WSM vs. Char Griller Akorn

lrlangley89

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Jun 21, 2013

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Mantachie, MS (Close to Tupelo, MS [birthplace of

• Jun 25, 2013

• #1

I'm looking to buy my first charcoal smoker and I'm stuck between the Weber Smokey Mountain and Char Griller Akorn. I know the WSM has a huge following, but the Akorn appeals to me more because of high heats for grilling. Need some opinions based on experiences.

Logan

 

fwismoker

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Dec 31, 2012

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North East Indiana

• Jun 25, 2013

• #2

lrlangley89 said:

I'm looking to buy my first charcoal smoker and I'm stuck between the Weber Smokey Mountain and Char Griller Akorn. I know the WSM has a huge following, but the Akorn appeals to me more because of high heats for grilling. Need some opinions based on experiences.

Logan

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Go with your gut and do the Akorn, can't go wrong imo either way...either way you'll have a good smoker. 

 

themule69

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Oct 7, 2012

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live north of fort smith arkansas between alma and

• Jun 25, 2013

• #3

I don't know enough about them to say.  I know more about the WSM. They both should do well.

Happy smoken

 

lrlangley89

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Jun 21, 2013

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Mantachie, MS (Close to Tupelo, MS [birthplace of

• Jun 26, 2013

• #4

I appreciate it guys. I've researched both smokers and they both seem to have good feedback. I believe I'm gonna get the Akorn because of its heavy weight and ability to grill. Thanks again for the input!

Logan

 

vic81

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Aug 26, 2010

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Marietta, GA

• Jul 31, 2013

• #5

lrlangley89 said:

I appreciate it guys. I've researched both smokers and they both seem to have good feedback. I believe I'm gonna get the Akorn because of its heavy weight and ability to grill. Thanks again for the input!

Logan

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Did you get the Akorn?  If so, how do you like it?  I am thinking of getting one and wanted to see what your experience has been.

Thanks!

 

lrlangley89

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Mantachie, MS (Close to Tupelo, MS [birthplace of

• Jul 31, 2013

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I got it. It does a great job cooking at very high or low temps and holds heat really well. It's a solid smoker/grill. I think you'll be happy with it.

 

rockwell62

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Jul 30, 2013

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Willowick, Ohio

• Aug 1, 2013

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Congrats on your purchase. Ive had mine for a little over a year now and love it. I used a small tube of black rtv around the bottom vent. I also got the webber replacement grate for the lower lip. I use a round pizza stone on top of the grate for smoking.