I had a B&D for over 25 years which I loved, until it started to drip rusty water. Oh well...
I bought a Rowenta made in Germany. It puts out a lot of steam - almost too much. It's hard to control on my model - at one setting - too much, at the next lower setting, not enough. I would not buy it again. It doesn't leak as lots of people have mentioned but it makes a lot of funny noises.
Our LQS uses Sunbeam irons. If I had to buy a new one, I'd look at them. Check Consumer Reports as well. You don't have to spend a fortune. If you decide on a Rowenta, Bed Bath and Beyond will let you use a 20% off coupon on them.