Now retired from the PD, I sell firearms for a living. With that said, I must
admit I am not a fan of Taurus firearms. Some customers have reported
that they are totally happy with the purchase of these 1911 weapons;
while others complain of nothing but problems with the Tauri guns~!
Simply put, I myself believe there are better choices out there. The
Kimbers are fine weapons; particulary the series I Kimbers. There are
also those that report big time problems with series II Kimbers, and
the "Schwartz Firing Pin Safety System". I own one Kimber, a series
II Stainless Ultra Carry in .45 ACP; and thankfully I can report that
I have had 0 issues with this firearm~!
Both of these company's have a history of not being "customer friendly";
while OTOH, Springfield Armorys customer service (if ever needed) is
out-standing; friendly and courteous, with a really quick turn-around
time in most cases. So, with this information at hand I would have to
give the Springfield MC Operator top consideration; based on your
budget restrictions.