I've never owned either, but on limited funds the Ruger SR9 and CZ P-07 should also be considered. Either can be had for around $400.
The PX4 is really a nice gun, put about 1200 rounds through mine before I sold it and never experienced the "twisting/torqing of the wrist.". Currently have an M&P 9L and an extremely happy with it.
Glock, M&P, Xd, in that order for me. Not really sure why you're so intent on the looks, it's how it feels and shoots that are generally preferred over aesthetics.
You know, I shot Matt Mink's SP-01 in Pennsylvania at the IDPA Nationals a few years back. For some reason, I couldn't get used to the recoil impulse. Thinking it might be the way Matt had his gun set up, I tried a buddy's and felt the same way.
Taurus is up in the air; you'll either get a fantastic one, or end up sending it back to the factory in Brazil, ON YOUR DOLLAR, for warranty rework.
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