Ramset Cobra Or Hilti A41I

PLC-Landscape

I went to an auction a few weeks ago and got some great deals on used tools. 1 of the things I won was a Hilti A41I concrete gun (auto advance). I think these retail for like $600.00 new, probably used for about $250.00 - It's in better than pretty good shape. I bought it for $75.00 - - - I also have the Ramset Cobra kit (gun type that cocks) I bought it used for $100.00 last year off some guy that needed money, this thing looks like it was used on maybe one job, they're I think $200.00 new in Home Depot. Here's my question: I don't want both - I want to sell one, but which one do I sell? I know the Hilti is the more expensive tool, but is it the better tool? - Has anyone had problems with either of these guns?
Opinions...........

Mud Master

I've always been a fan and advocate of Ramset. I use it for all my framing, or shooting anything to steel,concrete,etc.. have 4 of them. Hilti's tools are very good. I have a Hilti hammerdrill and Drywall Screwgun, love em' both.

I guess it depends on you. Which one will serve your business better? and which one will help with production?

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Norrrrrrrrrrrrm

I have a buddy who is a Hilti rep. He is always telling me how Hilti has the best internals in their tools(guts). He says that they use high quality metals rather than plastic components that others use. The others will wear out sooner. Hilti has a great reputation for a reason. If you dont want it, I will buy from you. I am looking for one.

PLC-Landscape

Thanks - - I'm gonna keep the Hilti and sell the Ramset on eBay.

POOLMANinCT

id say keep the hilti, at that price

hilti s can take a great beating, i dont buy their drills, chipping guns etc
because to get tehm serviced the nearest location is an hr from me..

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Poolman in CT

Call there 1800 number and they will fax/email you shipping labels for repairs. They will mail it back to whereever you want.

TempestV

I've never been a fan of the hilti- every time I use one it seems to give me trouble. not that it is good quality, but I don't like the way it opperates. personally, I'd prefer the ramset.

AtlanticWBConst

We have 3 Simpson Strong-tie guns, 1 hilti and about 3 Ramsets....

.....As long as you take care of them,.....(clean & lube - with carbon cleaner)...they will work for years....

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