Limp-wristing Taurus PT145

[Dr_2_B]

I believe the limp-wristing business has been overstated. HOWEVER, I learned today that the issue is alive and well in my PT145. I have had great success with my PT145 while my friend has had terrible trouble with his - which is strange because we bought them together and they're consecutively numbered.

Today I learned the issue is limp-wristing. Both this friend and my father had malfunctions with my PT145 today while I continued to see good functioning. Once I had them hold the gun with rigid wrist, they did fine.

Anyone else have this experience?

 

[DAVIDSDIVAD]

my mom is about 5'3 or 4 and had no problem at all with hers.

 

[dacavasi]

No, from the first shot, my PT145 has been flawless. I have not heard of any 'limp wristing' issue specifically attributed to this pistol. That is a phenomenon that is generic with inexperienced semi-auto shooters, your friend may wish to look at his/her technique.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

The phenomenon certainly does exist. My "issue" with it is that it is too broadly applied and used as an excuse for malfunctions.

 

[Dr_2_B]

My "issue" with <limp-wristing> is that it is too broadly applied and used as an excuse for malfunctions.

Yeah, interesting that I encountered what I did yesterday. I'm interested in following up with it. Come to think of it, same friend had a failure with some other pistol last time we were at the range together. He may need to work on his technique.

 

[MyRoad]

What is the length of the barrel on the PT145?

I ask because I've owned (literally) dozens of handguns over the last 10 years. I've only had two that I had consistent problems with: a Kimber Ultra carry, and a Glock G36. Both are .45's with 3 inch barrels. I have to think that's beyond a coincidence.

If I really focused and squeezed the crap out of the G36, it would fire reliably, but the grip required to fire it reliably was way beyond any other gun I own (or have owned). Off-hand shooting was especially an issue, and any carry gun I own I need to be able to shoot it reliably with either hand.

Since the problem has been a 3" barrel/45 acp. combo for me, I tend to think it has something to do with the sensitivity of the cycling -- kicking out a fat .45 round in such a short stroke, maybe? At any rate, I don't own either of them anymore.

 

[DAVIDSDIVAD]

I just facepalm'D to the max.


But, since I'm not going to convince you of anything, I'll just tell you not to worry.


PT145 has a 3 and 1/4 inch barrel.

 

[mormandy1]

Can it be a factor? Sure.

Is it over-used as a way to excuse crappy guns that don't function properly? Yep, all the time.

Limp wristing is the most overused excuse of all time in my opinion.

If you actually hold a gun so weakly that this happens, you might as well either get training or quit shooting forever.