Taurus 450
Taurus · Pistol · In Production · 1999
Also known as: M450
Overview
The Taurus 450 is a medium-frame revolver chambered in .45 Colt, manufactured by Taurus since 1999.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 793 g (28.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 178 mm (7.01") |
| Barrel Length | 51 mm (2.01") |
| Height | 117 mm (4.61") |
| Width | 35 mm (1.38") |
| Firing Mechanism | Double Action Single Action |
| Trigger Type | Double Action |
| Trigger Pull | 20 N (4.5 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Rotary |
| Muzzle Velocity | 265 m/s (869 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 569 J (420 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 45 m (49 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 2000 m (2187 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Finish | Matte Stainless |
Calibers
- .45 Colt · primary — also known as .45 Long Colt, .45 LC, 11.43x33mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Revolving Cylinder
- Safety mechanisms: Transfer Bar, Taurus Security System
- Features: Fixed Sights, Rubber Grips, Ported Barrel, Swing Out Cylinder, Transfer Bar Safety, Exposed Hammer
Variants
- Taurus 450 Total Titanium — Lightweight
- Taurus 450 Ultra-Lite — Lightweight
Production
Production years: 1999-present
Origin
Country of origin: Brazil
Notes
The .45 Colt is one of the oldest cartridges still in production, dating back to 1872. Modern .45 Colt loads offer excellent stopping power with moderate recoil.
Background
Taurus's revolver manufacturing expertise traces back to their acquisition of the Smith & Wesson factory in Brazil, giving them access to decades of refined revolver-building knowledge that continues to influence their designs today.