This MES 40S seems like a good deal. Am I wrong?!?!
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They all have the slide out wood tray.
Check those two Links I posted above in Post #19.
One tells you how to tell them apart, and the other link tells about each one.
Bear
It's hard to tell by just seeing the face of the front, but it looks like a Gen #1 for a good price.
Like I said, Check out the 2 links I posted.
Bear
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It looks like the top picture in post #18 on the inside. I am going to run back by there in a few min. I will get some more pics. Looks like a gen 1 on the outside and a gen 2.5 on the inside. Is the consensus that no matter what gen it is still a good deal?
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That looks like a gen 2.5 to me. I own a gen1 and have owned a gen 2. That one you show is not like either the gen 1 or 2 :D
Had to create an account to firstly thank you guys with contributing so much info that a random person like me searching for info on the academy 40" found this thread. Was thinking of running to the store tomorrow to pick one up but then noticed that sportsman's warehouse also has a 40" masterbuilt but comes with a cover and a remote. This ad shows a gen 2 (or 2.5?) for $179 for black friday both instore and online.
But if you search the site for item #1478815 it takes you TO THE ITEM LINK where the images look identical to the ones at academy. But you get remote + cover for $10 more. No tax for me (TX) which offsets the shipping. Also, there is a 50 off 250 coupon if you order more on top to get to $250. Remember it's only going to be that price on BF.
extra thanks to bearcarver for the links to his writeups.
But if you search the site for item #1478815 it takes you TO THE ITEM LINK where the images look identical to the ones at academy. But you get remote + cover for $10 more. No tax for me (TX) which offsets the shipping. Also, there is a 50 off 250 coupon if you order more on top to get to $250. Remember it's only going to be that price on BF.
extra thanks to bearcarver for the links to his writeups.
Hi there and welcome!Had to create an account to firstly thank you guys with contributing so much info that a random person like me searching for info on the academy 40" found this thread. Was thinking of running to the store tomorrow to pick one up but then noticed that sportsman's warehouse also has a 40" masterbuilt but comes with a cover and a remote. This ad shows a gen 2 (or 2.5?) for $179 for black friday both instore and online.
But if you search the site for item #1478815 it takes you TO THE ITEM LINK where the images look identical to the ones at academy. But you get remote + cover for $10 more. No tax for me (TX) which offsets the shipping. Also, there is a 50 off 250 coupon if you order more on top to get to $250. Remember it's only going to be that price on BF.
extra thanks to bearcarver for the links to his writeups.
Sounds awesome! I hope you thoroughly enjoy the unit :)
It's a Gen 1 40 box, door, top vent, sensor locations and controller that has more screws around the snap disc sensor, eluding it may have it's own access box in the back with a 2.5 two tiered oval pan and burner assembly. Hybrid
-Kurt
-Kurt
Had to create an account to firstly thank you guys with contributing so much info that a random person like me searching for info on the academy 40" found this thread. Was thinking of running to the store tomorrow to pick one up but then noticed that sportsman's warehouse also has a 40" masterbuilt but comes with a cover and a remote. This ad shows a gen 2 (or 2.5?) for $179 for black friday both instore and online.
But if you search the site for item #1478815 it takes you TO THE ITEM LINK where the images look identical to the ones at academy. But you get remote + cover for $10 more. No tax for me (TX) which offsets the shipping. Also, there is a 50 off 250 coupon if you order more on top to get to $250. Remember it's only going to be that price on BF.
extra thanks to bearcarver for the links to his writeups.
Hi 918,
The one that the (TO THE ITEM LINK) takes me to seems to be some kind of a Hybrid. It has the Gen #2.5 interior with the Gen #1 Controller. If the top Vent is on the back left corner of the Top, instead of the Back right corner of the Top, That could be the best Unit of all. Especially if it has an RF remote, instead of a Bluetooth.
I like that one!!
Bear
Yes---The one in your Pics (Post #25) is just like the one "Garbageman918" has the Link to.
It is definitely a Hybrid with Gen #2.5 Guts & Gen #1 Controller.
It is definitely a Great Buy & a Great MES Unit.
And like I said, if the top Vent is on the back left corner instead of the back right, it could very well be the best Unit of ALL.
Bear
guess sportsman is having their sale early. ordered mine and they ended up having free shipping and no tax for me. sweet!
I wound up driving back to Wichita with The Queen for a 2nd unit yesterday. I just couldn't pa$$ up that $pecial low price. Her brother is in for a treat for Christmas!
New here and have been trying to figure out all the differences between the gen's. Found this one on Amazon and just want to confirm it is a gen 2.5? Also been reading a lot about the added pellet smoker, will that still work well with the 30 inch gen 2.5? I read that it was originally designed for the gen 1.
That is a Gen #2.5.
I don't really follow prices for the 30" units, but that doesn't strike me as a Great price.
The AMNPS fits inside any MES unit. It was designed to fit in one particular wasted space in the Gen #1, but it fits in better places in the other generations.
Bear
That is the cheapest I could find in my quick searching. Since I have narrowed it down to what I want I can start price searching. I just started looking into smokers a couple days ago and it has been overwhelming. I might look for a 40 inch as well just in case I really get into smoking.
This is the best price so far I can find on a MES 30 with Bluetooth. Also they have them in stock at my local store so I can check them out.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Masterb...C-_-NavPLPHorizontal1_rr-_-NA-_-205515767-_-N
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Masterb...C-_-NavPLPHorizontal1_rr-_-NA-_-205515767-_-N
Many Peeps, including "The Bear" bought an MES 30 first, to save money.
Then ended up spending a lot more money, when they had to buy an MES 40 anyway, when they found out they had to cut things like Brisket & Ribs in half to fit them in, and like when I made 10 pounds of Unstuffed Bear Sticks, and could only fit 7 pounds in my MES 30.
There's only 2 of us, but some things just don't fit in the MES 30.
I don't like to spend other people's money, but also don't like to see people unhappy with a Smoker that's too small.
Bear
FYI:
If you can find a Sam's club that has them in stock, their price right now for an:
MES 40 Gen #2.5 with Window is $329.
Pretty good price---Best I ever saw was $299.
Bear
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