Best Mod Value - CGTS, Megalodon, or Silver Bullet?

[waveryder]

I have just started vaping (2 weeks) and am determined to eliminate the use of analogs. My research on vaping has taken longer than I expected which is a good thing. The information that experienced "vapers" share is priceless.
I have a simple objective - buy what I need to insure I can vape whenever I have the yearning for nicotine. I know I will be back on analogs the moment I yearn for nicotine and cannot vape.
Some things are not totally clear to me so I would appreciate from those of you that have experience.
"Mod" or "Mods" - seems to be refer to two things, 1.) A modular battery holder 2.) any modification to stock parts used for vaping (cartomizer, atomizer or power supply).
From the comments I have been reading it seems like some people use different setups depending on whether they are vaping at home or in their office versus vaping when they are out and about.
My main purpose of buying a mod is for "private" vaping with maximum battery life and as much voltage flexibility as possible for future vaping.
I have decided that I want a large tube battery mod for private vaping. I want something that is totally mechanical where the voltage changes are made strictly with battery configurations. The units that seem to consistently receive positive reviews over an extended period of time are:
1. CGTS 2. Megalodon 3. Silver Bullet
It appears that all of them use 510's and can be adapted to other fittings.
Is there anyone that has one or more of these units? Is there any good reason to pay the additional $$ for the Megalodon or CGTS rather than buying the Silver Bullet?
Any comments will be greatly appreciated.

 

[aziffel]

You won't be sorry if you get the silver bullet,Its built like a tank,very good button,almost indestructible.However it is not all mechanical.
The don is all mechanical and will take a variety of batteries for 3.7,approx 5v and 6+v like the silver bullet,but it is a bottom button,some folks like 'em,some don't.
I've never heard of the cgts,do you mean ggts?very exspensive and usually hard to get,COV has The SS GGTS in stock(last I looked earlier today)I had a GGTB with afsv3,but preferred my silver bullet over both

 

[cskent]

As asiffel said the Silver Bullet isn't all mechanical. The Omega, made by the same company, is though. I've got both and can tell you that the Omega is built to the same high standards as the Silver Bullet. To activate it you simply push the top section down to make contact with the + battery contact. Personally I prefer the button on the Silver Bullet to the mechanism used on the Omega. While the SB isn't all mechanical you won't find a better tube mod on the market. I've had mine since March and use it daily. I haven't had a lick of trouble with it.

Lots of people love the GGTS and the Don. I can't offer any firsthand experience with either since I quit buying mods after I got the SB and Omega. I don't think I need anything else.

 

[madjack]

I would like a mod as well and love the look of the SB...the others are extremely nice as well but for a third to half the money the MaxiRoughStak (it ain't purty)from MadVapes looks hard to beat.........
madjack

 

[Dan Patrick]

Even thought the Silver Bullet is not mechanical, I think it is more reliable than most mechanical mods. I have moved on from fixed volt devices though I have owned many and still have a few, but if I had to make a choice, I would pick the Silver Bullet first, then the Helix (if you can get one) Helix has the potential for more battery life.

 

[Scotay87]

Megalodon, Megalodon,Megalodon, Megalodon...... I have one and love it... It always fires... Best part is you remove the center tube throw in a 18350 and you have the mini Don... No longer than a standard ecig with carto... Perfect for stealth...

 

[hairball]

I've had a megalodon. Didn't like it because I had to fool too much with the adjuster for the type of batteries I used all the time. I love the silver bullet...flat awesome is all I can say about it. GGTS never interested me so I can't comment on them.

Silver Bullet for the win.

 

[waveryder]

I do stand corrected, I asked about the CGTS when in fact it is the GGTS. Is the button on the Silver Bullet the part that is not mechanical? Is the afsv3 the autofeed for the GGTB?
The MaxiRoughStak has a great price, I saw a couple of comments stating that the location of the button interfered with the liquinator or some other feeder. I haven't seen many reviews on the Omega. I have seen two reviews on the Helix, one (GrimmGreen) said the finish doesn't hold up and the other review questioned the safety of the battery (it seemed they had contacted the manufacturer of the battery) and stated that they didn't consider the additional battery life worth the risk. Thanks for the feedback - I am going to order the Silver Bullet knowing I can't go wrong with it based on the experiences you have shared.
I am thinking about getting something like the Don to use for "public" vaping, It seems to me that the 18350 battery would make it small (albeit fat) with plenty of battery life. I have looked at the ePower and the propietary batteries. I don't like the thought of the proprietary batteries. I have a feeling I might not be happy with battery life.

 

[waveryder]

Question for hairball, once you did have the button set right for the battery did you have to readjust it from time to time or did you only have to play with it when you changed battery sizes?
Thanks

 

[Digisatman]

I have two Dons,the ally version & the stainless steel version there the dogs nuts, the only time you need to play with the screw is if you change the battery for a different type altogether. And that take all of 5sec

 

[MiXoLoGiSt]

I would personally recommend a ProVari. This mod is one of the most advanced mods in the market right now. Variable Voltage and tons of other features. It is just amazing.

 

[aziffel]

I'm not hairball(at least not here) but the button for the don don't have to be adjusted once you get it set up with your battery,just when you change battery sizes.That said,I have owned and used the silver bullet,the megalodon,and a GGTB(not a GGTS,but mechanically the same)the opposing magnets sold as an option for the GG is genius,but once again,it is an option on a already exspensive and hard to get mod.If I were going to buy a duplicate of those three,it would be the silver bullet without hesitation.Rock solid construction,the best button in the business and outstanding customer service at altsmoke.The owner even called me to make sure my last order was right.


and mixologist is right,the provari rocks

 

[cskent]

Besides the SB and an Omega I've got a Maxi Roughstack. Although the price is good there's really no way it can compare to a Silver Bullet or Omega. The build quality is definitely inferior and the switch, at least on mine, is problematic. I had trouble with it more than once. My Maxi Roughstack has been sitting unused for many months. I've never had a problem with the switch on the SB, it's got a silky smooth action, and it's recessed so it can't fire in your pocket.

 

[RippleInStillWater]

I think its time for a fanboy to chime in!

I love all of mine, as most know the tanks can't be beat, and am looking forward to the future VV add-on also. That being said, it is an advanced device and I actually grew into mine; I started with 808's, went through GLVs, SBs, Chucks, and s few bottom feeders and have found this is what works for me like no other. Others have grown frustrated as they couldn't grasp the learning curve, no offense. I would use an SB first if I were you and get a decent tank for it, you can do 3.7 and 6 and 7.4V on it -- there are good ones and bad tanks so research them -- and it should work for you well. Also, it isn't always easy to get a GG tank system at a reasonable price (no!!!) so start slow and graduate -- you may find you would like a REO more; a VVPV might debut and be a hit; you might like varied voltages (try a GLV 5V or a KVS 5V); but why shoot for the moon when you don't know what kind of taste you like? Just my opinion, I wish you a happy vaping journey!!!!

 

[Scotay87]

I have two Dons,the ally version & the stainless steel version there the dogs nuts, the only time you need to play with the screw is if you change the battery for a different type altogether. And that take all of 5sec

Like Digisatman said....

 

[Dan Patrick]

I have seen two reviews on the Helix, one (GrimmGreen) said the finish doesn't hold up and the other review questioned the safety of the battery (it seemed they had contacted the manufacturer of the battery) and stated that they didn't consider the additional battery life worth the risk. Thanks for the feedback - I am going to order the Silver Bullet knowing I can't go wrong with it based on the experiences you have shared.
I am thinking about getting something like the Don to use for "public" vaping, It seems to me that the 18350 battery would make it small (albeit fat) with plenty of battery life. I have looked at the ePower and the propietary batteries. I don't like the thought of the proprietary batteries. I have a feeling I might not be happy with battery life.

The fact that it has a button makes it non mechanical. The mechanical ones you push a part of the mod up to the battery and there is no switch. Those you have to adjust from time to time and require more maintenance. If you want the best finish on a Silver Bullet, the Silver Vein is the way to go.

 

[waveryder]

question for RippleInStillWater, is the GG you refer to the GG autofeed system? I am new to this and can't find what VV is, I am guessing variable voltage, is the Provari the one you are referring to?
There is far more information to sort through in regards to the components of a good system than I would have ever imagined. Base on the comments and reviews I have seen so far it appears that the liquinator provides the most bang for the buck for tanks what I can find right now. Any thoughts on what might be an equal or better short of spending the $$$ for the GG tank?

 

[cubfanthad]

The J-Tank works flawlessly, looks Great on the Silver Bullet and only costs $20

 

[Modrod.]

Buzz Pro. It's not on your list but it offers regulated variable voltage from 3.3v - 5.5v. The batteries last me an avg 8hrs at 6ml of liquid consumption per day. The final cost for 2 sets of batteries plus charger and unit will cost about $150 w/free shipping and ECF Buzzkill coupon code (7.5% off your order). It's simple to use, comes in your choice of 4 colors and any connection fitting you want (510/901/801/808) in chrome or brass. Link to the site is in my signature.

 

[RippleInStillWater]

I have heard great things about the jonboy tanks fwiw and some liquidnators -- though I would get a carto tank, no matter the makeand not a CE2, those seem more hit and miss. Also, some clear tanks have cracking problems so that should be watched out for. I myself want one of rippspeed's cool new ones.

I like mechanical mods, less to go wrong; others like variable voltage but sometimes they fail, that's why a lot have two in case one goes down and goes in the shop -- but on the plus side you can find a perfect setting for you with just one mod and a variety of attys. I myself have multiple mods but I have different tanks on each, I found something I liked and stuck with it; some keep searching and searching for the ultimate vape which seems ever so elusive.

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