I have been grilling for about 3 years now, and it was always on a gasser, because I just liked the ease of use. I was always intrigued by charcoal and lovedette the flavor but was always wary of trying to control temps. Well I must say I bought the performer platinum a few months back, and my gasser hasn't come out of the garage since lol. The wife says the performer was the best thing I ever bought! Probably mainly since she doesn't have to cook anymore lol. But I am amazed at the ease of use on the performer, and now I a month trying to get my wife to let me buy a WSM, maybe I will just put it on my Christmas list lol