Gorilla Hot Glue Gun Kit
- Glue Gun
- 14 watts
- Corded electric
- Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA)
- Better rated than 74%
- More reviewed than 58%
A reliable full-size glue gun for the price, with the caveat that a handful of units arrive with a wobbly base needing a light sanding before it sits flat.
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How it ranks among the 19 glue guns we track
4.7★ across 4,200 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
4,200 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
700+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
Dual-temperature heat and 45 bundled glue sticks define this full-size Gorilla glue gun, built with a safety fuse, insulated nozzle and side fins so it can rest on its side without leaking. Sticks are the common .43 inch diameter.
The dual-temp switch is the functional feature: low heat for fabric, foam and floral work, high heat for wood, plastic and metal. Buyers who've dealt with off-brand guns note the .43 inch stick diameter is the most widely available size, so replacement sticks stay easy to find later even after the included 45 run out.
- Dual temperature, low and high heat
- 45 included .43 inch full-size sticks
- Safety fuse and insulated nozzle
- Side fins for laying on its side
Who it's for
Works for anyone doing regular craft or repair gluing who wants one gun that switches between delicate and heavy-duty bonding rather than owning two. Less relevant for fine detail work that calls for a low-wattage mini gun.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers who've used the gun for years call it reliable, with no dripping once heated and fast warm-up on both settings. Several praise the common .43 inch stick diameter, saying Gorilla's own sticks cost about the same as off-brand ones so there's no need to hunt for cheaper replacements. One reviewer's unit arrived wobbly and needed sanding or filing on the base to sit flat, questioning quality control, and another noted the metal stand had bent after roughly four years of regular craft-business use.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Dual low/high heat for delicate to heavy-duty materials
- Comes with 45 full-size .43 inch glue sticks
- Side fins let it rest without dripping
- Common stick diameter is easy to restock
- Base can arrive wobbly, needing light sanding
- Stand can loosen or bend after years of use
Performance notes
The gun heats on either a low or high setting depending on material, with side fins meant to let it rest on its side without pooling glue at the nozzle. Reviewers who've run one for years report it holds up under regular craft-business use, though the metal stand base can loosen or bend over time under heavy use.
Specifications
| Brand | Gorilla |
|---|---|
| Model | 104987 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 2 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 8 × 3.9 × 10 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 14 watts |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA) |
| Compatible Material | Foam, Glass, Metal, Plastic, Wood |
| Color | Orange |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Included Components | One Full Size Hot Glue Gun and 45 Hot Glue Sticks |
| Other details | |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Item Highlight | Full Size, Precision Nozzle for Detailed Application, Easy Squeeze Trigger, Weather-Resistant Formula |
| Style Name | Full Size Hot Glue Gun |
| Item Type Name | Hot Glue Gun and Sticks |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in glue guns.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorilla Hot Glue Gun KitThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 4,200 | 4.6 / 5 |
| SHJADE Hot Glue Gun with 30 Glue SticksShjade | 4.6 / 5 | 6,000 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Surebonder Cordless Hot Glue GunSurebonder | 4.4 / 5 | 14,900 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Krightlink Mini Hot Glue Gun Kit with 30 Glue Sticks 20w Fast PreheatingKrightlink | 4.6 / 5 | 4,200 | 4.5 / 5 |
| ROMECH 20W Mini Hot Glue Gun KitRomech | 4.7 / 5 | 1,600 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the Gorilla 104987
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What glue stick size does the Gorilla dual temp gun use?
It takes full-size sticks at .43 inch diameter, the most common size, and comes with 45 of them.
Can the Gorilla glue gun be used on plastic and metal?
Yes, the high heat setting is meant for wood, plastic, metal and glass, while low heat suits fabric, foam and floral work.
Does the Gorilla glue gun drip when idle?
Multiple reviewers report no dripping once it's heated, and the side fins let it rest on its side without pooling glue at the tip.