A roofing nailer will allow a contractor or DIY handyman the luxury of driving nails 5x faster than using a hammer. This is why you will find roofers who are severely attached to their favorite models. Of course, many of the contractors and construction workers I have spoken with, never can seem to agree on one specific model. Rather it seems there are several reliable brands that seem to hear about over and over again.

To help make your buying decision a little easier, I have listed a few models that always seem to get the highest reviews and most love from the people who use them. These aren’t cheap brands that will stop working or fall apart in a year or two, but ones that are built well and can be found on major construction sites. If they are trusted there, they can be trusted by an DIY handyman.

Milwaukee 7120-21 Coil Roofing Nailer – this is a nice light model that can hold up to 120 nails in its magazine, which means less changing than your standard stick magazine. It allows you to select between bum and fire or single depression modes, and probably best of all this nail gun is made to take a beating.

Hitachi NV45AB2 Roofing Nailer – this is another light version that you can easily hold in one hand. It is made to use in all types of weather and has a unique design that keeps out debris. The best thing I can say about the Hitachi nailers is that I hear their name most often from roofers.

Bostitch RN46-1 Roofing Nailer – this is a very well balanced gun that is easy to use and delivers a ton of power with each shot. Like all of the models above, it is built to take a beating and can be used in any weather conditions. It also has a full depth control and a full round driver.