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Our Nailer & Accessory Picks

Every roofing and siding nailer we recommend — plus the nails and gear to run them — in one place, grouped by price tier, each with an honest review and where to buy. Prices change constantly, so we link straight to current Amazon listings. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Roofing nailers

Bostitch RN46

Value

The all-around value pick — light, dependable, and it takes cheap universal coil nails.

Metabo HPT NV45AB2

Value

The durability favorite (ex-Hitachi) — the gun career roofers keep coming back to.

Max CN445R3 SuperRoofer

Premium

Built to outlast cheaper guns — the pick for high-volume crews.

DeWalt DCN45RN

Premium

Cordless 20V MAX — hose-free freedom for repairs and small jobs.

Milwaukee 2909-20 (M18 FUEL)

Premium

Cordless M18 — long runtime and an attachable vinyl siding tip.

Siding nailers

Bostitch N66C

Value

The value siding pick — one gun for siding, fencing, and decking.

DeWalt DW66C-1

Mid-range

Rugged DeWalt-brand build; goes toe-to-toe with the N66C.

Metabo HPT NV65AH2

Mid-range

Durability pick (ex-Hitachi) for people who side for a living.

Makita AN613

Premium

Premium build — 13 depth settings and a 360° adjustable exhaust.

Nails and accessories

Hot-dipped galvanized coil roofing nails

The everyday roofing nail — 1-1/4″ HDG, 0.120″ wire coil.

Ring-shank coil roofing nails

Best holding power for high-wind and coastal roofs.

Stainless coil roofing nails

For cedar and coastal roofs — won't corrode or streak the wood.

Galvanized coil siding nails

Corrosion-resistant siding nails for exterior work.

6-gallon pancake air compressor

~2.5–4 CFM at 90 PSI — plenty to run one coil nailer.