Looking for a new mech mod, brass or copper.

[D3athbySp0rk]

Salutations, I'm looking into getting a new mech mod. I'm thinking i want something brass or copper. currently I own a few cloned stainless steel mods. but i want something that'll tarnish and look good as it ages. budget: up to $170. I'm also looking for something with very low voltage drop. also if you could reccomend a matching rda with it it'd be great. currently i'm looking into getting a brass monkee rda. and also sticking a glass top on it. I prefer mostly flavor over clouds.

thank you for reading this thread

 

[Signmaker]

18650/18500/18350/26650? Lock ring needed? Prefer magnets or springs? Clean minimal look, or lots of original details?

"brass mod" is a big haystack

 

[Froth]

Always my first recommendation these days, the SMPL Mod by Epic design studio. Small profile, low voltage drop due to very well designed switch and it's only $120. I own three of them and use all three on a daily basis, they are easily my favorites amongst a dozen other mods.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/mechmods/591902-smpl-mod-epic-design-studios.html

Edit: Keep an eye here to check stock, this is the only retailer I'm aware of that is authorized to sell them.
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[wshanncap]

I have a copper Knight and a brass Stingray. I prefer the magnetic button over the spring loaded. They both hit good. Haven't checked the voltage drop.

 

[D3athbySp0rk]

I use mostly 18650's. no need for more then 30 amps in pulse. most of my coil builds sit at 14 amps. Magnets i prefer. but if it's easy to replace the spring with magnets that's fine. and i'm also fine with a spring aswell. and i LOVE a tarnished look wither that has to be worn into that look, or comes that way.

a mod i just came across is the Sir Lancelot by Vapsirs. Which I love the look of. so here's a good example:

 

[D3athbySp0rk]

does the SMPL have a locking mechanic on it? it looks great also! hm, no top cap? how interesting. is there certain RDA's that won't sit flush with it then?

 

[Miata GT]

The Vanilla mod (real) is a very nice mod. My first 'real' mech mod was a copper Vanilla and I still use it as a workhorse mod.

 

[Signmaker]

does the SMPL have a locking mechanic on it? it looks great also! hm, no top cap? how interesting. is there certain RDA's that won't sit flush with it then?

No lock, just geometry of the switch, and a fairly heavy magnet. I do not own a SMPL, but from friends with them, they are pocket friendly as long as it's a one-object pocket (does not play well with car keys). Any RDAs/attys that have a recessed or totally flush 510 center pin do not work (cant name any off the top of my head though).

 

[1mouse3]

I like my overdose clone, it has low voltage drop. it looks real nice with my kraken, it works good down to .3 (lowest Iv gone so far)

 

[sando7]

the Dharma Authentic Mec on sale
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[TinySpark]

Love my Vicious Ant, phenom. it comes in stainless steel, brass, & a sweet looking brass/stainless steel combo...

At $169 the brass, just fits your budget. magnetic switch. nice quarter turn locking ring. 18650 & 18350 versions available...




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[ayopassthat]

Another vote for the SMPL, it has never accidentally fired and I pocket it everywhere I go. The switch is a stiff spring. Most if not all attys sit flush I believe. You put the atty on then screw in the switch and it stops when it touches the battery. No battery rattle either

 

[ChrisBBacon]

Brass 4nine simple flexible and awesome my favorite mod I have

 

[nynvolt]

Another vote for the SMPL. Just the perfect mod. 18650 length but they just started selling 18350 (iirc) for $40 but it doesn't come with the switch.

Doesn't have any cool engravings on the tube but it is pure function and $120. Copper, brass and stainless along with the new media blasted stainless option.

Top it with a tugboat RDA and it's just a perfect setup (for me).

 

[sando7]

Copper or Brass Flagship, both under $100 bucks....i have the Copper version and it's the Bomb; just as smoooooth as silk
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[havoc1967]

Another vote for the SMPL. Just the perfect mod. 18650 length but they just started selling 18350 (iirc) for $40 but it doesn't come with the switch.

Doesn't have any cool engravings on the tube but it is pure function and $120. Copper, brass and stainless along with the new media blasted stainless option.

Top it with a tugboat RDA and it's just a perfect setup (for me).

Question for you: I have several Tugboats (to be honest, they're clones). The pin doesn't seem to portrude enough to use with an SMPL. Have you had any problems with it? I had planned to use the Mutation X on my SMPL when it arrives.

 

[nynvolt]

Question for you: I have several Tugboats (to be honest, they're clones). The pin doesn't seem to portrude enough to use with an SMPL. Have you had any problems with it? I had planned to use the Mutation X on my SMPL when it arrives.

I have both an authentic and clone, haven't had any issues with either. Something you might try is running the battery upside down, which is better anyway because batteries vent from the top and the mod from the bottom. The top of the batteries may be dented slightly from over tightening. It could be your clone though.

 

[Froth]

Question for you: I have several Tugboats (to be honest, they're clones). The pin doesn't seem to portrude enough to use with an SMPL. Have you had any problems with it? I had planned to use the Mutation X on my SMPL when it arrives.

If you push the center post out just slightly and use 2-4 wraps of dental floss around it before pushing the center post back in, this will make the 510 positive pin protrude just slightly and ease your mind about a possible short.

 

[havoc1967]

Thanks guys! You rule!!

 

[drippaboi]

Personally I'm partial to the way brass tarnishes naturally with use over copper, but for forced patinas and/or freshly polished mods I like copper better. Unless you plan on going into deep sub-ohm you shouldn't be able notice too much of a difference between the two (given similar build quality), but you will immediately notice you aren't using SS anymore.

+1 for a SMPL. There's beauty in simplicity.