Ridgid R6791 3-Inch Drywall and Deck Collated Screwdriver - Renewed - Perfect for Drywall Installation, Deck Building & Home Renovation Projects

I just tested the screw gun on some pieces of scrap 2x4s. The construction is very solid and sturdy. The belt clip is made of plastic while the other rigid tools I own have the little metal clips. It seems thick and sturdy so I hope it holds up during daily use. The operation requires a bit of practice. I found it works best when you pull the trigger to get the bit spinning before pushing down on the gun. That way it feeds better than when you start pushing before engaging the trigger. There is a depth control wheel that you have to dial in for the desired depth of the screw. This is really helpful so when you do sub flooring for example the screw can be set to just pull in enough to leave no mark if you put skinny vinyl floor over it. At the same time it is perfect for drywall installation as this will prevent the screw from going too deep and shooting through the paper and crumbling the drywall. Be aware that you can only use the screws on the plastic strips for this gun. Loose screws wont do you any good. And you cant really "refill" the strips after use as they have a tendency to stretch out. I bought the reconditioned version of the screw gun which works perfect and looks like new (aside from a marking with the word Recon on the rubber housing). The manual states a certain type of collated screws. The plastic band sits flush with the screw head. Apparently there are versions where the plastic band sits below the screw head which will not work. I bought the Senco 08F200Y Duraspin Number 8 by 2 inch deck screws and they feed good. Also to note is the fact that the screws are very straight and stable going in. The first floorboards we did with out little drill needed pilot holes to get them to go in well. No need with this gun. You will have an extremely fast operation and you can operate it single handed. If you are thinking to build a deck or do drywall work that is more than a little patch, get this gun.