Still on the fence but definitely off the big green egg / primo due to cost and bulkyness.
I think it will be a Weber. Good middle ground and some models have the lid retainer where you can swing it to the side. Friend has a table version that lights with gas, which is really nice, but his is stainless and the new version all plastic. So, I don't think I want to be out $350 for a pile of plastic.
Next step down from that is this. Old fashioned lighting (I use electric). At least it is all metal.
Weber 22.5" Performer Silver Black Charcoal Grill - Walmart.com
What do you think? What is the difference between the silver and gold lines?
Does the silver come with the the top grate that opens on the sides to add charcoal to baskets? What model has that? That's a nice feature I'd like to have for slow cooking.
Cheers,
G