The all new Cordless Ryobi 18v Brushless Drywall Scew Gun Offers Pro Features At A DIY Price

Ryobi Cordless 18v Brushless Drywall Scew Gun Model# P225

Everyone knows that you need the right tool for the job, and when hanging drywall, the new Ryobi 18v cordless screw gun is just that tool.   We had the opportunity to test this little green monster, and we were blown away with how much you actually get for the price.

Hanging drywall is not an easy task, but using a screw gun over a drill makes this job much less difficult and installation a whole lot faster. With that said, one of the major setbacks for home owners that are looking to tackle that unfinished basement, or kitchen remodel is what a tool like this cost. Ryobi changed all that and now you can purchase this very affordable, well designed screw gun that even the pros would be happy with. 

Let talk about build quality first:

At first glance, we could tell right away that this gun was built with quality as a focus. It has a heavy duty plastic casing that is covered in a non-slip Gripzone over-mold that allows the user to achieve a  Ryobi even placed a nice contoured palm grip area near the top of the gun so you can comfortably handle the gun when working on ceilings. It really did feel like we were holding a much pricier model in our hands while using this.  

solid grip that won’t let your hands slip.

What about power?     

This screw gun gives you up to 4,700 RMP, which is nothing to laugh at. Even with 3/4

” drywall, the screws were sunk perfectly and effortlessly every single time. Even when using a 2.0Ah battery, we were able to sink every screw evenly with no signs of power loss. In our opinion, the power of this gun will easily rival others in the $200 rage.

Ryobi Quiet Drive feature:

Ryobi added a feature to this screw gun that you really only see on more expensive guns (Quiet Drive).  The QuietDrive feature automatically starts the motor on contact with drywall, providing less noise and battery conservation. When this mode is turned on (simply push a button), the gun will only work once you insert a screw and apply pressure to the head. This will definitely help to keep those batteries running longer on larger jobs.

Batteries:

What’s great about the screw gun is that it will run off of any Ryobi 18v OnePlus battery. This means you can use the same Ryobi battery that you use in you shop light; weed trimmer, drill etc. in this screw gun. Ryobi also claims that you can sink over 3,000 screws with this gun on a single charge. We are assuming that this is the case with the Ryobi 4.0Ah battery, and not a 2.0Ah. Not to mention, no cords or electrical outlets needed to power this bad boy.

  

Other features:

Along with everything else we just talked about, Ryobi added a few more features that may come in very handy to you. 

1    1. It comes with an LED light located on the base which illuminates as soon as you pull the trigger. The light is bright and does great job lighting up the immediate area that you are working in. The light will also stay illuminated for around ten (10) seconds after you release the trigger. 

2    2. This screw gun comes with a belt clip that snaps into place rather than having to screw it in like many others. It can be installed on the right or left side of the base depending if you are a righty or lefty.

3    3. Ryobi also added a trigger lock that you can engage to power through any job. This lock will allow

the bit to turn continuously without the need of holding the trigger down. This works great to avoid ergonomics issues from constantly pulling the trigger.

4    4. It comes with the bit holder and bit included so you can get started right away.     

5. Ryobi added a powerful magnet near the base of the gun that will hold multiple screws at once.

Final thoughts: It’s a rarity when you can buy a product (let alone a power tool) that produces the same results as one that cost almost twice as much. We were very impressed with how well the new Ryobi 18v screw gun preformed, and extremely impressed with all the features that they added in this price range. Now any home owner can own a tool that will help them hand drywall like a pro, and will save them enough to have some extra $ for paint when the job is finished.