MM Cob Pipe problem

[sam a]

Alphairon - 4/3/2012  3:54 PM  This episode leaves me real curious like. I have been meaning to get an MM pipe for the longest time and I want to query the audience as to which model to spring for. Also want to get some tobacco closest to my cigar tastes...maduro, full bodied, full strength, and with some sweetness, so what do you suggest?

 

for the MM i suggest the missouri pride with a natural finish. i find the natural versions smoke cooler and dryer. and for tobacco... i'd think you would enjoy some of GL pease's english/balkan blends, and probably ones w/ cigar leaf. a few good ones to check out might be:

chelsea morning

quiet nights

key largo

maltese falcon

lagonda

blackpoint

kensington

westminster

 

[Ken Kelley]

OK, thanks for the advice. I'll pull up the MM site and see what happens next.

[nwb]

That's easy Ken.  You'll spend even more money on tobacco related items.

Now aren't I helpful?

[lukin]

nwb - 4/3/2012  7:44 PM

That's easy Ken.  You'll spend even more money on tobacco related items.

Now aren't I helpful?

I justify my pipe purchases by telling myself that I'm saving money by smoking pipes on occasion instead of cigars.  In reality, I just end up buying more of both.

[wlfwalleye]

kola - 4/3/2012  5:39 PM

Last night I finally convinced myself that the pipe mud was cured. I loaded up a bowl of Danish Black & Gold and lit up.  It worked perfectly!  I did not notice any taste transfer from the mud.  The bottom of the pipe held up without incident during the smoke, and I tested its strength when cleaning the pipe afterward. No problems at all. I am happy

The Big Brown Truck just brought me a new Country Gentleman cob today. The very first thing I am doing (right now, in fact) is to prepare a batch of mud to protect the bottom of the bowl. Thanks again to Kyle for the info on pipe mud!

Glad it worked out for you Armin!

[ROTHNH]

nwb - 4/3/2012  9:02 PM

Alphairon - 4/3/2012  6:54 PM

This episode leaves me real curious like. I have been meaning to get an MM pipe for the longest time and I want to query the audience as to which model to spring for. Also want to get some tobacco closest to my cigar tastes...maduro, full bodied, full strength, and with some sweetness, so what do you suggest?

Like Armin, I have a Country Gentleman MM which smokes great.  As far as tobacco, I've enjoyed offerings from SG and Rattrays.  Pretty stout smokes.

You can also check out the reviews here:

http://www.tobaccoreviews.com/

I'd also recommend the Country Gentleman as the best choice.  MM makes other types, including pipes with hardwood bowls, "odd" shapes such as  a MacArthur, but for me, the Country Gentleman is MM's best line ... still under ten bucks.

[87North]

ROTHNH - 4/4/2012  10:35 AM

nwb - 4/3/2012  9:02 PM

Alphairon - 4/3/2012  6:54 PM

This episode leaves me real curious like. I have been meaning to get an MM pipe for the longest time and I want to query the audience as to which model to spring for. Also want to get some tobacco closest to my cigar tastes...maduro, full bodied, full strength, and with some sweetness, so what do you suggest?

Like Armin, I have a Country Gentleman MM which smokes great.  As far as tobacco, I've enjoyed offerings from SG and Rattrays.  Pretty stout smokes.

You can also check out the reviews here:

http://www.tobaccoreviews.com/

I'd also recommend the Country Gentleman as the best choice.  MM makes other types, including pipes with hardwood bowls, "odd" shapes such as  a MacArthur, but for me, the Country Gentleman is MM's best line ... still under ten bucks.

I agree that the Country Gentleman is a good cob, but I've had a few Legends along the way and while they're smaller with the slick finish, I like to throw them in the glovebox of the truck.  Loaded with a bit of GH&Co. Kendall Kentucky for a quick smoke if I'm on the go somewhere...  

[mobarbq]

Just for those who might be interested, EA Carey Smokeshop is running a sale on MM's.  I love that MacArthur!  Check it out: http://www.eacarey.com/corncobs.html

[lukin]

I have a MacArthur, but the bowl is so deep I'm not too sure how to pack it and don't want to waste my good tobacco.  Do you end up wasting a lot once it gets too far down to relight?

[87North]

lukin - 4/13/2012  7:06 AM

I have a MacArthur, but the bowl is so deep I'm not too sure how to pack it and don't want to waste my good tobacco.  Do you end up wasting a lot once it gets too far down to relight?

Just get you one of those long stick/barbecue lighters...  

[Hot Stuff x]

I have a MM American Patriot, i'm real happy with it