Ruger P345
Sturm, Ruger & Co. · Pistol · Discontinued · 2004
Also known as: P345, KP345, P345PR, KP345PR
Overview
The Ruger P345 is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP, produced by Sturm, Ruger & Co. Featuring a 8-round magazine capacity, this pistol offers compact firepower for concealed carry applications.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 760 g (26.8 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 1012 g (35.7 oz) |
| Overall Length | 194 mm (7.64") |
| Barrel Length | 108 mm (4.25") |
| Height | 146 mm (5.75") |
| Width | 30 mm (1.18") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Double Action Single Action |
| Trigger Type | Da Sa |
| Trigger Pull | 20 N (4.5 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 8 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 260 m/s (853 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 477 J (352 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| Slide Material | Stainless Steel |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Finish | Stainless |
Calibers
- .45 ACP · primary — also known as .45 Auto, 11.43x23mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Decocker, Firing Pin Block, Magazine Disconnect, Loaded Chamber Indicator, Internal Lock
- Features: Polymer Frame, Three Dot Sights, Ambidextrous Decocker, Drift Adjustable Rear Sight, Loaded Chamber Indicator, Magazine Disconnect, Key Activated Lock, Camblock Recoil Reduction, Bobbed Hammer
Variants
- Ruger P345PR — Railed
- Ruger P345 TALO Edition — Special Edition
Production
Production years: 2004-2013
Never achieved the commercial success of earlier P-series models. 500 TALO Distributor Exclusive editions produced in 2007 with gold details and numbered serial plates.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Discontinued: 2013
Notes
The P345 won 'Best Gun' at the 2004 SHOT Show. The name derives from '3' for 2003 (the design year) and '45' for the caliber. It was intended as a transitional model between Ruger's P-series and the upcoming SR-series. The P345 uses the same single-stack magazines as the earlier P90 and P97 models. Ruger's exclusive Camblock design was incorporated to reduce felt recoil. TALO Distributors produced 500 exclusive editions in 2007 with 24k-gold details and numbered serial plates. MSRP was $577 (blued) and $617 (stainless). Discontinued in 2013.
Background
The Ruger P345 represented the final evolution of the P-series pistol line, bridging the gap between the traditional DA/SA designs and Ruger's modern striker-fired SR-series. Despite winning 'Best Gun' at the 2004 SHOT Show, the P345 struggled commercially, partly due to the perceived clunky aesthetics of its P-series lineage. Its slim single-stack grip and extensive safety features made it a comfortable and safe .45 ACP option, but the market was already shifting toward striker-fired polymer pistols.