Here are some key advantages of using stainless steel ring shank nails for nail gun:

Corrosion resistance

Stainless steel will not rust like carbon steel nails, maintaining its strength and integrity for the long-term.

Withdrawal resistance

The expanding ring shanks bite into wood fibers, preventing pulled nails under shear/tensile loads much better than smooth shank nails.

Durability

Stainless is a very strong and tough material that won’t succumb to wear, bending, or degradation from oxidation and chemicals as easily as other metals.

Fast installation

Nail guns enable rapid, consistent placement of ring shanks without missing hits or re-nailing like with manual hammering.

Reduced wood cracking

Ring shank design holds wood fibers together better to minimize splitting/tear-out when nailing near edges or end grain.

Concealed connections

Ring shanks stay fully embedded for a clean, hidden look under paint/stain versus protruding nail heads.

No pre-drilling

Stainless nails are hard enough for direct fastening without pre-punching pilot holes like softer metals require.

Uniformity

Consistently sized nails ensure reliable performance with every trigger pull of the pneumatic tool.

Ring shank nails and nail guns combine for strongly gripping, long-lasting connections that install very efficiently.