I was tossing around the idea of a manual staple gun or an electric one and am I ever glad I got the electric! Stapling is pretty easy and definitely doesn't need the muscle power of a manual one. I found loading was easy, which was a bonus. My only complaint is that you really have to have the stapler flush to the surface. The first day I had no problems, but I was tired on the second day and kept getting staple jams because I didn't have the strength to hold the stapler flush up over my head (my health issues, not a stapler issue). It is a safety precaution, so I really can't fault the company. Did it ever make my job easier!!