It's nice to see someone else has something nice to say about the Taurus 1911. But to call it ugly!!! Really!
Anyway, I have shot hundreds of rounds through mine which I have had for several years. I shoot my reloads, and I have never had a problem of any kind. No FTFs, stovepipes, FTEs or any other failures.
Plus, I love all of the extra features that would probably cost $1000 if added to any other stock 1911, and the Taurus only cost me about $600.
Jim