Smoke pistol smoke generator

junebugg · Jul 7, 2010

Has anyone used the smoke pistol smoke generator with the masterbuilt 40 glass view smoker or any other electric smoker? Been thinking about getting one, but I need some input before buyin it. Wood chips don't give me as much smoke flavor as I want in my ribs. I'm new to the electric smoker. I'm old school and have a horizon smoker that works great, I just got lazy and wanted to try something new.

stephenh · Jul 27, 2010

My personal opinion is go for the Smoke Daddy instead. The Smoke Pistol requires you to purchase cartridges from them for it to work. The Smoke Daddy can use pellets (purchased from them or any other source) as well as chips or chunks which are more readily available. I just got the Smoke Daddy "Big Kahuna" for my MES 30", I could have gotten a smaller model, but I wanted the longer smoke time and the ability to load chunks for the model I got as opposed to just pellets or chips for the smaller models.

I also did a modification to use the chip loader to mount it. I am waiting for the moderator to release the message with the details (I'm new enough that it went into the waiting queue instead of being posted directly).

richoso1 · Jul 27, 2010

The smoke pistol cartridges use pellets also. They give good smoke when everything is working right... I had a problem with the pellets as they would not continue to burn. Then I got a GOSM big block...

beer-b-q · Jul 27, 2010

Why not try out one of the New A-MAZE-N-SMOKERS, a lot of us here have them and they work great, they are cheaper than either of the ones previously mentioned and use sawdust which is cheap and goes a long way. If you do a search for A-MAZE-N-SMOKERS you should come up with a bunch of posts showing it in use.

I have the 6X6 version and am in the process of getting the 6X8 version.

These are truly the easiest and best way to go, no need to do any modifications to your smoker to use them either.

Check them out here:

http://www.amazenproducts.com/index.html

Here are a couple of You Tube Reviews...

txmike · Jul 27, 2010

I have the 6x8 A-MAZE-N-SMOKER, I use it for the 1st time last Saturday. I love this thing.

beer-b-q · Jul 27, 2010

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bigmvm · Jul 28, 2010

I have the 6x8 version of the a-maze-n-smoker. I have used it several times and it works very well in my 30" MES. No modifications necessary. I just fashioned a drip pan out of aluminum foil and put it in the bottom of the MES, in place of the original drip pan and put the a-maze-n-smoker in it. He has lots of different types of sawdust to choose from, too.

bbqfarmer · Nov 19, 2011

The SmokePistol works great on the Masterbuilt. I didn't like the Smokedaddy because the tube gets too gummy and the wood clogs up. That is why the SmokePisol uses cartridges. You get a fresh clean start each time you use it.

The only problem with the Masterbuilt is that it doesn't smoke well. All you have to do is remove the chip pan from the side and the chip pan inside the unit then place the SmokePistol on a 4 x 4 block of wood right up against the side of the Masterbuilt. There is a little gap on the sides but the SmokePistol hang plate almost covers the big hole completely. I have been using this setup for some time and it is GREAT. The absolute BEST smoker combination there is. You can control the heat and the smoke and both are consistent. The Masterbuilt has a digital thermostat to control the temp and the SmokePistol has an electronic control to regulate the smoke output. It works so well the SmokePistol people have a adapter unit

You can use this for both hot or cold smoking with the SmokePistol because you don't have to turn on the Masterbuilt to make the smoke. Just start the SmokePistol. You can also put ice inside the Masterbuilt if it is hot outside and it is insulated so it is like an ice box. GREAT COMBINATION!

roller · Nov 19, 2011

The only one to have is Todds AMAZNPS...You do not need anything else....And the VERY BEST is also he cheapest !!!!!

SmokinAl · Nov 20, 2011

Roller said:
The only one to have is Todds AMAZNPS...You do not need anything else....And the VERY BEST is also he cheapest !!!!!

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vernski · Nov 20, 2011

They all have various problems, with the smoke pistol you have to keep the cartridges warm & dry. Don't store outside then they will take on humidity and be hard to lite and won't burn well. Just my two cents worth...Vernski

YoderGuy · Nov 20, 2011

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scarbelly · Nov 20, 2011

I agree- the AmazNSmoker is the only way to go.

gratefuldude · Nov 22, 2011

I have a Smoking Pistol that I bought to use with my La Caja China. It worked awesome the first time, but after that.......well, I was disappointed. I'm thinking of getting the Amazing now.

vortreker · Nov 22, 2011

Same experience here on the Smoke Pistol. Bought the Ama-z-in smoker and love it. Pistol works great one or two times--after that I have to use a drill to get the gunk out of the nozzle.

The Ama-z-in will let you mix pellets the pistol does not.

I just smoked a ham with a mixture of hickory-cherry and apple---mmmm-good!

I know--"no picture and it didn't happen" I'm learning.

stigfab4 · Dec 26, 2011

I just got a caja china cooker for Christmas. In regard to the smoke pistol, I haven't heard how you get the smoke in the box...you can't put the whole thing in the oven, right? Do you need to drill a hole in the side of the cooker?

hibobm · Dec 26, 2011

How does the A-Maze-N-Smoker work on the Masterbuilt Propane XL or on Propane in general? I just got the XL and would love to find a way to cold smoke.

domapoi · Dec 26, 2011

In my opinion the only thing to use for cold smoking is either the AMNS.. They should and would work with any smoker in the world as long as it has some ventilation to allow the dust to burn. Heck the AMNS will work with just a cardboard box covering over the top of it, not the most effective for keeping out bugs and such but as long as the AMNS can breath it does not matter what it is in it will cold smoke whatever is inside the box/smoker etc. etc! Again that is only my humble opinion.

rocknrolldad55 · Dec 26, 2011

I have a smoke pistol and cannot keep it lit. My buddy who is a machinest built me a couple amns . If the one you guys are buying burns like the ones he built me they are the only thing to have. Works awesome in my Mes30.

hkeiner · Dec 27, 2011

Not to talk you out of getting a smoke generator, but I thought I would let you know that you can modify the existing small tray setup by cutting out the extra piece of metal between the heating element and the wood tray. The below link explains this mod in greater detail. I use an AMNPS mostly (great product), but it is good to have the small chip tray working well for the times it is just easier to use for short smokes and such. There is also a retrofit kit available that does not have the extra piece of metal blocking the heat and also has a larger tray.

I got the AMNS before AMNPS existed, so now I have both boxes. If I had to choose only one, I would get the AMNPS because it can use both pellets and dust. Also, when using dust I think the AMNPS works better than the AMNS for hot smokes. I found that the angled dividers in the AMNPS is more effective at preventing the burn from jumping rows and the dust seems to burn better (more air from the sides possibly). Just my thoughts....

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/...rade-kit-inspired-mod-with-q-view#post_640611

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