Help me decide, will ya?

[Collin]

Greetings all! I'm new here and need some input from people whose advice may prove invaluable or worthless... 

Trying to decide between the 22 and 26 kettle. It would be an easy decision except for two things: the price, and what I understand is a concern with all Weber kettles—wobbly legs. Is this really an issue, particularly on the bigger, heavier 26? If so, are there any aftermarket solutions?

I regularly cook for 10 (4 adults, 6 kids) and occasionally more so capacity is an issue. As far as function, I already have a WSM so I doubt I'll use the kettle much for smoking or anything of that nature. This is will be for mostly straight-up grilling—burgers, steaks and chicken.

My other concern is the relative lack of add-ons to fit the 26. Then again, I don't see me needing or wanting much of what's available for the 22 anyway.

I have a feeling the 26 is what I need. Yes?

[HoosierKettle]

Yes


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[kettlebb]

Both


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[Collin]

Both

Not currently an option, hence my dilemma.

[Collin]

Let's set aside the price difference. Do I really need the 26 space-wise, or can the 22 hold a dozen large burgers? And are the legs an issue or not?

[LiquidOcelot]

id go 26 just for the real estate

[AZ Monsoon]

How many people do you usually cook for? Without any additional info I'm going 22

No, the legs are not an issue, unless you have a loose leg socket which can be easily fixed.

[Collin]

How many people do you usually cook for?

See my original post: "I regularly cook for 10 (4 adults, 6 kids) and occasionally more so capacity is an issue."

[AZ Monsoon]

How many people do you usually cook for?

See my original post: "I regularly cook for 10 (4 adults, 6 kids) and occasionally more so capacity is an issue."

I'm not so good at reading. 26" in that case.

[charred]

If $$ is a real issue, buy 2 22s off CL.

[Collin]

Can anybody comment on the wobbly legs? Valid concern or not?

[AZ Monsoon]

No. Wobbly legs are not a concern. There's a reason there's a bazzillion Weber kettles around the world.

[charred]

I've had 3 over the years. Wobbly legs never an issue.

[Foster Dahlet]

@Collin , you can always cook less on the real estate of the 26", but there is no way to expand the real estate of a 22" and cook more.

[Collin]

Thanks all. The 26 it is, then.