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So I've searched everywhere for an active, informative, BBQ/grilling website, and I'm giving up and coming here, which I should have probably done in the first place. I'm in the market for a new gas grill, and let me preface this by saying my obsessive compulsiveness comes out a wee bit when doing research before making a purchase. 
I've decided to not replace parts on my 10+ year old Weber Genesis, as I need something a bit bigger. My budget is $2k and under. Why not just go w/ another Weber because of their kick-ass customer service? I know... I know... They have truly treated me great, and I loved the Genesis, but after seeing a few of these "professional grills" in person (Bull & Saber), the Weber build quality wasn't close to these.
I'd like the following features in a grill:
4 burners
Stainless steel construction (can someone learn me about 304 grade?)
Decent drip/flare up protection
Easy to clean
Hot enough to sear a steak
Low enough temps to do some *light" BBQ'ing (I have a smoker)
Side burners, and rear sear burners for rotisserie are fine, but not a necessity of mine.
The companies I've been contemplating are:
Blaze
Bull
Lion
Napoleon
Saber
Weber
I've read JC's Saber thread, and it's very compelling, but I'm hesitant about the thought of not seeing a flame / infrared grilling. Isn't this cheating?

I've also read a lot of reviews, and watched a lot of videos on these company's grills, but I would welcome any reviews, as I might not have seen them yet.
Does anyone have any experience with these companies?
Can anyone offer any advice?
Do you know of other companies that offer a 4-burner stainless steel grill for around $2k?
TYIA
I've decided to not replace parts on my 10+ year old Weber Genesis, as I need something a bit bigger. My budget is $2k and under. Why not just go w/ another Weber because of their kick-ass customer service? I know... I know... They have truly treated me great, and I loved the Genesis, but after seeing a few of these "professional grills" in person (Bull & Saber), the Weber build quality wasn't close to these.
I'd like the following features in a grill:
4 burners
Stainless steel construction (can someone learn me about 304 grade?)
Decent drip/flare up protection
Easy to clean
Hot enough to sear a steak
Low enough temps to do some *light" BBQ'ing (I have a smoker)
Side burners, and rear sear burners for rotisserie are fine, but not a necessity of mine.
The companies I've been contemplating are:
Blaze
Bull
Lion
Napoleon
Saber
Weber
I've read JC's Saber thread, and it's very compelling, but I'm hesitant about the thought of not seeing a flame / infrared grilling. Isn't this cheating?
I've also read a lot of reviews, and watched a lot of videos on these company's grills, but I would welcome any reviews, as I might not have seen them yet.
Does anyone have any experience with these companies?
Can anyone offer any advice?
Do you know of other companies that offer a 4-burner stainless steel grill for around $2k?
TYIA