weber silver or gold...??

StellaBean · 07-19-2011, 11:44 AM

I'm thoroughly enjoying this forum btw. Granted I haven't seen too many other women on here I love the atmosphere and information that's on here.

That said... I'm getting a Weber Kettle to round out my Weber collection. We just upgraded our old Weber spirit to a Genesis a month ago and a couple weeks ago I got a 22.5 smokey mountain. Well today that old spirit left us and I now have the green light for a kettle.

How much better is the one touch gold over the silver?

I am a die hard gas griller but that's because I never knew the joys of charcoal... I'm learning... I'm assuming it's better to go bigger and get the 22" over the 18"...

advice is greatly appreciated. I'm hoping to order this bad boy soon so it will arrive tomorrow. Man I love Amazon.

bigabyte · 07-19-2011, 11:47 AM

The ash catcher system in the Gold is worth the extra cost, IMHO.

Ron_L · 07-19-2011, 11:51 AM

Definitely go for the 22.5". The extra space is worth it. I agree with Chris on the ash catcher on the Gold. Plus, the gold has grates that flip up on the sides which makes adding fuel for longer indirect cooks much easier. Look for a OTG on Craig's List. You can usually find them for less than a new Silver.

J'ville Grill · 07-19-2011, 11:51 AM

For a grill I'd definitely get the 22" over an 18". As for silver or gold, the gold is a much better ash removal system.

zwylde1 · 07-19-2011, 11:53 AM

I have a Silver and a Performer that has the "gold" style ash catcher. Go with the 22' Gold. You will not be sorry at all.

aquablue22 · 07-19-2011, 11:55 AM

What they all said 22.5 GOLD, you will not be sorry

Carbon · 07-19-2011, 12:00 PM

Go with the ash catcher. You will not like the silver model on a windy day.

StellaBean · 07-19-2011, 12:08 PM

well I think that settles it... the 18" silver then! lol I kid I kid...

as for CL... I NEVER find anything useful on there.. my husband manages to find tons of deals. I've been checking for a bit now for weber and nothing great catches my eye.. I'm cool with buying new. Amazon is saving me $20 over the local big box store.

cbpeck · 07-19-2011, 03:20 PM

I bought my 22" OTG a while back & haven't looked back!

Everybody's right, the ash catcher, hinged grate & the 3rd handle add up to justify the additional expense.

Sure, an OTS probably cooks just as well as an OTG, but the OTG will provide a more convenient & enjoyable experience.

Buying new over used gives you the added advantage of being able to pick your color! I went with green.

Smoking Bruin · 07-19-2011, 03:36 PM

Definitely the gold for all of the reasons mentioned above. I'd go with the 22.5" over the 18" and the 26.75" over the 22.5".

Patience is rewarded on CL, but it's hard to wait. :)

JMSetzler · 07-19-2011, 04:00 PM

I'm a new owner of the 22.5 OTG also and I can't say that I'm disappointed that I spent the extra money for the ash catcher. It makes it a snap to get the ashes out... no turning it upside down and dumping.

I am also super happy with this upgrade I got to go with mine:

http://www.cast-iron-grate.com/

Groundhog66 · 07-19-2011, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigabyte

The ash catcher system in the Gold is worth the extra cost, IMHO.

Gold all the way

fweck · 07-19-2011, 04:04 PM

Gold, Nuff said

Soybomb · 07-19-2011, 04:12 PM

You're going to be using it for like 30 years, spend a few extra bucks. And I'd get the 22. Actually I'd get the 26" if you could.

Mat · 07-19-2011, 04:40 PM

I saw a copper weber at target the other day. Very cool

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07-19-2011, 11:44 AM	#1
StellaBean Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 07-12-11 Location: Conowingo, Maryland Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	weber silver or gold...?? I'm thoroughly enjoying this forum btw. Granted I haven't seen too many other women on here I love the atmosphere and information that's on here. That said... I'm getting a Weber Kettle to round out my Weber collection. We just upgraded our old Weber spirit to a Genesis a month ago and a couple weeks ago I got a 22.5 smokey mountain. Well today that old spirit left us and I now have the green light for a kettle. How much better is the one touch gold over the silver? I am a die hard gas griller but that's because I never knew the joys of charcoal... I'm learning... I'm assuming it's better to go bigger and get the 22" over the 18"... advice is greatly appreciated. I'm hoping to order this bad boy soon so it will arrive tomorrow. Man I love Amazon. __________________ Jennifer; WSM

07-19-2011, 11:47 AM	#2
bigabyte somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-10-06 Location: Overland Fark, KS Downloads: 1 Uploads: 1	The ash catcher system in the Gold is worth the extra cost, IMHO. __________________ Chris Baker For great food and and an even better time join the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns *First ever recipient of the Silverfinger Award!* Yes, I own a whole bunch of BBQ crap also. *Certified MOINK Baller & IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball Judge #0003 - Get your MOINK Certification today!* The Secret Squirrel Society doesn't exist - Zero Club member

07-19-2011, 11:51 AM	#3
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Chicago 'Burbs Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Definitely go for the 22.5". The extra space is worth it. I agree with Chris on the ash catcher on the Gold. Plus, the gold has grates that flip up on the sides which makes adding fuel for longer indirect cooks much easier. Look for a OTG on Craig's List. You can usually find them for less than a new Silver. __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Save The Fatty! FEC-100/BWS Party/Memphis Pro SS/PBC/LBGE X 2/SBGE/Mini BGE/Nomad Pellet-matic/Good-One Model 42/WSM X 2/Cookshack Smokette 008/Weber Performer/Saber Cast 500/Weber Gasser (RIP)/Weber Kettle X 2/Weber Smokey Joe/WGA/UDS/Coffee Roasting Gasser and a pickle Remembering a friend

07-19-2011, 11:51 AM	#4
J'ville Grill is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-18-10 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	For a grill I'd definitely get the 22" over an 18". As for silver or gold, the gold is a much better ash removal system. __________________ Rick 18.5" Weber Smokey Mountain 22.5" Weber OTG with Cajun Bandit Conversion Kit Char-Griller Akorn with side cart 1999 Weber Master-Touch - bent but not broken 14.5" Weber Smokey Joe Silver

07-19-2011, 11:53 AM	#5
zwylde1 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-17-10 Location: Cape Cod, MA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have a Silver and a Performer that has the "gold" style ash catcher. Go with the 22' Gold. You will not be sorry at all. __________________ 2-Weber 22.5 OTS, Green Weber Performer, WSJG, Mini WSM, Char Griller Kamado, Weber Gasser, UDS awaiting production! [FONT=Arial Black]Of everything I have lost in this life...I miss my mind the most![/FONT]

07-19-2011, 11:55 AM	#6
aquablue22 Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-26-08 Location: Ormond Beach, Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	What they all said 22.5 GOLD, you will not be sorry __________________ Weber Spirit E-310 Gasser 1 - Big Green Egg - Large 2 - 22.5 Weber Kettles 2 - 18.5 Weber Kettle Magma Newport - Gasser (on the Boat) 1 - Terracotta PIG 1 Masterbuilt Modified Smokehouse [COLOR=Green]2 - Super FAST, Super ACCURATE Green Thermapen[/COLOR]1 splashproof)

07-19-2011, 12:00 PM	#7
Carbon is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-24-08 Location: Los Angeles Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Go with the ash catcher. You will not like the silver model on a windy day. __________________ ....UDS....Mini-WSM....Midi-WSM....Mod-ECB....22.5-OTG....34"wood fired pizza oven....

07-19-2011, 12:08 PM	#8
StellaBean Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 07-12-11 Location: Conowingo, Maryland Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	well I think that settles it... the 18" silver then! lol I kid I kid... as for CL... I NEVER find anything useful on there.. my husband manages to find tons of deals. I've been checking for a bit now for weber and nothing great catches my eye.. I'm cool with buying new. Amazon is saving me $20 over the local big box store. __________________ Jennifer; WSM

07-19-2011, 03:20 PM	#9
cbpeck Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-02-11 Location: Pasco, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I bought my 22" OTG a while back & haven't looked back! Everybody's right, the ash catcher, hinged grate & the 3rd handle add up to justify the additional expense. Sure, an OTS probably cooks just as well as an OTG, but the OTG will provide a more convenient & enjoyable experience. Buying new over used gives you the added advantage of being able to pick your color! I went with green. __________________ Weber fanboy with a green 22.5" OTG, 18.5" SJP, 14.5" SJS, & 18.5" WSM.

07-19-2011, 03:36 PM	#10
Smoking Bruin On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-08-10 Location: City of Angels Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Definitely the gold for all of the reasons mentioned above. I'd go with the 22.5" over the 18" and the 26.75" over the 22.5". Patience is rewarded on CL, but it's hard to wait. :) __________________ 18.5" WSM / 26.75" Weber Kettle / Char Broil Gasser

07-19-2011, 04:00 PM	#11
JMSetzler Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-25-11 Location: Valdese, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm a new owner of the 22.5 OTG also and I can't say that I'm disappointed that I spent the extra money for the ash catcher. It makes it a snap to get the ashes out... no turning it upside down and dumping. I am also super happy with this upgrade I got to go with mine: http://www.cast-iron-grate.com/ __________________ Visit Man Cave Meals on Facebook and YouTube! Kamado Joe Classic * Kamado Joe Big Joe Ugly Drum Smoker * Weber Performer * Weber Go-Anywhere * Mini WSM Man Cave Meals Video Index

07-19-2011, 04:04 PM	#13
fweck is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-28-09 Location: Stacy, MN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Gold, Nuff said __________________ Weber 22.5 One Touch Gold w/ Rottiserie. Brinkmann Cimmaron with turkey fryer and log lighter. Stovetop, Camerons Gourmet Mini Smoker. Future UDS Owner (slow build mod) Smokin' Fast, Splashproof, Blue Thermapen Airborne! God Bless our Troops! KCBS CBJ Member of the Zero's Club CLICK HERE to visit the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns

07-19-2011, 04:12 PM	#14
Soybomb Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-19-11 Location: USA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You're going to be using it for like 30 years, spend a few extra bucks. And I'd get the 22. Actually I'd get the 26" if you could.

07-19-2011, 04:40 PM	#15
Mat On the road to being a farker Join Date: 11-15-10 Location: Smithtown, NY Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I saw a copper weber at target the other day. Very cool Sent from my DROIDX __________________ Long Island Computer Repair 20% off for BBQ Brethren Members.

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