Thanks for sharing your experience with the woodworking community. Before purchasing my workshop brad nailer, I also looked at the electric options. I already own a Ryobi 18v 16g brad nailer, and an Aldi 18g cordless brad nailer, but find them too chunky for smaller projects. However, after reading the many reviews of the Tackwise models - almost all negative - I decided to bite the bullet and purchase a compressor. The cost of the compressor did not give me pause, rather the noise issue. I have used compressors in the past, and found them to be extremely noisy. Not something I'd enjoy in the confines of a small workshop - don't imagine my neighbours would be too chuffed either. Luckily, I found a reasonably priced 24ltr 'ultra quiet' Hyundai compressor - just shy of £150. I coupled it with an extremely cheap Silverline 18g brad nailer. Well, the compressor is very quiet, and more than up to the task, as is the brad nailer, being compact, and able to fire up to 50mm brads with ease. At only £29, I cannot fault the unit. Only wish I'd invested in a compressor years ago. Again, enjoy your new toy.