I own a Colt 1911 that was mfg in 1913. I would rather not shoot it so I was looking at getting a Taurus 1911. I have read good things about them. I have owned several Taurus handguns and have had no problems. Just wandering your experience with them....I would prefer not to hear your opinion on Taurus itself, just your experience with this particular firearm.......I know there are a lot of Taurus haters, but I'm not in the market for a $1000 pistol, and if I were, I would buy a Colt....