Suggestions for a charcoal grill? - Page 2

airedale · 09-19-2019, 06:14 PM

Weber Performer Deluxe. Nice adjacent work surface and propane ignition for the charcoal. Very sweet. The best/latest has a metal top, with a hammertone finish. The older tops were plastic, ugly, and tend to absorb stains.

On our Craigslist, a patient buyer can get a really nice Performer for $200 +/-. Just set up automatic notifications for Performers, sit back and wait.

NC Mike · 09-19-2019, 06:29 PM

22 inch Weber is my "go to" grill
Use it for regular grilling of steaks and burgers
Bought a rotisserie and use it for whole chickens and roasts
The vortex is used for wings and cutup chicken

Mikhail · 09-19-2019, 06:35 PM

I am partial to my PK original, but a Weber is a great choice too. You really can't go wrong with either one. Where I think the PK takes edge is that it is aluminum and will last forever. Your grandchildren will grill on it. Weber takes the lead when it comes to wings with a Vortex.

Smoking Piney · 09-19-2019, 07:48 PM

I have a twenty year old 22" Weber Kettle that is still soldiering on. I can't count how many fantastic meals I've cooked on it.

For the money, it's the best value out there for a grill. The Weber Kettles rock!

Stingerhook · 09-19-2019, 08:27 PM

George,
I was at walmart tonight and the had one touch for $100.00.

West River BBQ · 09-19-2019, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dweverett

This. I just checked and there is a Walmart near me showing two of the 22” with ash catcher at $40.00

Which I don’t need Btw as I still have one in a box from a couple years ago when I got three at a $35.00 price

It's good to be prepared for every emergency.

Springram · 09-19-2019, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by LongTong

Hands down the PK for steak!

Very correct!

Hoss · 09-19-2019, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikhail

I am partial to my PK original, but a Weber is a great choice too. You really can't go wrong with either one. Where I think the PK takes edge is that it is aluminum and will last forever. Your grandchildren will grill on it. Weber takes the lead when it comes to wings with a Vortex.

Until your "Brat" child (me) runs into it with his bicycle,trumps it over and it shatters.Yeah, that happened.To make it worse,it was a vintage one!!! They could have bent a Weber back into shape and kept on grilling. Damn,I miss that old PK.

Demosthenes9 · 09-20-2019, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikhail

I am partial to my PK original, but a Weber is a great choice too. You really can't go wrong with either one. Where I think the PK takes edge is that it is aluminum and will last forever. Your grandchildren will grill on it. Weber takes the lead when it comes to wings with a Vortex.

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Originally Posted by Smoking Piney

I have a twenty year old 22" Weber Kettle that is still soldiering on. I can't count how many fantastic meals I've cooked on it.

For the money, it's the best value out there for a grill. The Weber Kettles rock!

I have a red '71 22" that's still kicking strong. By my math, it's 47 or so years old ? Still has the original charcoal grate.

Demosthenes9 · 09-20-2019, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by halfcocked

I have a OKJ Highlander for smoking and a three burner stainless steel Kirkland Signature Series propane grill. I have been bitten by the bug for wanting a charcoal grill. I may have one bought on Offer Up (new in box Weber Master Touch for $150) but its beginning to look like the seller may be balking at the deal after having accepted the offer. He keeps postponing the exchange and I'm getting tired of the deal myself.
I still want a grill and would appreciate suggestions for the best one in the Weber price range. I do not intend to use it as a smoker, just for high heat searing and mostly steak grilling.

How many would you be cooking for most of the time ? And/or how often would you be cooking for more ?

Weber 26'er's are very nice, but overkill if you are only cooking proteins for 2 people. Now, if you are grilling side item type things as well, or often find yourself grilling for 6 people or more, the 26'er does come in handy.

halfcocked · 09-20-2019, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Stingerhook

George,
I was at walmart tonight and the had one touch for $100.00.

Thanks Marty. I had it in mind to check out Wally world today. George

long haired hippie · 09-20-2019, 10:52 AM

weber

BBQ_MAFIA · 09-20-2019, 10:58 AM

You can't go wrong with a Weber Kettle.

70monte · 09-20-2019, 12:21 PM

The Weber Kettle can't be beat for the price. I have several PK grills and prefer them but I still own several Performers and Kettles and still use them occasionally. A kettle with the Vortex is the only way I cook wings these days.

I would also suggest looking on Craigslist or Facebook Market place for used Kettles.

halfcocked · 09-20-2019, 02:27 PM

thank you all for your input. I researched every one that I was not familiar with. The end result was/is that the Weber would suit me best.
Meantime, my Offer Up seller woke up this morning and we arranged for consummation of the deal. Went and picked it up and just put it together. This is a serious piece of business, not what I assumed it would be and is quite large enough for anything I need.
The box was unopened an looks to be as shipped or bought. I was rejoicing on having received a healthy item in all respects until I tried to fit the lid on the assembled unit. Then I noticed that there is about a 2-3 inch ding on the lip of the lid. Now I'm not so picky and would straighten it out and forget it. However, I know full well that it will start to rust in that spot and then the unit will eventually go to hell. Which brings up the next question. Have any of you dealt with Weber on replacement of damaged parts and what effect would my after market purchase have on the issue. I don't have the receipt though the box has all the information on it.
Pictures attached.

09-19-2019, 06:35 PM	#18
Mikhail Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-27-15 Location: Cincinnati OH Name/Nickname : Mik	I am partial to my PK original, but a Weber is a great choice too. You really can't go wrong with either one. Where I think the PK takes edge is that it is aluminum and will last forever. Your grandchildren will grill on it. Weber takes the lead when it comes to wings with a Vortex. __________________ PK Classic Grill, Weber One Touch 22" Copper, Broil King Signet 320

09-19-2019, 07:48 PM	#19
Smoking Piney Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-24-15 Location: South Jersey Pine Barrens Name/Nickname : John	I have a twenty year old 22" Weber Kettle that is still soldiering on. I can't count how many fantastic meals I've cooked on it. For the money, it's the best value out there for a grill. The Weber Kettles rock! __________________ John Assassin 24 XL BGE Weber Kettle with rotisserie and Vortex Ooni 3 Pizza Oven AMNPS

09-19-2019, 08:27 PM	#20
Stingerhook somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-13-12 Location: SE Florida Name/Nickname : Marty	George, I was at walmart tonight and the had one touch for $100.00. __________________ Marty UDS now gone, WSM 18", WSM 22" and pellet pooper in the garage for 18 months now.

09-20-2019, 10:52 AM	#27
long haired hippie Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-31-11 Location: Ottumwa, Iowa Name/Nickname : Erik	weber __________________ Erik - 22" & 18" Weber, 22" Blackstone and a nice COS (cheap cuz I made it)

09-20-2019, 10:58 AM	#28
BBQ_MAFIA somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-10-05 Location: NORTH BERGEN, NEW JERSEY	You can't go wrong with a Weber Kettle. __________________ Guido Lang 60 Lang 84 Deluxe Warmer with Chargrill Large Spicewine Large BGE XL - BGE Med. BGE ( Bought it for my son Vincenzo) Brinkman Snp Brinkman ECB GOSM Weber Kettle Kenmore Elite Gasser Camp Chef Outdoor Stove Blackstone Pizza Oven Blackstone 36" Griddle 1-Banjo

09-19-2019, 06:14 PM	#16
airedale is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-19-15 Location: City, MN	Weber Performer Deluxe. Nice adjacent work surface and propane ignition for the charcoal. Very sweet. The best/latest has a metal top, with a hammertone finish. The older tops were plastic, ugly, and tend to absorb stains. On our Craigslist, a patient buyer can get a really nice Performer for $200 +/-. Just set up automatic notifications for Performers, sit back and wait.

09-19-2019, 06:29 PM	#17
NC Mike On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-05-19 Location: Angier, North Carolina Name/Nickname : Mike	22 inch Weber is my "go to" grill Use it for regular grilling of steaks and burgers Bought a rotisserie and use it for whole chickens and roasts The vortex is used for wings and cutup chicken

09-20-2019, 12:21 PM	#29
70monte is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-29-17 Location: Aurora, Mo	The Weber Kettle can't be beat for the price. I have several PK grills and prefer them but I still own several Performers and Kettles and still use them occasionally. A kettle with the Vortex is the only way I cook wings these days. I would also suggest looking on Craigslist or Facebook Market place for used Kettles. __________________ Good One Marshall, Open Range, HB 357 Pro, HB Legacy, M1, Weber Performer, PBC & PBJ. PK360.