As very new to the pipe thing, I'd certainly appreciate your recommendations as to what manufacturer makes a good quality briar pipe (in the price range of $50 - $150).

I've looked at Savinelli and Peterson. Really liked the Peterson Claddagh (01) fishtail. (They had them at Smokingpipes.com but I no longer see that model in their inventory).

So, any recommendation for a good manufacturer, specific pipe and/or source?

Thanks in advance for your input. :-)
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If you just started out a good Cob would be a better bet....but I have 4 estate briars and they all smoke wonderfully but I have 2 Petes that are my crown Jewels. I plan on picking up a couple more petes after the holidays.


Just find something you like to look at, comfortable to hold and smokes well.





Shawn
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Try Frenchy's - nice selection, prices are right, and a good man to deal with.

http://www.frenchyspipes.com/index.php
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Another great source is www.pipesandcigars.com. Their selection is ridiculous.
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If there are crappy Savs or Petes I haven't heard much about them. I have one of each and they're both fine smoking pipes.

But what Shawn said is worth considering. Work with cobs or a modest meerschaum - no drying time and no flavor ghost. Both cobs and meers are excellent to smoke until you find you way around to the briar that looks and feels just right.
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Great advice...thanks, Gents. :-)
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I picked up a Savinelli standing pipe for about $40 from Cigarmony's inventory reduction sale, and it seems like a pretty nice pipe. I'm a pipe newbie and I'm still breaking it in, but I'm happy with it. Here are a few similar pipes:

http://www.cigarmony.com/index.asp?P...ROD&ProdID=598
http://www.cigarmony.com/index.asp?P...ROD&ProdID=599
http://www.cigarmony.com/index.asp?P...ROD&ProdID=600
http://www.cigarmony.com/index.asp?P...ROD&ProdID=602
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