Lets be clear I have had to return S&W's Marlins Stags to mention a few. Every one makes mistakes and quality control for all has been weak.
Justin I handle a butt load of guns weekly and the 1911 is a good Taurus is a good gun I would carry it. If you want cheap go with the SA WWII and pimp it out, but the Taurus is a better deal made where SA makes their 1911's