DriplessETS5000 Industrial Grade Heavy Duty Caulking Gun, 1/4-gal. Cartridge Capacity, 18:1 Thrust Ratio, 29-Ounce

I've used the smaller version since they came out with it a few years ago. The larger (1Qt) gun is designed with the same high quality as the smaller 10.5 oz gun. The larger gun has added a release tab on the back and the ability to turn off the dripless feature. The dripless feature works well releasing pressure from the tube. But some caulks with thicker viscosity do a bit betterwith the dripless off. When I last used a cheaper metal framed model; it took (2) hands at full grip to get some textured log chinking caulk to come out. Turned off the dripless feature and the new gun was a pleasure to use; just have to remember to hit the release tab. It's much lighter and easier to use than any I've used in the past; I've done house painting / carpentry for quit a few years. Caulking gun mechanisms wear out in time; but what doesn't. These are the nicest caulking guns I've used, a smart design and a pleasure to use.

Great item, works as intended. Has a tube poker, if you don’t overly abuse it it should be fine. I had them in the past and are amazing. This one got shipped used, unlike the new I ordered and payed for. Beware of this seller.

Bought this to use with self leveling sealant. Not sure how long it will last as it is plastic. I can see this breaking at the rotate point where the yellow tube holder meets the handle. However, I did not have any issues. The dripless function did not work at all with the thinner caulk.

First, I started in life as a carpenter (union journeyman, after a 4 year apprenticeship). I left the trade after 20+ years, but still am engaged in projects. Through the years, I've used many different caulking guns, both small and quart size such as this. This is one of the best, albeit a bit costly!I've gone through several dozen tubes of caulk and/or adhesive and the gun has performed flawlessly. It has a wire for piercing tubes and a tip cutter. It is indeed dripless. The plastic it is constructed from, is industrial grade. I have dropped the gun without nary a crack or mark.If you have the need for a large size gun, this is the one you should buy.

I love this brand of caulk gun. The control it provides makes caulking anything a fantastic experience. I have the smaller model and love it and I should have bought the larger model sooner. You don't realize how much easier it is to complete a job until you have the right tools. This is one of those things I can't recommend enough. Sometimes I run into tubes that respond less while using dripless mode. It's not the gun, it's the tube and what's inside it. Most tubes of caulk work perfectly in the gun and are much easier to control.It 's almost like using a great stuff foam spray gun. If you've been using the can with the straw applicator you don't know what you've been missing until you use the metal gun. It offers so much more control and less cleanup, less stress, etc. This is worth every penny.

This looks and feels like a quality device. Used mine for 14 hours of caulking heavy log-home sealant. Works flawlessly though you have to pay attention if you don't want major "drips". You have to hit the pressure release tab right away, then switch the side switch to the dripless setting. If you do that everything stays clean. Dropped mine on the second day off the scaffold (from about 12 feet) and not a dent or scratch and still works just fine. WIll order another one so I can have a "helper" join me.

When I picked up the caulk gun, I could tell right away that this was a good purchase decision. Just feels nicer in the hand than the cheap ones from the big box stores. I was concerned that perhaps the larger sized 28-oz sealant tubes would be tiring to my hands, but I used this gun to put down about 4 large tubes of self-leveling concrete caulk, and my hand felt better than it did after putting down one 10-oz tube with a budget gun. The ability to switch the "dripless" feature off and on was a big plus.Note about "dripless": When the gun is in dripless mode, it automatically relieves pressure on the caulk/sealant tube. If the plunger on the gun is no longer touching the diaphragm on the caulk tube, that is all it can do. If the caulk is still coming out, it's the caulk's fault, not the gun's. The gun can't magically pull back on the diaphragm on the caulk tube. Bad reviews on this and many other "dripless" guns are most likely due to the way the caulk behaves, not the gun.Back to the product review. This one is a gem. I'm going to buy the 10oz model soon.

I believe I am more justified than other people to write a review about this gun. The reason is because I use this caulking gun A LOT. Easier on the hands than a metal caulking gun, which is the main reason I keep buying it. Heavy duty? NO. It will break once every month or two. Not because of misuse, but because two essential parts inside the mechanism are also made of plastic and they will break after a time. In fact the gun just broke on me again, which is the reason I'm writing this review. You will love the ease of use compared to the metal ones, but you will have to pay extra for it, more like a subscription for the sake of your hands lol. Bought five, here I go ordering the sixth one.