I just picked one up today and thought it was a good deal until I started reading up on them
Mine is the full sized stainless model and is in .45ACP.
From what I can gather, it appears to be a Magazine issue. Apparently, if you experience issues with reliable feeding, Taurus will exchange your old mags for new ones (I'm guessing they replaced the springs with better/stronger ones).
The "jamming issues" appear to be FTF because the rounds are "nose diving" just before they enter the feed ramp.
I plan on contacting Taurus if I end up having feeding problems to exchange my mags...
I know a lot of people get discouraged with companies like Taurus or Kel-Tec. I have a bunch of Kel-Tec pistols. Some needed a little TLC to get'em running right, but I am confident in them. Same is true for the other Taurus pistols I own.
I know many people are fans of Glock, but I've had feeding and extraction issues with a couple of them too...
As a 1911 fan, I can tell you that if you have junky mags or weak springs, a $900.00 Kimber will do the same thing...
Just my .02 worth...
God Bless,
Doc S