Cari is on the right track. The irons I like the best are the older ones. The one I got when I was first married was wonderful - it got hot, stayed hot and I was a fool to let it go. But I wanted one of those fancy ones with the teflon on it - well, that was fine until the teflon was coming off and suddenly leaving brown marks on everything I ironed. Then I replaced it with a beautiful iron I got at Costco - not sure of the brand - it cost about $30 - but it doesn't get as hot, and the auto shut off I swear started each time I set it up right. So then I visited my friend in Phoenix - she has the Rowenta, quite a few years old, and it gets hot! And she uses water all the time. So I was going to order one like hers until I read so many reviews and the were not really great for the amount of money. But one thing I did notice it is 1800 watt instead of 1500 watt - so many people had more positive reviews for the Shark brand and about $50.00 cheaper. Much to my family's dismay - that was what I wanted for Christmas (they hate to get me practical items - but for me it was a luxury for my quilting since I already have a functional iron). I have been using it since and it has been wonderful. I have not put water in it - I grew up with a mother that used a spray bottle and too many bad experiences with the spray so gave it up.
I wish you success on your hunt. I would suggest you buy from a Retailer that you know you can return it if you don't like it. The Shark I have is the Bed, Bath & Beyond.