I'm a big Weber fan-- I've used a Genesis gas grill for six years and a Smoky Mountain Cooker for two.  Recently purchased the Kettle Gold.  Great charcoal grill!  The enclosed ash catcher is particularily useful if you grill with lump charcoal  versus briquettes, like I do.  It catches any sparks and small pieces of lump that drop through the charcoal grate.  Hinged grate is also a big plus.  I like to use the Weber charcoal holders to hold my lump when grilling steaks-- push them together in the center to sear (brings charcoal about 2 inches from meat) then push them to the outer edge for indirect cooking.  I also added a thermometer to the lid to check and adjust cooking temps.