Customer Reviews

Black Silver Bullet Review by MATTHEW

I will review this for what it is: a big, manual battery. It won't solve international disputes or give you six pack abs, but it will give you hours and hours of vaping joy without having to change the batteries.


Shipping/Order
Ordering was simple. I've seen simpler interfaces, but it was more than sufficient. I ordered on 12/12/09 and received it on 12/28/09. I knew when I ordered there was an estimated shipment of 12/19/09, but a slight delay meant it shipped 12/23/09 and USPS took their time shipping and shredding my package. But this is a review of Altsmoke, not USPS. So, while I didn't receive my BSB before Christmas, Altsmoke did a fine job updating the site and communicating through ECF the status of the units.


Impression
The Black Silver Bullet (BSB) is well designed and proportioned and the satin black finish is excellent. I can't say enough about the beauty of the switch. Elegant and functional, the chrome switch color and surround are gorgeous. I'm very glad now I ordered the BSB-- I can't imagine always cleaning fingerprints from the SB. The two halves of the unit come together solidly with impeccable fit and finish.

Don't flood your BSB. It's a little easier to do than a traditional 510 but just as messy.


Size/Weight
When I received my package, I thought something was missing or that the smaller BB was sent by mistake. It is considerably smaller than I expected after reading and watching numerous reviews. It fits perfectly in my hand and the button can be easily activated by thumb or index finger.


Performance
* At 3.7v (using LC 18650/2400 mAh) - Performance is the same as a traditional 510. I get no additional vapor or flavor and, as I go through the battery's lifecycle, it seems I get less vapor at times. That's the downside of the 18650. The upside is it lasts for 2 days plus for me, but somewhere on day 2 the vapor slowly lessens. I've not actually timed the battery life since I've been recharging after the second day.


* At 6v (I'm using 2xRCR123A/750 mAh) -
When vaping at 6v, expect to go through twice the liquid (or more). It's the trade-off of 6 volts. You get incredible, warm throat hit, enhanced flavor, and billowing clouds of vapor. You also get more nicotine, which can be good or bad. Now I'm no scientist, but I can get a nicotine rush from the BSB at 6v if I vape too much. The upside of that is I actually vape less at 6v because that 'itch' is scratched. Also, flavors of liquids can be different (better and worse) at higher voltage, so play around. Also, at 6v, you pretty much have to direct drip. Otherwise, the filling taste foul.


Final Thoughts
1. Buy battery cases. I bought two and wish I'd bought 3. They're tough to get elsewhere and, after shipping, more expensive everywhere else.
2. Get two 18650 batteries and you're set for a while. I bought too many.
3. Use your discount (if available). I didn't see the code until after I ordered.
4. Purchase some juice designed for high voltage vaping. My favorite liquid doesn't work with the BSB, but some liquids I didn't care at 3.7v for taste AWESOME at 6v.

I am truly satisfied by my purchase and would recommend it to anyone. I love having the option of 3.7 or 6v vaping. I love the look and feel, love the throat hit and flavor, but mostly I love not having to change batteries every 30-60 minutes or being chained to my computer by a pass-through.
(Posted on 1/3/2010)

Awesome! Review by no1garbologist

Man, the silverbullet rocks! This thing produces stupid amounts of vapor with a 901 adapter and a 901 atty. The SB at 6-volts will always be in my every day use box without a doubt! (Posted on 1/2/2010)

Amazing! Review by Lawrence

Overall

After a long time researching, I finally found AltSmoke and their Silver Bullet! I've never seen anything like it. It is beautiful to look, perfect weight to hold, and the right amount of vapor. I truly love the throat hit of the 6v batteries in the device. But for relaxing vaping, the 3.7 volt battery works just fine. It's funny how a beautiful device can become such a big part of my life. I don't go anywhere without it. I hope to one day try the BB with its usb attachment since I'm on the computer so much. I want my wife to get one of AltSmokes devices. I would recommend the Silver Bullet to anyone. Thanks AltSmoke! (Posted on 12/31/2009)

Silver Bullet passes the "Bad Day Test" Review by NORM

I had seen all the great reveiws on the SB so I wanted to do a "bad day test". You know the days where you and your PV is not getting along. When my SB arrived I set up the worst situation I could think of:
1. Batteries on the low end of charge
2. The worst atomizer I owned
3 Some juice that was far from my favorite
4 Not the most ideal wool for vaping
My thinking if I wanted to see the worst before I saw the SB in the best of condition. Not only did the SB perform well in its worst condition, it out performed my PV I was using at its best. So when I put the good stuff in WOW!!!! I'm in heaven. Thanks Rob and Chad (Posted on 12/31/2009)

Fantastic service, great products. Review by Ronald

I got the SB kit,and some juice. The items were very well pkgd, and shipped quickly. This is my first mod, only had minis up till now. It took me some time to learn how to utilize the SB, so I wasn't very impressed at first. I didn't think it was much better than my 510 on the PT. However, having now used it for a few days, this thing rocks! It is very consistant, and just billows vapor. The flavors I got were pretty good also, the banana, and the tasty peach. I added a little VG to them to pump up the cloud, but they were both really good before as well.
Thank You Altsmoke, I appreciate a good business transaction, and will be ordering more stuff in the near future. :):):) (Posted on 12/31/2009)

I'll write more as soon as I put it down! Review by Chris... aka: Bite Me

As soon as I put this down, I'll write a review. Until then, know that I am thoroughly enjoying my new Silver Bullet.
This is one seriously awesome vaping Mo-Fo!!
Serious review will follow!!!

Bite (Posted on 12/31/2009)

Veeeeeeery Nice!!! Review by Debbie

I love it. I'm getting so much more flavor out of my ejuices. And I love the fact that the battery lasts so much longer than the megas I've been using. I can vape all day. Yummmm...

It was so simple to get started too. Just screwed it into my 510 atty and cart. (Posted on 12/27/2009)

Great unit but with a couple of glitches Review by citesteamer

I have recently ordered 2 Silver Bullets (1 black, 1 silver) for my me and my wife. As for performance, at 6V, the vapor production is off the charts and beyond my wildest expectations. The only problem with 6V generally is that is fires through juice (up to 5ml a day) and it fries some flavors (although it enhances others such as tobacco). I have yet to try the unit at 3.7V.

Also, I have been using 510 attys with the units and haven't had an atty fail in over 2 weeks. Overall, we are very pleased with our silver bullets and the other vapers who have tried the unit are blown away by its performance.

There are some problems with the units; albeit they are minor. First , I love the finish on the black model but the silver model is very proned to scratches. Second, sometimes the 3V batteries need to be resituated before they will fire up the atty ( bottom to top, take out and put back in, etc.). These are minor problems.

The main problem has to do with the 6V application and the need to flood the atty at all times (as to avoid overheating and popping). Actually, it performs its best at 6V when flooded. BUT, that flooding can be extremely messy. The juice will start to overflow and, if you don't continuously vape from the time of direct dripping (usually 5-6 drops), the juice will leak all the way down the side of the unit (sometimes into the switch). I would love to see a reservoir around the atty threads to keep the juice from flowing down the side of the unit. That would keep the overflow contained. I think that it would be a good idea because I have noticed that, sometimes it will bead around the atty, and, if you draw on the unit, the juice sucks back up into the atty. The reservior would allow that juice to go back into the atty; hence avoiding messy and wasteful leaking.

Aside from those minor problems, we are completely satisfied with our Silver Bullets. But, I would LOVE to see some sort of aftermarket reservoir for the flooding. (Posted on 12/23/2009)

Couldn't be happier with this Review by George

Wonderful unit. Extremely well constructed. Love the switch. I got the Black Bullet and it looks really sharp. I would heartily recommend to anyone looking for a solid, high-performance battery mod. (Posted on 12/19/2009)

Ferrari Built Like a Tank Review by Daniel

This has been an awesome piece of equipment and art. It is wonderfully smooth and well thought out. This is a very versatile and perfectly functioning device. Wonderful with my 510 and has brought new life to my 901 and 801 collection that had been gathering dust.

It does use a lot of juice as to be expected at the six volts I run it at. The rich warm flavors and plumes of vapor justify it though.

While expensive in the start up you will save greatly as time goes on. Definitely a worthy investment for the serious long term vaporer. (Posted on 12/18/2009)