Cheers! My name is Jim and I'm NOT a pellet smoker, YET!

[Salmonsmoker]

I'm a long time Salmon smoker, a little hobby picked years ago when I lived in Alaska. Actually, not as much a hobby, as food prep and storage for those long winters. I also make sausage, brine and smoke meats. I started out with a "Little Chief" and must have put 1000# through it before it won it's retirement. I'm currently using the Bradley digital 6-rack. My every day BBQ is on it's last legs, so I'm in the process of finding a new grill. Tired of flavorless propane! I've been looking at the MAK 2-Star and the Memphis Pro 400. Any thoughts? Big Poppa?

 

[FLBentRider]

Welcome!

I've got a MAK 2 star, and a Bradley or two.

 

[squirtthecat]

Ditto! I've got a Bradley OBS, and a couple-three pellet eaters.. (including a MAK 1 Star)

You could always take a road trip down to Dallas, OR and check out the MAK production facility in person.

 

[Rip]

Welcome to the forum Jim! Lots of info on MAK and Memphis here. The search feature will help you find them.

 

[ACW3]

Welcome from a North Carolina MAK owner. I bought my MAK from BP, and it didn't hurt at all. Give him a call.

Art

 

[RickB]

I must admit i am a bit biased...but you cant go wrong with a Mak 2. And theres only one place to get it. Give BP a call, he'll hook ya up!

 

[So Cal Smoker]

Welcome to the forum Jim. Ask alot of questions, do your homework, and I'm sure you'll pick the grill that's right for you.

 

[Big Poppa]

call us and we will give you the relative advantages of each one....

 

[Deb]

Welcome Jim......

 

[NorCal Smoker]

Welcome! You can't go wrong with the Mak 2 Star

 

[TentHunter]

Welcome to the forum.

My wife used to live in Alaska and loves hot-smoking salmon on our MAK!

 

[Salmonsmoker]

Thanks for your replies everyone. Bent and Squirt, I recognize your handles from the Bradley forum...I've been lurking there for a few years, but have never posted. I noticed on the specs of the two I'm looking at, that the Memphis can reach 650*F while the Mak's is 500*F. Is this an issue at all for searing steaks? What about the Mak or Memphis in cold weather smoking and grilling?

 

[FLBentRider]

I've never felt like I wished the MAK got hotter.

 

[dieselr88]

Welcome! You can't go wrong with either pit. I opted for a yoder 640, and so far so good.

 

[Chili Head]

Welcome salmonsmoker!
I have a bradley digital 4 rack which led me to the pellet smoker/grill scene. I bought the MAK 2 star and haven't looked back! Not once have I second guessed my decision or wished the 2 star would run hotter. Do yourself a favor..no matter which pellet cooker you decide on you need to get it from BP. The service can't be beat!

 

[Patrick_CT]

Welocome! I chose the 2 star and have not looked back!

 

[scooter]

Both are great pits with their own strengths and weaknesses. BPS will take good care of you.

 

[cowgirl]

Welcome to the forum! I use a Memphis Pro and love it. The coldest weather I've used the unit in was 9F, it worked great. Looking forward to your input here!

 

[CarterQ]

Welcome aboard!

 

[Salmonsmoker]

Well, after all of your helpful postings and some more research on my own, I've made a command decision. The hand points to the MAK 2-Star. SWMBO concurred. As soon as the bottom falls out of my Weber gasser we'll be doing the MAKDADDY.