Anybody ever smoke Beef Shank

[tsuri]

First of all this is the beginning of my second year with the Bradley and I'm loving it. People that came over last summer are begging to come back this year. I couldn't have pulled it off without you guys.
A friend asked me to smoke a beef shank for him. I said I'd give it a shot. I found this article, but nothing else. Does anybody have any experience with this? Is braising necessary or do you think it would pull apart if I cooked it like a butt?
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/146545/beef-shanks-its-just-not-for-soups-and-stews-anymore-smoked-and-pulled-beef-shank-with-better-q-pics

Any thoughts would be appreciated.