Horizon vs lang vs lsg vs meadow creek

[stan5677]

I have narrowed down my next offset search to these smokers. The meadow creek I am not a fan of the cooking grates but I can get locally and save on shipping. I am torn on the other 3 this is my first step into the offset world.

 

[NYC 'Que]

LSG is above the other three in terms of quality. Lang is a reverse flow, not sure if Meadow Creek is or not, but I think it’s also reverse flow. So the first thing you need to decide is if you want reverse flow or tuning plates. Out of those choices I’d go Lang for reverse flow and LSG for tuning plates. Me personally, I’d buy a Shirley if I wanted reverse flow and I’d never buy a smoker with tuning plates.


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[pokeable]

Am considering C.A.P. out of West Virginia.

With shipping and standard stuff would be saving $1K and several months v. LSG or Shirley. Am looking for an insulated box with at least 8" wheels fwiw

 

[stan5677]

Am considering C.A.P. out of West Virginia.

With shipping and standard stuff would be saving $1K and several months v. LSG or Shirley. Am looking for an insulated box with at least 8" wheels fwiw

Do they have a website.

 

[Twisted T's Q]

Do they have a website.

they have a facebook page

 

[drunkenmeatfist]

I was able to get a Lang 36 used for cheap and I am still learning that little booger. I haven't had hands on experience with an LSG, but the LSG looks like it is a much higher quality compared to Lang.

 

[pokeable]

Do they have a website.

https://www.wvcapfabrication.com/

Pretty responsive through email too.

 

[marvda1]

LSG is above the other three in terms of quality. Lang is a reverse flow, not sure if Meadow Creek is or not, but I think it’s also reverse flow. So the first thing you need to decide is if you want reverse flow or tuning plates. Out of those choices I’d go Lang for reverse flow and LSG for tuning plates. Me personally, I’d buy a Shirley if I wanted reverse flow and I’d never buy a smoker with tuning plates.


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tuning plates have forever been an option, you don't have to use them.

 

[mcyork28]

Meadow Creek quality is very good. There is a local dealer near and I have looked at them quite a bit. Which model are you considering?

 

[ChrisBarb]

Bass Pro Shops carries Horizon. Use the ship to store option and the shipping is free.

 

[stan5677]

Meadow Creek quality is very good. There is a local dealer near and I have looked at them quite a bit. Which model are you considering?

The SQ36

 

[FenderOnFire]

Check out Workhorse Pits!!!

 

[thedude9999]

I have a Horizon 20” Classic. It’s a great smoker. Drafts well, holds heat well due to the 1/4” steel.

I’m a fan of the versatility that comes with the tuning plates personally. You can use them to equalize the temperature across the cook chamber. You can push the plate right up against the firebox side the plate gets really hot and you can cook with the radiant heat below. Or you can take it out and use the temperature differential to cook foods at different heats.