I had an industrial Cabela's. After 12 or so years, it died on me. I made up a bunch of sausage this weekend and picked up a Professional Series from Menards. So far I like it. I sealed 100+ bags with it and no issues.
I measured behind my place at noon in Dickinson (I collect weather data for the NWS). It was right at 5 inches. I took the Defender for a rip and took the boys to the playground.