I know Taurus is known for it's lower price point and mediocre quality, and they can be decent and reliable firearms for the price. It is what it is, and has been since they've been in business. However, being some-what OCD about fit and finish, I've noticed that the new PT111 Milinium G2 model, which has been out since 2013 (more or less) is getting sloppier and sloppier on the machining on the slide, especially the bevel cut on the front end of the slide sides. The one I have looks neat and well contoured on the right side, but the left side is cut/milled a bit crooked. It's just something I notice about my guns.
I looked at a PT111 G2 with the stainless slide at a gun store yesterday, and the machining in this area was very sloppy (much worse than mine), particularly on the left side of the slide. I know looks, fit and finish is not as important as functionality, but it is important. I wish Taurus would pay more attention to this detail. This particular model seems to be a good seller for them and I guess they have speeded up the production process without regard to neatness, fit or finish. It's definitely one of the differences between Taurus and other brands that cost more. If fit and finish in not important, they're great guns for the price.