When I am ready to buy another 1911, I won't buy a Taurus. I have a short list of manufacturers I will refer to for 1911s, and Taurus isn't on it, or for any other type of handgun. Any category of handgun has plenty of quality manufacturers to choose from, so I am not compelled to consider one with such a spotty reputation. You could do worse, no doubt; but you could do much better. The difference of a couple hundred bucks for the purchase price of a handgun is, in my opinion, overstated. I'm not wealthy by any strech, but a well-maintained quality firearm will outlive me. In that context, the purchase price is just scratching the surface of the investment that firearm will become. That is, unless it's going to just sit in a safe or nightstand for the majority of it's life.
'You get what you pay for.' The exceptions to that statement prove the rule. Apparently RIA makes a fine 1911 for much less than other brands. That is an exception to the rule. If you want a quality, combat oriented 1911 made in the USA (my own qualifier), you will have to pay for it. I understand RIA products are made overseas (Taurus as well), and disqualifies it from consideration for me. With so many quality options made in the USA, I see no reason to look elsewhere.
I make high quality beer at work. There's a tremendous selection of quality beer made in other countries and states available here in Washington. But if you buy locally made beer, then I can spend your hard earned money on an American made firearm. Thanks in advance!
Maybe it's the fact that this rifle/caliber is kind of like the "Crescent Wrench" of rifles. Able to shoot bullets weighing from 110 grains to over 220 grains it handles everything from Ground Hogs to Elephants. Certainly anything that runs around near here.
