Weber 751001 22 1/2-Inch One-Touch Gold Charcoal Grill, Black

I have used this grill for one season with great results. The lower and upper vents are easy to adjust and do their job well. The lower vent adjustment spins pusher blades that send ash through the vents to the holder below, meaning you only have to handle the ash when the holder fills up. I definitely recommend the Gold model over the Silver, as small bits of hot coal fall through the vent during cooking. I would not want bare coals on the exposed, shallow tray in the Silver. In the Gold, they stay safely contained in the bin - and seem to continue contributing some heat, even though they're no longer in the cooking chamber. I have not yet had reason to miss an adjustable grill - it's easy enough to pile the coals such that there are hotter and less hot regions on the grill. When done cooking, it's easy to let the coals carbonize any residue on the grill, give the grill a scrub, and close the vents. The coals then go out, and can be reused. I highly recommend a Weber chimney starter and lump charcoal. One sheet of newspaper partially soaked in olive oil starts the coals nicely (it takes about 35 min to heat up a full Chimney of charcoal. I also recommend the Weber accessories for hanging tools on the side of the grill. The lid can still be closed tightly with these accessories attached, though they can come off if jostled. Don't waste your money on the lid-holder attachment - the lid has a little hook on the inside that lets it hang on the side of the grill. Negatives: The plastic handles are of good quality, but can get uncomfortably warm, and will melt if they get very hot (ie: unshielded and directly over hot coals). The rack between the wheels is sturdy enough, and usable, but minimal - there's just enough room to hold the chimney starter - and it's a bit awkward (the legs tend to get in the way). There's no place to store charcoal - if you can swing the extra cash and have the deck space, give the Platinum model a look. Overall, great value and excellent performer.

Anyone that is hesitating needs to go ahead and get it. If you are into grilling this grill does an excellent job. When the one I have wears out I will get another, but I don't expect that to be anytime soon and I grill several times a week. The only part I've had to replace on it was the coal grate and that was just this past spring after 5 years. The meals I have cooked on this grill have to number in the 500+ range.

The Gold Touch model is very functional. Easy to unload the ashes. The grate when used with the indirect baskets make it very easy to cook roasts and turkeys. The grill uses charcoal very efficiently. I suggest using WD-40 to clean the grill and shell. I recommend this grill for anyone who grills on a regular basis.

Weber grills are the best. I have an old model with the three sets of 3 holes that must be shut individually, and the ash falls into a tray underneath. I like to save my charcoal, so these little closing devices get hot. the Weber grill I just bought (as a gift) is the "gold" model with a single lever that can shut all of the bottom vents, plus a built in ash catcher. A great improvement on a great product.

I like the product it works just fine. The vendor whowever did a lousy job in shipping and charging too much for shipping. The whole order came in over two week period and late.