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Makita AF353 23-Gauge 1-3/8" Pin Nailer vs Freeman PP123 23-Gauge 1" Micro Pinner

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Freeman PP123 23-Gauge 1" Micro Pinner is cheaper at $49. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Makita AF353 23-Gauge 1-3/8" Pin Nailer or Freeman PP123 23-Gauge 1" Micro Pinner?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Freeman PP123 23-Gauge 1" Micro Pinner is the cheaper at $49.

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

Spec Makita AF353 23-Gauge 1-3/8" Pin Nailer Freeman PP123 23-Gauge 1" Micro Pinner
US price $188.34 $49
BrandMakitaFreeman
Released
Gauge 23 GA 23 GA
Pin length range (in) 5/8 to 1-3/8 in 15/32 to 1 in
Magazine capacity 130 100
Headless pins Yes Yes
No mar tip Yes
Dual trigger safety Yes
Power source pneumatic pneumatic
Weight (lb) 2

Sources — Makita AF353 23-Gauge 1-3/8" Pin Nailer: makitatools.com (verified 2026-08-19). Freeman PP123 23-Gauge 1" Micro Pinner: freemantools.com (verified 2026-08-19).

What's the difference between the Makita AF353 23-Gauge 1-3/8" Pin Nailer and Freeman PP123 23-Gauge 1" Micro Pinner?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Pin length range (in): Makita AF353 23-Gauge 1-3/8" Pin Nailer 5/8 to 1-3/8 in vs Freeman PP123 23-Gauge 1" Micro Pinner 15/32 to 1 in
  • Magazine capacity: Makita AF353 23-Gauge 1-3/8" Pin Nailer 130 vs Freeman PP123 23-Gauge 1" Micro Pinner 100

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