I see OP is banned now, shock.

However, I have first hand experience with this very question.

A few years ago, a cop buddy was looking to buy his first carry gun. He asked us what to buy, we all said Shield. He went to the gunstore and got talked into the Taurus. We didnt ridicule him, but encouraged him to really put it through its paces. Literally first range trip it wont function. He brings is back, they tell him the truth about the gun and offer to either send it in or buy it back. He has a Shield now and loves it.

I sold my Shield for a G43 because I'm weird. The Shield is a damn near perfect carry gun, every one should have one.

Never owned a Taurus, never will. Cant see why I would.