A modified frame style caulking gun includes a gun body with front and back blocks
to receive a caulk cartridge, a gun rack in close fitting with the gun body and
having a trigger, a frame driving section having structure for distally moving
a push rod upon proximal movement of the trigger for releasing caulk via a spout
of the caulk cartridge, and a braking assembly for preventing movement of the push
rod. The gun rack and gun body include structure for providing a strong and rigid
connection there between. The caulking gun includes structure for performing the
functions of cutting the nib or distal end of the spout of the caulk cartridge
and dredging the mouth of the caulk cartridge.
