New here - looking to make a purchease

[nhoffee]

HI all, I am new here and am looking to buy a new grill. I am looking for a combo grill and was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on Char-Griller Duo 5050. I will also be buying the off set for it to allow for smoking, thanks. 

http://www.chargriller.com/index.ph...&category_id=1&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=2

 

[lght]

Welcome to the forum.  I can't comment on that specific model, but the char-griller my buddy owned in the past worked as a grill, but was horrible as a smoker.  I think the problem with them is they use very thin cheap material which doesn't really hold temps much over long periods of time.  I recall trying to help him get around temp swings every 20-30 minutes of 10 degrees or more when trying to use it as a smoker.  Plus the thing just looked and felt "cheap" if that makes since.  The most important thing for him was grilling so it wasn't a big deal, but if your going to be using it as a smoker for any 50% of the time your going to be pretty frustrated.  What do they cost?

If your open to spending a few bucks I have a co-worker who wanted a grill / smoker, but didn't want to deal with the mess of coals, wood, ash etc so I suggested a Traeger pellet smoker and he loves it.  It's a LOT more you have to pay for convenience, but if you don't want to worry about anything and just want consistent results in smoking and grilling it's a no brainer. 

 

[bacowboy]

IMO  I would get a Weber 22.5 OTS or OTG. They are awesome grills that can be easily set up to smoke low and slow and they will last a long long time. You should be able to pick up a 22.5 OTS for around $100.

 

[sqwib]

Dedicated Smoker for smoking, Dedicated Grill for Grilling.

Good luck and welcome.

 

[cricky101]

IMO  I would get a Weber 22.5 OTS or OTG. They are awesome grills that can be easily set up to smoke low and slow and they will last a long long time. You should be able to pick up a 22.5 OTS for around $100.

I grill often and use my weber performer for smoking too. Makes great pork butt, brisket, etc ... Limiting factor is size, but for me and my girlfriend it's great.