I prefer my Colts for a 1911.
The Taurus is a good buy.
If you have unlimited funds, then by all means go for what you want. BUT, if you are on a limited budget and trying to fill niches, quality counts
I have two Kimbers, I know people who have Kimbers, and nary a word about problems.
Taurus? I have heard from many who have had problems with them.
I always hear “Taurus is good for the price”. I say Taurus is good at any price. I don’t have one, but my dad has a 1911 and my brother has a 27/7 Pro. They both shoot well, are reliable, and they have the same features as guns that cost 50 percent more. The only people we ever hear rag on Taurus are the ones who wouldn’t wear, drive, or shoot anything without a designer label.
That being said, I love my new Beretta PX4! But, I wouldn’t pay an extra $100 to buy a Beretta M92 over a Taurus M92, nor will I buy anything but a Taurus when I get a .45 ACP. Good experience creates loyalty.