Electric smoker or WSM? - Page 2

ajstrider · 02-23-2014, 06:24 PM

WSM may seem more expensive, but it is a lifetime investment. The finish on them makes it so they never rust out, except maybe the grates if not cared for. good temperature control and great capacity, the 22.5" is hard to fill unless you are cooking for a really large group.

cmwr · 02-23-2014, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SmittyJonz

Both. I'd order a Masterbuilt AND Build an UDS.

WSMs are GREAT but the 22" is $399 --not that it ain't worth it but you could order the Original style Masterbuilt AND build a UDS for $399. I have a UDS and Masterbuilt.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=172102

x2 I bought a masterbuilt several years ago and while it is limited I turned it into an awesome cold smoker for summer sausage ect. I have built 2 uds and they are the bomb.

Ag76 · 02-23-2014, 06:35 PM

WSM. They are great. I have the 18.5", but wish I had the 22.5" so ribs and briskets would fit better.

ghp4aub · 02-23-2014, 07:05 PM

Thanks for all the replies. Y'all confirmed my findings.

Tonybel · 02-23-2014, 07:07 PM

bwram1 · 02-23-2014, 07:41 PM

WEBER!!!

I have the 22.5 WSM and an 18 WSM along with a 22.5 OTG kettle...can never go wrong with anything Weber.

EverettBBQ · 02-23-2014, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ghp4aub

I'm sorry if this has already been asked, but I'm struggling on which smoker to buy. I was leaning towards a Masterbuilt electric smoker, but after doing some research online I'm really liking the Weber smokey mountain.

Been there, done that with 3 Masterbuilt electric smokers.

Go with Weber Smokey Mountain.
Get a BBQ IQ and you will have stable heat.
MB is a bad brand.

Oldhoss · 02-23-2014, 09:47 PM

I have a Bradley Smoker.....it was my first dedicated smoker and now is gathering dust. I got the bug and now have 10 cookers including that Bradley as I asked for it and got it as a birthday present. My go-to cookers, my main 4.....are 2 OTG 22.5 Kettles, a Akorn and my 5 week old 22.5 WSM. Cooked one of my best butts yesterday on the WSM....did maybe 10 butts on the Bradley a year and a half ago and comparing the products is a joke. Your Masterbuilt burns chips and that is better than the pucks you gotta buy for the Bradley but chunks are a whole new balegame. At least my Bradley has a nice Jim Beam logo on it I can look at.

Also as stated previously.....buying a Weber is always a good thing.

DaSmokin'Chili · 02-24-2014, 01:51 AM

WSM, and if your feeling lazy you can also get a pellet pooper for it.

shawnmcchesney12 · 02-24-2014, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SmittyJonz

Both. I'd order a Masterbuilt AND Build an UDS.

WSMs are GREAT but the 22" is $399 --not that it ain't worth it but you could order the Original style Masterbuilt AND build a UDS for $399. I have a UDS and Masterbuilt.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=172102

Very good advice. I have a bradley electric and a uds it is a very good pairing.

dwfisk · 02-24-2014, 06:14 AM

WSM all the way.

lennitt · 02-24-2014, 08:01 AM

i went through the same decision process last June and went with the 18 WSM. Without a doubt it was the right move,at least for me. The only regret was not getting the 22...

THoey1963 · 02-24-2014, 04:52 PM

I had a gasser and wanted a smoker. I am not mechanically inclined enough to build my own. I made a lot of ash trays in shop classes.

I looked at all types of smokers to buy and finally settled on the 22.5 WSM. After a few mods on it to create a fire basket / grate stand, I can use it to cook anything from seared steaks to smoked briskets / butts / ribs.

Very happy with my purchase, but my gasser is getting a little lonely. Only fire her up to light my charcoal...

Kimo1 · 02-24-2014, 06:33 PM

WSM for sure.

scp · 02-24-2014, 07:12 PM

WSM with a BBQ IQ 110....all the flavor with a set it and forget it.

02-23-2014, 06:24 PM	#16
ajstrider is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-02-12 Location: Kentucky	WSM may seem more expensive, but it is a lifetime investment. The finish on them makes it so they never rust out, except maybe the grates if not cared for. good temperature control and great capacity, the 22.5" is hard to fill unless you are cooking for a really large group. __________________ Weber Summit Charcoal Grill and 22” WSM. Former user of pellet grills and XL BGE

02-23-2014, 06:35 PM	#18
Ag76 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-13-05 Location: Tyler, Texas	WSM. They are great. I have the 18.5", but wish I had the 22.5" so ribs and briskets would fit better. __________________ 30" x 60" Double Lid With Firebox on Trailer Lyfe Tyme - 16" x 40" Single Lid With Firebox 3 Weber Kettles 2 WSMs

02-23-2014, 07:07 PM	#20
Tonybel Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-29-12 Location: San Berdoo, CA	Wsm. __________________ Primo Grill Oval XL,Weber Summit Charcoal Grill, Pellet Grill and lots of different size Webers

02-24-2014, 01:51 AM	#24
DaSmokin'Chili Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 06-26-13 Location: Chambana IL	WSM, and if your feeling lazy you can also get a pellet pooper for it. __________________ WSM 22.5 x2, Blue weber onetouch, Smokey Joe x2, COS(American gourmet), Thremapen, CBJ

02-24-2014, 06:14 AM	#26
dwfisk Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-01-12 Location: Fairfield, Florida Name/Nickname : Dave	WSM all the way. __________________ I'm Dave Got a bunch of cooking toys and a custom metal fabrication shop where I spend my time building all sorts of smokers & outdoor cooking gear.

02-23-2014, 07:05 PM	#19
ghp4aub Found some matches. Join Date: 01-22-14 Location: Houston, Texas	Thanks for all the replies. Y'all confirmed my findings.

02-23-2014, 07:41 PM	#21
bwram1 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-14-13 Location: Hickory, NC	WEBER!!! I have the 22.5 WSM and an 18 WSM along with a 22.5 OTG kettle...can never go wrong with anything Weber.

02-23-2014, 09:47 PM	#23
Oldhoss Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-20-13 Location: London Ontario Canada	I have a Bradley Smoker.....it was my first dedicated smoker and now is gathering dust. I got the bug and now have 10 cookers including that Bradley as I asked for it and got it as a birthday present. My go-to cookers, my main 4.....are 2 OTG 22.5 Kettles, a Akorn and my 5 week old 22.5 WSM. Cooked one of my best butts yesterday on the WSM....did maybe 10 butts on the Bradley a year and a half ago and comparing the products is a joke. Your Masterbuilt burns chips and that is better than the pucks you gotta buy for the Bradley but chunks are a whole new balegame. At least my Bradley has a nice Jim Beam logo on it I can look at. Also as stated previously.....buying a Weber is always a good thing.

02-24-2014, 08:01 AM	#27
lennitt Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-20-13 Location: Jackson, NJ	i went through the same decision process last June and went with the 18 WSM. Without a doubt it was the right move,at least for me. The only regret was not getting the 22...

02-24-2014, 04:52 PM	#28
THoey1963 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-08-14 Location: San Antonio, TX Name/Nickname : Terry	I had a gasser and wanted a smoker. I am not mechanically inclined enough to build my own. I made a lot of ash trays in shop classes. I looked at all types of smokers to buy and finally settled on the 22.5 WSM. After a few mods on it to create a fire basket / grate stand, I can use it to cook anything from seared steaks to smoked briskets / butts / ribs. Very happy with my purchase, but my gasser is getting a little lonely. Only fire her up to light my charcoal... __________________ There are thousands of ways to BBQ. The right way is the one that you enjoy doing, and that produces food that you, your family, and your friends enjoy to eat. So, keep experimenting. :) Lone Star Grillz Insulated Cabinet Smoker / Weber Summit Charcoal Grilling (WSCG) Station / CyberQ / Slow N Sear with Drip N Griddle WSCG Review [URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=245542"][COLOR=Blue][B]HERE[/B][/COLOR][/URL]. WSM Mods [URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=201917"][COLOR=Blue][B]HERE[/B][/COLOR][/URL]. My Brisket Guide [URL="http://bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=238834"][COLOR=Blue][B]HERE[/B][/COLOR][/URL].

02-24-2014, 06:33 PM	#29
Kimo1 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-18-11 Location: Northeast Name/Nickname : Kimo1	WSM for sure.

02-24-2014, 07:12 PM	#30
scp is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-29-11 Location: Shawnee Ks Name/Nickname : Barry	WSM with a BBQ IQ 110....all the flavor with a set it and forget it. __________________ WSW 22..Weber Performer..IQ110..Maverick ET732