5 Responses to “Porter-Cable FR350MAG Round Head 2 3/8-Inch to 3-1/2-Inch Round Head Framing Nailer with Magnesium Housing”

1. Scott said on January 1st, 2010 at 12:53 am

   I have minimal expertise in this area, so keep this in mind as you read my point of view. However, I know good and bad product concepts and customer relations. I bought and returned this as it leaked air from the head. It happens. That is not a reason to not buy this. But, no case after many have complained. . . It has been out for a couple of years. (read reviews) shame on you, PC. A $10 plastic case. Please , how cheap and stupid, PC. The problem is; if you are a framer you may want the light weight, but if you are a home user it may be better to go with the 350 regular. I did after returning the MAG 350. It is not that much more weight, a pound at most. A few reasons. 1)It is $40 less 2) comes with a case 3) Has the dial on the trigger to change from bump fire to sequential (which is good for the less experienced/home user. . . we be dangerous. . . some at least. . . ) 4) I have the PC brad and finish guns and called PC almost 2 months ago to get the free trigger to allow bump/continuous nailing. . . backordered. I may never use the seqential, however, I would like to have this. Why not include this in the box, or, at least have it as a dial on the trigger. 5) It can take a 2″ – 3 1/2 nail, the Mag takes a 2 3/8 min -3 /1/2. Better yet, buy a DeWalt D51844 Full Round Head Framing Nailer, Magnesium, 7 . 5 lbs. for around the same $ , 20 less actually (239- here, at amazon . . the best place to buy tools or anything for that matter ) if you want a lighter tool. I believe it comes with the extra trigger to change from bump to seqential, not a dial, though. But, I do not think it has a case. So, another bunch of clowns. Oh, well. Is it as good? I would not know. I do know that PC is a less than good company to buy from. So, because PC was not and is not responsive I did not hesitate to order a Bosh Router from Amazon last week. Maybe , I hope, Bosch is more customer responsive. I just bought the Bosch 4000 table saw also, and it is nice.
   Rating: 3 / 5

2. Anonymous said on January 1st, 2010 at 3:41 am

   Need to know if the if the FR350MAG comes with a case or if can get one. I am a do it yourselfer and don’t use the nailer on a daily basic. Therefore a case for me would be preferred. Got an answer?
   Rating: 5 / 5

3. Anonymous said on January 1st, 2010 at 6:10 am

   Can someone answer my question? I have over three different models of Porter Cable finish nailers, brad nailers, and staplers all come with a case. I am very pleased with this line. The FR350 Mag does not come with a case, all of the others I’ve purchased from this convienent on line store does. Is a case availbe to keep the nailer clean and neatly stored away from, larger gear in my pickup?
   Rating: 4 / 5

4. Len said on January 1st, 2010 at 7:53 am

   Have used this tool on one small job so far (shot about 1250 nails, two different sizes) and it is as reliable as advertised. Does not wear you out when used all day. I have used a Bostitch nailer previously, and the 350MAG is clearly the better nailer. I am a DIYer, and not a pro. This nailer should last me for a lifetime.
   Rating: 5 / 5

5. Robert E. Bosso said on January 1st, 2010 at 9:59 am

   The weight and performance of the gun is great, but I bought it in anticipation of obtaining the single shot trigger which was highly touted by other reviewers. Porter Cable now advises that the single pull trigger is no longer available, so beware if that is a selling point for you! Someone should make an after market case to carry oil and tools.
   Rating: 5 / 5