Ordered an Assassin Smoker

treytexag · 02-16-2013, 12:14 PM

After speaking with and exchanging emails with Jeff Conley and Robin at C&C, I pulled the trigger yesterday and ordered an Assassin Smoker, the 24 inch model.

I'm looking forward to the new smoker. In the past I've cooked on bullet water smokers, NB Bandera, and now use an almost ten year old OK Joe stickburner and a 40 inch MES. I also have a P3 Broilmaster gasser that we use alot for steaks, burgers, and pork chops.

Jeff told me I would have a learning curve since I'm moving to a gravity feed from a stick burner. Of course I'm excited at the prospect of perhaps getting some sleep on all night brisket and pork butt smokes. Jeff said that smoking in an Assassin would take less time at the same temps as I'm used to on a stick burner.

Anyway, Jeff said it would take two weeks for him to build me an Assassin, and 3 or 4 days to get it to Houston from Macon. He said he'd share some tips with me about what he's learned smoking on these gravity fed cabinet smokers - that'll be good to get some help getting started.

I'll post the uncrating here upon it's arrival, and some pics of the inaugural smoke.

Thanks,
Treytexag

gettinbasted · 02-16-2013, 12:19 PM

Welcome to the club!

BobM · 02-16-2013, 12:51 PM

Congrats on the new cooker and good luck with it!

stephan · 02-16-2013, 02:52 PM

Good luck with the new smoker when you get it. Of course you know that time slows down when your waiting for something like that.

Perfect Rack BBQ · 02-16-2013, 04:27 PM

I spoke with Jeff the other day....we are making our order this coming week. Can't wait!!

awscwi · 02-16-2013, 06:40 PM

Bought my new to me assassin from ButchB on this site bout a month ago, very smooth transaction!

The craftsmanship on mine is top notch.The paint is automotive grade. Built like a tank. You will enjoy!

treytexag · 02-16-2013, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by awscwi

Bought my new to me assassin from ButchB on this site bout a month ago, very smooth transaction!

The craftsmanship on mine is top notch.The paint is automotive grade. Built like a tank. You will enjoy!

AWSCWI, have you cooked on your new to you Assassin yet? I'm looking forward to cooking on mine, I'm sure, weather allowing, I'll have a brisket on it on day one upon receipt.

Looks like yours is black, I think the one I have coming from Jeff is gray. I'm not particular on my colors, but I am hoping to be happy with the craftsmanship.

I'll post pics for sure.

Treytexag

Mad About Que · 02-16-2013, 06:52 PM

i was looking at that smoker on CL before i ordered the BWS G2 Party. turned out that i met Butch at a CBJ class today.. small world.

PaPaQ · 02-16-2013, 06:55 PM

Congrats on the new smoker!

Jeff does build a good smoker and he will go out of his way to help you.

SimcoBBQ · 02-16-2013, 07:05 PM

Gravity Feds have a small learning curve! Get ready to get some sleep and let ur cooker work for ya!

gettinbasted · 02-16-2013, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by treytexag

AWSCWI, have you cooked on your new to you Assassin yet? I'm looking forward to cooking on mine, I'm sure, weather allowing, I'll have a brisket on it on day one upon receipt.

Looks like yours is black, I think the one I have coming from Jeff is gray. I'm not particular on my colors, but I am hoping to be happy with the craftsmanship.

I'll post pics for sure.

Treytexag

Weather smeather. The elements don't mean a thing to an assassin..... Your guru might need a cover, however!

treytexag · 02-16-2013, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by gettinbasted

Weather smeather. The elements don't mean a thing to an assassin..... Your guru might need a cover, however!

Been thinkin' and looking at awscwi's pictures, and you're absolutely right!! If it's raining, I'll roll her into the garage and run me a vent duct from the smoke stack to the outside. So I guess there'll be no excuses!!

awscwi · 02-17-2013, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treytexag

AWSCWI, have you cooked on your new to you Assassin yet? I'm looking forward to cooking on mine, I'm sure, weather allowing, I'll have a brisket on it on day one upon receipt.

Looks like yours is black, I think the one I have coming from Jeff is gray. I'm not particular on my colors, but I am hoping to be happy with the craftsmanship.

I'll post pics for sure.

Treytexag

I have used it 3 out of four weekends so far. I holds temps very well. The smoke stack has served me well, although i would like a more permeant way to smoke inside. Hood Maybe?
I'm looking forward to sharing info on cooking styles with you guys...

Big George's BBQ · 02-17-2013, 06:59 AM

Very Nice Sounds like you are going to have a lot of fun

PaPaQ · 02-17-2013, 07:02 AM

This is what I use for rain / wind, works pretty good.

02-16-2013, 12:14 PM	#1
treytexag Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 06-19-12 Location: Houston, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Ordered an Assassin Smoker After speaking with and exchanging emails with Jeff Conley and Robin at C&C, I pulled the trigger yesterday and ordered an Assassin Smoker, the 24 inch model. I'm looking forward to the new smoker. In the past I've cooked on bullet water smokers, NB Bandera, and now use an almost ten year old OK Joe stickburner and a 40 inch MES. I also have a P3 Broilmaster gasser that we use alot for steaks, burgers, and pork chops. Jeff told me I would have a learning curve since I'm moving to a gravity feed from a stick burner. Of course I'm excited at the prospect of perhaps getting some sleep on all night brisket and pork butt smokes. Jeff said that smoking in an Assassin would take less time at the same temps as I'm used to on a stick burner. Anyway, Jeff said it would take two weeks for him to build me an Assassin, and 3 or 4 days to get it to Houston from Macon. He said he'd share some tips with me about what he's learned smoking on these gravity fed cabinet smokers - that'll be good to get some help getting started. I'll post the uncrating here upon it's arrival, and some pics of the inaugural smoke. Thanks, Treytexag

02-16-2013, 12:19 PM	#2
gettinbasted On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-14-12 Location: Saddlebrooke, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Welcome to the club! __________________ Sunset Orange Assassin Smoker - gettinbasted.com

02-16-2013, 12:51 PM	#3
BobM is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-16-12 Location: Long Island, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congrats on the new cooker and good luck with it! __________________ "Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin \| Weber 18 1/2" & 22 1/2" WSM, 22 1/2" & 26 3/4" OTG, Genesis S-330 \| \| BBQ Guru CyberQ WiFi \| Maverick ET-732 \|

02-16-2013, 04:27 PM	#5
Perfect Rack BBQ Got Wood. Join Date: 06-23-12 Location: Chelmsford,MA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I spoke with Jeff the other day....we are making our order this coming week. Can't wait!! __________________ Chris Hart - Perfect Rack BBQ - Chelmsford, MA 2-22.5 WSM's 1-18.5 WSM
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02-16-2013, 06:40 PM	#6
awscwi Found some matches. Join Date: 05-30-11 Location: Chapin, SC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Bought my new to me assassin from ButchB on this site bout a month ago, very smooth transaction! The craftsmanship on mine is top notch.The paint is automotive grade. Built like a tank. You will enjoy! __________________ Assassin Gravity Feed / Large BGE with Stoker / Pit Barrel Cooker / Thermapen

02-16-2013, 02:52 PM	#4
stephan is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-02-10 Location: lake grove, new york Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Good luck with the new smoker when you get it. Of course you know that time slows down when your waiting for something like that.

02-16-2013, 06:52 PM	#8
Mad About Que On the road to being a farker Join Date: 01-22-11 Location: Mt Holly NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	i was looking at that smoker on CL before i ordered the BWS G2 Party. turned out that i met Butch at a CBJ class today.. small world. __________________ ex-Stickburner converted to Backwoods gang (Gen2 Chubby and Party), UDS, Homegrown 250 gal Offset.

02-16-2013, 06:55 PM	#9
PaPaQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-07-07 Location: Midland, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congrats on the new smoker! Jeff does build a good smoker and he will go out of his way to help you. __________________ CTO SS-2 WSM 22.5" OTG / Cajun Bandit

02-16-2013, 07:05 PM	#10
SimcoBBQ Got Wood. Join Date: 06-19-12 Location: Warner Robins , Ga Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Gravity Feds have a small learning curve! Get ready to get some sleep and let ur cooker work for ya! __________________ Stump's Monster, ABS Pittboss ,Primo XL oval,Superdome Red, Superdome White Ghost,PBC

02-17-2013, 06:59 AM	#14
Big George's BBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-07-08 Location: Phoenixville, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Very Nice Sounds like you are going to have a lot of fun __________________ Large BIG Green EGG- Hatched 8/17/09 Backwoods Extented Party Weber Genesis Gasser Mid Atlantic BBQ Association KCBS Back Porch BBQ Competition BBQ Team When all else fails ask yourself WWGALD

02-17-2013, 07:02 AM	#15
PaPaQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-07-07 Location: Midland, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	This is what I use for rain / wind, works pretty good. __________________ CTO SS-2 WSM 22.5" OTG / Cajun Bandit
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