Use it for the first time last night to make a pot roast-  Love it!   Shiny and cleans like a dream in the dishwasher- (do not put the gasket in the dishwasher- handwash) I had the same size in aluminum- which discolored and became pitted- so replaced with this stainless steel one- I grew up in a home- 
 with my grandma, 1950-1960's who used a Presto pressure cooker all the time- my mom still uses it to this day- the same pot with original wooden handles- replaces the gasket as needed- a great way to cook -assures quick delicious meals-  I highly recommend this to any family with working moms and dads!  Pay a bit more and get the stainless- the 6 quart is good size meals for a family of 4-5.