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The Annoyed Man wrote:
I'm going to have to split the difference with you....

We have a Taurus 1911, and it is a good gun - well made and accurate. I also have a Keltec. It's a dog.

Hey TAM,
Have you ever had any reliability issues with your PT1911? I am wanting a good quality 1911, but cannot justify shelling out $800-$1200, on a Springer or Kimber. I really do not want to get one of the Phillipine made guns by Armscor Group.

I have shot and/or owned a Taurus m85 ultralite(ported), S&W 442, and Ruger LCR. My wife also had a Taurus 817 that she wishes we never sold. Of the three 5 shot revolvers I have shot, the Taurus had the least amount of recoil, primarily because it's ported. The Ruger had the strongest recoil. I would not buy the LCR my wife because even with ball ammo the recoil from this 13oz pocket rocket was tough enough that I knew she would not shoot it. I am still looking at getting her a revolver to carry. I feel that the S&W 442 is going to be the one I get. My uncle owns a gun shop and has not had any issues with the Taurus snubbies, but I continue to hear from others about QC issues with them. So I have not decided what I'm going to do, but I'm continuing to research.