Weber 426001 Q 300 Propane Gas Barbecue

Slow cooked baby back ribs on the first run - they came out excellent. 2 tips - the cast iron grate does not need any prep i.e. seasoning before your first cook. If you want a 2nd level grill i.e. for buns don't buy this grill it will not work. That is really my only complaint. Also, the cast iron grill will remain hot for a few minutes after you turn off the flame. AMZN got this to me in a hurry as well for a very popular item. Impressed all around.

This grill was so easy to assemble. From the time I opened the box until I had a flame going could not have been more than 40 minutes, and some of that was spent on the phone with Weber because the axle for the wheels was missing from the box. Even that was handled very easily, as the customer service person was friendly and helpful and said the missing part would be here in 3-5 days.

I had an inexpensive grill (Aussie) that lasted 2 seasons before I part broke, and, instead of just getting it fixed, I decided to get this, mainly due to the Weber name. I am impressed by its build quality, and I've just finished my first grilling session. I am looking forward to a long relationship with this grill.

The new Weber Q is a great grill. The burner rolls around and creates three burners, while two are used. The unique design lends itself to a large cooking area and no flare-ups experienced by other grills. All around it is one great grill.

I started looking at the Q100 and Q200 models. This lead to looking at the Q300. With the stand included, it's a better value than the Q200 with stand accessory. While the concept of a truly portable grill (Q100) appeals to me, I really don't need to travel with one. A griddle on the stove inside the pop-up camper will do. Probably better.

As for the Q300, it's my first gas grill. Surpisingly, I have no regrets not stoking up the charcoal kettle. Steaks are great. Did chicken breasts this past weekend: Wonderful! And the kids say, "Dad, these are the best hot dogs ever!"

Assembly was straightforward. It looks great. Sturdy. I've had my Weber Kettle for about thirty years. This one should pace it. (BTW: I will fire up the charcoal kettle when I need more room, or I want that extra smokey taste.)

I was replacing a Weber gas grill, so I expected good quality construction. Even though the reviews were positive, I was a little worried that the lower BTU rating might affect performance. They say ignore the BTU (the latest Consumer Reports rates grills and found some of the high BTU grills did not perform well), and the critics are right.
The Q must be more efficient that all of the other grills, because it heats up faster than the Weber silver that I had, and it sears in grill marks like no other grill that I have used. You're likely to use less propane with more even heat. Why don't they have efficiency ratings for grills -- maybe they should!