DEWALT DWFP12569 Flooring Stapler

This is a brief comparison of the Freeman 3-in-1 and the DeWalt. I purchased both at the same time. Used this to install ~900sf of 2-1/4" maple strip floor. No jams. Put a drop of oil in the air line every couple of days of use and it just did its job. Others have commented on size etc. I also have the 3-in-1 Freeman nailer which comes with a nice case and more accessories for a lower price (about $50 cheaper). I bought both at the same time but despite the fact that the Freeman comes with a nice plastic case (which I admittedly prefer since all my other tools have cases) I chose to use the De Walt since it was less of a hassle and was slightly shorter. The Freeman was relegated early since the floor plate it came with (even though it said it was for 23/32 wood) was just a little too thin and was driving cleats into the tongue too low. The De Walt was hitting the right spot out of the box. I padded the Freeman plate with a piece of cardboard and it seemed to line up OK and my co-installer and I each used both guns. The Freeman worked without issue as well after it was padded about 1/16" - 1/32", and I can't complain about it, but compared to the DeWalt it was just a little taller, a little harder to use and we preferred the DeWalt. We only drove about 1000 t-cleats with the Freeman but it never jammed either. Both the DeWalt and the Freeman can be recommended, but the DeWalt slightly more so for it's smaller size and confirmed jam-free performance over 5000 cleats.