i just took plunge as well, got a 26.75"ot 3 weeks ago and did a couple of small indirect smokes (works well for just the family)and some great grillin, but kept reading this **** forum and bought a the 22wsm. got it friday, did 7 racks of ribs on the top(plenty of room with 2 rib racks)and 3 butts on the bottom. if anything taste better out of another smoker, i don't think i could eat it. i also thought you guys were exagerating how easy it was to control temp. wow! full charcoal ring of kingsford comp, 5 blocks of apple, 3/4 chimney lit and added, caught the temp on the way up, did very little adjusting for the rest of the cook. what a machine.