Ramset Cobra Tool Kit
The Ramset Cobra is a .27 caliber strip tool that will handle pins up to 3” with a washer. It’s a very versatile tool, but please read the next section first so you are comparing apples to apples when shopping for a Cobra tool kit.
Ramset Cobra Or Cobra Plus?
There are 4 tools that say Ramset Cobra on them, and it causes a lot of confusion! The very first thing you need to know about the Ramset Cobra that we offer is that it is different the Ramset Cobra Plus you find on Amazon or big box stores. This is the original Cobra that is what we call a Hilti DX-350 clone tool. The reason why this matter is that when you need replacement parts for the tool, they are readily available. Every piece of the tool can be ordered. You can find pistons for a couple of the Ramset Cobra Plus tools on Amazon but that is about the only parts you will find. The original Ramset Cobra is a metal body tool that has no power adjustment. If you are looking at a Ramset Cobra tool that has power adjustment, you are looking at a Cobra Plus, not an original Cobra.
Who Is The Ramset Cobra Best Suited For?
The original Cobra is an excellent choice for any general contractor. It works well for framing both with steel studs and wood studs. It’s a nice too for electricians as it will shoot both up and to the wall. It’s a nice compliment to both the Ramset Viper 4 and the STIFFY tool as they both shoot the same clips and loads so if you do a lot of ceiling work, you may lean towards one of them and then have the Cobra for shooting to the wall. The one application I don’t like the tool for is for shooting foam to concrete. This application often leads to overdriving the tool which is hard on the tool. Consider something along the lines of a Ramset RA54 or Simpson PTP27L for that.
Replacement PartsAs stated earlier, one of the reasons you want the original Ramset Cobra over the Cobra Plus is the replacement parts. We have the most common replacement parts listed on our site. Hopefully you will never need to open the back end of the tool. It gets a little tricky! I would recommend having a piston, barrel clips and maybe a return pawl on hand. Find them here.
