Metabo HPT just dropped five new cordless nailers on its 18V platform, and it is calling the lineup a first-of-its-kind category for North America. The pitch is “cordless pneumatics”: air spring powered, no hose, no compressor, and a firing rate the company says doubles what its last generation could do.
This is a big swing into the framing nailer space, where gas-free cordless options have struggled to match pneumatic speed. Metabo HPT claims six nails per second on these guns. If that holds up in real testing, it is a real challenge to battery nailers from Milwaukee, DeWalt, and Makita.
The five new models
All five run on the 18V platform and use the Air Spring Drive System Plus. Kits ship with a MultiVolt 5.0Ah or 10.0Ah T-PWR Tabless battery, a rapid charger, a magazine, and a bag.
| Tool | Model | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 21° Round Head Plastic Strip Framing Nailer | NR1890DRBQRY | $579 |
| 30° Clipped Head Paper Strip Framing Nailer | NR1890DCBQRY | $579 |
| 15° Pneumatic Coil Framing Nailer | NV1890DAQRY | $599 |
| Metal Connector Nailer | NR1865DKAQRY | $599 |
| Duplex Forming Nailer | NR1875DDAQRY | $599 |
What actually changed
The headline feature is the speed. Metabo HPT says the Enhanced Lift Mechanism doubles the firing rate to six nails per second, which is the claim to watch. Battery nailers have historically topped out below pneumatic cadence, and that gap is why framing crews still drag compressors onto roofs.
Runtime is up to 1,170 nails per charge on the 10.0Ah MultiVolt packs. Metabo HPT also touts serviceability, with on-site maintenance possible in about 10 minutes. Some models accept interchangeable magazines.
The coil framing nailer (NV1890DAQRY) is worth a closer look for high-volume work. As one commenter on the launch coverage noted, a coil gun holds 200-plus nails per reload versus 50 to 75 on a strip nailer. That is a big difference when you are setting deck joists or sheathing.
There is a price jump to acknowledge. The previous generation framing nailers ran about $479, and these start at $579. You are paying a premium for the speed and the air spring drive. Bare tool pricing was not announced at launch.
Where it fits
Metabo HPT is not a household name the way Milwaukee or DeWalt is, but it has been pushing hard in cordless. The rebrand from Metabo to Metabo HPT was part of that push. These nailers are squarely aimed at pros who want pneumatic speed without hauling a compressor, which puts them in direct competition with tools we already cover.
The closest cordless alternatives are the Makita 40V XGT framing nailers, which we looked at when they launched at 1,020 nails per charge, and the DeWalt brad nailer that promised pneumatic speed in a compact body. Both are covered in our cordless nailers guide.
Availability
The five nailers launch in September 2026 at Lowe’s, independent retailers, and via Acme Tools preorder. If you are in the market, the framing nailers are the models to pay attention to first. If the six-nails-per-second claim does not hold up in independent testing, we will update this post.
Before buying, double-check the current price and availability at your retailer, since launch pricing and preorders shift quickly.
What to know before you buy
These are framing and specialty tools, not finish nailers. If you are doing baseboard, door casings, or trim work, the 18-gauge and 15-gauge finish nailers in our brad nailers guide and our finish nailers guide are still the right call. These new Metabo HPT guns are for framing, sheathing, decking, metal connectors, and concrete formwork.
The metal connector nailer and duplex forming nailer are the niche picks here. Most cordless lineups skip them. If you do engineered lumber, joist hangers, or concrete forming, those two models suddenly make a fully cordless kit possible on some of the dirtiest jobs on site.
Should you wait or buy now
If you already own a Metabo HPT 18V system and a compressor, the jump to six nails per second might not be worth $579 right away. If you are starting fresh, or if you are sick of dragging a hose and compressor up a roof, the air spring framing nailer is the one to watch. Preorders are open now, so you can lock in launch availability.
Specs and prices move, so confirm the final numbers with the manufacturer before you commit. The launch coverage lists the six-nails-per-second claim and the 1,170-nails-per-charge runtime, but independent head-to-head testing is what will prove whether this lives up to the “as fast as pneumatic” pitch. We will update this post once the reviews hit.