Newborn Brothers 250 1/10-Gallon Super Smooth Rod Caulk Gun

Comment: I hadn't bought a caulk gun in about 30 years, and didn't realize there as anything new in caulk gun technology, but this beats the heck out of my old cheap gun. Like it says, it'll cut off the tip of the caulk tube, and there's a long pin to pierce the seal. This means you won't find yourself on the top of a 24-foot ladder realizing you forgot to bring a long nail or utility knife with you.
The handle is easy to squeeze, and won't wear out your hand quickly. The caulk stops flowing when you stop squeezing. You can also rotate the barrel (and thus the tube of caulk), which is handy if you like to cut the spout at an angle.
It's all very solid metal, so it's not likely to be damaged if you step on it or drop it from the roof. Even if you only use a caulk gun a couple times a year, I think this is worth the additional money, because it's much more pleasant to use than a $3 standard gun.

Comment: This is a great caulking gun. The pressure is amazing. The tube cutter is actually sharp. The puncture tool is long enough to reach inside the long spouted tubes. The way the whole barrel roles around as you're applying the caulking is really great...just enough friction to keep it where you need it until you're ready to move it. I would recommend it to all contractors.

Comment: Wondered if this caulking gun could be that much better than the cheap versions I've owned previously- without a doubt, it is. Solid construction, and control is precise. Have a lot of painting to do and this will make the job much easier.