V-plug vs. Autoplug

[drewfus53 0]

Hey guys, Im planning on purchasing one of the two very soon. Just curious what you guys think is the more dependable/reliable one. Or maybe they're both just as dependent. Let me hear what you think!

[TacSat 90]

you might want to try a search first. there was just a poll on this. or something like it. there is tons of info on both.

[TwentyNizzo 66]

I choose the V-plug.

[drewfus53 0]

you might want to try a search first. there was just a poll on this. or something like it. there is tons of info on both.

 

I searched for info on both products. Did not find a poll. But from what I had found. It seems more people have the v-plug.

Edited May 9, 2011 by drewfus53

[snafu360 21]

Of course they do.

Its been on the market longer.

The cost difference is also the kicker aswell.

 

 

 

you might want to try a search first. there was just a poll on this. or something like it. there is tons of info on both.

 

I searched for info on both products. Did not find a poll. But from what I had found. It seems more people have the v-plug.

Edited May 9, 2011 by snafu360

[drewfus53 0]

you are def. right about the price difference. I just was not aware that the v-plug had been out that long. I figured both were relatively new.

[vulcan16 971]

The Auto Plug is set and forget.

[drewfus53 0]

I wouldnt say its set AND forget. From everything ive read about it. After so many rounds, It does need adjusting again slightly. Not that it shouldnt anyways.

[vulcan16 971]

I haven't had to adjust it since it was dialed in . It sure beats having to adjust a plug before using different loads.Plus its fun sticking a few high brass between the low brass when someone else is shooting your gun.

[spaniel 7]

I ordered the v-plug but had issues installing, so ordered the autoplug. No need to go back, I had it set within 1 5-rd mag and it's run perfectly ever since....slugs, federal bulk pack, high brass.

[Nailbomb 10,221]

Am I the only one who shoots 3" regularly?

[drewfus53 0]

Am I the only one who shoots 3" regularly?

 

I plan on buying some more 3" eventually. I have two 3" slugs that I havent shot yet. Which of these two plugs do you use nail?

[Nailbomb 10,221]

I did buy a Autoplug when they first came out but never used it. Its in with the prizes on the contest currently.

 

So basicly I don't have any expirience with either. Both are well spoken of however and I'm sure you'll be well served, However I don't believe either improves cycling ability unless you are overgassed.

 

its a question of what level of convinience you are looking for. The V-plug will adjust easily, and is cheaper, and the autoplug needs no adjustment and costs slightly more.

 

Personaly I do like the idea of running a mixed mag for suprise shots though.

[drewfus53 0]

Yea, that would catch someone off guard, lol. Thanks for the input.

[spaniel 7]

 

 

So basicly I don't have any expirience with either. Both are well spoken of however and I'm sure you'll be well served, However I don't believe either improves cycling ability unless you are overgassed.

 

 

I don't think the purpose of either is to enable you to cycle weaker ammo than you can shoot on setting 2 with the factory plug...the v-plug enables you to achieve better control of intermediate rounds (say high brass game loads and buckshot) and the autoplug enables you to do the same without having to learn the best setting for everything, set-and-forget.

 

If it's cycling ability you are after, the plug is usually the wrong place to look. Booster plug, profile, ports in that order (unless you have hidden ports in which case I'd move that up the list).

[Nailbomb 10,221]

I don't think the purpose of either is to enable you to cycle weaker ammo than you can shoot on setting 2 with the factory plug...the v-plug enables you to achieve better control of intermediate rounds (say high brass game loads and buckshot) and the autoplug enables you to do the same without having to learn the best setting for everything, set-and-forget.

 

If it's cycling ability you are after, the plug is usually the wrong place to look. Booster plug, profile, ports in that order (unless you have hidden ports in which case I'd move that up the list).

Its a slight difference but accualy both the V-plug and the autoplug take up a greater space in the gas block allowing the available gasses to work slightly better(the smaller volume takes less to fill to pressure).

 

It would be a very marginal gain however IMHO.

[zaxon_182 44]

I run the V-plug in my 4 port gun since I run a lot of magnum loads. The V-plug made it short-stroke on the most restrictive setting with Brenneke 3" black magic magnum slugs. That gave me full confidence that I wouldn't batter the hell out of my rear trunnion.

 

I might get an autoplug to play around with next month. I love the concept, I'm just not sold on it for gnarly magnum shells.

[Chowderhead72 13]

Am I the only one who shoots 3" regularly?

 

Not at all; the only 2.75 I shoot are slugs.

And yes my gas knob, bolt, and gas block are as they left Russia.

Edited May 9, 2011 by Chowderhead72

[20nickels 21]

I voted Autoplug, though I don't shoot 3" regularly. Tac47 recommends against Magnums for the autoplug. It would be cool to see some range tests done with 3" and the Autoplug.

[20nickels 21]

Oh, also I think it would be nice to put something hot in as your last round so you know your empty with no gas adjustment. Nothing against the V-plug, it has it's place too.

[tbizzle 18]

I chose V-plug only because when I had my autoplug my gun constantly FTE. This was also before I got my booster piston from MD Arms which has made a world of difference. I'd like to try the autoplug / booster piston combo to see if it works in my gun though.

[spaniel 7]

I voted Autoplug, though I don't shoot 3" regularly. Tac47 recommends against Magnums for the autoplug. It would be cool to see some range tests done with 3" and the Autoplug.

 

 

If I want to shoot 3-in shells, I'll simply screw the factory plug back in. But I like my shoulder enough that I have no use for them except turkeys so that's 2-3 shells in an entire year!

[epbullen 21]

I voted Autoplug. I've used it since it came out, and goodness does it work. I haven't kept up the round count, but it's a LOT.

 

 

 

Set and forget is exactly how it is. That being said, I never shoot 3". Only the occasional buckshot and lots of walmart bulkpack. LOTS of walmart bulkpack.

 

 

p.s. A dab of blue loctite goes a LONG way on the Autoplug.

[StudentDeSaiga 2]

I am planning on buying the autoplug, no experience with either so I didn't vote. I plan on the autoplug combined with the booster puck. I don't have gas issues just want the parts count. I look at it like this: if you experiment and/or shoot a wide variety of shells the v-plug is the way to go. I trust my S12 and have chosen its primary diet so FOR ME the convenience of the auto-plug is the selling point. A nice bonus (or so it seems) is that it helps keep the area infront of the puck clean. From what I've read, they both do what they were intended to do and neither will "fix" an under gassed gun. Good luck.

 

Hey guys, Im planning on purchasing one of the two very soon. Just curious what you guys think is the more dependable/reliable one. Or maybe they're both just as dependent. Let me hear what you think!

[WhiskeyMinion 300]

Am I the only one who shoots 3" regularly?

 

Nope, that's about all I shoot. Ordered up a V-Plug today. Hopefully it helps regulate my gas down a bit

Edited May 10, 2011 by WhiskeyMinion

[Nailbomb 10,221]

LOL, thanks for the reasurance I'm not the only one that enjoys getting my shoulder shoved, I had to wonder with all the talk about the low base bulk pack rounds.

 

That said lets get this back to being about the pro's and cons of the V-plug or Autoplug.

 

Nevermind... you edited your post with relevant info to the main topic of disscusion. LOL I in turn have added this edit to mine.

Edited May 10, 2011 by Nailbomb

[waltham_41 52]

Seems to me that you could adjust the autoplug using the 3 inch shells as your base shell and it would vent enough that it would not batter the weapon.

 

Of course it would then be a single shot gun with the lesser rounds (bulk,birdshot etc), but if 3 inch is what you usually shoot that would be a moot point.

 

I really like my autoplug, and if I have to put a drop of blue loctite on the threads to keep the adjustment from moving, that is a very small inconvenience.

[yooper14.5 84]

With the booster piston, could you tune the autoplug to be stiffer because its taking less gas to cycle the action?

[shades_of_grey 1,092]

I shoot 3" once in a great while, if I have an interesting target I want to inflict max damage on.

 

Otherwise, 2 3/4" gets the job done... and it's less expensive.

 

As for the poll I vote "c"; factory plug!

 

I rarely have to adjust it for lighter loads, when the gas block's relatively clean.

 

I've got a V-Plug on the way that's part of an MD Arms GunBroker auction I won, so I'll be able to try that out next week. I might use it just for the ease of adjustment; i.e. no tools required in most cases.

[ShadowFire 220]

I voted Autoplug, though I don't shoot 3" regularly. Tac47 recommends against Magnums for the autoplug. It would be cool to see some range tests done with 3" and the Autoplug.

 

I was sold on the autoplug till I read that. I wanna shoot whatever, whenever, however, no if's and's but's or exceptions.

 

Looks like I need to find a different plug.