Gravity Fed Smoker?

stix · 02-11-2020, 11:17 AM

Hey Guys, glad to be apart if this forum. I’m looking to pull the trigger on a Gravity Fed Smoker. I have done months of research & narrowed it down to Stumps XL baby & Assassin 24. Any suggestions on which is better & who owns either one? Strictly for backyard & maybe a few comps a year at best. I have my concerns about both. I’m leaning toward Assassin only cause i feel Stumps is overcharging for extras that should come standard. Stumps, though is patented & is the industry leader. If you had to pick 1 which would it be? Thanks for all the help!!

Stlsportster · 02-11-2020, 12:27 PM

I wouldn’t say Stumps is the industry leader. Lots of top notch gravity feed builders. LSG, TK, Deep South, Myron Mixon, even Old Country makes one now!

Don’t limit yourself to those 2 brands. Also check the Brethren sale page. A few DS and a Stumps for sale now.

stix · 02-11-2020, 03:25 PM

ok got it. I will look further. Such a tough decision. Thanks

BBQ Freak · 02-11-2020, 04:35 PM

I would check out T&K smokers and and Todd builds a quality smoker at a fair price .

stix · 02-11-2020, 06:29 PM

Thanks BBQ Freak. Problem is i’m so far up North so i can’t look for myself & not much on youtube or the web. T & K look nice but looks like they are 18 gauge instead of 14 gauge like the rest. Not sure if it makes a difference.

Wornslick · 02-11-2020, 07:57 PM

I've owned my Stumps Baby for a long time now. Works great, doesn't use much fuel since it is insulated. There are a lot of Gravity Fed's being made now. What sold me on the Stumps was it doesn't use a water pan, one less thing to clean. Take your time and learn as much as you can about the folks who make them.

pjtexas1 · 02-11-2020, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by stix

Thanks BBQ Freak. Problem is i’m so far up North so i can’t look for myself & not much on youtube or the web. T & K look nice but looks like they are 18 gauge instead of 14 gauge like the rest. Not sure if it makes a difference.

Give Todd at T&K a call. I'm sure he can make it almost any way you want. I have his small gravity feed and it's solid. Mine is 14 gauge. The one thing I liked about T&K is that the bottom rack isn't unusable like some others that run close to 100 degrees hotter vs the other racks.

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TheCougarGuy · 02-11-2020, 08:55 PM

I've had my Assassin 24 for about 6 years and I absolutely love it.

stix · 02-11-2020, 11:46 PM

Thanks for all the help. I’m continuing my research. I saw Humphreys made a gravity fed but not much info on it. The Cougar Guy, any upgrades in last 6 years from Assassin? I keep going back to Assassin for some reason. They are all great cookers so it’s a tough decision.

NYC ‘Que · 02-12-2020, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by stix

Thanks for all the help. I’m continuing my research. I saw Humphreys made a gravity fed but not much info on it. The Cougar Guy, any upgrades in last 6 years from Assassin? I keep going back to Assassin for some reason. They are all great cookers so it’s a tough decision.

I just messaged you. Got a Stumps for sale and I’m not far from you.

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Westx · 02-12-2020, 08:13 PM

I would also check out Rocking W.

Smoking Piney · 02-13-2020, 06:49 PM

Assassin 24 owner here.

I've cooked some amazing food on it, and it delivers big every time I fire it up.

No quality issues at all - it's built like a tank.

C&C Manufacturing builds them, and my interactions with them have been great. They will answer every question you have, and build a cooker just like you want it.

pharp · 02-13-2020, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by stix

Thanks for all the help. I’m continuing my research. I saw Humphreys made a gravity fed but not much info on it. The Cougar Guy, any upgrades in last 6 years from Assassin? I keep going back to Assassin for some reason. They are all great cookers so it’s a tough decision.

The Humphrey's gravity feeds are fully welded and built like a tank.

theBBQspecialist · 02-13-2020, 07:18 PM

Nicole from Humphrey’s here! Our gravity feed smokers are very heavy duty. We use an 8” with 1/2” thick wall round tube for our chute to prevent charcoal bridging. Our GF is the only GF that is reverse flow on the market currently. It forces the heat and smoke thru the dual walls making for even temps top to bottom, left to right, front to back. Fully insulated, thick steel, powder coated finish. Please feel free to email me with any questions you might have. [email protected]

TheCougarGuy · 02-16-2020, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by stix

The Cougar Guy, any upgrades in last 6 years from Assassin? I keep going back to Assassin for some reason. They are all great cookers so it’s a tough decision.

The only upgrade I made was that I added a shelf runner between the top and 2nd runner so I would have some more flexibility. Other than that, it's the same as when I bought it. Give Jeff a call over at Assassin. He's very helpful and will answer all of your questions. Good luck with your decision.

Check out my original post and you can see where I put them.
https://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/s...d.php?t=195178

02-11-2020, 11:17 AM	#1
stix Found some matches. Join Date: 03-13-18 Location: Newburgh NY Name/Nickname : teddyted	Gravity Fed Smoker? Hey Guys, glad to be apart if this forum. I’m looking to pull the trigger on a Gravity Fed Smoker. I have done months of research & narrowed it down to Stumps XL baby & Assassin 24. Any suggestions on which is better & who owns either one? Strictly for backyard & maybe a few comps a year at best. I have my concerns about both. I’m leaning toward Assassin only cause i feel Stumps is overcharging for extras that should come standard. Stumps, though is patented & is the industry leader. If you had to pick 1 which would it be? Thanks for all the help!!

02-11-2020, 12:27 PM	#2
Stlsportster Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-09-16 Location: Random Point In Time and Space Name/Nickname : Parental Assigned Label	I wouldn’t say Stumps is the industry leader. Lots of top notch gravity feed builders. LSG, TK, Deep South, Myron Mixon, even Old Country makes one now! Don’t limit yourself to those 2 brands. Also check the Brethren sale page. A few DS and a Stumps for sale now.
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02-11-2020, 04:35 PM	#4
BBQ Freak Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-11-13 Location: Rayville , Missouri Name/Nickname : BBQ Mojo	I would check out T&K smokers and and Todd builds a quality smoker at a fair price . __________________ [Font="Impact"]Weber Kettle[/Font] [Font="impact"]Luke's Firepits / Grill[/Font] [Font="impact"]Lone Star Grillz Mini Insulated Cabinet Smoker[/Font]

02-11-2020, 07:57 PM	#6
Wornslick is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-24-06 Location: Hannibal Missouri	I've owned my Stumps Baby for a long time now. Works great, doesn't use much fuel since it is insulated. There are a lot of Gravity Fed's being made now. What sold me on the Stumps was it doesn't use a water pan, one less thing to clean. Take your time and learn as much as you can about the folks who make them. __________________ Wornslick Baby Stumps Blue Weber, with a table " The sunshine bores the daylights out of me "

02-11-2020, 08:55 PM	#8
TheCougarGuy Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-08-14 Location: Livonia, Michigan	I've had my Assassin 24 for about 6 years and I absolutely love it. __________________ Primo Oval XL / Assassin 24 / Blackstone 36, 22 and 17" griddles
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02-11-2020, 03:25 PM	#3
stix Found some matches. Join Date: 03-13-18 Location: Newburgh NY Name/Nickname : teddyted	ok got it. I will look further. Such a tough decision. Thanks

02-11-2020, 06:29 PM	#5
stix Found some matches. Join Date: 03-13-18 Location: Newburgh NY Name/Nickname : teddyted	Thanks BBQ Freak. Problem is i’m so far up North so i can’t look for myself & not much on youtube or the web. T & K look nice but looks like they are 18 gauge instead of 14 gauge like the rest. Not sure if it makes a difference.

02-11-2020, 11:46 PM	#9
stix Found some matches. Join Date: 03-13-18 Location: Newburgh NY Name/Nickname : teddyted	Thanks for all the help. I’m continuing my research. I saw Humphreys made a gravity fed but not much info on it. The Cougar Guy, any upgrades in last 6 years from Assassin? I keep going back to Assassin for some reason. They are all great cookers so it’s a tough decision.

02-12-2020, 08:13 PM	#11
Westx is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-17-16 Location: Midlothian, Texas	I would also check out Rocking W. __________________ 22" Weber Kettle PBC 24x42 Shirley Fabrication Elevated/Straight back patio model with warmer Assassin 36” Pellet Grill LSG Mini on reversed comp cart LSG 20”x36” pellet grill Wes

02-13-2020, 06:49 PM	#12
Smoking Piney Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-24-15 Location: South Jersey Pine Barrens Name/Nickname : John	Assassin 24 owner here. I've cooked some amazing food on it, and it delivers big every time I fire it up. No quality issues at all - it's built like a tank. C&C Manufacturing builds them, and my interactions with them have been great. They will answer every question you have, and build a cooker just like you want it. __________________ John Assassin 24 XL BGE Weber Kettle with rotisserie and Vortex Ooni 3 Pizza Oven AMNPS

02-13-2020, 07:18 PM	#14
theBBQspecialist On the road to being a farker Join Date: 05-08-09 Location: Newfield, Maine Name/Nickname : Humphrey's Smokers	Nicole from Humphrey’s here! Our gravity feed smokers are very heavy duty. We use an 8” with 1/2” thick wall round tube for our chute to prevent charcoal bridging. Our GF is the only GF that is reverse flow on the market currently. It forces the heat and smoke thru the dual walls making for even temps top to bottom, left to right, front to back. Fully insulated, thick steel, powder coated finish. Please feel free to email me with any questions you might have. [email protected] __________________ Nicole and Chad Humphrey : Humphrey's Smokers [URL="http://www.humphreysbbq.com"]www.HumphreysBBQ.com [/URL]
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