Taurus PT-145 range report - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

Pearl Mussin · 03-22-2008, 04:35 PM

Well I finally got to go to the indoor range and shoot my new handgun. My new gun is a Taurus PT-145 Pro Millenium (3", 10+1, .45). I shot 150 rounds through it today. I used a couple of different rounds to see what it could take, I tried the cheapest stuff out there and it ran like a champ. I am VERY pleased with this little hand cannon. It is a very small gun, perfect for when I get my CCW license. It has a 3" barrel andl holds 10+1 .45acp and only cost $319 new. It took a mag or 2 to get used to the recoil and sights. Some complain about the long trigger but I like it. Now I just have to find a good IWB holster, buy 2 more mags or so and buy some GOOD defense rounds for it. Oh yea and ALOT more range time... Anyone looking for a small .45 semi auto check this bad boy out!

Jeremy

**Badshot** · 03-23-2008, 07:11 AM

I've got a holster for ya if you're still looking.. Comp-tac IWB.. drop me a PM.

I love mine too, so does the girlfriend. She claims it when we get out to shoot. But it is my CCW, hardly notice it on my hip any more. Get mags.. lots and lots of mags and slap a XML mini light on it.

Also a good place for info on it is taurusarmed.net

Pearl Mussin · 03-23-2008, 08:26 AM

Does anyone have that pic of the target that tells you why you are shooting low/high/left/right... It seems like I shot a little low and to the right.

Is speer the only company that sells the short barreled ammo?

enviroman22 · 03-23-2008, 08:51 AM

I like Taurus. I like Heine sights.

The PT-145 is a great looking and feeling gun. I looked at one a while ago, and decided on the XD 9 subcompact instead. But having .45 - 10 shot capability is something to consider if it's in a reliable pistol. Thanks for the range report!

Here's a snippet of a post in the Taurus site mentioned

"i will shoot just about any brand of practice ammo, what ever is available, reliable, and least expensive. right now Magtech 230gr. is my favorite, comes out to $12.97/box of 50.

for defense ammo i currently have Federal Premium L.E. 230gr. HST, i get it for $28.00/box of 50.

the gun has operated flawlessly. it has quickly become my favorite, even more so than my beloved XD."

All those guys say it's flawless with any type of ammo. I am thinking...should I reconsider? I liked it the first time I saw it....oh, maybe an Easter present to myself!

tdyoung58 · 03-23-2008, 03:48 PM

I got a PT 745, (same gun single stack mags) love it, this is the holster I use with mine. was very tight when I first got it but loosened up just fine working with it. I love the way it feels and works for me now.

Taurus PT 111, 140, 145, IWB Leather CCW Holster HDBRN - eBay (item 350039858376 end time Mar-29-08 15:15:54 PDT)

Reno82 · 03-23-2008, 03:57 PM

I have a PT-145... Love it. It's also my CCW... I use a Crossbreed Supertuck. I don't even feel it on me.
Here is a site to help with your shot taking on paper. Encyclopedia of Bullseye Pistol
Good luck.
Pic of my PT-145

Reeek · 03-23-2008, 06:22 PM

Here's mine:

**dsr30** · 03-23-2008, 06:37 PM

Nice gun, I've got the Pt 111 mil pro (9mm) and it's a great gun. I carry it every day I work. Super reliable 13 rounds in a nice and small package.

charlie.45 · 03-23-2008, 07:25 PM

I'm glad your guy's pt145's turned out ok I wasnt so fortunate maybey they've fixed the accuracy problems since they first came out who knows but I couldnt hit the broad side of a barn with the one I had and I've never experienced those accuracy problems with any other handgun I've owned.But the important thing is for those who have one is that they work for you. I do concede they are nice looking pistols and if mine shot more accurately I would have never gotten rid of it.

yochujr · 03-23-2008, 07:43 PM

Congradulations! I have one as well. I have also heard several complaints about the trigger but everyone seems to get used to it pretty quickly. It is small, holds quite a few and conceals really well. You'll be very pleased.

03-22-2008, 04:35 PM	#1
Pearl Mussin XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lima. OH Posts: 64	Taurus PT-145 range report Well I finally got to go to the indoor range and shoot my new handgun. My new gun is a Taurus PT-145 Pro Millenium (3", 10+1, .45). I shot 150 rounds through it today. I used a couple of different rounds to see what it could take, I tried the cheapest stuff out there and it ran like a champ. I am VERY pleased with this little hand cannon. It is a very small gun, perfect for when I get my CCW license. It has a 3" barrel andl holds 10+1 .45acp and only cost $319 new. It took a mag or 2 to get used to the recoil and sights. Some complain about the long trigger but I like it. Now I just have to find a good IWB holster, buy 2 more mags or so and buy some GOOD defense rounds for it. Oh yea and ALOT more range time... Anyone looking for a small .45 semi auto check this bad boy out! Jeremy

03-23-2008, 07:11 AM	#2
Badshot XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,430	I've got a holster for ya if you're still looking.. Comp-tac IWB.. drop me a PM. I love mine too, so does the girlfriend. She claims it when we get out to shoot. But it is my CCW, hardly notice it on my hip any more. Get mags.. lots and lots of mags and slap a XML mini light on it. Also a good place for info on it is taurusarmed.net __________________ --------------------- Stupidity should should be painful! On AR15's: Learn to use your Iron Sights before you go adding all that extra crap on your gun!

03-23-2008, 08:51 AM	#4
enviroman22 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 112	I like Taurus. I like Heine sights. The PT-145 is a great looking and feeling gun. I looked at one a while ago, and decided on the XD 9 subcompact instead. But having .45 - 10 shot capability is something to consider if it's in a reliable pistol. Thanks for the range report! Here's a snippet of a post in the Taurus site mentioned "i will shoot just about any brand of practice ammo, what ever is available, reliable, and least expensive. right now Magtech 230gr. is my favorite, comes out to $12.97/box of 50. for defense ammo i currently have Federal Premium L.E. 230gr. HST, i get it for $28.00/box of 50. the gun has operated flawlessly. it has quickly become my favorite, even more so than my beloved XD." All those guys say it's flawless with any type of ammo. I am thinking...should I reconsider? I liked it the first time I saw it....oh, maybe an Easter present to myself! Last edited by enviroman22 : 03-23-2008 at 08:58 AM.

03-23-2008, 03:48 PM	#5
tdyoung58 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Central PA Posts: 242	I got a PT 745, (same gun single stack mags) love it, this is the holster I use with mine. was very tight when I first got it but loosened up just fine working with it. I love the way it feels and works for me now. Taurus PT 111, 140, 145, IWB Leather CCW Holster HDBRN - eBay (item 350039858376 end time Mar-29-08 15:15:54 PDT) __________________ Guns kill people the same way a spoon made my ar$e fat My "other" auto is a .45ACP Last edited by tdyoung58 : 03-23-2008 at 03:52 PM.

03-23-2008, 03:57 PM	#6
Reno82 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,158	I have a PT-145... Love it. It's also my CCW... I use a Crossbreed Supertuck. I don't even feel it on me. Here is a site to help with your shot taking on paper. Encyclopedia of Bullseye Pistol Good luck. Pic of my PT-145 __________________ *** XD-45acp Service (Match Gun I changed it to a compact for CCW... did a grip chop on it) Ruger Mark III 22/45 Kimber SS Custom Target II 10mm Walther G22 (FUN GUN) XD-45acp Tactical (Match Gun II; upgraded the bbl from PistolGear) XD-9 Sub-Compact (Home Defense and CCW) DPMS AR-15: 9mm (1/17/08...) RRA CAR A4 Upper 223/5.56---did a lower bulid 6/3/08 and bought completed upper 2/21/08 S&W 642 38 special w/ CT grips (Home Defense & CCW) in order of purchases** Last edited by Reno82 : 03-23-2008 at 04:02 PM.

03-23-2008, 08:26 AM	#3
Pearl Mussin XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lima. OH Posts: 64	Does anyone have that pic of the target that tells you why you are shooting low/high/left/right... It seems like I shot a little low and to the right. Is speer the only company that sells the short barreled ammo?

03-23-2008, 06:22 PM	#7
Reeek XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,673	Here's mine: __________________ U.S Navy Veteran - CTT - Naval Security Group Guns: XD9SC with Heinie Straight 8 Night Sights CZ P-01 with Meprolights - green/green EAA Witness (Tangfolio) Elite Match .45 Taurus PT1911 with Heinie Straight 8 Night Sights Kel-Tec P3AT Fulton Armory FAR-15 Predator, 24" SS 1x12 Barrel w/Mueller TAC II Savage 93R17 BVSS .17 HMR Remington 870 18" 6+1 w/Choate Mark 6

03-23-2008, 06:37 PM	#8
dsr30 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: VA Posts: 423	Nice gun, I've got the Pt 111 mil pro (9mm) and it's a great gun. I carry it every day I work. Super reliable 13 rounds in a nice and small package. __________________ XD9 Service

03-23-2008, 07:25 PM	#9
charlie.45 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maumee,OH Posts: 1,061	I'm glad your guy's pt145's turned out ok I wasnt so fortunate maybey they've fixed the accuracy problems since they first came out who knows but I couldnt hit the broad side of a barn with the one I had and I've never experienced those accuracy problems with any other handgun I've owned.But the important thing is for those who have one is that they work for you. I do concede they are nice looking pistols and if mine shot more accurately I would have never gotten rid of it. __________________ Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death! Patrick Henry

03-23-2008, 07:43 PM	#10
yochujr XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 101	Congradulations! I have one as well. I have also heard several complaints about the trigger but everyone seems to get used to it pretty quickly. It is small, holds quite a few and conceals really well. You'll be very pleased.

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