Broken Bostitch BN-1850. Fix of replace?

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323 days ago

I have a 5 year old Bostitch brad nailer that now doesn’t fire. Sounds like a flat half cocked cycle when it fires. I took off the back cap and pressed on it and I could feel it go in and then spring back out. Not sure what’s wrong with it. What is likely wrong and is it worth fixing it should i just buy a new one for 100 bucks?

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Dusty56 home \| projects \| blog 11455 posts in 2067 days #1 posted 323 days ago	Have you oiled it as suggested in the owners manual ? Is it jammed up in the nosepiece ? My buddy had nothing but trouble with his Bostich. Bought Porter Cable and is still using it today : ) -- When you arrive at my front door, please knock softly but firmly. I like soft , firm, knockers : )
pintodeluxe home \| projects \| blog 2583 posts in 1193 days #2 posted 323 days ago	Rebuild kits are widely available for these nail guns. Otherwise the Bostitch 1855k is a great gun, with some newer features. Oil-free design, anti dry-fire, swivel air connection etc. -- Willie, Washington "If You Choose Not To Decide, You Still Have Made a Choice" - Rush
noone home \| projects \| blog 398 posts in 652 days #3 posted 323 days ago	Yes. No.
noone home \| projects \| blog 398 posts in 652 days #4 posted 323 days ago	Yeah, I saw that online. Looks nice. I auditioned the Ridgid brad nailer and didn’t care for it because the holes it made for 18 gauge nails were very large compared to my Bostitch.

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