The 25 best air impact gun brands

  • 25 brands ranked
  • Ranked by brand visibility

Snap-on, Ingersoll Rand and Blue Point lead our ranking of 25 air impact gun brands. Compare what each brand makes, visit its official site, or shop it online.

Air Impact Gun brands, ranked

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  1. 1

    Snap-on

    Premium pneumatic guns favored in professional garages, with high torque ratings and a price to match.

    Top products: MG725· MG325

    Popularity 10.0/10

  2. 2

    Ingersoll Rand

    Industrial-grade guns built for harsh plant conditions, including lightweight titanium-bodied models for long shifts.

    Top products: Titanium 2135 PTI· Impactool 232TGSL

    Popularity 8.4/10

  3. 3

    Blue Point

    A budget-leaning line of compact guns, including mini 1/4-inch models for tight engine bays.

    Top products: AT235MC· AT500B

    Popularity 5.0/10

  4. 4

    Mac Tools

    Mobile-technician brand whose guns are sold from franchise trucks, usually in red or yellow finishes.

    Top products: AWP612Q· AW135

    Popularity 3.9/10

  5. 5

    Chicago Pneumatic

    Long-established industrial tool maker with a reversible 3/8-inch gun and heavier 1/2-inch models for shop use.

    Top products: CP725S· CP734

    Popularity 3.4/10

  6. 6

    Matco Tools

    Franchise-sold mechanic brand with 1/2-inch guns in a common size range for automotive shops.

    Top products: MT2769· MT2250

    Popularity 2.8/10

  7. 7

    AIRCAT

    Specialist pneumatic maker focused on quieter, lower-vibration tools, with heavy-duty 3/4-inch models for truck work.

    Top products: 1770 XL· 1150

    Popularity 2.5/10

  8. 8

    Craftsman

    Store-brand line sold at retail, with 1/2-inch guns rated near 400 ft-lbs at a moderate price.

    Top products: CMXPTSG1004NB

    Popularity 2.5/10

  9. 9

    Central Pneumatic

    Budget import line sold through discount chains, with twin-hammer 1/2-inch guns priced for occasional use.

    Top products: 94802 Twin Hammer

    Popularity 1.9/10

  10. 10

    Campbell Hausfeld

    Compressor maker whose kits bundle impact guns with ratchets, useful for home garages.

    Top products: TL-1010

    Popularity 1.6/10

  11. 11

    Cornwell

    Import brand offering 1/2-inch pneumatic guns, with the IR-C8000 aimed at heavier shop work.

    Top products: IR-C8000

    Popularity 1.4/10

  12. 12

    Husky

    Husky makes tool boxes and rolling tool chests for organizing wrenches, sockets and power tools in home garages and workshops. The chests come in several drawer counts and sizes, with heavy-duty models for workshop use. The brand is sold at...

    Popularity 1.4/10

  13. 13

    Sealey

    Workshop equipment brand with air tools suited to garage and van use.

    Popularity 1.4/10

  14. 14

    PROTO

    PROTO produces hand tools for professional mechanics and industrial work. Its lineup covers wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers and steel tool boxes for garage and shop storage. The tools suit workshops and garages where durability matters every day.

    Popularity 1.1/10

  15. 15

    Sunex

    Composite-body 1/2-inch gun rated near 1200 ft-lbs, lighter than all-metal rivals.

    Top products: SX4350

    Popularity 1.1/10

  16. 16

    SK

    Chicago-based hand tool brand, Pro-Gun 3/8-inch with composite body for lighter weight.

    Top products: Pro-Gun

    Popularity 0.9/10

  17. 17

    Powermate

    Purchasing air compressors, tools, accessories, and pressure washers requires the utmost care. The products should only be made after considering all relevant factors—such as after-sales support, quality, price and safety. Powermate is one of the top brands in the international...

    Popularity 0.9/10

  18. 18

    DeVilbiss

    Long-running air tool name, with the AT10 1/2-inch mechanic gun for home workshops.

    Top products: AT10

    Popularity 0.9/10

  19. 19

    Florida Pneumatic

    Super Duty range with 725 ft-lb 1/2-inch guns, sold through mainstream tool retailers.

    Top products: FP-746AL

    Popularity 0.9/10

  20. 20

    Desoutter

    Assembly-line specialist making torque-controlled pneumatic nutrunners rather than shop impact wrenches.

    Popularity 0.9/10

  21. 21

    Industrial Air

    Who could have imagined so many options in air compressors until Industrial Air? Whether your need is domestic or commercial, Industrial Air has a compressor for you. To make mobility easier, the company manufactures compact and portable compressors classified according...

    Popularity 0.9/10

  22. 22

    Draper

    Sold through UK high street and trade counters, with air impact guns often bundled into starter kits for home mechanics.

    Popularity 0.6/10

  23. 23

    Cummins

    Cummins built its business on engines and power systems for agriculture, marine, mining, rail and trucking. Its diesel engines are paired with fuel systems, filtration media and power generation equipment. The company also works on alternative power sources such as...

    Popularity 0.6/10

  24. 24

    Clarke

    Clarke markets and distributes its tools instead of manufacturing them, and most of its products are made in China. Its line covers screwdriver and wrench sets, pliers and vacuum motors. The brand has a long supply history, and its catalog...

    Popularity 0.6/10

  25. 25

    ATD Tools

    ADT Tools has been in the game of making tools since 1977. Over the decades, they have expanded their business a lot. The company's primary focus lies in manufacturing professional automotive tools and equipment at very reasonable prices. They have...

    Popularity 0.6/10