Funshooter said:
I don't think you'd be gaining more than the name with the S&W over the Taurus if you want a 1911 style. The Taurus has more "tuning" for the money than any 1911 out there for the bucks from what I've seen. If I get rid of mine, it would be for a DA/SA type as in the Witness or Taurus 800 or 900 series. I've shot several S&W autos and am not impressed. Just me, though, and they are an ok gun. I just don't care for them as much as many others. I would consider a S&W 29, 629, or .357 version of the model 60.
Yeah for all the "extras" you get with the Taurus it is definitely a better deal.
VALUE OF TAURUS PT 1911 FEATURES AT RETAIL VALUE
Full length guide rod & reverse plug $35
Heinie Straight Eight Sights $150
Serrated slide rear and front $100
Checkered 30-lpi trigger guard $50
Checkered 30-lpi mainspring housing $60
Checkered 30-lpi frontstrap $150
Ambidextrous safety $125
Beavertail grip safety with memory pad $120
Skeletonized hammer $60
Skeleton serrated trigger $100
Trigger job $100
Custom fit barrel (air-gauged bushing) $100
Custom slide to frame fit $100
Polished feedramp and barrel throat $50
Lowered and flared ejection port $60
Custom internal extractor $75
Extended mag release button $35
Beveled mag well $100
Extra 8-round magazine $30
SUBTOTAL $1600
Basic Mil-Spec Model 1911 pistol $500
TOTAL $2100
NOTES: Prices are average of parts, installation, and fitting charges from five leading U.S. pistolsmiths based on a Mil-Spec basic Model 1911 pistol as the starting point.