Hitachi Nail Gun: A5 Series Review

2/21/2023 Update: As you may know, in 2018, Hitatchi Power Tools rebranded themselves to Metabo HPT. Take a look at this article for more information: Metabo HPT is a Familiar and Trusted Brand

With the brand update, the nail guns you know and trust are the same, they just go by a different name. MetaboHPT recently released Framing two new framing nailers with aluminum magazines. You can read about them and check out purchasing options here: Metabo HPT Introduces Four New Products in December 2022

The new Hitachi Nail Gun A5 series gives the pros exactly what they’ve been asking for; a nailer just like the original NR83 model that delivers the feel they know, the speed they need, the durability they expect, and simplified maintenance. Each A5 nailer now comes with a heavy-duty rafter hook for convenience.

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Sometimes in order to make things better you need to take them back to the original design. The infamous NR83 nailer models have been around for decades and are seen on jobsites across the country because of their reputation for being workhorses that perform. These A5 framing nailers have the same legendary durability and reliability professionals in the residential and multifamily building industry have come to trust, but now with an improved trigger design and sharing all the same internal parts as the original NR83A.

There is nothing better than the classics and the Hitachi A5 Series Framing nailers are the proof. They come with Hitachi’s industry leading 5-year warranty, a rafter hook and a pair of safety glasses. They are the ideal pneumatic framing nailers for those in the building industry who demand convenience, performance and reliability.

Hitachi Nail Gun Selection

NR83A5 3-1/4In Plastic Strip Collated Framing Nailer

The NR83A5 accepts 21° plastic collated strip nails from 2” – 3-1/4” in length and .113” – .131” in nail diameter. This nailer is equipped with an industrial steel magazine that can withstand jobsite abuse. Additionally, the magazine can hold 2 strips of nails at a time and features a locking feeder system to make replenishments quick and easy. It weighs just 8.8 lbs or 9.1 lbs if the rafter hook is installed. The NR83A5 has a tool-less depth of drive adjustment that comes in handy for improved control and flexibility when fastening into various types of wood.

NR83A5(S) 3-1/4In Plastic Strip Collated Framing Nailer (without Depth Adjustment)

The NR83A5(S) accepts 21° plastic collated strip nails from 2” – 3-1/4” in length and .113” – .131” in nail diameter. This nailer is equipped with an industrial steel magazine that can withstand jobsite abuse. Additionally, the magazine can hold 2 strips of nails at a time and features a locking feeder system to make replenishments quick and easy. It weighs just 8.8 lbs or 9.1 lbs with the rafter hook installation.

NR83AA5 3-1/4In Paper Strip Collated Framing Nailer

The NR83AA5 drives both 30° paper collated clipped head strip nails and 30° paper collated offset round head strip nails from 2” – 3-1/4” in length and .113” – .131” in nail diameter for ultimate convenience. This nailer has a two-piece aluminum magazine for durability and replacement ease. Additionally, the 2-step rear loading magazine makes nail replenishments quick and easy. It weighs just 9 lbs or 9.3 lbs with the rafter hook installation.

NV83A5 3-1/4In Coil Framing Nailer

The NV83A5 accepts 16° wire weld collated coil nails from 2” – 3-1/4” in length and .099” – .131” in nail diameter. This nailer has a side load pop-out magazine for fast and easy reloads. It weighs just 8.8 lbs or 9.1 lbs if the rafter hook is installed. The NV83A5 has a tool-less depth of drive adjustment that comes in handy for improved control and flexibility when fastening into various types of wood.