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Makita
Makita AF353 23-Gauge 1-3/8" Pin Nailer
$188.34
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Makita AF353 23-Gauge 1-3/8" Pin Nailer vs NuMax SP123 23-Gauge 1" Micro Pin Nailer
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Makita AF353 23-Gauge 1-3/8" Pin Nailer is cheaper at $188.34. Every spec and price links to its source.
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NuMax SP123 23-Gauge 1" Micro Pin Nailer
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Which is better: the Makita AF353 23-Gauge 1-3/8" Pin Nailer or NuMax SP123 23-Gauge 1" Micro Pin Nailer?
The Makita AF353 23-Gauge 1-3/8" Pin Nailer wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Makita AF353 23-Gauge 1-3/8" Pin Nailer | NuMax SP123 23-Gauge 1" Micro Pin Nailer |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $188.34 | — |
| Brand | Makita | NuMax |
| 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 | 2.42 |
Sources — Makita AF353 23-Gauge 1-3/8" Pin Nailer: makitatools.com (verified 2026-08-19). NuMax SP123 23-Gauge 1" Micro Pin Nailer: numaxtools.com (verified 2026-08-19).
What's the difference between the Makita AF353 23-Gauge 1-3/8" Pin Nailer and NuMax SP123 23-Gauge 1" Micro Pin Nailer?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 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 NuMax SP123 23-Gauge 1" Micro Pin Nailer 15/32 to 1 in
- Magazine capacity: Makita AF353 23-Gauge 1-3/8" Pin Nailer 130 vs NuMax SP123 23-Gauge 1" Micro Pin Nailer 100
- Weight (lb): Makita AF353 23-Gauge 1-3/8" Pin Nailer 2 vs NuMax SP123 23-Gauge 1" Micro Pin Nailer 2.42