I got the #2 back in February and I've enjoyed learning to use it. Never had tried an electric before now and extremely happy with the results! Very happy with not having to tend a fire all day to get great bbq too Very successful cooks so far--butts, tenderloin, ribs, and whole chicken. There's a lot of great advice on the board which I've enjoyed reading (used to be an injector but now I brine butts, tenderloin, and whole chicken). There are so many right ways to do things it's a lot of fun trying out other's ideas.