Absolutely not Teddee. These people rate their Kimbers, Baers, Browns, etc. against the Taurus. Sure, they are a better handgun. They should be for $1000 and up. What I am calling ignorant are the people who give their opinions without any experience with a particular handgun. Its true many years ago, Taurus was junk. But no more. What I am saying is that for around $500 the Taurus PT1911 is a good deal. BTW, I won't shun you Norinco. My first 1911 copy was a Ballaster Molino that I shot the crap out of and it just kept on shooting until I finally sold it.
Let them put the Taurus down all they want. I'm more than happy with mine and intend to keep it for a long time.