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I want a couple new LXT 5.0 AH batteries.

How can you be sure you’re getting genuine Makita batteries? Especially if buying online?

I need to buy a framing nailer.

All my cordless tools are Makita 18V LXT. I’ve been very happy with Makita. I even found Makita work gloves, so as to not always be wearing “Team Red” gloves!

The comments and reviews I’ve seen on Makita’s nailers, and particularly framing nailers, are pretty mixed.

I don’t know how seriously to take that. I have the Makita pin nailer and brad nailer, and think they work just fine.

I’m not a professional, just a DIYer. I’m going to be building some 2x6 and 2x4 walls (interior, exterior, pony) and other similar projects. So I basically just need to be able to drive framing nails into standard construction lumber, maybe 200 nails a day.

What do you think? Would you recommend a Makita framing nailer, and which one?