Color me impressed by the new Ruger P345R

[wunderkind]

How slim?

Anyone have any idea how the slide width compares to the 1911 platform? Is the new P345 noticeably slimmer than the old P-series?

The slide width has been the 'make or break' for me regarding IWB carry. The stores around here don't have it yet, so I can't go Gun Fondling for myself...

Even though I'm a 9mm/.38 spl fan, I must admit, the notion of a thin, easy-carrying .45 for half the price of Kimber & Para sounds good...

If the reviews/comments in the next few months are positive I might be 450.00 poorer and a handgun richer

 

[mbott]

Without getting out my measuring tools, the slide is just a bit wider than the 1911. but the grip is just a bit thinner.

--
Mike

 

[Shane]

Looks impressive and actually nice looking for a polymer Ruger.

Will the magazine discconnect device that blocks the firing pin cause premature wear on the pin if dry-fired a lot?


If this model gets a good reputation and proven reliability, I might get one down the road.

 

[cliffb]

I handled a P345 yesterday at my local gun store. It fit my hand very well. I bought it. I put about 100 rds through it yesterday and another 100 this afternoon. Mild recoil, accurate and reliable. The D/A pull is a little heavy. S/A is not bad. Over the years I've owned numerous D/A .45s including Sig, H&K, S&W and other Rugers. This compares favorably with any of them. As far as the safety features, I could live without them but they did not detract from the enjoyment of shooting this gun.

 

[SnWnMe]

It's still.... ugly....

 

[Longbow]

' wonder how much $$ for the redesigned 9mm version. Anyone?

 

[BlkHawk73]

wonder how much $$ for the redesigned 9mm version. Anyone?

I guess they should proberly announce them first and at least let them get onto the market. No doubt they'll have a P309 - or whatever they'll call it - but proberly won't see one for a while.

 

[Longbow]

' handled one today!

I'm impressed. It's way better looking and feeling compared to their older models.
' price is around $390 OTD. I can't wait for the 9mm or .40 cal version.......if they'll ever make one. ' hope they do!

 

[WhoKnowsWho]

A local shop finally got one. Hidden behind and underneath a little stand display... feels pretty darn good, might be my first Ruger hand gun once the price drops a bit. New gun = higher price, I think it was $436 or something.

 

[Flashpoint]

I just saw one for the first time yesterday. Seemed like a good gun felt good, nice and slim, trigger seemed improved. The one thing I didn't like about it and other Rugers I have picked up is that it point pretty low for me. I prefer a more extreme angle like a Steyr or 1911.

 

[Derm95]

There is not much difference in the measured width of the P97 vs. P345. The P345 just looks a lot better and sculpted thinner. The slidestop sticks out more on both sides of the P97

 

[Derm95]

with end of slide view

 

[Derm95]

and an upright view

 

[Tecolote]

I'm giving this Ruger serious consideration. I'm happy that Ruger got rid of the ugly curved trigger guard.

 

[Texshooter]

ROUND TRIGGER GUARD. Yes, mmmmmmmmmm good.

 

[sturmruger]

I am embarrased to admit that I do not yet own a .45 this might be a good canidate for my first .45.

 

[armoredman]

The grip on the Ruger autos is why I have never kept one - they feel just like a brick. Darn things are built like tanks, and will last forever. As CZ doesn't make a 45 in a smaller frame, maybe I will take a look at this, and see if the new grip design feels better - it looks much better!

 

[Derm95]

Shot my new P345 yesterday.
Some thoughts:

-I love the look of the gun compared to the P97.
-It shoots exactly the same as the P97, same trigger-pull
-Excellent accuracy, great to shoot
-Well worth the price $417
-Very confusing decocker. If i just remember its a decocker with an additional safety, I'm OK. In other words there is no such thing as cocked and locked like a 1911
-the loaded chamber indicator is cool as can be, although the red paint in the grooves seems to be peeling off when I clean the grunge off it so it can once again scream "loaded"
-the integral lock has the same appearing key as a Taurus but of course it is smaller. Life would be simpler if Taurus and Ruger used the same key. Integral locks are great when you are away from your gun. Lots of warnings in the owners manual about only using the integral lock when the gun is unloaded. I don't get it, I like to keep it loaded and locked like a Taurus revolver. When the gun is in a briefcase away from me no one that doesn't know the system can have an AD.
-The picatinny rail doesn't allow it to fit in the same holster as a P97.
- I wonder how much I can sell my P97d for (I'll try $300)
-No warnings about dry firing in the manual. If the firing pin is cammed out and locked by all the safety features, I suppose no snap caps are needed.
- I see slight danger in the "safety" not being fully pushed up and having a red dot showing compared to no safety on the P97 and pulling the trigger and no bang.
- In summary, great gun looking 10 times better than the P97. Great price 1/2 of a 1911, shoots great . Loaded chamber indicator a plus. Safety dubious as to whether plus or minus.