Taurus PT-945
Taurus · Pistol · In Production · 1994
Also known as: PT945
Overview
The Taurus PT-945 is a full-size semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP, manufactured by Taurus since 1994. The 4.3-inch barrel maximizes the ballistic potential of the .45 ACP cartridge, providing full velocity and energy along with a generous sight radius that enhances practical accuracy at all defensive distances.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 855 g (30.2 oz) |
| Overall Length | 190 mm (7.48") |
| Barrel Length | 109 mm (4.29") |
| Height | 137 mm (5.39") |
| Width | 35 mm (1.38") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Da Sa |
| Magazine Capacity | 8 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 260 m/s (853 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 477 J (352 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1500 m (1640 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | Blue |
Calibers
- .45 ACP · primary — also known as .45 Auto, 11.43x23mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Firing Pin Block, Frame Mounted Decocker
- Features: Enclosed Slide, Tilting Barrel Lockup, Frame Mounted Controls, Straight Backstrap, Accessory Rail, Ambidextrous Slide Stop, Textured Grip, Loaded Chamber Indicator
Service history
Operators
- Brazilian Law Enforcement
Production
Production years: 1994-present
.45 ACP variant of the PT-900 compact series
Origin
Country of origin: Brazil
Notes
The PT-945 is dimensionally larger than the PT-911 and PT-940 to accommodate the .45 ACP cartridge. The single-stack magazine keeps the grip frame manageable while the heavier slide mass helps control the .45 ACP's recoil impulse.
Background
Taurus's semi-automatic pistol development accelerated dramatically after acquiring Beretta's Brazilian manufacturing facility in 1980, and the company has since developed an increasingly independent lineup of original designs alongside their proven Beretta-derived models.