“This statement is purely my opinion, but SIG Sauer and especially SIG USA is today manufacturing at about the same level of competency as Taurus.”
I know there are a lot of Taurus haters out there, but I like mine. My PT92 Beretta clone has over 7000 rounds through it with no problems after the break-in, and my 709 has never had any problems since I got it.
The most important thing about any firearm is that it goes bang EVERY time. My Tauri do.