Thinking about getting one with the Plip stem. Any thoughts are appreciated.
Peterson System Pipe
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My first pipe was a Peterson 314 with a P-Lip stem. I still use it and really like the P-Lip, esp with a system pipe. Does the moisture reservoir make a huge difference - not that I have noticed - but is is a great smoker.
Yes you need one, yes get it with a P-Lip and you better get one in each style...just in case that they stop making them after 120 yrs
Yes you need one, yes get it with a P-Lip and you better get one in each style...just in case that they stop making them after 120 yrs
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Thanks for the reply. Think I will start with the 302 and go from there.
I like mine, but I don’t feel the p-lip is any better, or worse, than a fishtail. Just different.
I own three system pipes all with P-Lips and like them all. My favorite is the B-42 because it has a bigger bowl which I prefer when smoking burley blends. Check out the linked vid which I found particularly helpful when looking to purchase my first system pipe. It explains the System fully, proper packing as well as cleaning. Although this all seems self explainitory, System pipes benefit from following the Peterson System process and it isn't as intuitive as it appears. You can smoke them the same as all your other pipes...but why not get the most from them? I will say that the P-lip can be a love hate thing among pipers. Some, like Kentos don't have strong opinions while others hate them passionately still others wish they could get them on all their pipes...
I think every pipe smoker should have at least one Peterson System pipe. They are iconic.
I think every pipe smoker should have at least one Peterson System pipe. They are iconic.
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Thanks as always to @brandaves. I just ordered the B42.
Awesome! ...although that's a lot of pressure...
ahhh, you're gonna love it. Enjoy my friend!
I have a 301 and like it fine especially the rather narrow bowl diameter relative to depth. Smokes great and is easy to maintain.
Will try to get a current family photo today.
I just went through my old photos, and I have owned several Petersons over the years.
Here are most of the system pipes I've owned...
I just went through my old photos, and I have owned several Petersons over the years.
Here are most of the system pipes I've owned...
I love them.
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Actually I changed my mind. My local B&M has a 10% off Vets day sale. I picked up a beautiful Sandblasted 302 Standard System. Looking forward to my first smoke in a bit bb
We are going to need a picture!
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Next time. I promise.
Here are the Peterson’s I have at this particular moment. [emoji23]
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Kilroy6644
Smoking a corn dog in aviators and a top hat
I have eight Peterson's, four with the P-lip, two of them Systems. I don't have any strong feelings either way. The System does collect a good amount of moisture, but I don't find that it makes a noticeable difference in the quality of the smoke, and I don't think the P-lip is necessarily an improvement either, although I don't think it makes it worse. It's just there. But I think you made a good choice. As @brandaves said, they're iconic. The System and P-lip are what put Peterson on the map, and they've been successful for a long, long time. At a time when I could only afford one Peterson (an estate at that), I knew it had to be a System.
Kilroy6644
Smoking a corn dog in aviators and a top hat
And here they are.
On the left, top to bottom: rustic System 309 (my first Pete), System 31, army mount Dracula 05, and Dark Smooth Sherlock Holmes Baskerville.
On the right: Summertime 150 (with a double stamped stem; the logo is on both sides, so the stem can never be upside down), Summertime B10, Irish Made Army 101, and rustic Barrel.
On the left, top to bottom: rustic System 309 (my first Pete), System 31, army mount Dracula 05, and Dark Smooth Sherlock Holmes Baskerville.
On the right: Summertime 150 (with a double stamped stem; the logo is on both sides, so the stem can never be upside down), Summertime B10, Irish Made Army 101, and rustic Barrel.
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Here is my new Peterson System 302
Do I spy a bottle of weller?
Nice collection. I’ve got a rustic barrel church warden in one of my carts. Need to just pull the trigger.
