Compact powered caulking gun comprising of a body consisting of two clamshells. A removable cartridge cradle with a three position, rheostatic extrusion speed regulator, Forward-On, Off, Reverse-On switch attached to the body. A motor operatively coupled to an actuator shaft with two oppositely pitched threads thereon. An upper link member actuator with a pitched thread formed therewithin, rotatably situated on the actuator shaft. A lower link member actuator with a pitched thread formed therewithin, rotatably situated on the actuator shaft. A scissor-type mechanism, with a pusher plate, operatively connected to the upper link member actuator and operatively connected to the lower link member actuator for the purpose of dispensing caulk, adhesive and other viscous materials.