Pro Q smoker

Its same as WSM "Weber Smoky Mountain", except if you get the double barrel you have another level to smoke on. Go to youtube you can see a heads up comparison test between them.

You might want to look a the bigger capacity 22" WSM, check out Virtual Weber Bullet site for info.

I learned that the WSM has a "high temperature coating/ paint" on the mid section, the Pro Q doesn't. Pro Q doesn't warranty damage because of high heat to the stacker section. Here's the link http://www.fredsmusicandbbq.com/ProQ...prqexcel20.htm It's not much of a difference, but it was enough for me to go with the WSM. Also in the Youtube videos mentioned, they test the pre '09 WSM. The '09 WSM has a thermometer in the lid & a much larger water pan (approx. 2 1/2 gallons, my measurement), an exterior heat shield + other minor changes. This is for the 18 1/2 inch WSM not the 22 1/2.

just my 2 cents

~Roger