Author Topic: PK Grills  (Read 4277 times)

Grampy

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 648
PK Grills
« on: July 01, 2016, 05:47:02 PM »
I started my 4th of July weekend off right. Earlier this week I entered a contest for a PK Grill give away sponsored by Southern Bancorp. They held the drawing this morning and I won! I have never seen one of these PK Grills before but they look pretty nice. I have used a Weber kettle grill for 25 years and it is finally starting to fall apart and is needing to be replaced, so this came at a great time. My question is this, Does anyone know anything about PK Grills or have any experience with one?

This post is not a debate over charcoal vs. gas or why some other type of grill is better. I have used a Weber Kettle grill for 25 years and I prefer charcoal over gas, so nothing you can tell me will change my mind. :D
« Last Edit: July 01, 2016, 05:48:37 PM by Grampy »
Jimmy from Arkadelphia, AR
Smokin-It #2
Woo Pig Sooie!

DivotMaker

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 10988
  • Model 1, 2D conversion, and 3D!
Re: PK Grills
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2016, 06:57:50 PM »
Great post, Jimmy!  Lay down the rules, right up front, so the discussion doesn't go off the rails!  I'm not familiar with that grill, but am certainly going to look into it!  Hopefully, you'll hear from some actual PK owners!
Tony from NW Arkansas
"Official Smokin-It Test Pilot"
Smokin-It Model 1, 2D conversion, and 3D
Auber PID, NexGrill 896 6-burner, CharBroil Big Easy, Anova Precision Cooker w/WiFi
Wife, Son and One REALLY Big Dog!

old sarge

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 4050
Re: PK Grills
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2016, 07:03:19 PM »
One can never have too  much outdoor stuff.  Here is a link to videos on the PK.  And congratulations.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnPTON3ljvI9KWg62nLaUsw
David from Arizona
US Army 70 - 95
SI 3D & Big Red Controller
CS 066
Lodge Sportsman Grill
Weber Kettle
Ducane Meridian 42 inch Grill
LEM MaxVac 1088A
LEM Big Bite #8 Grinder
Chef's Choice 665 and Rival Slicers
Old Hickory Knives
InstantPot Duo80 Plus

DivotMaker

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 10988
  • Model 1, 2D conversion, and 3D!
Re: PK Grills
« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2016, 07:14:41 PM »
That's a sweet charcoal grill!  I want one, and I'm not even a charcoal guy!  Here's why:

1.  It's not made of stamped steel.  'nuff said.

2.  Lifetime aluminum, will never rust out.

3.  Weight.  Portability is great, I especially like that it lifts out of its cart.  Much lighter and portable than a Kamado or Keg-style grill (correct me if I'm wrong on that, RG).

Compared to some of the kamados, it seems the price is good.  I would pay that, no problem.  If I was in the market for a charcoal grill, this would be my choice, I do believe.
Tony from NW Arkansas
"Official Smokin-It Test Pilot"
Smokin-It Model 1, 2D conversion, and 3D
Auber PID, NexGrill 896 6-burner, CharBroil Big Easy, Anova Precision Cooker w/WiFi
Wife, Son and One REALLY Big Dog!

Grampy

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 648
Re: PK Grills
« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2016, 07:16:28 PM »
One can never have too  much outdoor stuff.  Here is a link to videos on the PK.  And congratulations.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnPTON3ljvI9KWg62nLaUsw
Thanks David!
Jimmy from Arkadelphia, AR
Smokin-It #2
Woo Pig Sooie!

Grampy

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 648
Re: PK Grills
« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2016, 07:19:45 PM »
That's a sweet charcoal grill!  I want one, and I'm not even a charcoal guy!  Here's why:

1.  It's not made of stamped steel.  'nuff said.

2.  Lifetime aluminum, will never rust out.

3.  Weight.  Portability is great, I especially like that it lifts out of its cart.  Much lighter and portable than a Kamado or Keg-style grill (correct me if I'm wrong on that, RG).

Compared to some of the kamados, it seems the price is good.  I would pay that, no problem.  If I was in the market for a charcoal grill, this would be my choice, I do believe.
Tony, For free I think I got a pretty good grill. Did you notice that they are made in Little Rock? How can 2 Arkansas boys not know about this? :o
Jimmy from Arkadelphia, AR
Smokin-It #2
Woo Pig Sooie!

DivotMaker

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 10988
  • Model 1, 2D conversion, and 3D!
Re: PK Grills
« Reply #6 on: July 01, 2016, 07:25:13 PM »
Holy cow, Jimmy!  I hadn't gotten that far!  That's amazing.  These guys obviously need to advertise more! ;)   Makes me want one even more, now.
Tony from NW Arkansas
"Official Smokin-It Test Pilot"
Smokin-It Model 1, 2D conversion, and 3D
Auber PID, NexGrill 896 6-burner, CharBroil Big Easy, Anova Precision Cooker w/WiFi
Wife, Son and One REALLY Big Dog!

DivotMaker

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 10988
  • Model 1, 2D conversion, and 3D!
Re: PK Grills
« Reply #7 on: July 01, 2016, 07:45:35 PM »
I see City Lumber, in Fayetteville, carries them.  Gonna have to go by and check one out!  Cool story, about the company.  Seems I do remember these from the 60s & 70s, but had totally forgotten about them.
Tony from NW Arkansas
"Official Smokin-It Test Pilot"
Smokin-It Model 1, 2D conversion, and 3D
Auber PID, NexGrill 896 6-burner, CharBroil Big Easy, Anova Precision Cooker w/WiFi
Wife, Son and One REALLY Big Dog!

old sarge

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 4050
Re: PK Grills
« Reply #8 on: July 01, 2016, 07:52:37 PM »
Sometimes simple is best.
David from Arizona
US Army 70 - 95
SI 3D & Big Red Controller
CS 066
Lodge Sportsman Grill
Weber Kettle
Ducane Meridian 42 inch Grill
LEM MaxVac 1088A
LEM Big Bite #8 Grinder
Chef's Choice 665 and Rival Slicers
Old Hickory Knives
InstantPot Duo80 Plus

Pork Belly

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1812
Re: PK Grills
« Reply #9 on: July 01, 2016, 10:57:24 PM »
I haven't bought one but I have had it on my shopping list for a long time. I have had a few steel grills rust away. A Weber kettle was the longest lasting of them all.

Between my wife's Jeep, (Just Empty Every Pocket) and my new Polaris 1000 Touring there have been other necessary purchases and the PK will have to wait.
Brian - Michigan-NRA Life Member
"A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity."
- Sigmund Freud

DivotMaker

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 10988
  • Model 1, 2D conversion, and 3D!
Re: PK Grills
« Reply #10 on: July 02, 2016, 09:23:10 PM »
Between my wife's Jeep, (Just Empty Every Pocket) and my new Polaris 1000 Touring there have been other necessary purchases and the PK will have to wait.

Ha!  I thought I was the only one that used that meaning of "JEEP!"  Made my day, Brian!  Bet you have a firearm purchase pending, too, that might come in front of the PK! ;)
Tony from NW Arkansas
"Official Smokin-It Test Pilot"
Smokin-It Model 1, 2D conversion, and 3D
Auber PID, NexGrill 896 6-burner, CharBroil Big Easy, Anova Precision Cooker w/WiFi
Wife, Son and One REALLY Big Dog!

Pork Belly

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1812
Re: PK Grills
« Reply #11 on: July 04, 2016, 07:28:45 PM »
Last gun I bought for me was the .44 special I posted a while back. I did buy my son a Sig M400 .556 Pistol for college Graduation.

Gun buying will be slow for a bit, I just got a Polaris 1000 Touring.
Brian - Michigan-NRA Life Member
"A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity."
- Sigmund Freud

DivotMaker

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 10988
  • Model 1, 2D conversion, and 3D!
Re: PK Grills
« Reply #12 on: July 04, 2016, 07:32:08 PM »
Bet the Polaris is a lot of fun, Brian!
Tony from NW Arkansas
"Official Smokin-It Test Pilot"
Smokin-It Model 1, 2D conversion, and 3D
Auber PID, NexGrill 896 6-burner, CharBroil Big Easy, Anova Precision Cooker w/WiFi
Wife, Son and One REALLY Big Dog!

Pork Belly

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1812
Re: PK Grills
« Reply #13 on: July 04, 2016, 07:40:28 PM »
It's smooth, big step up from my Polaris ATP 500, first trip is next week.
Brian - Michigan-NRA Life Member
"A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity."
- Sigmund Freud

DivotMaker

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 10988
  • Model 1, 2D conversion, and 3D!
Re: PK Grills
« Reply #14 on: July 04, 2016, 07:42:30 PM »
Hey Jimmy - fire up that new PK yet?  I'd love to see a review!
Tony from NW Arkansas
"Official Smokin-It Test Pilot"
Smokin-It Model 1, 2D conversion, and 3D
Auber PID, NexGrill 896 6-burner, CharBroil Big Easy, Anova Precision Cooker w/WiFi
Wife, Son and One REALLY Big Dog!