Needing a Good Charcoal Grill

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Needing a Good Charcoal Grill

Postby BooChimpa » Mon May 07, 2012 7:59 pm

I have decided I need a good charcoal grill. Been looking at several models and reading reviews. Seems a lot of people like the Weber line. Was wondering what the thoughts are around here?


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Re: Needing a Good Charcoal Grill

Postby FR8 Train » Mon May 07, 2012 8:18 pm

webers are great, pretty cheap, lightweight and easy to move. I personally use a lyfe tyme camper grill that is built like a tank and kinda heavy. I would recommend either one as they both get the job done.
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Re: Needing a Good Charcoal Grill

Postby HarvestMoon » Mon May 07, 2012 8:30 pm

One of the best things about Weber is that you can get parts real easy.
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Re: Needing a Good Charcoal Grill

Postby Boots » Mon May 07, 2012 8:54 pm

Don't have one but hear these guys talk about the Smokey Mountain all the time.
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Re: Needing a Good Charcoal Grill

Postby BluDawg » Mon May 07, 2012 10:50 pm

Weber 22" OTS BAR-B-Kettle!!! The only other one to consider is the 26". They are worth every pennny I bought the present one in 1985 all I do is feed it wood, charcoal & meat.
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Re: Needing a Good Charcoal Grill

Postby Jarhead » Tue May 08, 2012 3:28 am

Yep on the Weber. Got 5 of em.
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Needing a Good Charcoal Grill

Postby BooChimpa » Tue May 08, 2012 7:25 am

Thanks for all the responses. Seems Weber has an almost cult like following. Think I will seriously consider the Performer. I like the propane charcoal starter and the roll around cart. Told the wife I might need 5 of them and I immediately got "the look".. So I guess I will start off with only 1..


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Re: Needing a Good Charcoal Grill

Postby tex_toby » Tue May 08, 2012 8:40 am

You already have a nice smoker, so I would definitely say Weber. It would be nice to have a dedicated smoker and a dedicated grill. I use my Gator pit for both, but I would be better off if I had a dedicated grill.

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Needing a Good Charcoal Grill

Postby BooChimpa » Tue May 08, 2012 9:31 am

That's exactly my thoughts too. While the main attraction is on the long low and slow, a good grill can be servin up the appetizers or a burger for lunch. Plus I have empty space in my outdoor man kitchen I need to fill up. Lol


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Re: Needing a Good Charcoal Grill

Postby RWBTEX » Tue May 08, 2012 8:45 pm

Dont think there is a better value out the any where for your dollar than a weber, ie bang for the buck$
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Re: Needing a Good Charcoal Grill

Postby DATsBBQ » Wed May 09, 2012 6:46 am

tex_toby wrote:You already have a nice smoker, so I would definitely say Weber. It would be nice to have a dedicated smoker and a dedicated grill. I use my Gator pit for both, but I would be better off if I had a dedicated grill.

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Re: Needing a Good Charcoal Grill

Postby marvda1 » Wed May 09, 2012 11:16 am

how about something that's going to last. academy has this.
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Re: Needing a Good Charcoal Grill

Postby bighatbbq » Sun May 27, 2012 8:17 pm

We realized there were not many high-end dedicated grills on the market so we created one. Same size and thickness as our smoker line just without a firebox. http://bighatbbq.squarespace.com/grills/
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Re: Needing a Good Charcoal Grill

Postby uttexas » Mon May 28, 2012 9:19 am

Can't go wrong with a Weber one touch

Best for the price: Jumbo Old Smokey Charcoal grill--pros readily found at any Academy Sports and Outdoors. Food grate a good distance from coals/wood. Easy to do indirect if needed. Made in Texas Cons: Not built to survive abuse from weather, collisions, etc.
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Best for super high heat: Big Steel Keg
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I also like the PK grill smoker, but I think it's overpriced
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You need something big, that will last generations, and have plenty of cash to spend
The Super Cajun Grill looks awesome
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Needing a Good Charcoal Grill

Postby BooChimpa » Mon May 28, 2012 9:43 am

Thanks for all the feedback. Ended up with the Weber Performer with the propane charcoal starter. So far I love this thing! The propane starter is nice! I have used this thing a ton already. Even grilled a pizza.


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