Questions and Answers for Freeman Pneumatic 35-Degree 2-1/2 in. Metal Connector Nailer

A:  That is industry language, and yes this is what is referred to as a tico nailer. It has an exposed tip of the nail for precision shooting into metal connecting hardware

A:  Had to look up a "Tico" or "Teco", but yes, it's a metal connector nailer. I used two size nails with it: 1 1/2" and 2 1/2". Works well on low volume production, the only con so far: it's loud. Probably the loudest framing nail gun I've had.

A:  No, only 35 Degree metal connector nails work in this nailer. Freeman makes a 1-1/2" and 2-1/2" and Bostitch Strapshot Metal Connector nails work too. 1-1/2": https://www.homedepot.com/p/Freeman-1-1-2-in-x-0-131-in-Dia-Brite-Finish-Paper-Collated-Metal-Connector-Nails-1-000-Nails-MC-131-15B/301980675?keyword=freeman+mc.131-15b&semanticToken=212t00000+%3E++st%3A%7Bfreeman+mc.131-15b%7D%3Ast+cnn%3A%7B0%3A0%7D+oos%3A%7B0%3A1%7D+br%3A%7Bfreeman%7D%3Abr+rt%3A%7Bmc.131-15b%7D%3Art+dln%3A%7B562913%7D+qu%3A%7Bmc.131-15b%7D%3Aqu 2-1/2": https://www.homedepot.com/p/Freeman-2-1-2-in-x-0-148-in-Dia-Brite-Paper-Collated-Metal-Connector-Nails-1-000-Count-MC-148-25B/301980690?keyword=freeman+mc.148-25b&semanticToken=212t00000+%3E++st%3A%7Bfreeman+mc.148-25b%7D%3Ast+cnn%3A%7B0%3A0%7D+oos%3A%7B0%3A1%7D+br%3A%7Bfreeman%7D%3Abr+rt%3A%7Bmc.148-25b%7D%3Art+dln%3A%7B562913%7D+qu%3A%7Bmc.148-25b%7D%3Aqu

A:  Barring unforeseen circumstances we should have them back for sale mid May. Apologies for the delay.

A:  Yes. I have this gun and it takes both sizes.

A:  Yes, the PMC250 will accept both 1-1/2" and 2-1/2" metal connector nails. We recommend the Bostitch Strapshot metal connector nails for best performance of this tool.

A:  The Freeman PMC250 weighs 5.68lbs.

A:  This item is only compatible with Bostitch brand nails.

A:  I found to use Bostich was the way to go but HomeDepot did not carry them at the time.

A:  The PMC250 Metal Connector nailer does not come with a carrying case