What is the best SOLID, easily repaired, and affordable mec mod out there?

[Seames5]

Sorry if this is in the wrong area. Have a vamo, and another slightly simpler and smaller apv. Now looking for something i can carry on rough days at work, or on nine mile hikes through glacier park. Want something almost indestructable and idiot proof. Any ideas??

 

[lynch]

I have this one without any problems, they also have a two tone one but is out of stock for now.

KTS - Stainless - Mechanical Mod

 

[GRH8095]

Checkout ... The "LEGACY" from PureSmoker

 

[pianoguy]

If you're open to a bottom feeder, have a look at the REO Grand. You can buy a rebuild kit for it also, but I haven't needed one after well over 2 years of everyday use (though it is a good idea to at least have a spare battery spring or two on hand). Do some reading on the REO sub-forum - you will find lots of helpful folks there who are happy to answer any questions you have:

Reos Mods

 

[Baditude]

That's a nice price for the KTS above. I can't speak for how easily repairable it is, though? How handy are you as an individual? How easy to find parts to do it yourself? My guess is that mod is Chinese made and parts and repair service are non-existant.

If you purchase an American-made mod the manufacturers generally stand by their product and will repair it for as long as you own it. For example, the mods by Altsmoke and Super T Manufacturing.

The Silver Bullet is built like a tank and would meet your expectations for a tough mod. It has generally been recognized as one of the more durable mods for years. It comes with a manufacturer's 6 month warranty, but they continue to service/repair Silver Bullets post-warranty. Many people add a sleeve and Kick for variable wattage. http://altsmoke.com/starterkit/altsilverbullet.html

I don't own a Precise from Super T, but they also are revered as tough and durable mods. Lifetime warranty so they stand by their product, too. Super T Manufacturing

 

[Sheila Michele 1971]

I own a k100 and its WONDERFUL (I also have a VAMO) but would LOVE a Silver Bullet when finances allow.

 

[Shreck]

k100 telescoping I like very much and use daily.
I like the KTS so much I dont take it out of the house cause its so pretty.
Smok - The Natural, rugged and hits awesome, but again it doesnt leave home cause I dont wanna damage it.

Silver Bullet and Bolt are not true Mechanical but very rugged and dependable.

Thats just a few.

 

[Seames5]

Wow. Thanks everyone. This gives me much to think about. Most seem like good options. Love the idea of US made devices and anyone who stands by their product. Might need to save extra pennies for those. Thank you.

 

[Myrany]

Actually I am trying to steele up my nerves to try and build a puck mod or 4. Never soldered before so I might well cop out and get a friend to build em for me.

 

[crxess]

Kamry CCTS is China made - Parts ARE available.
extra tube extension for Kick
Replacement Switches
Battery caps

It is a simple mod, but of decent quality and if taken care of could last a long time.
I own 4 CCTS

 

[Unforeseen]

Moved to APV Discussion

 

[double_aa_ron]

Well there's the silver bullet. It's not a true mech because there is a little wiring going on with the switch. I've heard nothing but good things about it. It's supposed to be built like a tank and super durable. There are people on this forum that use it as their daily device and have had it for literally years. I don't know of any device other than maybe the provari that you can say that about.

I have the BAM. I can't see this thing breaking any time soon. It's solid as a rock. Put a 26650 in it and you're good for a few days between charges.

I also have the curve. I have no doubt that it will out live me. It's a super solid device. I'll admit that it's a bit on the heavy side making it probably my least used mod, but you wanted some thing rugged right? Well the curve it perhaps the most durable mod I have. If something were to happen to it the construction and parts are really simple. A quick trip to Home Depot would get you any replacement parts you would need.

 

[Fury83]

Depending on what you consider affordable but the Legacy and Legacy Mini from Puresmoker is a sub $100 mech made in the USA that can be repaired with a trip to the hardware store if for some reason puresmoker was no more.

 

[Jaseruckus]

If you can wait, Segelei is bringing a lot of nice looking mechanicals out soon. Most of them are clones of the high end mods, I have my eye on #19 and #20.

I have a K-100 (Empire Clone) which is great and cheap, I think I paid $35 from Hoosiervape.com. If your willing to shell out $100 for a mech, I'd suggest saving up a little more and get a Gus mod. They are the same as a GP Paps, other than cosmetics. The parts on them are interchangeable. Gus mods run $120 at Vaprev.com

Depending on how much your willing to spend, just check out the youtube reviews on the product before you make your purchase.

 

[Firestorm]

I love my GP Paps 2.1, unfortunately, I haven't been able to match up even a screw or a spring at local hardware stores. I don't regret my purchase by any means, but I think that an American-made mod would be much better in terms of a repair service or locally available replacement parts. I've had the Legacy by Puresmoker in my shopping cart a number of times, but never pulled the trigger. A mechanical REO seems like a great device, certainly from a durability and repair perspective, but I'm not really into box mods.

 

[D4rk50ul]

Super T anything or Reo for a bottom fed variant.

Precise has 5 parts, all are steel, and maintenance free contacts. You really can't mess it up if you keep the threads clean and don't sand the contacts.

Reo is similar with only one part requiring maintenance of any form.

 

[Pathology]

I just got a KTS (CCTS) and love the thing. Cost me $31.99 (on sale at Hoosiervapes) and the replacement parts are pretty cheaply priced as well. Its very solid.

 

[BuzzKilla]

well performing, indestructible, simple maintenance....

only one real contender here.... Precise by Super-T

you can throw it out a window, pick it up off the pavement and still vape off it...
i cant say that about any of the others mentioned here...
i did love my Reo though....

if you can cough up the $180 price tag, i say do it.

 

[double_aa_ron]

you can throw it out a window, pick it up off the pavement and still vape off it...
i cant say that about any of the others mentioned here...

I could say that about the curve. It could also doubles as a personal protection device (aka night stick) in a pinch.

 

[shihchuansun]

If you can wait, Segelei is bringing a lot of nice looking mechanicals out soon. Most of them are clones of the high end mods, I have my eye on #19 and #20.

I have a K-100 (Empire Clone) which is great and cheap, I think I paid $35 from Hoosiervape.com. If your willing to shell out $100 for a mech, I'd suggest saving up a little more and get a Gus mod. They are the same as a GP Paps, other than cosmetics. The parts on them are interchangeable. Gus mods run $120 at Vaprev.com

Depending on how much your willing to spend, just check out the youtube reviews on the product before you make your purchase.

Lol I just got into a Co-Op for the #19. Getting 3 of them with 2 of their Kick clone also. Will report on how it goes.