Taurus PT745
Taurus · Pistol · Discontinued · 2004
Also known as: PT 745
Overview
The Taurus PT745 is a full-size semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP, manufactured by Taurus since 2004. With a 3.4-inch barrel, this pistol strikes the ideal balance between concealability and ballistic performance, extracting near-optimal velocity from the .45 ACP cartridge while remaining easily holstered for everyday carry.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 680 g (24.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 165 mm (6.50") |
| Barrel Length | 86 mm (3.39") |
| Height | 120 mm (4.72") |
| Width | 32 mm (1.26") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Dao |
| Trigger Pull | 27 N (6.1 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 250 m/s (820 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 465 J (343 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 30 m (33 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1500 m (1640 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| 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: Trigger Safety, Firing Pin Block, Manual Safety
- Features: Compact 45acp, Polymer Frame, Striker Fired, Single Stack Magazine, Accessory Rail, Ambidextrous Slide Stop, Textured Grip, Loaded Chamber Indicator
Production
Production years: 2004-2014
Compact polymer .45 ACP
Origin
Country of origin: Brazil
Discontinued: 2014
Notes
The PT745 offered .45 ACP power in a compact, lightweight polymer package. The single-stack magazine kept the grip narrow for concealability, though capacity was limited to 6+1. It competed with pistols like the Glock 36 and Springfield XD-S in .45 ACP.
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.