RE: Taurus 52 experiences
I have a cheap DL-50 on one plane and it works well. It will probably stay with the plane when I sell it next year. It is somewhat disposable.
I have a Taurus 52 in another plane and it is very easy to use, responsive, POWERFUL, and smooth. It is so durable I expect to give it to my kids in a few decades. I can't say whether the DL-50 will still be around at that time.
In short, you get what you pay for.