Arrow Fastener Co 5700 PowerShot Heavy Duty Staple Gun

by Arrow

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Heavy Duty Forward Action Power Shot staple gun works great for insulation, roofing, screening, upholstery and light wiring.

Product Description

PowerShot Heavy Duty Staple and Nail Gun, Forward Action Design Makes Tool Easy To Use, Fires 1/4" Through 9/16" Heavy Duty Narrow Crown Staples and 9/16" PowerShot Brad Nails, Uses PowerShot Staples, Master Mechanic #4 Heavy Duty and Stainless Steel Staples and Arrow T-50 Staples.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 2 x 6 inches ; 1.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001MQHZ4
• Item model number: 5700
• Average Customer Review: 1.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #66,297 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #76 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Hand Tools > Staplers & Tackers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Jammed, returned, replaced, jammed (repeat), November 27, 2005

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A. Franke (RTP area, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Arrow Fastener Co 5700 PowerShot Heavy Duty Staple Gun (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've never given a 1-star review before, but I'm so completely disappointed in this product that I just had to this time.

This stapler made a lot of sense to me -- the downward force when stapling is smack dab on top of where the staple (or brad) fires. This virtually eliminates kick-back and lands the staple solidly on target. It's pretty straightforward and only mildly awkward once you get used to the idea (which happens pretty quickly) - you just have to keep in mind that you're using a stapler that fires from "the other end." (Side note: Personally I don't try to operate any tool without understanding its basic operation, including what's sharp, what moves, and how the tool might react when used. This is especially true for those tools that fire _projectiles_, so follow this advice and you probably won't wind up with a staple in your hand... or worse.)

I say "mildly awkward," by the way, because I think when we (people in general) put force into a push, we're accustomed to using the heels of our palms - right in line with the forearm. That's more in line with how the traditional staple guns work. With this one, though, you kind of have to rock your wrist forward when you squeeze. It's as if you're pushing from the area between your thumb and first finger, which feels a bit unnatural.

Anyway, I bought this stapler, a package of brad nails (same brand) and a package of staples (again, same brand). The staples fired about 80% of the time; the brads about 70%. I shot about 50 of each before the first jam (on a staple). I managed to get it cleared and shot about 15 more staples before it jammed again... then again, and again. Between misfires and jams, this product was really slowing me down. Finally "something gave" inside and the handle went limp. I don't think it was jammed - I think it just plain old broke because something was rattling inside. And the duty was light, too - by this time I was simply firing staples into a 2x4 to get a better idea of how often it actually worked. ANd I was careful not to hit another staple.

So I returned it and got a replacement. With roughly the same rate of misfire, I was already disappointed, and after the third or fourth jam, it simply would not clear. The handle felt limp again, but not like before - it felt as if the gun were cocked and ready to fire, but just not firing - and of course there was no way I was going to look "down the barrel" to see what might be wrong. The jam wouldn't budge.

So I returned it and got a replacement - again. Long story short: same problems. I'm totally disenchanted. I had carefully read and followed the instructions (which, by the way, mentioned how uncommonly rare it would be for the product to ever jam), I used only brads and staples of the same brand, and the target was only relatively soft 2x4 pine.

And so my only 1-star review to date... Based on my experience, I advise against this product full heartedly.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Did not last, April 14, 2005

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James Oitzinger - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Arrow Fastener Co 5700 PowerShot Heavy Duty Staple Gun (Tools & Home Improvement)

While I liked the forward action of this stapler, I have not been able to get one that lasts. Had old style stapler which lasted for over a decade in light home owner use. But have gone through two of these staplers in last couple of years. Both refused to recock after driving a staple. Now I'm back looking for something better.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Complete waste of time, enery, and staples, September 21, 2006

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Xipper (Portland, OR United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Arrow Fastener Co 5700 PowerShot Heavy Duty Staple Gun (Tools & Home Improvement)

This has got to be the worst stapler ever invented. They have great packaging, couple that with the design and it seems like it would be easier to use...but that is as far as the functionality extends. I have attempted to use this for a few simple tasks: reattaching the thin cover on the bottom of a sofa, putting up holiday decorations and reupholstering a few chairs. Each one of these led to the most aggrevating time ever, wasting at least 75% of the staples due to the design of the "launch" mechanism. It either fails to retract completely, or it fails to punch the staple with any force.

I just went through 2 strips of staples, and only ~10 staples actually worked.

Do not waste your money. I just wish I would have actually used this right after purchasing it, instead I bought it (from b&m home improvement store) for a project that was in the future and am now stuck with it.