Metabo HPT Finish Nailer with Air Duster, Pro-Preferred Pneumatic Power Nailers, Ideal for Molding, Chair Rail, and Cabinetry…
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Best for cabinetry & molding (16-gauge)
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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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The consensus
What reviewers found
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Across the reviewers we read, the Metabo HPT NT65M2S is the lighter 16-gauge counterpart to the brand's 15-gauge finish gun, at 3.7 lbs and aimed at molding, chair rail and cabinetry. On r/Carpentry, a high-trust contributor running the full Metabo HPT fleet calls the 16-gauge pneumatic 'my favorite nailer of all time,' and protoolreviews has repeatedly rated the Metabo HPT finish nailers as strong performers. Owners on the Metabo subreddit who bought Hitachi-era versions back in 2015 report the same design still running.
What reviewers liked
- High-trust r/Carpentry reviewer calls the 16-gauge pneumatic their favorite nailer ever
- Lightweight 3.7-lb body suited to cabinetry, molding and chair rail
- protoolreviews and long-term Metabo-subreddit owners attest to durability
Where it falls short
- Thinner model-specific review pool than its 15-gauge sibling
- Role overlaps heavily with the 15-gauge finish nailer
- Pneumatic-only; requires a compressor and hose
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Across the reviewers we read, the Metabo HPT NT65M2S is the lighter 16-gauge counterpart to the brand's 15-gauge finish gun, at 3.7 lbs and aimed at molding, chair rail and cabinetry. On r/Carpentry, a high-trust contributor running the full Metabo HPT fleet calls the 16-gauge pneumatic 'my favorite nailer of all time,' and protoolreviews has repeatedly rated the Metabo HPT finish nailers as strong performers. Owners on the Metabo subreddit who bought Hitachi-era versions back in 2015 report the same design still running.
A 4.7-star Amazon average across roughly 1,880 reviews and the brand's repeated 'Pro Preferred' positioning round out a positive trust-weighted picture. The integrated 360-degree adjustable air exhaust is a feature finish carpenters mention favorably.
We rank it just behind the 15-gauge sibling mainly because the model-specific signal pool is thinner and the two overlap heavily in role; buyers choosing between them are really choosing 16-gauge maneuverability for cabinetry versus 15-gauge holding power for heavy casing. As with all pneumatic guns here, a compressor and hose are required.
- Award
- Rated the Pro Preferred Nailer for 12 years running (2014 - 2025) by Builder and Developer Magazine
- Fasteners
- 16-gauge finish nails in lengths ranging from 1-in up to 2-1/2-in
- Trigger
- Selective actuation switch lets the user easily select bump fire or sequential fire modes
- Lightweight
- Only 3.7 lbs and well-balanced for minimal fatigue and increased maneuverability
- Depth Adjustment
- Tool-free depth of drive adjustment helps to provide a professional finish when fastening into varying materials
- Applications
- Ideal for installing molding, chair rail, cabinetry and other fine finish applications
- Exhaust Port
- 360 degree, fully adjustable exhaust port directs air exhaust away from the user during use
- Air Duster
- Duster button to conveniently blow away dust and debris instantly to clear the work surface
I run the metabo HPT full fleet and they are extremely impressive. ga pneumatic is my favorite nailer of all time. the pneumatic is an absolute ...
I have both the pneumatic and battery versions of the 16 gauge and I love them both. I've had no issues whatsoever with any of the nailers, Yes ...
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