22" MT or 26" Premium?

[DougWilsonsSlapper]

I am a noob, and so apologies  I've searched the forums and see the varying responses on this issue.

I'm trying to decide between the 22" Master Touch or the 26" Premium.  The grill will go next to my Genesis and so I can use that as a table.  I have a small backyard, and there is just enough room for the 26".   If I could get a Performer then that would be the no-brainer.

This will be a weekend grill/smoker for steaks (striploins usually), burgers, ribs, brisket, hot dogs, chicken thighs, briskets and veggies.  For thanksgiving I will do a 14lb turkey.

I cook for 4-5 people most nights, but on weekends we'll entertain about 5-8 times per year and i'll be cooking for 8.    So, I'm concerned about the cooking for 8 and also cooking for 5 people but doing meat and veggies together.

Your thoughts would be appreciated! 

[JEBIV]

handsdown the 26 you won't regret the decision. I have both and the 26 is my workhorse!!!!

[DougWilsonsSlapper]

handsdown the 26 you won't regret the decision. I have both and the 26 is my workhorse!!!!

Thank you.  Is the 26" harder to control temperature?

[JEBIV]

handsdown the 26 you won't regret the decision. I have both and the 26 is my workhorse!!!!

Thank you.  Is the 26" harder to control temperature?

not at all, same control between the 2

[CatskillSmoker]

handsdown the 26 you won't regret the decision. I have both and the 26 is my workhorse!!!!

+1

[DougWilsonsSlapper]

handsdown the 26 you won't regret the decision. I have both and the 26 is my workhorse!!!!

Thank you.  Is the 26" harder to control temperature?

not at all, same control between the 2

Thanks, again!  So helpful.  Do you have a picture of the size difference between the two, by any chance?

One funny aside ---- we have a very narrow lot (under 20 feet) and our patio doesn't have room for these and so now i have promised my wife that I will build a new walkway so that my bbq's have somewhere other than grass to sit on.  Hah!

[WildonionAB]

handsdown the 26 you won't regret the decision. I have both and the 26 is my workhorse!!!!

Thank you.  Is the 26" harder to control temperature?

not at all, same control between the 2

I've been finding that the 26'r needs a little more top vent control for temps vs my 22. But thats a easy thing to do.

Grab a 26 Doug. I used a 22 for almost 3 years and its cramped when cooking for large groups. Lol now I can cram my 26'r

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[DougWilsonsSlapper]

Tx!

[WildonionAB]

I keep trying to upload a side by side pic for you but the forum won't let me

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[DougWilsonsSlapper]

I keep trying to upload a side by side pic for you but the forum won't let me

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Would it work in a DM or some other way?

[WildonionAB]

I keep trying to upload a side by side pic for you but the forum won't let me

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Would it work in a DM or some other way?

Just tried that to. Sorry dude.

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[WildonionAB]

Check out my posts. The pic is there

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[DougWilsonsSlapper]

I keep trying to upload a side by side pic for you but the forum won't let me

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Would it work in a DM or some other way?

Just tried that to. Sorry dude.

Thanks, anyways.  I appreciate the effort.   I think I'll like it here.
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[DougWilsonsSlapper]

Check out my posts. The pic is there

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Got it.  Finalizing order now! 

[HoosierKettle]

26 for sure. Cooking for four or more on a regular basis is what I do and I use the 26 3-4 times a week.  A genesis and a 26 is a great combo.


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