I'll vote with Ala Dan.
For a feature-laden first firearm, the Taurus probably can only be matched by the similar-model RIA. However, 1911s made by SA, Kimber, S&W, Para-Ordnance, etc., are going to be better firearms--made with better metals, and the Para ramped barrel is a real plus.
I have NOT shot a 1911 with a external extractor design--not a true 1911; my SA Omega with the Peters Stahl top end has dual extractors, however, and they worked fine but needed to be kept tuned. There is no reason to not buy a 1911 with the external design, AFAICT. In fact, they should be more amenable to home-based tuning, and that is a plus.
Are there any posters here with Taurii or RIAs with 5K-10K rounds through them? How are they holding up, IOW--any undue wear or breakage?
Jim H.