Simp, you're a fair and honest man to admit you haven't shot orhandledthe PT-1911 and I'm not working for Taurus so Iwon't claim this pistol can float on water. What I believe makes the $600 price an exceptional value is that this gun is NOT just another .45 auto. It has been customized and tuned from bumper to bumper with every custom option money can buy. Taurus is NOT producing a stock .45 auto with this pistol. I've been around .45s of about every diminsion most of my lifeand I can assure you the Taurus model is tighter, smoother, more reliable and more accurate than 90% of them...and this sampling includes Colt Gold Cups and various customized jobs.

Anyone who can find a .45 with better value and features needs to grab it quick.