Wsm vs masterforge charcoal smoker

[reasoning]

Searched for this and couldn't find anything. obviously a huge price difference. Both have good reviews i'm looking at a used 22.5 wsm for $250 not sure if that's a good price for used. Or go the really cheap route and looking at a masterforge bullet style. Which one would you choose? This is my first smoker.

 

[JckDanls 07]

for me it would be the WSM.. remember the old saying... "You get what you pay for"... or... "spend the money and cry once"

 

[bama bbq]

I agree with Ole No 7. Spend the money once and you won't regret it.

 

[av8tor]

I do not know anything about the Masterforged but switched from a propane smoker this year to a WSM and absolutely love it.  It is all Weber quality and super easy to use.  As mentioned you get what you pay for. 

 

[reasoning]

I took the plunge. Bought a used 22.5 wsm for 225 bucks. Looks pretty good I don't think the guy used it a much.

 

[bama bbq]

You won't reget it. I look forward to your cooks.

I recommend the book Low and Slow by Gary Wiviott. If you follow the lessons (and overlook his schtick) you will KNOW your cooker.

 

[JckDanls 07]

yup.. you'll be glad ya did.. here's a link you'll be very interested in reading about how to start and use it....

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/135116/how-i-start-and-use-my-wsm