Richelieu 103FBR 6-1/4" Tall Door Knocker - Black

Our new Broil King Regal Pro was recently purchased after 10 years of faithful service from our last Broil King. We seriously examined the other two equally-reputable brands but remained with our brand due to reasonable value, past experience, and the fact that Broil King offer their top model(s) at only a modest premium. The last Broil King was not without "issues" .. such as a warped bowl and a quickly-rusted out metal catch plate below the bowl. However, we felt these weaknesses had been adequately addressed on the new top model (10 year burner warranty etc.) with changed design. Assembly was easier than many reviewers posted .. just go slow and FOLLOW the instructions. Yes, a couple of screws were difficult to align but not a big deal, and the lid pins required a hammer and WD-40 for me to insert due to post painting over holes during manufacture. (Note to BK .. alert customers to this in your instructions). Our first steaks on the stainless grid were amazingly well seared following very fast warm up. If anything, I will have to re-learn my temperature control tricks ! Finally, this model is totally North American-made .. no Chinese parts .. and THAT gives me an additional sense of satisfaction !!

THIS IS MY SECOND BROIL KING - REGAL. THE FIRST ONE LASTED SEVEN YEARS! HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR THE FACT I HAD A FRIEND HOUSE-SITTING FOR ME LAST SUMMER, (AN IDIOT WHO DID NOT KNOW HOW TO LOOK AFTER THE BARBECUE,) I WOULD STILL BE USING IT. HOWEVER, THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH BUYING A NEW ONE AFTER SEVEN YEARS AND MOUNTAINS OF DELICIOUS, COOKED MEALS. I'VE NOW HAD THE NEW ONE FOR ABOUT A MONTH; IT'S GREAT! NO PROBLEMS, JUST LIKE THE FIRST ONE! BY THE WAY, I WAS SURPRISED TO SEE THE PRICE I PAID THIS YEAR IS THE SAME PRICE I PAID FOR MY FIRST REGAL - SEVEN YEARS AGO.