I think the QC problems with Taurus (and they do seem to have their fair share, including a revolver I owned) vary according to the product line or model of gun.
It's probably best to ask if a specific Taurus has a good reputation than to look at the company as a whole. They have a LOT of models, and some seem to have a better reputation than others. Perhaps some are produced at different facilities, or with methods of production that are better suited to turning out a consistent product at their price points. Beats me, but it's really hard to find a lot of owners with problems on some models, and not so hard with others.
It's probably best to ask if a specific Taurus has a good reputation than to look at the company as a whole. They have a LOT of models, and some seem to have a better reputation than others. Perhaps some are produced at different facilities, or with methods of production that are better suited to turning out a consistent product at their price points. Beats me, but it's really hard to find a lot of owners with problems on some models, and not so hard with others.