Based on the election results, maybe a semiauto is in order (revolvers will always be available).
And well, my only Taurus Model 85 experience is a superb 1992 Model 85-CH ... pre-MIM, back when Taurus still made their revolvers on the old S&W machinery. Simply a superb pistol as far as fit/finish, reliability and accuracy.
Can't speak to current Taurus revolvers.
Got a couple really nice PT-145 Mil-Pros that have been great (excepting the egregiously long, springy trigger pulls), reliable and accurate -- based on that experience, I might buy a newer Taurus.
My 1991 PT-92 is still goin' strong -- great pistol. I'm not a Taurus basher, even though I favor Colt's, S&W, and SIG ... and even have a couple custom 1911s ...