Bostitch BRN175A Nailer
- Nailer
- Corded electric
- Blend
- No
- More reviewed than 68%
A pneumatic coil roofing nailer worth choosing if you have compressed air on site and need high-capacity nail loading for roofing work.
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How it ranks among the 177 nailers we track
4.2★ across 453 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
453 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
100+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
The Bostitch BRN175A is a coil roofing nailer that runs on compressed air rather than a battery, built to drive coil nails for shingle and roofing work.
Coil roofing nailers like the BRN175A load a canister of nails around the magazine instead of a straight strip, so they hold many more fasteners between reloads, which matters when nailing an entire roof deck. Because it runs off shop air rather than a battery, there is no charge time or cell to wear out, but a compressor and hose are needed on site.
- Pneumatic coil roofing nailer
- No battery required
- Bostitch model BRN175A
- Built for roofing nail work
Who it's for
Fits roofers and contractors who already have a compressor and need a coil-fed nailer for shingle or roofing nail work. Not a fit for anyone without air supply on hand, or who wants a cordless battery-powered nailer.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Coil magazine holds more nails than strip nailers
- No battery to charge or replace
- Bostitch brand for roofing nail guns
- Requires a compressor and air hose to operate
Performance notes
Being air powered rather than battery driven, the BRN175A fires as long as the compressor keeps pressure up, with no runtime limit from a battery, though it needs a hose tethered to the tool while working.
Specifications
| Brand | BOSTITCH |
|---|---|
| Model | BRN175A |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Material | Blend |
| Battery | No |
| Item Weight | 0 ounces |
| Dimensions | 12 × 11 × 5 inches |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in nailers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bostitch BRN175A NailerThis product | 4.2 / 5 | 453 | 3.9 / 5 |
| DEWALT DWFP12231 NailerDeWalt | 4.7 / 5 | 5,003 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Metabo NT50AE2 NailerMetabo | 4.6 / 5 | 3,587 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Bielmeier BCSG-4 NailerBielmeier | 4.3 / 5 | 3,991 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Arrow T50 Heavy Duty Staple Gun KitArrow | 4.6 / 5 | 1,526 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the BOSTITCH BRN175A
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Bostitch BRN175A need a battery?
No, it runs on compressed air rather than a battery, so it needs a compressor and hose.
What type of nails does the BRN175A load?
It uses a coil magazine, which holds more nails between reloads than a strip nailer.
What is the Bostitch BRN175A used for?
It is a roofing nailer, built to drive coil nails for shingle and roof deck work.