Best Nail Guns · head-to-head

Craftsman CMCN618C1 V20 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer vs Ridgid R09894 18V Full Round Head Framing Nailer

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Ridgid R09894 18V Full Round Head Framing Nailer is cheaper at $329. Every spec and price links to its source.

Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Craftsman CMCN618C1 V20 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer Ridgid R09894 18V Full Round Head Framing Nailer
US price $329
BrandCraftsmanRidgid
Released
Nailer type brad framing
Fastener gauge 18 ga round head
Nail length range (in) 2-3.5
Collation angle (°) 21
Magazine capacity nails
Drive mechanism
Battery voltage (V) 20 18
Shots per charge nails 420 750
Weight (lb) 9.1
Firing modes dual
Brushless motor No Yes
Depth adjustment tool free Yes Yes

Sources — Craftsman CMCN618C1 V20 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer: craftsman.com (verified 2026-07-13). Ridgid R09894 18V Full Round Head Framing Nailer: directtoolsoutlet.com (verified 2026-07-13).

What's the difference between the Craftsman CMCN618C1 V20 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer and Ridgid R09894 18V Full Round Head Framing Nailer?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Nailer type: Craftsman CMCN618C1 V20 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer brad vs Ridgid R09894 18V Full Round Head Framing Nailer framing
  • Fastener gauge: Craftsman CMCN618C1 V20 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer 18 ga vs Ridgid R09894 18V Full Round Head Framing Nailer round head
  • Battery voltage (V): Craftsman CMCN618C1 V20 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer 20 vs Ridgid R09894 18V Full Round Head Framing Nailer 18
  • Shots per charge nails: Craftsman CMCN618C1 V20 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer 420 vs Ridgid R09894 18V Full Round Head Framing Nailer 750
  • Brushless motor: Craftsman CMCN618C1 V20 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer false vs Ridgid R09894 18V Full Round Head Framing Nailer true

← All nail guns compared · Open data