Kayelle
Chef Extraordinaire
I think we've got this covered for now. It has been useful. Remember: I've almost never cooked on gas before. And I'm getting to be an old codger by now. I'm from Oregon where electric is probably still more common than gas because it's cheaper here than the rest of the country.
I will still be looking for a large diameter gas ring, but I won't fixate too much on it. I think I'll also ask around and see if anyone I know has a gas range who will let me do a test.
Thank you all for your input.
You're very welcome FB. I hope you stick around and share your cooking on your new gas stove. I know you'll be pleased with the instant control with gas cooking.