At times, either type is better. Charcoal does cook hotter and crisps the
food better. You can't beat the instant on of a propane grill too, start
cooking 5 minutes after lighting, try that with charcoal or keep it going
for 3 hours at a big party without adding more charcoal.

Folks here sure do like weber but I found it quite expensive (for gas
models). I have no problems with the sears unit I bought a year ago (not
sure who really makes it though). The one feature I have that you should
make sure you get is cast iron racks and burners. I rusted through the
crome plated steel racks and steel burners on my old grill one per year but
this cast iron one (it has porcilin coating on the grates but not the
burner) shows no sign of rust anywhere.

The big home center stores are just starting to advertize grills for this
year. You should have plenty to choose from. The stainless steel look has
come down in price this year too. Good time to upgrade.

I have a gas grill only now but plan to get a charcaol smoker type grill
soon for variety.






"Iowa883" wrote in message
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Tis the season fro some good old brew drinkin and grillin. My Wal-Mart gas
grill grates are all rusty and I don't know what to do. Are there grates
that are stainless or ceramic coated ?
Also, my Dad just told me to scrap the gas grill and go by a good old
Weber
charcoal grill. He said they can't be beat.
Does anyone else agree.
Now what should I do ?
Any advice ?
Thanks,
Iowa883