I carried a Taurus 2-851129ULT for a number of years in a pocket holster. Then it developed a problem where some of the time it got stuck with the hammer part way back when fired in double action. I sent it back and they fixed it but I didn't trust it, sold it, and got a Ruger LCR. I have been happy with it.
I have had reliability and/or durability problems with other Taurus firearms including a P-32, P3AT, PT 99 AF 9 mm, and PT1911. I have had a Taurus 94 for a long time which I am happy with except that the trigger pull and cocking the hammer is very difficult. Not a problem for me but it is for many of my students.
I would not carry a Taurus for Personal Protection again.