Welcome, Guest

Shop Amazon.com and support the WKC | WKC T-Shirts

Author Topic: WSM sizes  (Read 17830 times)

Mike in Roseville

  • WKC Performer
  • Posts: 2261
Re: WSM sizes
« Reply #15 on: February 05, 2020, 06:17:42 PM »
I’ve had all 3 sizes. It really depends on your situation. Most people think the 18” is perfect. My dad and brother love theirs. I have an 18wsm at the cabin and it’s nice up there. For my home use (and the few comps I do) I prefer the 22WSM. You can’t go wrong with any of them though.


Sent from my iPhone using Weber Kettle Club

Walchit

  • WKC Performer
  • Posts: 2141
Re: WSM sizes
« Reply #16 on: February 08, 2020, 05:24:35 AM »
Get that 14! And an 18, if you wait long enough you can find one for 50-75 bucks. I have all 3 sizes but the only ones ive cooked on are my 18s. The 22 is brand new and I dont wanna get it dirty lol. And the 14 is a C code, so I don't wanna use it. 

WeberKell11

  • WKC Brave
  • Posts: 180
Re: WSM sizes
« Reply #17 on: February 08, 2020, 07:48:09 AM »
Oh the 14 has been secured dont you worry!  Guy had a cover in good shape too so I'm definitely happy about the deal.  I'm sure I'll be adding the other sizes as the surface in my area. Thanks again to everyone!

Sent from my SM-G955U using Weber Kettle Club mobile app
« Last Edit: February 12, 2020, 07:49:31 PM by WeberKell11 »

DaveG74

  • WKC Ranger
  • Posts: 527
Re: WSM sizes
« Reply #18 on: February 12, 2020, 07:35:57 PM »
Keep your eyes peeled, deals for come along.  Been looking for a WSM 22.5 for a year and finally scored one today for $100 in really nice shape.  Wanted one that I could use my 22.5 kettle accessories on.

Yes find them used and for the right price you can get all three!  ;D
I swear, when I score a great deal on a 26" I'll stop buying grills... So often.

tibas92017

  • WKC Brave
  • Posts: 121
Re: WSM sizes
« Reply #19 on: February 14, 2020, 05:40:38 AM »
My WSM  18""Classic" was bought new off Amazon in the year 2008 and it is one-great smoker!

hawgheaven

  • WKC Performer
  • Posts: 2070
    • Hawg Heaven Smokin' BBQ
Re: WSM sizes
« Reply #20 on: February 15, 2020, 04:00:29 AM »
I have two 18"s that I used in BBQ comps. Great cookers! I also have a 14" that I got on the cheap. Never used. Cute li'l thang! Prolly hang onto it to pass it on to my grand kids...
Multiple kettles and WSM's. I am not a collector, just a gatherer... and a sick bastard.

ClubChapin

  • WKC Ranger
  • Posts: 1032
Re: WSM sizes
« Reply #21 on: February 15, 2020, 11:28:20 AM »
I have 18” and 22”. Mostly use the 22”. It is better for hanging ribs and my CB reversible roti fits.

Both are charcoal misers.

22 seems to hold temp better, but that might be my technique has improved since I got the 22”.

-Nightwind-

  • Smokey Joe
  • Posts: 11
Re: WSM sizes
« Reply #22 on: February 22, 2020, 07:36:58 AM »
I’m in the market for a WSM, and can’t make up my mind between the 18 and 22. The most I routinely smoke at the same time is two briskets it 6 racks of ribs, but the capacity to do more would be nice, but the 22 burns through more charcoal... Can anyone please post pictures of the 18 and 22 with meat places on the grates? It might be helpful to get a visual. Thanks!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

rc

  • WKC Brave
  • Posts: 157
WSM sizes
« Reply #23 on: February 22, 2020, 05:09:44 PM »
Here’s a couple of pics of my wsm 18. The pork butt was a 10 pounder and the other pic is of two slabs of baby back ribs. Don’t have any pics of the bottom rack with anything on it.

Forgot to mention that the 18 only fits a little more than half of a 20lb bag of charcoal (when Using the standard charcoal ring). That can get me through about 12ish hours of cook time at 225 using the minion method.

Hope this helps you decide.

Sent from my iPhone using Weber Kettle Club
« Last Edit: February 23, 2020, 12:02:01 PM by rc »

rc

  • WKC Brave
  • Posts: 157
WSM sizes
« Reply #24 on: February 22, 2020, 05:11:11 PM »
.

bamakettles

  • WKC Ambassador
  • Posts: 5545
Re: WSM sizes
« Reply #25 on: February 23, 2020, 06:14:27 AM »
My 22 yesterday.  The 22 may be a little taller too, allowing you to cook more food or use a rib hanger.  I did a mod that adds a middle rack 5 inches below the top for a total of 3.  Here’s a few pics....pork loin on top, ribs below.  Had room for lots more....monitored temps for pit lower left, tenderloin top left and ribs top right.  My basket will run the cooker for 18 hours on a full load at 250F in 30 degree weather, so runtime could be longer than an 18, but not sure since I’ve never had an 18.  Hope that helps!


Sent from my iPad using Weber Kettle Club

Caver42

  • Smokey Joe
  • Posts: 46
Re: WSM sizes
« Reply #26 on: April 04, 2020, 06:25:42 PM »
I really shouldn't comment here as I'm so new to my WSM. I did want to crow a bit by saying, late last summer I scored an 18 WSM for $125.00 in barely used condition. I've only used it twice but so far the results have been fantastic. Were I able to purchase a 14 inch for $50.00 I would purchase it if only to reserve it for a gift to an interested family member or a friend.
 Unless it's damaged some way it's a steal/

bbqking01

  • WKC Ranger
  • Posts: 1620
WSM sizes
« Reply #27 on: April 05, 2020, 12:20:06 AM »
I’m in the market for a WSM, and can’t make up my mind between the 18 and 22. The most I routinely smoke at the same time is two briskets it 6 racks of ribs, but the capacity to do more would be nice, but the 22 burns through more charcoal... Can anyone please post pictures of the 18 and 22 with meat places on the grates? It might be helpful to get a visual. Thanks!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
This is my 18” wsm, just picked it up for 90.00 on offer up. First ever cook on a wsm was 2 brisket flats. Roughly 4-5 lbs each. Turned out well, but that’s what it looked like on a 18”

Sent from my iPhone using Weber Kettle Club

HoosierKettle

  • WKC Ambassador
  • Posts: 7354
Re: WSM sizes
« Reply #28 on: April 05, 2020, 07:15:31 AM »
18 or 22, a rib hanger is a must. This is my 18. Just three racks but I have done six.




Sent from my iPhone using Weber Kettle Club mobile app

magic mike

  • WKC Brave
  • Posts: 438
Re: WSM sizes
« Reply #29 on: April 05, 2020, 09:45:25 AM »
Thanks everyone for the feedback.  I may end up finding an 18 is necessary eventually but it sounds like at 50 bucks I might as well add the 14 to the herd for now.

I used this exact same logic about 8 months ago when I scored a 14” WSM for fifteen bucks ($15). Haven’t used it yet and, having both an 18 and 22, I may never. It was an “I might as well add it” moment.