LSG 20" x 42" or Shirley Patio 24" x 42".

WilliamKY · 04-22-2019, 05:42 PM

I have about $2K +/- earmarked for a nice stick burner. It's a 2 horse race at this point. Reverse flow vs traditional flow. The Shirley is thicker steel but I don't think the wait time is as long on the LSG. I'm really torn between the two and I'd just like to read some input and the pros and cons from Brethren who own these cookers.

ronbrad62 · 04-22-2019, 05:51 PM

Just wanted to let you know that the St. Louis BBQ Store often gets a shipment of patio Shirley's and that would probably be quicker than the wait time. Ask someone who knows the schedule if there is an ETA for them.

WilliamKY · 04-22-2019, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ronbrad62

Just wanted to let you know that the St. Louis BBQ Store often gets a shipment of patio Shirley's and that would probably be quicker than the wait time. Ask someone who knows the schedule if there is an ETA for them.

I'm very interested in the new Shirley patio model as well. I know its a bit smaller and not in production yet. I really like the single door. I will check out St.Louis BBQ Store. Thank you.

InThePitBBQ · 04-22-2019, 06:01 PM

You should come and visit and cook on a Shirley, once you hear and see the smoke and sizzle when drippings hit a reverse flow plate you'll know why once people own a RF design they rarely go back and no one does it like @TuscaloosaQ and his crew.

I am sending all my Langs down the road as I am able to replace them with Shirley Fabs, the quality and design is remarkable.

If you really want an open pit design LSG is probably the way to go they have a quality product and are known for excellent service.

Speeed · 04-22-2019, 06:24 PM

I Have no experience with Shirley Mfg. and I have only had my LSG a short time but between craftsmanship and customer service...I would buy another one tomorrow.
Very pleased with it.

angryelfFan · 04-22-2019, 06:33 PM

There is always the possibility of a used Shirley...as a matter of fact...my 24x50 is going to be posted on this site soon.

I love the thing and the only reason I am getting rid of it is because I have a brand new one coming soon.

pjtexas1 · 04-22-2019, 06:51 PM

You have reached the fork that lots of us come to in our stick burner quest. You can't go wrong. I'm partial to shirley but that new LSG is sweet and the price is right. My decision was based on price and capacity. Both builders are great so that's a wash...

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ruger35 · 04-22-2019, 08:36 PM

I have owned 2 (3rd on the way) LSG and a Shirley trailer. For a patio model I would go with the new LSG unless you want to wait on the prototype like BBQFreak just teased everyone with. I thought about waiting, but decided I could get the LSG 20x42 quicker and a hair cheaper than the SF.

The new 20x42 is basically a top flow smoker, and I think is built to the perfect size for a true backyard cook without going overboard. I usually always buy too big, but decided to be sensible this go round and landed on the LSG. You will never hear anything negative about SF from me though, it was like having the hottest girl in the room anytime someone would see it.

Westx · 04-22-2019, 10:19 PM

I am partial to my Shirley but I do think the new LSG 20 x 42 is an outstanding design and prefer it over their other models that use the tuning plates. Both are high quality pits and I don’t think you can go wrong with either one.

ebijack · 04-23-2019, 04:09 AM

No matter the brand. Look at a 20" and a 24" just to compare how much more room/cooking space that 4" makes.

tnfan47 · 04-23-2019, 07:35 AM

I'm in the same boat. I'm torn between the two and I never cooked on either a reverse flow or traditional. I have several honey-do items to do around the house before I can pull the trigger.

rawcalls · 04-23-2019, 07:57 AM

Not trying to hijack the thread but howwould a Jambo Backyard pit stack up against the LSG and Shirley pits?

ToOTHroTT · 04-23-2019, 11:55 AM

I love my LSG 20X42

WilliamKY · 04-23-2019, 01:41 PM

What about the double doors on the Shirley? The new patio model has a single door. Is there any advantage to either? I kinda like the single door on the LSG and new SF patio.

ruger35 · 04-23-2019, 01:57 PM

I like the single door on those size options. I previously had a LSG 24x48 and did not like the double door on a smoker that size either.

04-22-2019, 05:42 PM	#1
WilliamKY is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-18-18 Location: Louisville,KY Name/Nickname : William	LSG 20" x 42" or Shirley Patio 24" x 42". I have about $2K +/- earmarked for a nice stick burner. It's a 2 horse race at this point. Reverse flow vs traditional flow. The Shirley is thicker steel but I don't think the wait time is as long on the LSG. I'm really torn between the two and I'd just like to read some input and the pros and cons from Brethren who own these cookers. __________________ Shirley Vertical + Fire Pit Pit Boss 700 Weber 28 griddle Weber 26 WGA Old Smokey Electric. Go Cards!

04-22-2019, 05:51 PM	#2
ronbrad62 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-16-16 Location: Johns Creek, Ga. Name/Nickname : Ron	Just wanted to let you know that the St. Louis BBQ Store often gets a shipment of patio Shirley's and that would probably be quicker than the wait time. Ask someone who knows the schedule if there is an ETA for them. __________________ Ron Join us for the South East Bash in Lebanon, Tn. May 4, 2024 (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...usp=drivesdk)] Bash planning thread here https://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/s...d.php?t=305951

04-22-2019, 06:01 PM	#4
InThePitBBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-31-19 Location: South Bend, IN Name/Nickname : Bob	You should come and visit and cook on a Shirley, once you hear and see the smoke and sizzle when drippings hit a reverse flow plate you'll know why once people own a RF design they rarely go back and no one does it like @TuscaloosaQ and his crew. I am sending all my Langs down the road as I am able to replace them with Shirley Fabs, the quality and design is remarkable. If you really want an open pit design LSG is probably the way to go they have a quality product and are known for excellent service. __________________ Shirley Fabrication 24 X 70 elevated straight back "Fire for Effect"

04-22-2019, 06:24 PM	#5
Speeed Take a breath! Join Date: 02-25-19 Location: Philly Area Name/Nickname : Speed	I Have no experience with Shirley Mfg. and I have only had my LSG a short time but between craftsmanship and customer service...I would buy another one tomorrow. Very pleased with it. __________________ Primo XL \| 36" Blackstone \| 20x36 Lone Star Grillz \| RecTeq RT-700 \| PBC \| Weber 22" Master Touch \| Fireboard

04-22-2019, 06:33 PM	#6
angryelfFan is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-28-16 Location: Ann Arbor (but still a Buckeye fan)	There is always the possibility of a used Shirley...as a matter of fact...my 24x50 is going to be posted on this site soon. I love the thing and the only reason I am getting rid of it is because I have a brand new one coming soon. __________________ PK Original Weber Smokey Mtn 18.5" Humphrey's Battle Box Shirley 24 x 42 Straight Back

04-22-2019, 06:51 PM	#7
pjtexas1 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 12-28-11 Location: Belton, Tx Name/Nickname : Texas Pete	You have reached the fork that lots of us come to in our stick burner quest. You can't go wrong. I'm partial to shirley but that new LSG is sweet and the price is right. My decision was based on price and capacity. Both builders are great so that's a wash... Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk __________________ Paul (aka Texas Pete) SF 24x36 Midnight Edition / Mak 1-Star /Abe's 48" Insulated Cabinet / 22.5 OTG / 28" BS / Jimmy with CB Roti and pizza kit / Red Box on custom cart / Char-Griller Kettle / Barrel House Cooker / Pit Boss Copperhead / Char-Griller Akorn Jr Sign Up for The 2022 Texas BBQ Brethren Fall Bash Here! ([URL="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12NjP4bH3uLyH6-RJnI4gSfDr0nKQ6_4cxdw_GhmrKq0/edit#gid=1935530835"]Link[/URL])

04-22-2019, 08:36 PM	#8
ruger35 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-25-17 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Name/Nickname : Nope	I have owned 2 (3rd on the way) LSG and a Shirley trailer. For a patio model I would go with the new LSG unless you want to wait on the prototype like BBQFreak just teased everyone with. I thought about waiting, but decided I could get the LSG 20x42 quicker and a hair cheaper than the SF. The new 20x42 is basically a top flow smoker, and I think is built to the perfect size for a true backyard cook without going overboard. I usually always buy too big, but decided to be sensible this go round and landed on the LSG. You will never hear anything negative about SF from me though, it was like having the hottest girl in the room anytime someone would see it. __________________ Geaux Tigers! Insta @whoyalovebbq

04-22-2019, 10:19 PM	#9
Westx is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-17-16 Location: Midlothian, Texas	I am partial to my Shirley but I do think the new LSG 20 x 42 is an outstanding design and prefer it over their other models that use the tuning plates. Both are high quality pits and I don’t think you can go wrong with either one. __________________ 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

04-23-2019, 04:09 AM	#10
ebijack Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-23-13 Location: Detroit Mi Name/Nickname : tom	No matter the brand. Look at a 20" and a 24" just to compare how much more room/cooking space that 4" makes.

04-23-2019, 07:35 AM	#11
tnfan47 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-12-13 Location: Nashville	I'm in the same boat. I'm torn between the two and I never cooked on either a reverse flow or traditional. I have several honey-do items to do around the house before I can pull the trigger. __________________ Char-Griller Akorn Kamado, Weber Spirit 310, BS 36, Maverick ET-732, Superfast Orange Thermapen

04-23-2019, 07:57 AM	#12
rawcalls Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 01-10-19 Location: Sidney, NE Name/Nickname : rawcalls	Not trying to hijack the thread but howwould a Jambo Backyard pit stack up against the LSG and Shirley pits?

04-23-2019, 11:55 AM	#13
ToOTHroTT On the road to being a farker Join Date: 08-23-18 Location: Riverside, Ca. Name/Nickname : Bill	I love my LSG 20X42

04-23-2019, 01:41 PM	#14
WilliamKY is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-18-18 Location: Louisville,KY Name/Nickname : William	What about the double doors on the Shirley? The new patio model has a single door. Is there any advantage to either? I kinda like the single door on the LSG and new SF patio. __________________ Shirley Vertical + Fire Pit Pit Boss 700 Weber 28 griddle Weber 26 WGA Old Smokey Electric. Go Cards!

04-23-2019, 01:57 PM	#15
ruger35 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-25-17 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Name/Nickname : Nope	I like the single door on those size options. I previously had a LSG 24x48 and did not like the double door on a smoker that size either. __________________ Geaux Tigers! Insta @whoyalovebbq