Bostitch Roofing Nailers
The Bostitch RN46 has been the production roofer's default for two decades — black-and-yellow, pneumatic, and serviceable from the same parts kit it shipped with in the early 2000s. Below: every Bostitch roofing nailer in stock, head-to-head specs against the rest of the class, and the parts to keep yours firing.
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Bostitch Coil Roofing Nailer 15° Pneumatic 7-Year Warranty 3/4" to 1-3/4", RN46
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Stanley Bostitch
Stanley Bostitch 650S4-1 Medium Crown Sheathing Stapler 1" to 2" | Pro Roofing Tool
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Stanley Bostitch
Stanley Bostitch Bostitch 450S2-1 16 Ga. Wide Crown Stapler, 1/2" to 2" | Pro Roofing Tool
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Stanley Bostitch
Stanley Bostitch 438S2-1 Wide Crown Stapler, 1/2" to 1-1/2" | Pro Roofing Tool
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Stanley Bostitch
Stanley Bostitch T6-8 Squeeze Stapler, 1/4" to 9/16" | Pro Roofing Tool
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Stanley Bostitch
Stanley Bostitch H30-6 Hammer Tacker, 1/4" to 3/8" | Pro Roofing Tool
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Stanley Bostitch
Stanley Bostitch PC2K PowerSlam Hammer Tacker, 1/4" to 1/2" | Pro Roofing Tool
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Stanley Bostitch
Stanley Bostitch H30-8 Hammer Tacker, 1/4" to 3/8" | Pro Roofing Tool
View productBostitch RN46 vs the rest of the pneumatic class
| Model | Nail Gauge | Magazine | Weight | PSI | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bostitch RN46 | 11 ga | 120 nails | 4.9 lbs | 70–120 PSI | Production re-roofing |
| Stanley Bostitch RN46-1 | 11 ga | 120 nails | 4.9 lbs | 70–120 PSI | Production re-roofing (current SKU) |
| Metabo HPT NV45AB2 | 11 ga | 120 nails | 5.5 lbs | 70–120 PSI | Pro production alternative |
| MAX CN445R3 | 11 ga | 120 nails | 5.6 lbs | 70–120 PSI | Lightweight volume work |
| DeWalt DW46RN | 11 ga | 120 nails | 5.36 lbs | 70–120 PSI | Same-family pneumatic alt |
The RN46-1 is the current production SKU — same gun, refreshed packaging. The BRN175A is currently out of stock; check our parts collection for service kits that fit the entire RN46 family.
Best pick for your job
Match the gun to the work — these are the picks pros reach for in each scenario.
Daily production crew
All-day re-roofing, asphalt over plywood.
Lightest in the Bostitch line and built to outlive your work truck.
Backup or second-truck gun
Reliable spare you can grab without thinking.
Parts availability nobody else can match — keep it firing for years.
Service & rebuild parts
O-ring kits, driver blades, no-mar tips.
Most service parts have been the same shape for 20 years.
Looking for cordless?
Bostitch doesn't make a cordless roofer.
Same Stanley Black & Decker family — closest cordless equivalent.
Why pros pick Bostitch roofing nailers
Two decades of jobsite proof
The RN46 isn't the newest gun on the market and isn't the lightest. Ask any veteran roofer which nailer outlasted three of its competitors and they'll point at the black-and-yellow Bostitch hanging on the rack. Bostitch stayed pneumatic-only on the roofing side, which means lower cost per nail and a tool still serviceable years after its battery-powered cousins hit the landfill.
What the RN46 actually is
The RN46-1 weighs 4.9 pounds, accepts sequential or contact triggers, drives 7/8" through 1-3/4" coil nails, and uses parts that have been the same shape for 20 years. That part availability matters: when a service tech can rebuild your gun in 15 minutes from a standard O-ring kit, you stop budgeting to replace nailers every couple of seasons.
Keeping your Bostitch roofing nailer alive
Two drops of pneumatic tool oil down the air fitting at the start of every day. Rebuild O-rings every 50,000 nails or whenever drive force feels weak. Our parts & maintenance guide walks both procedures step-by-step.
Frequently asked questions
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