Last Defender Of The 145?

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kentley

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I bought my 145 several months before finding this site, had I read all the negative things I have read in this forum, I would NOT have bought it :( . I have put close to 200 rounds though it, (230 gr FMJ or Hydra-Shok) s/n NUB 501xx, without a problem at all no cracks, nothing. It is the best handgun I have ever owned as far as a "point and shoot weapon", the only complaint I have is the grip, which is not comfortable after about 50 rounds. Anyone who has fired it, cannot argue with the accuracy of this little 45. I'm going to the range Monday with another 200-300 rounds of 230 gr FMJ, just to see if my 145 will reproduce the same ill effects that ya'll have been talking about (I hope it won't), I hope that Taurus has gotten things figured out and has figured a way to solve this problem.
 

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I had a 145. Right after I got mine, I told my Dad and a friend about it and they each got one from the same dealer. The serial numbers were no more than 10 numbers apart. My gun had at least 1000 rounds through it, 200 of which were 230gr Hydra Shoks, the rest reloads. I had no problems. My Dads gun went at around 400 rounds, pieces fell out at the rear of the frame/grip. My friends did the same at around 200 rounds. Why theirs went and mine didnt is beyond me. Taurus fixed both of theirs and so far so good. I sold mine, more because I have 1911's and like the single action trigger better. The Taurus shot well and was accurate, and the trigger, once you got used to it(dry firing helps a lot here) was more like a revolver trigger than a double action auto. If they have the plastic problem worked out, its not a bad pistol.
 
I had a 145, and really liked it. My frame cracked, and I found TFL, and started doing my research. Taurus fixed mine and I traded it. I won't argue the pros of the weapon, and I won't argue the fact that Taurus will fix them without complaint. I made my trade based on the fact that I needed a reliable all day/every day CCW .45. I didn't want to worry if the day I needed it most was going to be the day that it broke again. Again, the choice is personal in nature. Each person has to decide if their weapon meets their own individual needs.

FYI....I now carry a Kimber Custom CDP, and a Glock 36 (Back-up/summer gun)
 
Between 1 and 600 rounds... everything is just fine.
It isn't broken until it breaks.
Breaks are showing up around 600 rounds. Some more some less... but it will happen unless Taurus makes a change.

If you research this out, you will find a post by me that is explaining what is happening and why. And what could be done to prevent failure.
Try two things to safeguard from frame damage:
1. A heavier recoil spring. Call Wolf Springs and talk to them and see if they have anything that would help. I'd start out with something 5 pounds heavier at least.
2. A Shock-Buff buffer.

Heck - I'd do both. Anything to lessen the hammering effect that is happening.
 
Taurus guns in general have very spotty quality control. IMO, The savings is not enough to justify the frustration
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Yeah, almost as spotty as Para Ordnance, Kimber or *&*. ;)

(Although you gotta wonder why they haven't dropped the whole Millenium line as an unqualified flop and a serious liability to the good reputation they've been building here of late.)
 
kentley,

the only complaint I have is the grip, which is not comfortable after about 50 rounds.
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That's a surprise! I haven't shot one yet, but in messing around with one at my gun shop, I was amazed at how comfortable the grip felt. Any idea why it's not comfortable after about 50 rounds?
 
Kentley,

Welcome to TFL... What part of GA? (you don't have to give me the town, just a region is fine...)

I have put close to 200 rounds though it
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At "close to" 200 rounds, the gun hasn't had a chance to break in, let alone break. ;)
Option 1) Shoot it that extra 300 rounds you were talking about and see what happens

Option 2) Do what George said... and don't fire it until you've done that.

Option 3) Try and sell it locally or trade at a nearby Gunshow (lots of "Eastman" gunshows coming soon) for something with a little more stable reputation.

I find that I make MUCH better :confused: firearms choices now that I have TFL to refer to. :D
 
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