MAX Roofing Nailers
MAX makes the lightest pro-grade pneumatic roofing nailer on the market. The CN445R3 SuperRoofer has been the production-roofer gold standard for over a decade — 5.1 lbs, magnesium housing, and depth-of-drive consistency nobody else matches. Below: every MAX coil roofer in stock with full specs.
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MAX coil roofing nailer comparison — every current model
| Model | Nail Diameter | Magazine | Weight | PSI | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAX CN445R3 SuperRoofer | .120" | 120 nails | 5.1 lbs | 70–120 PSI | Pro asphalt shingle, tar-resistant nose |
| MAX CN445R3 Pro | .120" | 120 nails | 5.1 lbs | 70–120 PSI | Heavy-duty daily roofing, flush-driving |
| Bostitch RN46 | .120" | 120 nails | 4.9 lbs | 70–120 PSI | Production-budget benchmark |
| Metabo HPT NV45AB2 | .120" | 120 nails | 5.5 lbs | 70–120 PSI | Mid-tier pneumatic alternative |
The CN445R3 SuperRoofer's signature feature is the tar-resistant nose — sap and roof tar wipe off instead of building up around the safety. On a hot summer tear-off that single feature is what keeps the gun firing all day.
Best pick for your job
Match the gun to the work — these are the picks pros reach for in each scenario.
All-day production crew
30+ squares per day, asphalt shingles.
Lightest pro pneumatic in the class — your shoulder will thank you at week's end.
Hot-weather tear-offs
Summer roofing in tar and sap.
Tar-resistant nose stays clean when the asphalt softens.
Highest-volume shops
Multi-crew operations, 2,000+ nails/day per gun.
Trim tuned for the heaviest-use shop in the lineup.
Replacement parts
O-rings, driver blades, depth dials.
Magnesium body rated 2M+ shots — keep yours alive with stock parts.
Standard coil nails
Stock the right fasteners for your MAX.
Standard 15° wire-collated — same nail fits Bostitch, Metabo, MAX.
Hurricane / HVHZ work
High-wind code compliance.
Required by Florida HVHZ code — same magazine, more pull-out.
What MAX roofing nailers do better than the rest
The all-week tool
MAX is the brand you reach for when the job is going to take all week. The CN445R3 SuperRoofer has been the production-roofer gold standard for over a decade. 5.1 pounds, magnesium housing, and a depth-of-drive system that holds setting after thousands of shots.
You'll pay 30 to 40 percent more than a comparable Bostitch or Metabo HPT. Pros who run a nailer six or more hours a day make that back in the first season.
CN445R3 SuperRoofer cult following
The CN445R3 is the lightest pro-grade pneumatic roofing nailer on the market at 5.1 lbs. Combined with the near-vertical exhaust and rubberized grip, it dramatically reduces shoulder fatigue on long runs.
Drives 7/8" through 1-3/4" wire-collated coil nails with a depth adjustment that holds zero. Magnesium body rated for 2M+ shots before rebuild. Tightest depth-of-drive consistency in the category.
Choosing between SuperRoofer and Pro
Both trims are mechanically the same gun: 5.1 lbs, 120-nail magazine, 70-120 PSI, .120" diameter coil. The SuperRoofer ships with the tar-resistant nose that pros love in summer. The Pro is the heaviest-use trim with reinforced internals.
Both accept any standard 15° wire-collated coil roofing nail in the 7/8" to 1-3/4" range. We recommend 1-1/4" hot-dipped galvanized for everyday shingle work and ring shank coils for high-wind zones.
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