I have an ineffective stapler, the ACCO 40. I suppose it would be classified as a light-duty stapler, because it can barely put both teeth of the staple through three sheets of paper. I thought, “Let me purchase a Swingline.” Turns out that ACCO owns Swingline these days. No matter, as long as it can put staples through paper.
I’m getting the red Swingline 747.