco is the Cadillac of air guns.

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HAVE THE PORTER CABLE COMBO, NO PROBLEMS, GOOD PRESSUE, LASTS A LONG TIME BEFORE CYCLING ON, IE LESS LOUD RUN TIME. WOULD DO IT AGAIN IN A HEARTBEAT. ALSO GOT A GREAT DEAL LAST YEAR AT THE BORG. IF YOU CAN WAIT, AMAZON IS ALSO AN EXCELLENT WAY TO GO. BOUGHT MY TABLE SAW FROM THEM. WHAT A SAVINGS.

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Yes. Big difference.

I can't think of anything you do with a 16 gauge that can't be done with an 18 gauge. Not so with 15.

My Harbor Freight $18 nailer just quit. (800 sq. FT. basement remodel, lots of trim). Just bought my second one ($14.60 after 20% coupon). Very happy. I should probably buy 2, for backup.