Tony Carrick, Product Reviews tester and writer While Makita’s 23-ga cordless pin nailer cuts you loose from the old hose/pancake-style air compressor, it comes at a cost to nail-driving power.

Makita's current line of 18-volt LXT nail guns consists of a finishing, pin, and brad nailer that weigh between 5.1 and 7.7 pounds with batteries installed and hold up to 120 nails at a time.

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