42 Reviews. Average Rating:  [ 4.5 of 5 Stars!]
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Reviewed By: Terence C on 03/27/2013
Rating:  [ 1 of 5 Stars!]
Good price, nice shooter, but FTF issues haven't been worked out. Constantly FTFs with factory and Pro-Mag on my recently purchased PT145. Returned for repairs already and it came back with same issues. I sent it back again and found out that they test fired with the same ammo that I was using along with others. Good firearm but issues that can get you whacked if your in a fire fight.
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Reviewed By: Bryon M on 03/03/2013
Rating: [ 5 of 5 Stars!]
has a natural feeling when grabbing and firing to simulate a stress firing. No hot spots felt. Sites line up quick, light recoil, (compared to my 357 w/2inch), faster on target follow ups too. snappy feeling recoil not a long recoil
First range trip factory ammo followed with some Cast lead hand reloads. Second trip only hand loads, using reclaimed range lead mixed with w/w lead that I cast, orange lubed, third trip more of my home casts, total of 200 lead cast thru it less than 20 factory ammo.
No leading, dirty feed ramp, bolt and firing pin from burnt lube and what not. the cast loads grimed it up fast.. Action smooth when dirty, worked it over all grimed up to check functionality, softy working action still cambered every round, and of course aggressively working the action was flawless. After the two "lead" trips tore apart grime wiped off, no scrubbing, no real issue cleaning the gun. Easy tear down. Kroil patch gave a smooth shiny looking barrel. again no leading, unlike my Ruger P85, one range trip taught me lighten the loads greatly or go back to copper, sure wish bullets where in stock for it..
Accuracy at first light-line at indoor rage is what 7yards? 25 feet? much Further than any shot I'll need for home defense, this being the purpose of this gun for me. Hidden in a drawer for that moment that will never come....
Tight center mass shots clip after clip, and maybe 5 "flyers" total which no doubt where my doing and they where only 3-4 inch drift from what I was aiming at, to the right of course, but really it hits hard where its pointed.
Can't get the mag to fall out like others have stated, so hopefully I never will..
I have three other Taurus, revolvers. One issue is with bad workmanship on my 44mag, way too much loctite was used so much it ruined springs inside causing the cylinder to have many issues one it fell into my hand second trip to range, also oil inside it was bad gummed up . Other two are great. One bad assembly doesn't make for a bad manufacturer, just one bad gun that can be fixed.
I'm in CA, got my PT145 a week before it went off the DOJ approval list.
Very happy with this gun.. mine has been flawless and taking into account for what it is, it's a cheaper 45 sub compact that tries to be a good Glock Clone its a great gun/purchase.
First responders with buy a much higher end firearm because lives will depend on it, the PT145 give use non-professionals an enjoyable and affordable gun to shoot.
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Reviewed By: Mark F on 02/09/2013
Rating:  [ 2 of 5 Stars!]
I really wanted to like this gun. It was recommended to me by an ex special forces guy who I really respect. I have been to the range three times, shooting about 100 rounds. I cleaned and oiled it when I got it. It shoots accurately, although I do not care for the two dot sights as much as the three dot. The third time at the range, the plastic cap on the end of the slide spring broke and the spring itself looks bent. Taurus was very helpful, but they said I would have to wait 8-12 weeks to get it back. I can only assume they are getting many damaged products sent back.
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Reviewed By: Johnny H on 12/26/2012
Rating: [ 5 of 5 Stars!]
Buds is the best. Ordered was shipped 2 days after order during the peak of holiday shopping. Fast if you ask me. Cleaned it up and took it to the range the day i got it. It shots great and acurate at 20ft right out of the box. Used Federal ball and Horniday hollow pionts with no ftf or fte.
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Reviewed By: Jerry C on 11/24/2012
Rating: [ 5 of 5 Stars!]
Very happy with this purchase. Wanted a smaller .45 for carry purposes and this fit the bill. Highly recommend! First time at the range fed 100 rounds through it with absolutely no problems-fresh out of the box. Printing a 6 inch pattern at 50 feet, 3-4 inches 21 feet. Dealing with Bud's is a pleasure. Super-sonic shipping, all questions answered, never a problem and this is my third firearm.
Buy it, you'll be glad you did.
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Reviewed By: Ariel R on 10/22/2012
Rating: [ 5 of 5 Stars!]
I read both positive and negative comments about this pistol and decided to get it. I put 200 rounds through it and it has not failed in any way. This little thing packs a punch!
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Reviewed By: Don B on 10/16/2012
Rating: [ 5 of 5 Stars!]
I LOVE this gun!!!!!!!! It's a breeze to break down for cleaning,it fits my hand very nicely,and I love the compact size.
I can't wait to shoot it!!!!
Thanks,Buds,you guys are the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Reviewed By: Gary H on 09/14/2012
Rating: [ 1 of 5 Stars!]
Bought the Pro 45 eighth of Aug. 2012, took the gun out to shoot, shot 4 rounds and the clip pop out jamming the gun. This happened repeatedly, I now have no gun for three weeks I had to send it back to taurus hopefully they can fix it. My first and last taurus. Fortunately I have my glock 40 which has never failed me.
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Reviewed By: James N on 08/20/2012
Rating: [ 5 of 5 Stars!]
Good Gun. Just hang on tight so you don't limp wrist. It will be very reliable if you do. Very accurate, as well.
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Reviewed By: Matt C on 07/03/2012
Rating:  [ 4 of 5 Stars!]
First off, Buds gets 5 stars for service and delivery. I ordered my gun on Tuesday night after 7:00 pm, it shipped Wednesday and it arrived at the dealer in P.A. at around noon on Friday. Excellent turn-around. Onto the weapon. It's a 45acp in a very small polymer frame so it took some getting used to. In the first 100 rounds I fired, I had 5 failure-to-feed issues. I'm pretty sure they were all due to "limp-wristing" as I preformed a TRB and the next round seated and fired. Once I got a comfortable grip I had no more issues. The magazines were a bit stiff at first but they loosened up quickly. I'm not a big fan of the straight 8 sights but that is just my preference.
Overall I'm very happy with gun. For the price you will be hard-pressed to find a ccw in a 45 with that much round capacity. I will say I was a little bummed when I took the weapon out of the box when I first got it because it was filthy. But, a thorough cleaning and it looked as good as it does in the picture. I highly recommend purchasing this weapon if you're in the market for an affordable, high caliber hand gun that you can carry around comfortably.
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