I've been fighting a Beef Eater gas grill for the past 17 years and finally got rid of it in a move.  To replace it, we purchased a Weber Performer.  I've been wanting one of these for a long time.  I've used it several times now and am reacquainting myself with using charcoal.  I LOVE IT!  It is well designed and engineered - far superior to my first kettle.  The thought and quality of workmanship is evident everywhere I look on this unit.  If a hurricane blew my gasser and Performer away I'd by the replacement Performer first. We use it on our Lanai in Florida as it is so easy to move in and out of its storage area.  The ash bucket is another outstanding feature of this grill.  Very well thought out design.  I've already used it as a smoker and it performed perfectly, as expected.  Temperature regulation was important and it did that as expected, or better.