Dripless Brand ETS3000 Composite Caulk Gun for gunning 10oz / 300ml Sealant or Adhesive Cartridges - 18:1 Thrust Ratio - Unibody Revolving Cradle - Optional Drip/Dripless switch - ProBuilder Grade

I use a lot of caulk in my job and have used all the various caulking guns that are out there. Every time I'd encounter a new, or even slightly modified style of gun I'd have to buy it. I was continually searching for a better gun because all the guns I've used sucked. I really had given up hope for ever finding a decent caulk gun. Then I came across this Ergo-Tech thing from Dripless Inc. Finally! A caulk gun that is almost a joy to use. (I say almost because, let's face it, there ain't much joy to be had in laying down a bead of caulk.)I mainly use two types of sealants with this gun: Vulkem 116 and GE Contractors Silicone. This gun works great with both even though they are at opposite ends of the viscosity spectrum. Vulkem is very thick and can be tough to squeeze out especially on cold days. This gun's 18:1 work ratio and rubberized soft grip make it a breeze to expel even chilled Vulkem. On the other hand silicone can be too viscous and it's always eager to drip from the tube no matter what you do. But the Ergo-Tech's dripless feature really does work! You can lay down a line of silicone, release the trigger, and that's it. It stops! I was and still am impressed.Other features that make this a great a caulk gun are the convenient ladder hook, it's light weight, and it's ability to disengage the dripless feature (because many jobs are easier and faster with the dripless thing turned off.) I know some people may shy away from a gun that has it's main body made of plastic. But let me tell you this is not cheap, thin, flimsy breakable plastic. This is rugged, thick, industrial type polymer material. Strong yet lightweight.So far the only complaint I have about this product is the switch used to toggle between no-drip & drip modes doesn't snap into position firm enough. It tends to easily get bumped into the middle position between the two settings. Not really a big deal and it's something I can tolerate considering all the other pluses this item has going for it.I can't comment on the clean out rod (poker) or the tip cutter because I don't use them. I have a separate poker rod in my toolbelt specifically for breaking the seal on new tubes of caulk and as for cutting the tip of a new tube, well, everyone knows you have to use a razor-knife to get a cleanly cut tip in the shape you need it.

Great caulking gun. The no drip feature works well.

Best caulking gun made.

I have only used this caulk gun once, and my overall impression is very favorable. It seems well made and ergonomically far better than my old caulk gun. The high compression ratio makes it very easy to use. However, using Dap Alex caulk it was Drip-less, not Dripless.UPDATE 6 WEEKS LATER: The first caulk tube I used must have had a large bubble that kept it pressurized because I have used several different caulks since then and it is absolutely dripless. Today I used a high viscosity epoxy caulk that recommended a high thrust ratio: this gun handled it easily. I was filling some narrow, sometimes difficult to reach gaps and this gun made it easy. Not only were there no drips - which would have been a problem with epoxy - but the dripless feature allowed easy control of the amount entering the gap so that it filled but did not overfill. This is a great product.Update 4-5 years later: The gun has become MUCH less dripless. As a DIY homeowner I use it occasionally but not that much; maybe up to 2 tubes per year? All I can think of is that because of its limited use, oxidation has built up that might have worn away if I used it more. A shot of silicone lubricant didn't seem to help. I expect to be using high viscosity epoxy again in a couple months. It worked so well the first time that if it still drips it will be worth it to me to buy a new one.

My first experience with caulking. I bought this because it was recommended on a YouTube for people with arthritis in their hands. It still required substantial pressure to work. Product seems well made and functions as designed. I just think somebody needs to redesign this whole process to make it easier. This system of the caulking gun and tube of caulking seems antiquated.

I have done plenty of caulk jobs with lesser quality tools. The moment I started using this one, it was plain to see just how much better control and easy to squeeze this one provided. I used a thicker caulk and this tool applied it without me having to take a break to get the stiffness out of my hand. My metal caulk gun would always get bent from the strain of thick caulk, but this one had no issues under the strain. The dripless mode is of course not perfect, but I have long come to expect that with most caulk applications, but the slight drip is still easily manageable. I did not expect the plastic body to hold up compared to metal but have had no issues thus far.

I've spent decades thinking I'm terrible at caulking. In the last year I've run at least 20 tubes through several other guns. THEN the sky opened up when I bought this one, turns out it's not so hard - you just can't use junk. This is lightweight, reasonably priced, and has a consistent pull. *Bonus tip - after cutting your tube heat it up for just a moment with a lighter to smooth out the ridges in the cut, makes for a better line of caulk.

It’s supposed to be drip less but it still drips.