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One is made in China (Smoktech) and the other in the US (AltSmoke). Before folks cry nationalism or racism, consider if either need repair work. AltSmoke is known for their customer service and should you ever require repair or service, you can expect satisfaction from Altsmoke. Smoktech.......
In times past, the Bolt had issues with the reliability of its fire button, not sure if the button was improved.
The Bolt is slightly smaller, smaller diameter and length. Somewhere between a Silver Bullet and a BB. Takes an 18500 battery, and can use an extension sleeve to use an 18650. The Silver Bullet uses an 18650, and also has a sleeve available to use a Kick with that battery.
Here's an older thread that discusses the Bolt vs Silver Bullet: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/apv-discussion/297047-bolt-vs-silver-bullet.html
In times past, the Bolt had issues with the reliability of its fire button, not sure if the button was improved.The Bolt is slightly smaller, smaller diameter and length. Somewhere between a Silver Bullet and a BB. Takes an 18500 battery, and can use an extension sleeve to use an 18650. The Silver Bullet uses an 18650, and also has a sleeve available to use a Kick with that battery.
Here's an older thread that discusses the Bolt vs Silver Bullet: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/apv-discussion/297047-bolt-vs-silver-bullet.html
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thanks for the great explanation.
Now I need to know where the post is that tells about replacing a spring.
On website, it's just "pop in the copper spring" but you know, it's quite a long ways DOWN into the cylinder. At the bottom. YOu cannot get your fingers down in there, so I assume we are working wtih long nose needle pliers?
I didn't blow a spring........just want to be prepared if I do.
thanks for the great explanation.
Now I need to know where the post is that tells about replacing a spring.
On website, it's just "pop in the copper spring" but you know, it's quite a long ways DOWN into the cylinder. At the bottom. YOu cannot get your fingers down in there, so I assume we are working wtih long nose needle pliers?
I didn't blow a spring........just want to be prepared if I do.
You could get a piece of wire coat hanger, or any type of stiff wire and make a little hook to pull the spring out. I used a large paperclip to pull the spring out of my Bolt, I'm assuming if you could find a paper clip that's long enough when bent straight it should work with the Silver Bullet too.
I've sent Altsmoke 3 e-mails all-together now about my silver bullet's bottom battery tube being scratched and possibly paying to have them exchange it or paint mine and I have never received an e-mail back. Not once. The silver bullets are painted, the bolts are anodized, which is a textured color finish done by electro-oxidization. I like my Bolt's finish much more than the Silver Bullets. The paint on the SB is really prone to scratches if dropped, and I've seen multiple pictures of the paint peeling when sitting in e-liquid for long periods. On the inside, they are both mechanical mods dependent on the battery's direct voltage. There was a complaint that the original Smoktech Bolts had inferior wiring (yes, both the bolt and silver bullet use wires to connect the battery post to the 510 connection) Supposedly, the new anodized bolts have thicker wiring, more on par with the gauge most mods use these days. The wiring supposedly changed when the changed the finish of the Bolt from paint, to anodizing. Now you can use low res coils in either mod. I like my bolt. I like my silver bullet as well. The silver bullet has a wall thickness on par with the provari. The Bolt has very skinny walls. The bolt is extremely light, and I love that you can use it in 18500 mode, 18500 mode with an 18350 battery + kick, or 18650 mode with the sleeve. I love it with an 18350 + kick. I really do. Its one of the most simplistic looking mods on the market and its really nice to take out with you in your pocket with a tank on it for worry-free kicked vaping at 18500 size! (pretty cool) The SB can be used in 18650 mode, or with the sleeve, 18650 w/ a kick. Or 18500 + kick in 18650 mode. The SB's button is pretty cool. I had to buy one just to say I've pushed in a Silver Bullet's button honestly... lol. Its like pushing in a flat metal platform with a spring behind it. The Bolt is similar, although the Bolt's button is made out of hard plastic. I've heard all different things about what the SB's button is made from. I think its metal.
All in all, they are 2 different mods and they both have their own unique perks. I don't have anything truly negative to say about either of them. The Bolt has NO customer service/repair.. and the Silver Bullet has it, but they have never answered me.. lol. Both are cool mods. The SB is way too big though. Its a tank for sure. I dont like to bring it out with me so it stays at home.. Because of the size, and the scratch that annoys me when I let people use it
I like my bolt. I like my silver bullet as well. The silver bullet has a wall thickness on par with the provari. The Bolt has very skinny walls. The bolt is extremely light, and I love that you can use it in 18500 mode, 18500 mode with an 18350 battery + kick, or 18650 mode with the sleeve. I love it with an 18350 + kick. I really do. Its one of the most simplistic looking mods on the market and its really nice to take out with you in your pocket with a tank on it for worry-free kicked vaping at 18500 size! (pretty cool) The SB can be used in 18650 mode, or with the sleeve, 18650 w/ a kick. Or 18500 + kick in 18650 mode. The SB's button is pretty cool. I had to buy one just to say I've pushed in a Silver Bullet's button honestly... lol. Its like pushing in a flat metal platform with a spring behind it. The Bolt is similar, although the Bolt's button is made out of hard plastic. I've heard all different things about what the SB's button is made from. I think its metal. All in all, they are 2 different mods and they both have their own unique perks. I don't have anything truly negative to say about either of them. The Bolt has NO customer service/repair.. and the Silver Bullet has it, but they have never answered me.. lol. Both are cool mods. The SB is way too big though. Its a tank for sure. I dont like to bring it out with me so it stays at home.. Because of the size, and the scratch that annoys me when I let people use it
Another thing to consider between the two mods is the different buttons. The SB's has the reputation as be one of the more durable buttons made. The Bolt's button is a horn button which protrudes out from the body, much like AltSmoke's BB mod. This type of button can become compressed in a tight space, such as a pocket; therefore precautions need to be used to avoid accidental firing of the mod in a purse or pocket (remove the battery or juice delivery device).
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