I have used a Weber 22" kettle grill for many years.  With it I learned how to deliciously cook big pieces of meat with indirect heat along with grilling steaks and burgers.  The steel construction holds the heat very well and even it with being stored outside without a cover and it still lasted 10 years.  I moved to an area where you could only use gas grills so I had to get rid of it but bought yet another of the same model when I was able to.  I bought the charcoal tray accessory for the indirect cooking but actually moved them to the center to cook just hot dogs and was able to conserve charcoal.  With this added accessory you can 1) Slow cook large pieces of meat, 2) Grill lots of food and 3) Grill small amounts of food making it a universal charcoal grill.  Once you get the hang of adjusting the air vents it's all downhill.  Your family and friends will be amazed at what a great cook you are.