Mark, I have no experience with gas stoves, but we've been using this insert pellet stove for several years now.
Avalon and have been very happy with it.
The pellet stoves are easy to use and generate a good amount of heat at a relatively low cost compared to propane.
We have three wood burning insert fireplaces in the house that we haven't lit for years, I've been trying to convince the wife to replace one with another pellet stove since our County won't let us replace our old fireplaces with the new high efficient ones, but I think she gets to much enjoyment from complaining about high propane bills.
