Graco Contractor and Contractor PC Review: Is it Worth your Money?

[@edcormier2917]

I bought one three years ago and I absolutely love it. I haven't had any issues with it

[@Idahopainter]

Awesome

[@robertroy7798]

Same I’ve been using mine everyday for the past two years painting marine objects and ships and I throw mine in a ultrasonic cleaner at the end of the day for 1 hour on my way out the work shop. Come back next morning and it’s gleaming. Even polished the stainless the other week too. Like a mirror now 😂😂😂😂

[@twjull]

I really like this gun. Easy to take apart and clean thoroughly, I haven’t replaced packing but I keep a spare in my equipment box. Packing are $35.00. Highly recommend this gun.

[@briansawyer3232]

@@robertroy7798 he bud, where do you at that cleaner?

[@kelseyharris892]

@@robertroy7798 where could I find one of those ultrasonic cleaners? Is there one you’d recommend? I’ve been painting for 10 years and never heard of it

[@mikesaquariums4293]

I own three of them I love those guns haven't had any problems even after dropping multiple times

[@steveogee7458]

I've used one for a few years now. Had to replace the trigger because of a coworker trying to pry it off.I spray vaulted ceilings with some pretty long extensions. The light weight is a plus. The ease of replacing the packing is another plus. I spray WD40 on my gun, wand threads and tip guard. Make for easier clean up. I've been painting since 1984. I like this gun.

[@chriscoco3036]

I have guns that are over 20 years old with thousands of gallons of paint through them and have never repack a gun, I recently dug out 2 guns that had been in my shop for 10 years covered in paint I soak them in acetone and they work perfect

[@Idahopainter]

🤙

[@davidregan9872]

One thing I do when spraying on extention ladders is to tie a small rope on my line and a pot hook on the other. Then I can leave my line on the ladder without packing up and down all day!

[@kietifelix8027]

hello,thanks for good work yu have been doing here we take alot from you sir,i have a problem with my graco contractor gun,i disassembled my gun and after parking it back the needle cant retract anymore what could be the plroblem.also the triger feels loose when i completely screw in the tip but the moment i loosen it alittle it feels normal.please help

[@innerarmour8347]

Why not setup a test and see how both guns perform? At the end of the day that's what we're interested in. Not the colour or anything else. Just an idea. Keep up the good work though!

[@robbiesweet5693]

I have had mine for almost two years and I just run it through a heated ultra sonic parts cleaner with aerospace degreaser after every other job and have had no issues thus far. I have noticed if I don’t clean it frequently, when I let off the trigger there is a slight delay before it stops spraying. I too, leave mine with the two finger set up so I never adjust the slide mechanism.

[@tabliechty9318]

It is what it is....thxs for your common sense and your content. I have been slapping paint for nearly 50 years....

[@babyfacenz16]

I've been using the new gun for a year or so, seems OK, I agree with the trigger, no need to have more than two fingers pulling, I never change the setting. Only thing I can say is the kit doesn't last as long I've noticed. The needle wears alot faster

[@Idahopainter]

👍

[@SuperJohnfoster]

I have broken 2 of them. The trigger has a piece of metal that is not made out of real metal. I don't know how it broke either because it did not get dropped or banged

[@Idahopainter]

Yep, design flaws galore

[@SuperJohnfoster]

@@Idahopainter yeah I agree with you on the fact the old version was way more durable

[@chrisb1341]

i love the new contractor pc gun,lighter,trigger easy ,easy replace cartridge.ill have to use it more to find problems.little bit expensive here in newzealand

[@Idahopainter]

🤙

[@thomasnorthcastle4130]

Chris… why not partner with Graco and design a gun that has an adjustable trigger pull?

[@marklindquist2494]

I bought one at least 2 years ago and I just love the trigger feel and I did break one but I had a left over contractor gun but they go a longer time before they just start to spit paint. I have not attempted a repack yet but I will. You are right about breaking that trigger hing.

[@dustinkarrick7819]

Hey Chris! Love your videos. I started as an Idaho painter myself. I've been in business less than a year though and still have a lot to learn. How do you know when a gun needs to be rebuilt? Google was pretty unhelpful finding the asnswer.

[@Idahopainter]

When you release the trigger paint will still come out

[@danielcole7346]

I have to agree with you about the gun because blue does it make it better I like the old gun myself I want to make it up to your store I am 56 I have been painting since I was 15 never done anything else but being a painter and finisher anyhow I love you videos

[@Idahopainter]

Would love to have you come visit

[@JustTheGuy37]

Spraying for 20 years. Contractor PC guns suck. Why would I use 4 finger over 2 finger? Because After 20 years of spraying, I wish I would have started with 4 finger trigger pull.. 20 years of spraying with a hard pull on a 2 finger trigger gun catches up with you. Hands hurt, too much tension. My advice: Skip the pc and new pc contractor gun, and Get the FTX gun. Easy to control, hands don't hurt as much spraying all day. Hi Idaho painter, I am the Washington painter.. Thanks for your videos. Starting my own series :)

[@robertfusselman8108]

Chris question repacking a gun? What is that for and why must this be done? Is it from build up with paint inside the gun? If you have not already done a video repacking one could you make it to show guys and gals how it is done and why ir when it needs to be done ty so much bud! Love your videos and your skills are The fanominal

[@Idahopainter]

I have two repacking video done and ready for posting stay tuned

[@NA-of8yk]

I have a 210 graco sprayer can I used a Titan gun ??or the gun that u been using

[@Idahopainter]

Yes

[@78daedae1978]

Longer trigger u can use two fingers as well it let's u spray longer with out hand fatigue. Because it pulls easier

[@imalright1752]

Can you use the PC guns with a Prox19?

[@rogelio6993]

DIY brusher and roller here. So much learning baked into your videos Chris--Thank you for all your posts. I can see value in learning to spray. The mess left behind after any painting project is my #1challenge, i feel spraying can take this problem to another level. Have you done a video on building a spray booth, either one-time use or portable/reuseable?

[@TobiasRaphael1]

Chris, have you ever thought of trying to change the trigger pull on the contractor gun to a softer pull? I assume there is a spring in there that is tensioned to a certain amount... maybe replace it with one with less tension(probably have to contact Graco support to see if that is an option).

[@mishapesic9323]

Just bought that one and returned it the same day because of that reason. Just bought the PC...price is basically the same.

[@ShaneHolly]

Chris great Video. Question, I just bought a Graco end whip and it made the gun spit like I was using and extention. I wasn't though, just the gun. I took it off the whip and no more spit. Is that normal?

[@Idahopainter]

That is not normal

[@ShaneHolly]

@@Idahopainter thanks for getting back. I love your channel and have learned a lot watching. As to my question, I didn't think it was normal either because it's all before the gun so no air should be present. Unlike the gun extensions. Any idea though why it may have happened? I was spraying 4.5" base. I didn't realize it at 1st but I had a 311 tip on trying to shoot an unthinned exterior paint. Would having too small of a tip make it spit? Originally, I thought I had a 413 but it was constantly clogging which made me start looking at the tip. I switched to the only other tip I had, a 515 and that solve the clogging but used way too much paint. Will a 413 tip shoot unthinned paint with out clogging or do you have to go 415?

[@ShaneHolly]

@@nothingsimpostleble1593 why wouldn't someone see spits on base?

[@eligonzalez1876]

I want to start a side job painting fences but I’m not sure on how to charge I’ve been watching your videos and I would appreciate your advice on how to charge the square footage

[@NSghostoif5]

Had mine for over a year top metal is soft getting all kinds of dings and scratches wish it was stainless and as tough as the body but trigger pull is awesome

[@25258721]

Good honest review.

[@AlexKunstar]

I really enjoyed your review. I have been using the contractor gun for years and years problem free and really wanted to "upgrade" to the contractor pc gun for basically how cool it looks alone. What stopped me? All the stupid plastic external parts. Why would I want to adjust the trigger from two fingers... Why would I want a plastic safety lock... Why is most of the packing kit plastic... These are serious concerns that worry me long-term when I'm confident my original contractor gun will work fine for 20more years. I might as well just paint the top half of that blue and the trigger black lol

[@eddiearagon6886]

Yeah I use the newer contract gun and the issue on that is the trigger breaks easy and the handle and the gun The thread on the gun in the handle strips pretty easy The gun is a very sensitive gun

[@leticiamendez4619]

If it was a Titan it would have no issues lol. I love this gun it has worked better then any other guns I have owned. Love it

[@angelsoftheseventhdawn]

Can you use this gun with a Wagner airless?

[@somenteasescrituras4064]

I believe so

[@dalegingell8321]

Thanks for the input. Something simple. Move the trigger , from the two finger setting,,,,to the three or four finger setting,,,, and PRESTO!!! The safety no longer works.

[@Idahopainter]

🤔

[@ianholmes6078]

My entry-level Graco SG2 gun repacking kit is about 60% of the cost of an entire setup. I will be getting a Titan RX Pro soon, and keep the SG2 as a spare.

[@jandshatton331]

So here's my experience. I tried it and right out of the box it was spitting on me (no extensions attached) and took a few jobs to go away. The next thing I dont like about it is the hand guard pops out all the time. I way prefer the Rx pro to the Graco gun but the Graco gun is still going strong after a year of use so we will see if it hits the same repacking mark as Titan or not.

[@Idahopainter]

Cool.

[@NA-of8yk]

I been following your videos keep going brother God. Bless you

[@Idahopainter]

Thank you

[@thomaswelch3137]

I agree with you to much going on with that new gun and after years of having sone tension on the trigger pull probably be hard to get use to and would be a night mate to ckean

[@davidrobinson3180]

Why do you keep dropping sprayers off a roof? It sounds like a hazard that can be easily prevented. Couldn't imagine either hitting me on the head but I'm sure it would hurt

[@snaidenmx7007]

yes sr.contractor gun is good👍👍

[@Yellowghost73]

Repacking is still cheaper than buying a new gun. How often are you repacking?

[@Idahopainter]

Depends on gun use

[@Igor-q3f]

the best gun, no more carpal tunnel.

[@Idahopainter]

What’s the best gun?

[@Igor-q3f]

@@Idahopainter I’m using this one week in a row and no any numbness in my arm. Just purchased the compact version to use on bookshelves and builtin cabinets. The best gun.

[@Idahopainter]

👍

[@garylowrance]

Well, I wish I would have seen this video before I bought mine. I was impressed with the lighter trigger... I haven't done any spraying in over 30 years.... So, it was a big improvement over my old Bulldog Paintpump set up.... In retrospect, I have some concerns about the points you made in the review. I will update this comment once I have more experience with the gun.

[@kelseyharris892]

Update time!

[@TheValuablepainter]

Nice Video Buddy!

[@robertcrosswhite8562]

Guns straight crush! Your the man! IDP!

[@yaakovmiller971]

If you depend on spraying for a living, you should always have 2 complete spray setups , not just 2 guns

[@wallingtonfilming]

Very informative video mate 🕯☕️🚬🎥

[@kevinJmadsen]

Meh, you kinda killed the excitement I had after just receiving my 490 PC with that Gun. Now I've got to buy an ultrasonic cleaner, leave it in the 2 finger setting (I would have anyway). Wtf bro, I turn on your channel to de-stress and learn something to boot. Now you've gone and messed with the perfect formula :) JK, sorta... love your videos.

[@145anti]

I usually disagree with at least one thing you say lol but not today. Been spraying for the past 12 years and I completely agree with everything you said. Great review!!

[@Idahopainter]

Just my honest opinion.

[@juanmoran1474]

Why do you need to repacking???? Trying to get into the paint industry

[@Tony777madrid]

4 finger trigger is good if can use your two fingers

[@haroldsalcido7735]

Hey Chris. You can spray wd 40 on that slide mechanism to help with paint build up. Plus you should give it a quick clean at the end of the day. Also,you should never drop your gun!😁

[@chipmhandle]

Thanks

[@Idahopainter]

No problem

[@lexandersantana8089]

Their has to be a way to mess with the contractor gun and make the trigger pull lighter. I’ll ask a gun Smith if he can do anything🤷🏻‍♂️ won’t hurt to ask him.

[@Idahopainter]

Good idea

[@jamesevans938]

why are painters pants always white

[@somenteasescrituras4064]

Think about it. Most painters ( not all ) work with white colors, off whites and light colors. So the pants being white helps by blending with the paint when it touches the pants. Also back in the day most colors weren't available like today. So white and off white were very standard colors. You see?

[@jamesevans938]

@@somenteasescrituras4064 I wasn’t sure if was tradition or not since I often se them in white pants and I did think maybe it’s to hide the lighter colours but they always have darker paint splattered all over them and in my mind i was like then what the point of them always wearing white but from what you said about paint often being lighter colours back in the day it seems like that today it just seems some sort of tradition

[@somenteasescrituras4064]

@@jamesevans938 The pants also have the right pockets for our tools. Located in specific areas to store simple hand tools.

[@michaelshaw5481]

Never heard such a thing been to 500 safety meeting ( one a month 20 yrs)

[@buffordevans6942]

Yo Yo Yo Yo Lol .....Taking my new digs out for its first ride on an exterior ..Im hoping it will be easier to control spits .. Spits spits freking spits man ...

[@beefcakes27]

Do you hear what this man is saying Graco? Quit gouging your customers...

[@Idahopainter]

🤙

[@renannascimento2423]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Idahopainter]

🤙

[@shure46]

anyone who buys a paint gun "because it looks great" is absurd ..... I've been painting with the regular ole "contractor gun" for years and like it just fine .... I do wish you could lock the trigger "open" for flushing out the machine , I have to use a plastic clamp to pull the trigger while I let the machine flush .... pain in the a ...... of course it's all because they don't want to get sued when some dummy sprays himself in the eyes ..... I think Titan guns used to lock open , not sure about Graco , it's been a long time since I had that feature .... loved it , lock gun open and just let the machine run while I go do something else (I take the tip off of course)

[@SmAfzalur]

Please Sale this Product in Bangladesh

[@Idahopainter]

👍

[@brl5755]

So many finger-guns-jokes opportunities missed. The dad part of me is depressed now.

[@heythatsmypizza]

I have the compact gun

[@Idahopainter]

The toy gun by Graco LOL

[@billym3781]

Personally I only use graco silver plus tried one it's hard to clean not for me just saying

[@Idahopainter]

Yep

[@warley159]

Top demais , queria preços baixos para outros paises ... muito caro para o brasil .... fico puto com isso

[@somenteasescrituras4064]

Saia do brasil meu querido.

[@warley159]

@@somenteasescrituras4064 tá doido

[@albertsilerio8639]

No work for me

[@Idahopainter]

What gun do you like?

[@genesis4768]

Said “gun” over 2000 times 🤣

[@Idahopainter]

OK

[@nothingsimpostleble1593]

Titan guns are pieces of junk along with their pumps... The rx80 guns have a pin that holds the trigger in place AND it always falls out. We just use them because theyre cheap($115 here in CA) better to jjust buy a new gun...

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks, contact Titan and let them know

[@michaelsummers9758]

revelation 4:11

[@ranky4881]

Graco on Steroids :)