For the price range you're in, you can have a brand-new Paslode F350S
for $279 plus tax. Uses both clipped-head (D-shape) and Roundrive
(offset round-head) framing nails, paper-collated. I got one used for
about $180 and they are plentiful on eBay.

For the same money, you can have a brand-new Hitachi NR90AD that also
uses clipped-head nails. It's green and VERY light. I have the older
NR83A that uses round-head nails and is a bit more money.

You DO want adjustable depth-of-drive on whatever you get. Using the
sequential-fire trigger with a framer is desirable to avoid doubling.
On the Hitachi, it's a switch. On the Paslode, it's a simple trigger
swap.

If you want to stay in the $250 range, PorterCable has the FR350 (RH)
and FC350 (CH) that should do nicely for you. You do not say whether
you intend to resell the nailer after the job is done.

On Tue, 13 Sep 2005 18:56:29 GMT, Marc wrote:

Hi Y'all,
I am in need of a framing nailer, to be used just lightly.
I am not building a house just a shed and shade cloth area.
Does anybody have some experience with the $249 range ones, and
both good and bad comments are welcome.
Gunner what one do you have ? or used in the past.
Cliffie don't bother to reply.
Tweety Byrd...hmmm do you do ANY manual labor ?
Aye
Marc