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I'm told I can get a gas grill for Fathers' Day. Will be my first. I really only need a two burner and would like to try to find a good one for under $450. I am leaning toward a Weber Genesis Silver A ($399), but am wondering if there may be a brand of equal quality that might be a bit less expensive.

One word

WEBER

Jonathan,

I own a Weber and can tell you that their customer service is number one. Replacement parts are also readily available from Weber or other sources.

Consumer Reports seems to rate Vermont Castings higher than Weber now. I think they are available through Loews. I can't comment on thier consumer support though.

                                                                                                                   Dan

Weber is the only way to go!!!

Hi...

I'm in the market for a new grill too... want quality...

...one with an infared burner for the rotisserie...

So far... have seen a "Home Depot Only" Ducane...

...and learned about a Sterling Forge "Estate" model...

...any suggestions ?

Dave...

Hi Jonathan:

I would go with the Weber.  I have the Genesis Silver B and just love it.  I think that the B has a higher BTU output than the A.  I was fortunate to get my Silver B on closeout several years ago for $350.  That was $100 cheaper than any other price in town.  One of the few times I get a bargain.  If you go with the Weber, I would recommend getting some of the accessories such as the rotiserrie (sp) and rib rack.

Good luck on your purchase.

bbwb

Weber.

Silver A here.

Dav the hoity toity place near us has Ducane. They look good, the place is pretty snobby, but they usually carry only quality stuff. Never seen Sterling Forge. There are some nice grills out there now. A lot more upscale (expensive) brands than just a few years ago.

This is what they sell a lot of now.

http://www.dcsappliances.com/media/products/BGA48_BQAR.jpg

Don't know anything about them, except it is what the rich and famous in Baltimore are buying.

If you want to get serious about great taste, go charcoal ovens from Hasty Bake. I have a Weber Gas Grill but much prefer charcoal to cook over. These are not you average charcoal grill.

Actually, I wish I had my Weber One Touch back.

Hasty Bake Charcoal Ovens


They have seven different models from affordable to Damn! You can accomplich perfection with these babies.


Here's Damn........$5798.00

Weber Silver A here for us, a family of five. One thing I do notice though is that there are hotter spots on the grill. The right side seems to cook faster than the left. So what I do is just rotate the food around on the grill.

Hmmm...... maybe I just have to clean it?

Now where did I put that power washer?

I like the Silver B for my Beer marinated chicken specialty.

Don't really know what to suggest.  I'm partial to a camp fire style bbq.  Takes a heck of a long time to do anything, but the flavor is awesome.

Sherri

Grill...

Decided on the Ducane S.S. 24" 3-burner model only available @ Home Depot... $699... WOW ! Lotta $$$...

Mainly because it has an infared burner for the rotisserie... and Ducane / Weber support... Weber owns Ducane and incorporated Weber design into this grill... burner section..

Link

Made a HD store vistit... and several HD store calls calls to find one !   ...most stores are out-of-stock... they come in... go out... 1 1/2 hour round trip tomorrow to pick it up...

There's toooo many grills to investigate / choose from... like most things...

Hopefully... I've found  "The grill of my life !.. "    Borrowed this sayin' from my cousin's commercial for gas grills he sells...

Dave...

Based on comments here and some additional research on the internet, we went ahead and bought a Weber Genesis Silver A today. It fired up on the first push of the igniter and worked well. Thanks for all your advice. Jonathan

Did you get the dark blue like this one? 

Jonathan wrote:
Well dont get to used to the ignitor, no one has made a long lived one yet.  You'll find ya need a grill lighter soon though, so get one now.  Enjoy your grill, it will last you a lifetime.  You'll watch the neighbors take 3 or 4 of the other brands to the curb during your Webers reign. 

Ajace, The grills were going out the door fast and furious this weekend. Our closest Lowes only had one Silver A left and it was black. That dark blue is a nice color. Thanks Bill for that tip about the ignitor. I have used a Ducane at my inlaw's camp. That ignitor has lasted at least 8 years, but gets only summer use. Jonathan

Congrats Jonathan!....... and to you too Dave. Didn't know Ducane and Weber were together. Hmmm..... that's why my neighbor's Ducane had some similarities to the Weber. He got a three burner stainless one and I helped him put it together. Looks like it's well made.

My only complaint about the Silver A is the 'counter space'. It doesn't have the fold-down flap the Silver B has. Oh well.... a well placed stool or folding table does the job anyway.

Mmmmmm...... that teriyaki marinated London broil sure did taste good yesterday. Never saw my mother-in-law eat so much. LOL!!!!

Did you say London Broil?

Barb's marinate

1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon coarsly ground peppercorns
1 or 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary or 1 1/2 tablespoons dried ( I like fresh )
3 or 4 tablespoons of honey

Overnighter, flip in the morning, cook for dinner. Watch the olive oil when you first put it on, it will flare up a bit.

I like some good bread with it. Maybe some grilled asparagus. Mashed sweet potatoes with salt, butter and sour cream goes good with a lot of stuff.

Mr. Mom, The Silver A does have a fold down counter like the B. Maybe new this year? not sure. Jonathan