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PatioDaddio · 12-31-2012, 10:56 PM

You might look into the Lodge Sportsman's Grill. I don't have one, but I've been giving it some though over the past couple of years. It gets great reviews.

Lodge Logic L410 Pre-Seasoned Sportsman's Charcoal Grill:Amazon:Kitchen & Dining

Just a thought,
John

dadsr4 · 01-01-2013, 09:24 AM

Based on my ownership of two kettles, a kettle paired eith your WSM oiuld be ideal. A kettle works well for just the wife and I. I can pull the legs off to transport it, and the 22.5 inch diameter allows you to do zoned cooking.

colonel00 · 01-01-2013, 10:37 AM

Personally, I would vote for a SJG. I find that I use that more than anything since I am usually only cooking for 2 and in small amounts (i.e. 2 steaks or 2 burgers etc.). I can cook indirect in the SJG for small meals and it works great with minimal charcoal. Also, once you have the SJG, you are only a few steps from having a mini-WSM which again is great for small meals. I love doing tri-tip on mine as I can smoke it for a bit and then just take the pot off and let the coals heat up for a finishing sear. Just my $.02. You will probably be just as happy with an 18" or 22.5" kettle too. Watch craigslist and pick one up cheap.

Harbormaster · 01-01-2013, 10:57 AM

Happy New Year Toast -

Of the grills you listed, cooking for two, my choice would be the WGA. (the rectangular Weber).

If portability is NOT a consideration, put lit coals in the charcoal ring of your WSM, sit the lower cooking grate on top of the charcoal ring. Voila, an 18 inch charcoal grill.

NRA4Life · 01-01-2013, 11:40 AM

OTG is my recommendation.

HankB · 01-01-2013, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PatioDaddio

You might look into the Lodge Sportsman's Grill. I don't have one, but I've been giving it some though over the past couple of years. It gets great reviews.

Lodge Logic L410 Pre-Seasoned Sportsman's Charcoal Grill:Amazon:Kitchen & Dining

Just a thought,
John

I have one and like it for what it does well and that's grilling. But it is pretty much a one trick pony. No way to do indirect. I'm not sure how well it would work in cold or windy weather unless you provide some other way to block wind.

The seasoning burns off the first time you use it and it gets pretty rusty looking fast. Either get used to that look or season it each time you use it. (I do season the grate but not the rest.)

They provided a nice bail to lift it but did not bother to balance it. When you lift it, it tips forward, the door flops open and coals spill out. They obviously didn't test the design before they manufactured it.

The nice thing about it is the cast iron grate, but you can get that for a regular Weber and have a much more versatile piece of cooking equipment.

chriscw81 · 01-01-2013, 11:54 AM

My 22.5 OTG is by far my favorite weapon! Get one!

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fantomlord · 01-01-2013, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by gtr

The WGA is an amazing machine. Probably the least expensive of the 3 (or maybe about the same as the Jumbo Joe, not sure) and you can do some phenomenal things with it - look at any of Phubar's threads and you'll see. You can also cook indirect on these and they are highly portable and just simply amazing.

yeah...what Phu does with his WGA is nothing short of magic

Happy Hapgood · 01-01-2013, 01:28 PM

Thanks to all for the great replies! I'm going to look at each one in person to get a better idea. Happy New Year everyone!

Missed-Em · 01-01-2013, 04:59 PM

I've got a 22 1/2, Smokey Joe and UDS. 22 1/2 hasn't been used in 18 months. SJ is great for steaks and burgers for the 2 of us and if you add a tamale cooker you got a mini WSM. Problem now is which one to use on the next cook. Go with the Smokey Joe.

Happy Hapgood · 01-01-2013, 07:35 PM

A lot to consider. The rig I purchase will be used mainly on work day evenings for quick, easy and most of all GOOD! ;D

martyleach · 01-01-2013, 07:39 PM

If you need the portability go with the WGA. If not, go with an 18" Kettle. Fire up a half chimney of briquets and let 'er rip.

Boshizzle · 01-01-2013, 07:45 PM

I use my weed burner to fire up my Smokey Joe and can be cooking in 90 seconds. The SJ is easy to clean up and put away after a cook too. I think it's great for weekday meals for two or three people.

mbshop · 01-01-2013, 10:00 PM

yea, if its just for home then get the 18.5. i used mine for the first time a few months ago and i actually liked it for burgers, etc.

Trumpstylz · 01-02-2013, 01:51 AM

I highly recommend the weber performer with the gas ignition. It does everything, and with the wsm, you would be in serious business. If not that, I woud get the 22.5 or 18.5 inch ots (if you have it on a wooden deck, might wanna get the gold model.

You can probably get either of them on Craigslist, and if you don't see the one you want, just wait a little while.

12-31-2012, 10:56 PM	#16
PatioDaddio Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-04-08 Location: Boise, Idaho	You might look into the Lodge Sportsman's Grill. I don't have one, but I've been giving it some though over the past couple of years. It gets great reviews. Lodge Logic L410 Pre-Seasoned Sportsman's Charcoal Grill:Amazon:Kitchen & Dining Lodge Logic L410 Pre-Seasoned Sportsman's Charcoal Grill:Amazon:Kitchen & Dining Just a thought, John

01-01-2013, 09:24 AM	#17
dadsr4 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-08-10 Location: Howell, MI	Based on my ownership of two kettles, a kettle paired eith your WSM oiuld be ideal. A kettle works well for just the wife and I. I can pull the legs off to transport it, and the 22.5 inch diameter allows you to do zoned cooking. __________________ Two Weber daisy wheel kettles A: 1979 P: 1993, and an unused ECB

01-01-2013, 10:37 AM	#18
colonel00 Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-03-10 Location: Shawnee, KS	Personally, I would vote for a SJG. I find that I use that more than anything since I am usually only cooking for 2 and in small amounts (i.e. 2 steaks or 2 burgers etc.). I can cook indirect in the SJG for small meals and it works great with minimal charcoal. Also, once you have the SJG, you are only a few steps from having a mini-WSM which again is great for small meals. I love doing tri-tip on mine as I can smoke it for a bit and then just take the pot off and let the coals heat up for a finishing sear. Just my $.02. You will probably be just as happy with an 18" or 22.5" kettle too. Watch craigslist and pick one up cheap. __________________ Brad [URL="https://www.instagram.com/bradsimmons00/"]Some of my photos on Instagram [/URL] [SIZE=1][I][COLOR=red]Proud owner of the PentaZero[/COLOR][/I][/SIZE] :whoo: [B][COLOR=red]WWWWFBBQADD[/COLOR][/B] [B]0 out of 1 members found this post helpful[/B] :thumb: “I dream of a better tomorrow, where chickens can cross the road and not be questioned about their motives.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson

01-01-2013, 10:57 AM	#19
Harbormaster somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-14-06 Location: Wyocena/Pardeeville, WI Name/Nickname : Clark	Happy New Year Toast - Of the grills you listed, cooking for two, my choice would be the WGA. (the rectangular Weber). If portability is NOT a consideration, put lit coals in the charcoal ring of your WSM, sit the lower cooking grate on top of the charcoal ring. Voila, an 18 inch charcoal grill. __________________ Clark My Boys: Joseph (EI); Andrew (EE); Daniel (EE) My Toys: 10 WSMs (B, C, E, DH, DA, EZ, DZ, EO, DU, DR); 5 - 22.5" Bar-B-Q-Kettles; 2 - 18.5" Bar-B-Q-Kettle; 4 WGAs (EZ, DE, N, B); 2 SJPs ( DR, DR); 2 Smokey Joes (A, K); Brinkman Cimmaron. "For when democracy becomes tyranny, those of us with rifles still get to vote"

01-01-2013, 11:40 AM	#20
NRA4Life is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-07-09 Location: Newark, OH	OTG is my recommendation. __________________ - [B]Kevin[/B] Team: [B]Smitty's Real Pit BBQ[/B] KCBS CBJ [B]Superior SS-3[/B] - Courtesy of Gainesville Jaycees and Superior Smokers Custom Built Reverse Flow Stickburner [B]Weber[/B] 22.5" WSM [B]Weber[/B] 26.75" OTG [B]Weber[/B] Blue 2000 Stainless Performer [B]Weber[/B] Red 1998 Stainless Performer

01-01-2013, 11:54 AM	#22
chriscw81 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-01-12 Location: Fredericksburg, VA	My 22.5 OTG is by far my favorite weapon! Get one! Sent from my Nexus using Tapatalk 2 __________________ [B][I][COLOR=black]A Texan transplant[/COLOR][/I][/B] [B][SIZE=1][COLOR=black]UDS \| [COLOR=blue]Blue[/COLOR] Weber Performer Platinum \| Chargriller Akorn \| 22.5 Weber OTG \| WSJ Gold \| Mini WSM \| Maverick ET-73 \| [COLOR=blue]Blue [/COLOR][COLOR=black]Thermapen \| Maverick PT-100 \|[/COLOR] Gasser(charcoal chimney starter)[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B]

01-01-2013, 01:28 PM	#24
Happy Hapgood somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 03-17-12 Location: Shreveport, Louisiana Name/Nickname : Mike	Thanks to all for the great replies! I'm going to look at each one in person to get a better idea. Happy New Year everyone! __________________ Cooking Equipment: Weber WSM, Weber GA, Weber Spirit E-310, Weber 22" OTG Charbroil Oilless Turkey Fryer Wife LuzziAnn 1956 model. Ink Bird IBBQ 4T Wi-Fi Temp Monitor, Superfast LSU Purple Thermapen & ThermaPop, Party Q Ink Bird Sous Vide, HF Flame Thower My Motto these days is "Low Stress, Low Drag". The Artist Formally Known as Toast

01-01-2013, 04:59 PM	#25
Missed-Em Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 02-19-12 Location: Dorchester, Il	I've got a 22 1/2, Smokey Joe and UDS. 22 1/2 hasn't been used in 18 months. SJ is great for steaks and burgers for the 2 of us and if you add a tamale cooker you got a mini WSM. Problem now is which one to use on the next cook. Go with the Smokey Joe.

01-01-2013, 07:35 PM	#26
Happy Hapgood somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 03-17-12 Location: Shreveport, Louisiana Name/Nickname : Mike	A lot to consider. The rig I purchase will be used mainly on work day evenings for quick, easy and most of all GOOD! ;D __________________ Cooking Equipment: Weber WSM, Weber GA, Weber Spirit E-310, Weber 22" OTG Charbroil Oilless Turkey Fryer Wife LuzziAnn 1956 model. Ink Bird IBBQ 4T Wi-Fi Temp Monitor, Superfast LSU Purple Thermapen & ThermaPop, Party Q Ink Bird Sous Vide, HF Flame Thower My Motto these days is "Low Stress, Low Drag". The Artist Formally Known as Toast

01-01-2013, 07:39 PM	#27
martyleach Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-17-10 Location: Pleasanton, Ca	If you need the portability go with the WGA. If not, go with an 18" Kettle. Fire up a half chimney of briquets and let 'er rip. __________________ XL BGE, Kamado Joe Jr, Santa Maria pit, 26" Weber custom performer, MAK One Star pellet cooker, 14.5" WSM, Jumbo Joe, WGA, Arte Flame griddle insert for the 26" Weber. Custom wooden handles for BBQ's made by Marty Leach (oh, that's me) [url]http://www.amlwoodart.com[/url]

01-01-2013, 07:45 PM	#28
Boshizzle somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-26-10 Location: Virginia	I use my weed burner to fire up my Smokey Joe and can be cooking in 90 seconds. The SJ is easy to clean up and put away after a cook too. I think it's great for weekday meals for two or three people. __________________ Operation BBQ Relief Founding Member - I am Obsessive Compulsive about BBQ. Google it.

01-01-2013, 10:00 PM	#29
mbshop Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-24-07 Location: visalia, ca	yea, if its just for home then get the 18.5. i used mine for the first time a few months ago and i actually liked it for burgers, etc. __________________ george spam, can't live without it

01-02-2013, 01:51 AM	#30
Trumpstylz is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-29-11 Location: Chicagoland	I highly recommend the weber performer with the gas ignition. It does everything, and with the wsm, you would be in serious business. If not that, I woud get the 22.5 or 18.5 inch ots (if you have it on a wooden deck, might wanna get the gold model. You can probably get either of them on Craigslist, and if you don't see the one you want, just wait a little while. __________________ Weber One Touch Gold 2001 Weber Genesis that is no longer used since the OTG