Okay, so I spent some time messing around with a new pressure washer pistol the other day. My old one finally gave up the ghost, trigger got all sticky, you know how it is.

Getting it Ready

First thing, got it out of the plastic packaging. Always hate those clamshells. This one felt pretty solid in my hand, not too heavy, not too light. Good grip on it, which is important when you're wrestling with that high-pressure hose. It came with a couple of different nozzle tips, the usual suspects for different spray patterns.

Connecting it was straightforward enough. Just had to screw it onto the end of my existing pressure washer hose. Made sure it was tight, didn't want any leaks spraying water all over me when I turned the machine on. That’s happened before, not fun.

Putting it to Work

I fired up the pressure washer. The pistol felt secure, no immediate leaks, so that was a good start. My main job was cleaning the patio slabs, they were looking pretty green and sad after winter.

I started with a wider fan nozzle. Squeezed the trigger. It's got a safety lock, which is decent, stops you accidentally blasting something you shouldn't. The trigger pull was smooth, not too stiff. The water came out strong, just like it should.

• Handling felt balanced.
• Easy to point and aim.
• Trigger wasn't tiring to hold down for a while.

Spent a good hour or so working my way across the patio. The pistol did its job, blasting away the grime. Switched to a more focused nozzle for some stubborn spots near the edges. That really cut through the built-up dirt. Had to be a bit careful not to gouge the pointing between the slabs, though.

Quick Thoughts After

Overall, it felt like a decent replacement. Simple piece of kit, but it worked. Didn't have any issues with connections coming loose or the trigger acting up. It just... worked. Sprayed water hard where I pointed it. Sometimes that's all you need, right? No fancy stuff, just a tool that does the job it's supposed to. Cleaned the patio up nicely, so I'm happy enough with it.