I'll have to say that cooking on a Weber Genesis makes quick and lazy pretty enjoyable.

I just got a weber q100 gas grill that has a cast iron grate and I can day it is awesome! Non-stick, even heating, I would say it depends on the difference in price, but they are nice.

Yep, 75% of my grilling is still done on charcoal. But I don't always have time for that, and charcoal doesn't work well in the winter.

$70 vs $30

I don't know if it's worth twice, but it is a weber so you'll have it for years...so go for it

I have a buddy that got me a bunch of stainless grating last year. Everyone I know has those grat es on their grills at this point.

You should have made this thread a couple of months ago. I could have hooked you right up...
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My Chargriller Duo has cast iron (porcelain coated) on both the charcoal and gas sides (The grates are interchangeable). I love the cast iron grates.

What advantages does stainless have over cast iron? They're roughly the same price.

I looked for months to get plain cast iron (not enameled) for my grill. That's right. I'm hardcore.

Seriously, the stainless will do well, but the enameled cast iron perform better. They retain heat better and will sear better/faster. Frankly, though, I didn't want enameled because the porcelain is relatively easy to chip, and once chipped they're a pain in the ass.

I'd recommend holding out for real cast iron. These fit perfectly in my grill:

https://secure.lodgemfg.com/storefro...idProduct=3978

I have un-coated cast iron grates in my Kenmore Stainless grill and they've rusted to shit. I basically have two sections I can cook on now and the replacements are $$$$$.

Also if you want your grill to last a long time get a cast iron or brass burner.

As everyone has said cast iron grates rock!

Interesting...those are the exact same size as my old grates. Although I'm wondering if those handles built into them are going to interfere with the lid.

And yeah, I don't quite get the coating, I would think if they were properly seasoned you wouldn't need it and would prevent the rust that WV mentioned.

In my case? Free vs money.

We welded up the grates exactly like we need.

Buddy works where they make shit for burger king, I think, and the grate was actually scrap. The missing pieces are what they use.

Works AND looks great.
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Yes this...i prefer charcoal to gas.

Who doesn't?
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The handles don't interfere with mine, they're actually what hold it in my grill. Properly seasoned and if you take care of 'em, they work great. Add in the fact that if they rust, take some steel wool to 'em and fix them, then re-season.