I posted this previously over on TFL in response to a question from denfoote. I remember I said I would give an update here as well.
One additonal note: I'm not sure if there was a light strike problem for Taurus to fix in the first place. There were 4 boxes of Win ammo that were 2 years old and had been sitting in my garage. I would consistently get a light hit once every mag. As stated below, never had this problem with any other ammo.
"denfoote,
I have shot approx. 1100 rounds and the only problem I have had was in the beginning. I was getting some light primer strikes with White box Winchester but no other brands. The rounds would always light on the second strike but it bugged me - so I sent it to Taurus. I got it back 2 weeks later and the problem had been fixed and it has been smooth sailing ever since. No cracks, no failures to feed or eject. Occasionally the slide will release during a hard reload but I have had that happen with other pistols as well.
As to your question on 230 grain bullets? When I received back the 145, from Taurus, it came with a target with notes on brand and grains. Guess what? It said 230 grain Winchester White. Up until this time I had been shooting primarily 185's. I called Taurus and talked to them and they said 230's were ok to shoot. I have shot approx. 500 230 grainers without any problems or cracking.
Another neat feature is the Mil Pro will take Para P14 mags and I believe P12 and 13's as well. P10's, however, will not work. It is fun to be on the range and have that little pistol banging away 15 times without missing a beat.
For the size, capacity, price and after 1100 rounds, I would say give it another try.
I had a previous bad experience with the Para P10 and I am now thinking about the Warthog the same way your are thinking about the Mil Pro. I hope it is more than just the extractor they replaced or improved upon. I had FTE's galore and a cracked frame to boot."
One additonal note: I'm not sure if there was a light strike problem for Taurus to fix in the first place. There were 4 boxes of Win ammo that were 2 years old and had been sitting in my garage. I would consistently get a light hit once every mag. As stated below, never had this problem with any other ammo.
"denfoote,
I have shot approx. 1100 rounds and the only problem I have had was in the beginning. I was getting some light primer strikes with White box Winchester but no other brands. The rounds would always light on the second strike but it bugged me - so I sent it to Taurus. I got it back 2 weeks later and the problem had been fixed and it has been smooth sailing ever since. No cracks, no failures to feed or eject. Occasionally the slide will release during a hard reload but I have had that happen with other pistols as well.
As to your question on 230 grain bullets? When I received back the 145, from Taurus, it came with a target with notes on brand and grains. Guess what? It said 230 grain Winchester White. Up until this time I had been shooting primarily 185's. I called Taurus and talked to them and they said 230's were ok to shoot. I have shot approx. 500 230 grainers without any problems or cracking.
Another neat feature is the Mil Pro will take Para P14 mags and I believe P12 and 13's as well. P10's, however, will not work. It is fun to be on the range and have that little pistol banging away 15 times without missing a beat.
For the size, capacity, price and after 1100 rounds, I would say give it another try.
I had a previous bad experience with the Para P10 and I am now thinking about the Warthog the same way your are thinking about the Mil Pro. I hope it is more than just the extractor they replaced or improved upon. I had FTE's galore and a cracked frame to boot."
