Buying a Grill

jasonfish320 · 05-24-10, 09:16 PM

Hey guys, any suggestions on what I should buy for a new grill...I don't need anything real big just would like it to cook evenly and last more than just a few years. I really would like to buy a Weber, but they are a little out of my range. I'm looking to spend around 250..I know it's not much, but it's just me and my wife and occasionally a few friends so I really don't need a monster grill.

keithdog · 05-24-10, 09:36 PM

Jason, I was in your shoes two years ago and spent weeks looking, and studying grills. I to couldn't afford a Webber. But after all that looking at grills, I opted to buy a Sears Grill. It had feature that some of the more expensive brands had and in many ways was built smarter and stronger. Before you buy a grill, look at the back of the grill. You'll be suprised what you don't see from the front. Pay attension to how the lid is conected to the body. And look for a model with a slide out try under the burners. Saves a LOT of hassle in cleanup! So far my Sears has never given me any trouble and accessories are easy to obtain. Also, Sears has a service where they will send a grill guy to your house should you have any trouble. I had trouble getting the rotisseree burner to ignite. The grill guy came out and started it right away and showed me what I needed to do. Didnt cost me a dime for his service.

MallenManson · 05-24-10, 09:41 PM

You never mentioned what type of grill, but I'm guessing propane, for that price?
I paid 180 for a Brinkmann a few years back, and it's been a great grill, although I did just have to order new cooking grids for it.
My next grill will be an infrared grill. The one I've been looking at is a Charm Glow I think?
$400 for the bigger model but $269 for the smaller, which is flirtin with your price range.
Their claims are more even heatin to the cooking surfaces and majorly reduced flare-ups.
Bama swears by em. Might wanna check em out

bamabassman · 05-24-10, 10:31 PM

2nds on the infrared grill. then get a smoker seperately.

zooker · 05-25-10, 12:48 AM

i use both charcoal and gas.the old gas job is a weber i think..the charcoal one is a char-grill it works the best for charcoal grilling.. if i am doing somthing fast dogs/burgers/veggies i do it on the gas job. if i am knockin out something time consuming i use the charcoal..

the char grill was on sale at $100 got it at lowes..it is big and comfy.. you all notice from all my bbq threads i don't cook for 5-8 poeple just 3-4 of us here..yep it is a big grill 18x30 but that size leaves you with alot of room to perfect the art of scotched meat..
charcoal is the more relaxed/slower-more challenging- method.. take my recent bbq steak thread i don't say it but the steaks cooked all told 35 mintues-this aint a joke-nice and slow on a 275 to 300 degree grill. after being seared.sure i could have knocked them out in 10 mintues on the gas job but they would not be no where as tender and juicy..

zooker

Captmikestarrett · 05-25-10, 02:06 PM

I just bought a duel grill from Char-Broil..

Very nice

Capt Mike

dave · 05-25-10, 02:19 PM

Flauntn' the bucks.

dave · 05-25-10, 02:20 PM

Oh imagine the eats that will be going down on that!

zooker · 05-25-10, 03:06 PM

dave that is the gas and charcoal jobby...

i looked at it heavily

zooker

MallenManson · 05-25-10, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captmikestarrett

I just bought a duel grill from Char-Broil..

Very nice

Capt Mike

B-b-b-b-bad....b-b-b-b-bad..bad to the bone....

Captmikestarrett · 05-26-10, 09:13 AM

Yes my fellow bass fisherman (I can say that now BTW) it is gas and charcoal. It is only 299 at Lowes and was a gift my mother in law and my kids.

The side burner fits a charcoal chimmney perfect to light your charcoal fast. About four minutes and you ready to dump coals.

Both sides have heavy duty grates with baked enamel. A smoker box is available as well for it. And the cover that came with it has velcro expansion for the smoker box as well.

I am very happy with it. My two old grills have been trashed. One was a char-broil charcoal grill simular to my new one and it lasted 10 years and could have lasted a few more.

Capt Mike

Captmikestarrett · 05-26-10, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave

Flauntn' the bucks.

Watch the news about the Verizon Center today. And yes life is good but I still am cheap.

Capt Mike

dave · 05-26-10, 09:37 AM

Did you get Stevie Wonder tickets?

Captmikestarrett · 05-26-10, 09:58 AM

Yes and a sweet bonus too.

And as far as I know still employed...

Capt Mike

dave · 05-26-10, 10:14 AM

When is Uncle Ted taking the reigns?

Captmikestarrett · 05-26-10, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave

When is Uncle Ted taking the reigns?

GAG order still.

Capt Mike

jasonfish320 · 05-27-10, 03:42 PM

This is what I've settled on..

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/allRe...ct_id=13437088

MallenManson · 05-27-10, 08:17 PM

Nice! I've really enjoyed my Brinkmann

05-24-10, 09:16 PM	#1
jasonfish320 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MAINEIAC Posts: 585	Buying a Grill Hey guys, any suggestions on what I should buy for a new grill...I don't need anything real big just would like it to cook evenly and last more than just a few years. I really would like to buy a Weber, but they are a little out of my range. I'm looking to spend around 250..I know it's not much, but it's just me and my wife and occasionally a few friends so I really don't need a monster grill. __________________ "If at first you don't succeed; have another beer"

05-24-10, 09:41 PM	#3
MallenManson BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beulah, Michigan Posts: 6,431	You never mentioned what type of grill, but I'm guessing propane, for that price? I paid 180 for a Brinkmann a few years back, and it's been a great grill, although I did just have to order new cooking grids for it. My next grill will be an infrared grill. The one I've been looking at is a Charm Glow I think? $400 for the bigger model but $269 for the smaller, which is flirtin with your price range. Their claims are more even heatin to the cooking surfaces and majorly reduced flare-ups. Bama swears by em. Might wanna check em out __________________ Bass fear me. Women pepperspray me.....

05-24-10, 10:31 PM	#4
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	2nds on the infrared grill. then get a smoker seperately. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

05-25-10, 12:48 AM	#5
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	i use both charcoal and gas.the old gas job is a weber i think..the charcoal one is a char-grill it works the best for charcoal grilling.. if i am doing somthing fast dogs/burgers/veggies i do it on the gas job. if i am knockin out something time consuming i use the charcoal.. the char grill was on sale at $100 got it at lowes..it is big and comfy.. you all notice from all my bbq threads i don't cook for 5-8 poeple just 3-4 of us here..yep it is a big grill 18x30 but that size leaves you with alot of room to perfect the art of scotched meat.. charcoal is the more relaxed/slower-more challenging- method.. take my recent bbq steak thread i don't say it but the steaks cooked all told 35 mintues-this aint a joke-nice and slow on a 275 to 300 degree grill. after being seared.sure i could have knocked them out in 10 mintues on the gas job but they would not be no where as tender and juicy.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

05-25-10, 02:06 PM	#6
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	I just bought a duel grill from Char-Broil.. Very nice Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

05-24-10, 09:36 PM	#2
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	Jason, I was in your shoes two years ago and spent weeks looking, and studying grills. I to couldn't afford a Webber. But after all that looking at grills, I opted to buy a Sears Grill. It had feature that some of the more expensive brands had and in many ways was built smarter and stronger. Before you buy a grill, look at the back of the grill. You'll be suprised what you don't see from the front. Pay attension to how the lid is conected to the body. And look for a model with a slide out try under the burners. Saves a LOT of hassle in cleanup! So far my Sears has never given me any trouble and accessories are easy to obtain. Also, Sears has a service where they will send a grill guy to your house should you have any trouble. I had trouble getting the rotisseree burner to ignite. The grill guy came out and started it right away and showed me what I needed to do. Didnt cost me a dime for his service.

05-25-10, 02:19 PM	#7
dave BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 401	Flauntn' the bucks.

05-25-10, 02:20 PM	#8
dave BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 401	Oh imagine the eats that will be going down on that!

05-25-10, 03:06 PM	#9
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	dave that is the gas and charcoal jobby... i looked at it heavily zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

05-26-10, 09:13 AM	#11
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	Yes my fellow bass fisherman (I can say that now BTW) it is gas and charcoal. It is only 299 at Lowes and was a gift my mother in law and my kids. The side burner fits a charcoal chimmney perfect to light your charcoal fast. About four minutes and you ready to dump coals. Both sides have heavy duty grates with baked enamel. A smoker box is available as well for it. And the cover that came with it has velcro expansion for the smoker box as well. I am very happy with it. My two old grills have been trashed. One was a char-broil charcoal grill simular to my new one and it lasted 10 years and could have lasted a few more. Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

05-26-10, 09:37 AM	#13
dave BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 401	Did you get Stevie Wonder tickets?

05-26-10, 09:58 AM	#14
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	Yes and a sweet bonus too. And as far as I know still employed... Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

05-26-10, 10:14 AM	#15
dave BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 401	When is Uncle Ted taking the reigns?

05-27-10, 03:42 PM	#17
jasonfish320 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MAINEIAC Posts: 585	This is what I've settled on.. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/allRe...ct_id=13437088 __________________ "If at first you don't succeed; have another beer"

05-27-10, 08:17 PM	#18
MallenManson BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beulah, Michigan Posts: 6,431	Nice! I've really enjoyed my Brinkmann __________________ Bass fear me. Women pepperspray me.....

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