Need help with buying new smoker

[saynaw]

I'm looking to buy new smoker looking at Oklahoma Joe highland and a old country Pecos need help in deciding which one

 

[joe black]

From a lot of research that I did a couple of years ago, I think that the Old Country is a really good unit. The Pecos is good, but I would prefer the Wrangler. The Wrangler is a little smaller, but has a second grate and is thicker metal.

Give them a look. Good luck in your research, Joe.

 

[gr0uch0]

Hands down, OC.  No comparison--go look at them in person.  Heavier gauge, US steel vs. Chinese is just the beginning.... 

 

[menace2sobriety]

I just bought the OC wrangler a few weeks ago and I am super happy with it. this is my first smoker so I don't have anything to compare it to but Im glad I did not get the oklahoma joe even though I could have got a discount and got it much cheaper the OC wrangler was definitely the better choice and worth the extra money.

 

[saynaw]

I seen the wrangler had thicker steel what about the Pecos compared to the highland

 

[gr0uch0]

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/products/old-country-bbq-pits-pecos-coal-smoker

Read the reviews.  Again, no comparison:  OC doesn't cut corners.

 

[menace2sobriety]

I seen the wrangler had thicker steel what about the Pecos compared to the highland

If your like me and sometimes question the legitimacy of reviews online go check them out in person. Id bet if you went and looked at both of them and put your hands on them you would easily be able to make a choice. Just take an afternoon and go see them both in the store. grab them and shack them around a little, pick them both up and move them around, open and close the lid on the cooking chamber and fire box. If you go do that I think you'll have no problem making a choice after that.

 

[saynaw]

If your like me and sometimes question the legitimacy of reviews online go check them out in person. Id bet if you went and looked at both of them and put your hands on them you would easily be able to make a choice. Just take an afternoon and go see them both in the store. grab them and shack them around a little, pick them both up and move them around, open and close the lid on the cooking chamber and fire box. If you go do that I think you'll have no problem making a choice after that.

 

[saynaw]

that what I'm going to do this weekend

 

[gary s]

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[menace2sobriety]

that what I'm going to do this weekend

Let us know what you found out and if you made a decision on one

 

[saynaw]

I surely well

 

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[saynaw]

My grill a cantina xxl need help with building a firebox need to know what gauge steel and the dimensions