Spent $800 on a "high-end" caulk gun for my crew... biggest mistake or best move ever?

I bought a top-of-the-line powered caulk gun for $800 last spring because I was sick of hand fatigue on big jobs. First week it was great, but by week three the battery stopped holding a charge and the company wanted $150 just to look at it. Now I'm back to using a $30 manual gun and wondering if I just got a lemon or if all the fancy stuff is a waste. Any other contractors tried the expensive caulking tools and had them last, or did I just learn a $800 lesson?

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emma_jones14d ago

You said "maybe I just got a lemon" but honestly $800 for any caulk gun feels like asking for trouble.

perry.jesse13d ago

Question why you're spending that kind of money on caulk in the first place.

jackson.max13d ago

Y'all ever try just getting the warranty upfront? @perry.jesse I had a similar issue with a high-end nailer, bought the extended warranty and they swapped it no questions asked.