Anyone Carry A Taurus PT145 Mil Pro and Feel Comfortable With It?
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Old Dog
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230 grain rounds are not a problem. Recoil is mild, muzzle jump negligible with a firm grip. Once you get used to the long trigger pull (you'll find your trigger pull smooths out after you've put a lot of rounds through the piece and dry-fired - snap-caps recommended - a lot) you'll easily place follow-up shots and find these pistols are capable of surprising accuracy.
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I agree with Old Dog, as I
have a Mil Pro 145 and find it easy to shoot 230 grain ammo. Mine actually is more accurate with the 230 grain than it is with the 185's. As far as muzzle flip, I don't notice it. My gun works so well, I have given up "game guns" and now shoot only my PT in IDPA matches. I manage to stay in the middle of the pack ( I am a SS shooter in SSP) even with the severe arthritus that I have.
You can't go wrong with this gun in my opinion, and I have owned many.
have a Mil Pro 145 and find it easy to shoot 230 grain ammo. Mine actually is more accurate with the 230 grain than it is with the 185's. As far as muzzle flip, I don't notice it. My gun works so well, I have given up "game guns" and now shoot only my PT in IDPA matches. I manage to stay in the middle of the pack ( I am a SS shooter in SSP) even with the severe arthritus that I have.
You can't go wrong with this gun in my opinion, and I have owned many.
Thanks Guys!
Question:
With the short 3.2" barrel of the Millenium Pro in 45 auto, what ammo is the best for self defense?
Am considering Ranger T 230-gr. +P that's rated at 990 fps in a 4" barrel or Double Tap's 230-gr. +P Gold Dot at 1,010 fps from 4" pipe.
Will these +P rounds be a lot harder to control than standard HP's going 100+ fps slower?
....And, what other ammo should I consider for self defense with the 45 auto in the Millenium Pro?
Thanks again in advance of your assistance! Any other suggestions for a compact 45 auto are needed as well.
Steve
Question:
With the short 3.2" barrel of the Millenium Pro in 45 auto, what ammo is the best for self defense?
Am considering Ranger T 230-gr. +P that's rated at 990 fps in a 4" barrel or Double Tap's 230-gr. +P Gold Dot at 1,010 fps from 4" pipe.
Will these +P rounds be a lot harder to control than standard HP's going 100+ fps slower?
....And, what other ammo should I consider for self defense with the 45 auto in the Millenium Pro?
Thanks again in advance of your assistance! Any other suggestions for a compact 45 auto are needed as well.
Steve
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I have tested several types of
Personnal Defense ammo. Some have a good deal of muzzle flip and others have too much muzzle flash. I settled on Hornady's 200 grn TAP ammo. It is more accurate than the 165-185 stuff in my gun and has more muzzle energy from the small barrel than the 230 ammo would have. I use 230 ball for practice though.
Personnal Defense ammo. Some have a good deal of muzzle flip and others have too much muzzle flash. I settled on Hornady's 200 grn TAP ammo. It is more accurate than the 165-185 stuff in my gun and has more muzzle energy from the small barrel than the 230 ammo would have. I use 230 ball for practice though.
Since Taurus seems to have some concern about over-pressure rounds, I don't think I'd plan on shooting much 230 gr +P. Probably O.K. for carry but I like to shoot up my carry ammo pretty frequently. I think I'll stick with standard pressure PD ammo like the Rem. Golden Saber 230 gr. I use in all my carry guns
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I carry mine and feel comfortable with it. The size is right for concealed carry and I think the trigger is good and like the safety features of it.
I just got a Mil Pro PT145 and if its initial outing is any indication, I will definitely be comfortable with it. I put about 150 rounds of assorted stuff through it (including 10 rounds of Gold Dot 200-gr +P, just to try it) and it fed everything flawlessly. Granted, 150 rounds is not much, but it's a start, and once I get my company's approval, I'll be carrying this one at work (I'm a supervisor for an armored car company, supervising the ATM repair technicians; don't get on the road much, but in the office, the PT145 will shine!)
When Wisconsin gets CCW, the PT145 will be my primary carry.
When Wisconsin gets CCW, the PT145 will be my primary carry.
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I have a Pro (with light rail) and I have an original. I have put 100's of rounds from 185 to 230 grains through each and they work flawlessly. I have never hesitated to carry either for my ccw when it filled the bill by its size and weight. No failure of any kind in either. Triggers improve with use and the pull is a long one, as most have said.
A 45 is always a 45 and the original reputation was made with hard ball ammo. No reason to carry hard ball when so many good hollowpoints are available, but I would not hesitate to carry any ammo that shoots well in the gun. Good placement with a 45 caliber bullet is a great combination for discouraging undesirable behavior.
I have considered another in SS because I have just about worn the blue off of the pro carrying it.
Be safe!
A 45 is always a 45 and the original reputation was made with hard ball ammo. No reason to carry hard ball when so many good hollowpoints are available, but I would not hesitate to carry any ammo that shoots well in the gun. Good placement with a 45 caliber bullet is a great combination for discouraging undesirable behavior.
I have considered another in SS because I have just about worn the blue off of the pro carrying it.
Be safe!
Taurus PT745 Holster
Has anyone found a concealment holster for their PT745. I bought it because I liked the feel and wanted a 45 cal. But I can't find a holster. I like the Fobus paddle holster, but the folks at Fobus say they haven't received a sample to mold as of yet. So I'm stuck with a generic auto pancake. It fits and carries great but I can't use when I expect to be going in someplace "off limits" If anyone has found a holster let me know, I'd like to use the 745 as my everyday carry. Thanks Jim
Has anyone found a concealment holster for their PT745. I bought it because I liked the feel and wanted a 45 cal. But I can't find a holster. I like the Fobus paddle holster, but the folks at Fobus say they haven't received a sample to mold as of yet. So I'm stuck with a generic auto pancake. It fits and carries great but I can't use when I expect to be going in someplace "off limits" If anyone has found a holster let me know, I'd like to use the 745 as my everyday carry. Thanks Jim
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I've shot about half a box of the Taurus 185-gr copper bullets (made by Barnes, IIRC). They shoot good, function reliably (insofar as I have tested), and have noticably less recoil than the 230-gr WWB, and considerably less than the 230-gr Hydra-Shoks. I suppose they make good loads for those who can't handle the heavy stuff.
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