For the 2nd straight year in a row, the Taurus PT111 G2 is the #1 selling subcompact in America. As a proud owner myself, and owner of several other guns, from full-size to pocket-size, as well as a member of many other gun forums, recipient of numerous newsletters, and YouTube gun review binge watcher, I have no shortage of sources from which I can make an informed decision about this gun.
The original PT111 (aka Millenium) was the subject of an AD lawsuit: it fired when it was accidentally dropped, and the bullet nearly hit the owner's son. This lawsuit was recently settled by Taurus for $36 million, and I can't blame anyone for making reference to it because it pointed to a larger problem - that being quality control.
In 2012, Taurus acquired their new CEO, and there have been major advances in quality control and customer service. But, again, it will take time to change people's minds. You cannot change the past, but you can change the future. So far, at least with the PT111 G2, it looks like they are headed in the right direction.
So, the bottom line raised by the OP's question, is "Yes, I would recommend the PT111 G2" as a gun that is a good buy at $325 but is a flat-out steal at $200.
If you wanted to spend $400-425 for a carry gun, I'd recommend the XD-9 Mod2. But, for $200, I say, "Grab it! You will really be surprised at how good a gun Taurus can make when it devotes the time and materials to do it."