PSA: You don't need a 16 gauge nailer for 90% of trim work

I keep seeing guys on sites and in videos using a 16 gauge for all their finish nails, and it's overkill. For most baseboard and casing, an 18 gauge brad nailer holds just fine and leaves a much smaller hole to fill. I switched over three years ago on a big job in Tacoma and haven't looked back. What's the actual case where you think a 16 gauge is a must?

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the_tessa6h ago

Exactly... 18 gauge is all I use now.