Shirley Smokers vs Lang

[MJ_Tenn]

I've had a Lang 48 for several years now and I love it....very solid....very well built. Does exactly what it's supposed to do

 

[DaveAlvarado]

They're both quality. You'll get a Lang faster. You can customize a Shirley more, and the welds will look better.

 

[sylntghost]

If the wait is no problem I would go with a Shirley. You cannot beat the quality.paul does a lot of the small builds so you may be able to get it a little faster.

 

[chicagokp]

I own a Shirley. If you can deal with the lead time, it's an awesome cooker. And they are awesome people! :thumb:

 

[Ham14]

I owned a Lang years back and it cooked ok but I've seen the Shirley welds and models and I would quickly go with Shirley. Seems like better custumer service to.

 

[jbounds286]

when looking at both in person....they arent even on the same level of craftsmanship and quality...there really shouldn't even be a comparison between these 2 brands....then there's the price...again..Shirley is much cheaper for something way better

 

[Big Swole]

Buy a Lang.... Order a Shirley.... Use the Lang for a year.... Sell the Lang a few weeks before the Shirley is delivered.... DONE!!


It's only money.

 

[Bigr314]

I have had my Shirley for 3 years. It is a great cooker. Paul is an outstanding person. I would buy 10 more if I could.

 

[Fwismoker]

Comparing Paul's cookers side by side with Lang it's Paul's all day long and twice on Tuesdays quality wise.

That said I too would love a LSG vertical offset!

 

[Ayvatr]

Ben Lang makes a good quality stock RF cooker with limited options. I enjoyed my 48 for a few years and would whole heartedly recommend his cooker to anyone. Now, the Shirley I have on order....that's another story. Each cooker is customized to what you want, and the workmanship is unsurpassed anywhere in this business. You will have to wait for it, but from what I know, it's worth the wait.

 

[Twisted T's Q]

I would love to have either one, or a LSG ........

 

[MisterChrister]

Shirley you can't be serious...

(sorry, could not help myself)

I am serious.... and don't call me Shirley! :biggrin1:

 

[Big Swole]

I am serious.... and don't call me Shirley! :biggrin1:

"You ever see a grown man naked" ?


:mrgreen:

 

[Bob C Cue]

"You ever see a grown man naked" ?


:mrgreen:

Cut me some slack, Jack! Chump don' want no help, chump don't GET da help!

 

[Chrisc133]

Shirley.

 

[Adubree86]

Top three reasons a Shirley is better than a Lang
1 craftsmanship
2 cabinet doors
3 nicer warmer box

 

[Pstores]

Ok, this thread gave me an idea....... And am sure will cost me some cash. So, sent off an email to Shirley today. Once I get the reply I am sure a deposit will have to be sent. Lol..... But will finally come full circle to what I want..... Lol....

 

[Porcine Aviator]

Brien:

If this is a life changing decision for you, you may be taking this BBQ thing a bit too seriously. I like BBQ, but it is not worth falling on your sword for.

Anyway, I think that the welds on my Lang are nice looking, but I would not put them in the same class, as say-- Jane Russell.

Once you are thoroughly engaged in using your new smoker, I am sure you will find that such things are not of great import.

The purpose of the tool, and its ability to perform, will probably quickly overshadow any other considerations. I, for one, like the rustic appearance of my Lang. When you look at it, it is clear what its purpose is. Its functionality goes hand-in-hand with the feel of strength inherent in its design. It just feels right when you use it. That doesn't mean that I couldn't fall for a new BBQ suitor, if the right one came along, but I am sure if you choose Lang-- you will not be left wanting.

Have fun.

 

[bram03]

Update:

Talked with Tyler this morning, and im getting the Shirley... and now the wait begins... :grin:

 

[Pstores]

Update:

Talked with Tyler this morning, and im getting the Shirley... and now the wait begins... :grin:

Got an email tonight...... Sounds like I am in the same boat.......