Greetings from Georgia! New to the LTBBQ gang.

[Minglett22]

Hello everyone, I'm new to the LTBBQ forum and I'm thinking about getting a pellet grill. I've got a 20 year old Ducane gasser I've just rebuilt the rotisserie in and a Kamado Joe. As you can tell, I enjoy products that are well made and last a long time. I enjoy cooking on gas and charcoal, as they both have a great purpose. I'm researching pellet grills and I want to get to know some real users that can help steer me towards a great pellet grill. There are so many choices out there. Looking forward getting to know you, and thanks for letting me join the group.   

[teesquare]

Welcome...from Western NC.
And - you are right...there are so many choices out there. But, we have a lot of members here that will share their experiences with various brands, to hopefully help you get to the point where you are comfortable choosing what is right for you.

Now - make yourself at home - and have fun!

[rwalters]

Welcome to be LTBBQ family!  We have a bit in common. I used to cook on a gasser (I’m a Weber guy), cooked for years on several Kamado Joe’s, and now cook on a MAK pellet grill and 26.75” Weber kettle. I’ve gone through my fair share of cookers over the past 20+ years, but have FINALLY arrived at what I consider to be the BEST cooking setup for ME. 

Soooo, what’s your priority with a pellet grill?

What’s got you looking anyway?

Is there something in your current setup that you  find lacking?

Are you looking at pellet grills as low n slow cookers ONLY? Or do you want one that’ll also do a nice job at higher temp grilling?

What’s the MAX budget? They start as low as $300 and go as high as $5000ish.

How many people do you cook for on a regular basis?

Do you enjoy entertaining, and if yes, for how many (max number)?

This should get the conversation rolling... lol

[Minglett22]

Thanks for the warm welcome teesquare and rwalters. I appreciate that. You know as I mentioned in my opening post I had just finished rebuilding my 20 year old Ducane, so that's where it all started. I began looking for a new gasser thinking I had to replace my Ducane, however as I started looking and considering another gas grill that would last me 20 years, I found so many choices and got interested in the pellet grill market. The more I watched YouTube video's the more I decided to fix my old gasser and make it as good as new, and get me a new pellet grill. Well, as I researched, I realized it wasn't going to be that easy with all the different styles and types of pellet grills. Very interesting market. My priority with a pellet grill (at first when I saw how some are making them be an end all grill) I was wow'ed and wanted it all, all the bells and whistles. It started when my local lawn equipment store started carrying the Yoders. I was impressed and said I'm saving up for one of those. Then I kept looking and thinking I need to calm down and really think this thing through. I think I will be more inclined to low and slow, and incorporate my gasser to finish off with the searing duties. My Kamado Joe is great but I would like to have something that didn't need as much oversight when I have 100 things to do while I'm trying to cook. I wouldn't mind having one that could do some higher temp grilling if I change my mind but it's not the primary want or need at this point. I think I am in the $1500-$1800 range but I have also considered an entry level portable like the GMG Davey Crockett to see if I really like it and use it camping after I experiment at home with it. I usually cook for my family of 4 with a couple of guests. Not a big crowd but I do see an occasional cook for maybe 15 or so. While my list of finalist is still large, I need your advice and experience to help guide me through this maze. I'm looking at the Yoder ys480, Blaz'n Grill Gradn Slam, Mak 1 Star, Fast Eddie PG500, Firecraft Q450, and the Assassin 36" Pellet Grill. Looking forward to more dialog and learning from you guys.

[HighOnSmoke]

Welcome from SE Georgia!

[Pam Gould]

Welcome and get another job, your gonna need it with all the ides and stuff in here..just sayin.  lol  .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.

[sparky]

Welcome from northern Cali.

[TMB]

Welcome from Alabama

[sliding_billy]

Greetings from North Texas.

[Pappymn]

Welcome from Minnesota


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[ACW3]

Here's another North Carolina welcome.

Art

[Hub]

Welcome 

Here's some food for thought:  http://www.letstalkbbq.com/index.php?topic=21541.0

Hub

[KJRsmoker]

Greetings from northern Illinois from a very satisfied MAK owner.

[Deebo]

Welcome from Cereal City USA! I want to disclose that I do not own, nor have I owned, any of the cookers you are considering. I just went through about a year of research trying to pick a new cooker....started looking at komado’s and ended up w/a Memphis pro.  At the end of my search(last 3 months  ) I was for sure going to buy a pellet grill and I was down to Memphis, Mak, Yoder, and Blazn.
The last month I came down to almost doing a coin flip to choose between the Mak and Memphis....I picked the Memphis and mostly for the direct searing and high heat capability. If I were in your shoes knowing this is not a priority of yours I would have picked the Mak hands down. They are well designed, the owners are awesome to talk to, and you can’t hardly find one bad thing written about Mak on the internet. I love my Memphis for what I do but the Mak is a fine machine indeed. Good luck with your search, look forward to your new cooker post!

[Jaxon]

Welcome from all of us here in middle Georgia - the Warner Robins area.

Are you close by?

The Assassin grills are built just up the road...about 10 minutes from here. I was there this morning looking at their pellet grills. I have a 48" inch model charcoal fuel.