The smokehouse jerky gun mechanism is made of corrosion resistant metal for years of trouble free service. The tube is one of the largest in the industry. It can handle nearly 1 lb. Of ground meat per load. It's easy to use. Just fill the tube with ground meat seasoned with one of our fine smokehouse jerky dry Rub & mix seasonings or your own recipe. Attach one of the two tips included; then squeeze the handle for jerky Strips or sticks.