I have had a Bronco Drum Smoker for 9 months now and this thing is a beast. Recently we took it to a BBQ competition and put it to the test. Let me tell you, it did not fail us as we got top 10 finishes in all 3 categories we entered which included a 4th place and a 2nd place finish. If you are a fan of the ease of use and set it and forget it aspect of a Pellet Grill but want the thrill of working with live fire, this is the cooker for you.