Weber 741001 22 1/2-Inch One-Touch Silver Kettle Grill, Black

I've been using Weber Kettle for about 20 years now, and this basic design has yet to be duplicated for it's ease of use and consistent cooking. I use both Gas and wood/charcoal and I would never give up my Weber kettle. I use it more than I do the Gas grill.

After grilling with a gas grill for years, I bought the Weber charcoal grill. All grilled foods taste so much better with the charcoal and smoke(add wood chips) flavor. Much more so than the gas grill. I rarely use the gas grill anymore.

I grill pretty regularly and have had this grill for around a year. Its a no-brainer; it works, is big, and is relatively expensive.
Its easy to clean out the bottom, and easy to control the temperature of your coals by adjusting the vent at the top and bottom. And, after you're done, you can close both vents and put the top on to smother the coals. I always end up being able to reuse most of my coals the next time I cook out.
The body of the grill is still in very good shape. I can find no corrosion to speak of.
My only complaints are that the ash catching plate, the way its held on, and the legs are kind of cheezy. Ive only had a couple times where they gave me any problems, none of which were serious.
I'd also suggest you get the weber chimney starter and coal baskets to go along with your grill. They've both made grilling a snap.
Definitely a good buy for the money.

The Weber grills are quality products. I bought my brother his first one over 30 years ago. This one replaced that one. I was happy to see the quality was still there after all these years.

for me, this grill is the sweet spot. charcoal taste, quality construction, ease of use, well-deserved weber reputation, and reasonable price.

i love my weber, and use it much more than other grills i've had. works like a champ.

weber support was flawless when i needed them.

one nit : the ash pan is a nice feature, but attachment is a bit awkward, like it was an afterthought. no big deal though.

btw, be sure to get a chimney starter--makes charcoal grilling SO much easier. i'd have bought the weber one if it hadn't been sold out where i got my grill.