I occasionally dabble in reupholstering furniture, so a good staple gun is a must. And frankly, a "good" staple gun is hard to come by. I have been through three in the past two years. They either jam up, fly apart, or won't shoot a staple into anything harder than a sofa cushion. So, my expectations for this gun were pretty low. I have come to view them all as "disposable". I don't know how long this one will last, but I like the fact that it is made in the USA, and so far, it has performed as promised.