Bostitch Roofing Nailers
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Bostitch
Bostitch Coil Roofing Nailer 15° Pneumatic 7-Year Warranty 3/4" to 1-3/4", RN46
Stanley Bostitch
Stanley Bostitch 650S4-1 Medium Crown Sheathing Stapler 1" to 2" | Pro Roofing Tool
Stanley Bostitch
Stanley Bostitch Bostitch 450S2-1 16 Ga. Wide Crown Stapler, 1/2" to 2" | Pro Roofing Tool
Stanley Bostitch
Stanley Bostitch 438S2-1 Wide Crown Stapler, 1/2" to 1-1/2" | Pro Roofing Tool
Stanley Bostitch
Stanley Bostitch T6-8 Squeeze Stapler, 1/4" to 9/16" | Pro Roofing Tool
Stanley Bostitch
Stanley Bostitch H30-6 Hammer Tacker, 1/4" to 3/8" | Pro Roofing Tool
Stanley Bostitch
Stanley Bostitch PC2K PowerSlam Hammer Tacker, 1/4" to 1/2" | Pro Roofing Tool
Stanley Bostitch
Stanley Bostitch H30-8 Hammer Tacker, 1/4" to 3/8" | Pro Roofing Tool
Why pros pick Bostitch roofing nailers for production crews
Two decades of jobsite proof
The Bostitch RN46 has been a staple on production roofing crews for more than two decades. It is not the newest gun on the market, and it is not the lightest, but ask any veteran roofer which nailer outlasted three of its competitors and they will point at the black and yellow Bostitch hanging on the rack.
Bostitch stayed pneumatic only on the roofing side. That means lower cost per nail, lighter weight in your hand, and a tool that is still serviceable years after its battery powered cousins ended up in the landfill.
RN46-1 and BRN175A — what each one is for
The RN46-1 is the flagship. It weighs 5.6 pounds, accepts sequential or contact triggers, drives 7/8 inch through 1-3/4 inch coil nails, and uses parts that have been the same shape for 20 years. That part availability matters more than people think. When a service tech can rebuild your gun in 15 minutes from a reasonable O-ring kit, you stop budgeting to replace nailers every couple of seasons.
The BRN175A covers the same 7/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch coil nail range at a lower price point. You give up some of the RN46 polish, but the core mechanism is the same Bostitch pneumatic engineering. It is a smart pick for a backup gun, a second truck setup, or a pro who wants known reliability without the flagship sticker.
Keeping your Bostitch roofing nailer alive for the long haul
The single best thing you can do for any pneumatic Bostitch is two drops of pneumatic tool oil down the air fitting at the start of every day. The second best is rebuilding the O-rings every 50,000 nails or whenever drive force feels weak. Our Bostitch parts and maintenance guide walks through both procedures.
If you ever need cordless, Bostitch is not your brand on roofing. The closest alternative on the same Stanley Black and Decker family is the DeWalt DCN45RN. For everyone else, the RN46 will outlive your work truck.
Frequently asked questions
- What's the difference between the RN46-1 and the BRN175A?
- The RN46-1 is Bostitch's flagship pneumatic coil roofing nailer — sequential trigger, 7/8" to 1-3/4" capacity, and the gun most production crews actually pick up. The BRN175A is a similar-spec contractor-grade roofer aimed at the value buyer; lighter on features but proven dependable.
- Does Bostitch make a cordless roofing nailer?
- Not currently. Bostitch's cordless lineup focuses on framing and finish nailers. For cordless roofing, look at DeWalt DCN45RN, Milwaukee M18 7220-20, or Metabo HPT NV1845DM. Bostitch and DeWalt are both Stanley Black & Decker brands, so the cordless gap is intentional.
- Can I still get parts for older Bostitch roofing nailers?
- Yes — most service parts (O-ring kits, driver blades, feeder pawls, no-mar tips) are still in production for the RN46 family. We stock the most common kits. For very old models the OEM may be discontinued but aftermarket O-rings are available.
- What air pressure should I run the RN46 at?
- Bostitch specs 70–120 PSI. Most pros run 90–100 PSI for asphalt shingles on standard plywood. Drop to 80 PSI on softer cedar or cap sheet, bump up to 110+ PSI for harder LVL or oriented strand decking. Always set depth via the depth dial first; only adjust pressure as a backup.