we all love this stapler
350202
This is a re-purchase.  we all love this stapler....FAR SUPERIOR TO ANY OTHER BRAND...we dislike Swingline...so this brand is much preferred.
2175878
I needed a stapler for the office and bought this one because of Office Spacce. This stapler is really big, solidly made and puts a smile on my face whenever I use it.
3726612
This thing has been an absolute lifesaver.  No more leaning on regular staplers, breaking them, banging my head off of shelves, or jamming. Worth every penny.  Kudos to Swingline for a great product.

As a PhD student, I often have to print and staple long academic papers.  I've stapled up to 40 pages together without issue. From my estimation, it would easily do the 20-30 more it advertises.

The mechanism makes the stapling process very easy. I've had zero jams so far, even trying quick imprecise motions to see if I could coax a jam out of it.  I would actually venture that using this stapler on a large stack of papers is easier than using a regular stapler on a smaller stack due to the way the mechanism assists.

The quality seems top notch.  Though it takes up more room than a standard stapler, it sits nicely on my desk.

The stapled product is great, as the long, high-capacity staples are folded over nicely.  They don't catch on other papers or fabric.

A sleeve holding 500 of the Optima high capacity jam-free staples were included.  This is probably more than I'll ever need, but since the item description wasn't clear, I went ahead and ordered a box of extra staples that shipped free with Prime as an add-on to the stapler.  I think it was $4 for them, and I got 5,000.  I now have a lifetime supply of staples, and they came in a nice aluminum box as well.

If you need to staple large stacks of paper, get this thing.  At the price, it's a steal. Much more economical than the electric behemoths that take up half a desk and make awful amounts of noise.
417080
You don't appreciate a good, basic stapler until you've had to deal with a cheaply-built, poorly-designed one. This Swingline is the kind of stapler that makes you realize just how valuable a good stapler can be. But don't take my word for it. Here's my wife's review:

"I LOVE this Swingline stapler! I've had my old cheap/plastic stapler for going on 15 years and have had serious frustrations with the fact that it won't staple together more than 15 pages. This Swingline miraculously and effortlessly just stapled together 30 pages! I bet it could do more, too. Also, the weight of it just feels sturdier in my hands, giving me confidence that it won't crumble under the pressure of the pages to come. :)"

Wow, it's amazing what a little thing like the perfect stapler can do for a person..."

Yeah, she does a lot of stapling. I did some of my own, to verify her opinion. It's true. This stapler absolutely crushes the other brand we had been putting up with. It looks good. It feels nearly indestructible.

Buy it and don't worry about having a decent stapler for the rest of your life. Or until the world finally goes paperless. (Hey, wasn't that supposed to be about 10 years ago?)
3819842
I got this stapler to replace our office Swingline 270 stapler-- a big square thing looking like it came from the 50's. It finally gave out and would do nothing but jam after years of dedicated use. This one does 45 sheets instead of 60 but for us, over the years print volumes are going down and stapling needs are going down. This one has done the trick for us with no troubles, staple replacement is easy, and overall we've been pleased. I will update the review if I happen to get any issues like some others have mentioned.
4004663
We have one at every desk in our office! This is the best investment ever! After many years of use one stapler broke so I ordered a Swingline to test. It does not come close to it! It makes the weirdest noise when stapling and it takes much longer. This one is really quick and fast. It has a 7 year warranty and Bostitch has replaced it without even having to return the stapler!
3905088
Ive had staplers in the past that were useless if you had to staple together more than 3 or 4 sheets of paper. This heavy duty stapler solves the problem. It comes with color-coded staple cartridges. The color listed on the stapler itself indicates which staple is best. For instance, the blue cartridge is perfect for stapling 2 to 25 sheets; the yellow cartridge is for stapling 26 to 40 sheets, etc. The staples are thicker and longer with each level in order to get through so many pages. The stapler can staple up to 80 sheets at one time (using the red cartridge).

The stapler itself is bigger than traditional staplers, probably because it is made stronger to penetrate more than a couple of sheets of paper. Fortunately, it is much lighter than it looks, so anyone should be able to use it without a problem.

I had difficulty loading the cartridge, since no instructions accompanied the unit. After trial and error, however, I was able to load the machine, which turned out to be quite easy.

For home use, this unit might be overkill, but if you have occasion to staple lots of sheets of paper, this is the stapler for you.
4095948
Simply stated, a great stapler, built like a tank.
3862798
This is a fantastic stapler. In my opinion, it's miles above what we have in the US. The staples go through clean with hardly any effort. The only issue is, it doesn't accept standard staples. So, it's hard for me to recommend this to most.
486304
This stapler sits proudly on my office desk, and it always a topic of conversation for anyone well versed in Office Space.
It's held up well for 2 years now, and shows no signs of slowing down.
4114560
Have been using the Swingline 711 mini stapler for years now, and it just never lets us down. This stapler has no problem stapling up to about 20 pages; we typically use it to staples three or four pages at a time... like during monthly bill-paying sessions or bank account reviews.

One time a few years ago, I purchased cheap off-brand staples for it and those staples were horrible... they caused the stapler to jam a lot. Went right back to using Swingline S.F.3 premium staples (<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Swingline-S-F-3-Premium-Chisel-Point-Staples-0-25-Inch-Leg-Length-105-Count-Half-Strips-Silver-5000-Staples-per-Box-S7035440/dp/B00006IFM8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Swingline S.F. 3 Premium Chisel Point Staples, 0.25 Inch Leg Length, 105 Count Half Strips, Silver, 5000 Staples per Box (S7035440)</a>) and have not had a single issue since.

Simple, lightweight, reliable and the perfect size for my home office desk.

If you have a similar need, we highly recommend this stapler and the Swingline staples.
4159313
This stapler is great!!  It is well made and sturdy.  I absolutely love it.  I have used it to reupholster a chair and the staples actually drive into the wood.  It is great for that purpose and I know I will find other great uses for it.
3696820
This looks just like a basic stapler, but it is actually really nice. It is smooth and soft which makes for comfortable stapling when you have stacks and stacks of papers to staple. The stapler is thin and sleek and fits nicely in my hand. It is supposed to staple up to 25 pages together at a time. I haven't had a need for a package that thick yet. However, I have stapled 12 pages together with this stapler with ease. Staples are easy to refill.

This is a great stapler that is a step above your standard stapler. I highly recommend it if you staple papers regularly. This teacher definitely approves.
1293986
I have used many staplers when putting up my bulletin boards in the classroom.  I cant tell you how many times I have pinched my hand or smashed a finger with the standard flip back staplers.  This stapler is amazing.  I always use the wrist strap so I don't drop it.  I might have to buy a second one so I don't have to share it!
3610058
This stapler is awesome.  It effortlessly staples several sheets together.  I'm not a heavy duty stapler by any means but I definitely prefer this to your standard stapler especially when dealing with 5+ pages.
720585
Why didn't I discover this sooner?  Perfect for my desk at work and very high quality stapler.  Love the compact size, holds half of the usual staple refill length.  Easy to hold and use.  Works great on 30 sheets of 20Lb office copy paper.  Don't use many more sheets as the staple ends will not fold over properly and will leave sharp ends.  I have no doubt this stapler would not have a problem with more sheets, the size of the staple is the issue there.  If you need to staple large quantity of pages go with the full size style of this stapler.  Highly recommend it.
1571639
If there's one thing that constantly walks away from my home office, it's the stapler. One reason I was happy to get the Swingline Optima 45 Electric Stapler is that it's big, bulky, and plugged into the wall, which means my kids won't run away with it. And although it's larger than a traditional stapler, it doesn't take up too much desk space.

The unit came with two rows of staples, so you can get started right away.

I haven't tried to staple as many as 45 pages at one time, but so far this unit has been able to handle anything I've thrown at it. I'm especially excited to use this stapler at end of year, when I'm filing large quantities of documents and want to staple them all together.

 One precaution I suggest is that if you have little ones who wander into your office from time to time, be sure to turn off automatic mode to avoid any unnecessary mishaps.

All things considered, this is the manliest stapler I've ever owned. Love it. 5 out of 5 stars!