Dripless 10oz Industrial Ergonomic Composite Caulk Gun

I use a lot of caulk in my job and have used all the various caulking guns that are out there. Every time I'd encounter a new, or even slightly modified style of gun I'd have to buy it. I was continually searching for a better gun because all the guns I've used sucked. I really had given up hope for ever finding a decent caulk gun. Then I came across this Ergo-Tech thing from Dripless Inc. Finally! A caulk gun that is almost a joy to use. (I say almost because, let's face it, there ain't much joy to be had in laying down a bead of caulk.)I mainly use two types of sealants with this gun: Vulkem 116 and GE Contractors Silicone. This gun works great with both even though they are at opposite ends of the viscosity spectrum. Vulkem is very thick and can be tough to squeeze out especially on cold days. This gun's 18:1 work ratio and rubberized soft grip make it a breeze to expel even chilled Vulkem. On the other hand silicone can be too viscous and it's always eager to drip from the tube no matter what you do. But the Ergo-Tech's dripless feature really does work! You can lay down a line of silicone, release the trigger, and that's it. It stops! I was and still am impressed.Other features that make this a great a caulk gun are the convenient ladder hook, it's light weight, and it's ability to disengage the dripless feature (because many jobs are easier and faster with the dripless thing turned off.) I know some people may shy away from a gun that has it's main body made of plastic. But let me tell you this is not cheap, thin, flimsy breakable plastic. This is rugged, thick, industrial type polymer material. Strong yet lightweight.So far the only complaint I have about this product is the switch used to toggle between no-drip & drip modes doesn't snap into position firm enough. It tends to easily get bumped into the middle position between the two settings. Not really a big deal and it's something I can tolerate considering all the other pluses this item has going for it.I can't comment on the clean out rod (poker) or the tip cutter because I don't use them. I have a separate poker rod in my toolbelt specifically for breaking the seal on new tubes of caulk and as for cutting the tip of a new tube, well, everyone knows you have to use a razor-knife to get a cleanly cut tip in the shape you need it.

This is a good caulk gun for thicker materials, or if you want more control of how much is coming out.

Yes, you can get the job done with a 3 dollar caulking gun, but this one has a nice smooth mechanism and a flip of the safety stops pressure and makes drip-less so you don't have caulk continue to pour out of the tip.

I have only used this caulk gun once, and my overall impression is very favorable. It seems well made and ergonomically far better than my old caulk gun. The high compression ratio makes it very easy to use. However, using Dap Alex caulk it was Drip-less, not Dripless.UPDATE 6 WEEKS LATER: The first caulk tube I used must have had a large bubble that kept it pressurized because I have used several different caulks since then and it is absolutely dripless. Today I used a high viscosity epoxy caulk that recommended a high thrust ratio: this gun handled it easily. I was filling some narrow, sometimes difficult to reach gaps and this gun made it easy. Not only were there no drips - which would have been a problem with epoxy - but the dripless feature allowed easy control of the amount entering the gap so that it filled but did not overfill. This is a great product.

I do construction work and i have used over 30 different caulk guns over the years. I would say this is one of the smoothest caulk guns i’ve used yet. I like that its plastic bc it helps with the weight, when you’re caulking all day its way better on your hands and arm to use a lighter caulk gun. I use this with light caulk material like silicone or painters caulk. For adhesives i would use a heavier duty high ratio caulk gun. Also the no drip works really well on this gun. If it ever breaks im definitely buying another one

I have a quality non-dripless caulk gun but I think it will not be used again. This one leaks only a tiny amount when I finish a bead.Of course the upside of the non dripless is that you can pull al long bead without having to pause and re squeeze. So there's perhaps a use for that. I only do about 3 feet at a time before stopping and tooling.Anyhoo a nice addition to the arsenal.

Not cheap but very lightweight and well made. Should be the last one you ever buy.

It was easier to use than others I've tried. No forearm fatigue and the caulk flowed out smoother and didn't make a big mess.

Top class!

Doesn't seem to work with any really force.