Check out the current edition of Shooting Times for an article on the PT-1911.  The article states that all parts are made by Taurus and are interchangeable with any other 1911 parts.  The review on the pre-production specimen was very positive, but then, most gun mag reviews of new products are.  I can't wait to handle one in person.   I wonder--is a Commander-size version in the works? :roll: