Screw Guns

About Screw Guns

Screw guns are purpose-built fastening tools designed to drive screws to a consistent depth using an adjustable depth-control clutch built into the nose. Unlike a standard drill-driver, a screw gun stops the drive precisely when the fastener reaches the set depth, making it the preferred tool for high-volume drywall installation, decking, and subfloor work. The products shown here span a wide range: from the WORX WX242L at $28.15 for light household tasks to the DEWALT DCF620CM2 at $499.00 for professional auto-feed drywall crews. Power sources split into two camps. Cordless models in this selection run on either 4 volts (WORX WX242L, 320 RPM) or 20 volts (DEWALT DCF630B, 4400 RPM). Corded 120-volt options deliver sustained speed without battery limits, with the DEWALT DW255 reaching 5300 RPM and the DEWALT DW272 at 4000 RPM. Weights range from 2.6 pounds for the DEWALT DCF630B to 4.5 pounds for the DEWALT DW276, a factor worth considering for overhead work or long shifts. To narrow the choice, start with power source: cordless works well for most homeowners and small crews, while corded suits installers running screws for hours without stopping. From there, match speed and voltage to your material, and decide whether you need an auto-feed collated-screw magazine (like the DEWALT DCF620CM2) or a standard nose piece for general fastening.