zilla said:
Whatever you buy just don't get a Klose pit. They SUCK!
OK Uncle Bubba your turn.
Not taking the bait Zilla.
However, when Zilla saw my Klose at the American Royal last year I had to get him a bib to catch the drool.
When it comes to offsets...you get what you pay for. My Klose is a very tight pit. When it comes to offsets and different brands, make sure you just don't look...open the doors,
listen to how they seal, feel the weight, knock on the steel, try to flex the doors, check the consistency and quality of the welds especially around the firebox, and very importantly...check to see how much smoke comes out the doors. I have none at all coming out. Also check resale value because you will, most likely, go bigger at some point.