Taurus International recently announced the new Taurus 809 9mm pistol based on the popular OSS pistol. Now, Taurus has announced two new pistols based on the same platform: the 840 and 845 pistols.
The Taurus 840 pistol is the next pistol in the 800 series, and is very similar to the original 809. The 840 is chambered in .40 S&W, and packs a 17+1 capacity.
The Taurus 845 is the third pistol in the 800 series from Taurus. As the model number tends to indicate, this pistol is chambered in the ever-popular .45 ACP. The magazines are double stacked and allow you to carry 12+1 of serious defensive firepower.
All of the pistols in the 800 series are polymer framed and strike fired. Additionally, all of the pistols have the “second strike” capability, which is a feature that a growing number of shooters desire. The 800 series pistols have an external thumb safety/decocker.
Bob Morrison, President of Taurus International, said on Tom Gresham’s Gun Talk that all three of the pistols were in production now, and that they would be on the shelves in April.
Touting the ease in which these pistols can be field stripped, Morrison said that the 800 series has “the easiest take down on a modern firearm.”
Earlier reports indicated that the 809 pistols would have a 17+1 capacity, however Morrison stated that the 809 would actually have a 19+1 capacity.
The price on these pistols? Try under $500 retail. That is a great deal in anyone’s estimation.
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Waiting for the 845 to be stocked
Tell Bob Morrison to make a pistol like the Ruger LCP .380 only develop an adjustable pistol grip. The trouble with small pistols is the grip. Make a grip that can be quickly enlarged by a slide system that locks into place.
I have 845′s in stock, Thanks Nick 330-227-9344
845 on the shelf in middle Ohio, $520….so much for the sub-500 price tag
As a police officer I would rather see the Taurus ct-30 sold in the US than the model 845. If Taurus brings the ct-30 into the US it will out sell anything they have ever sold!
I found an 845 at A to Z guns and it is all its supposed to be.I have put 300 rounds through it already and it shoots great.I am very surprised
by how controlable the recoil is.I have put 6 different types of ammo including ball and it eats anything you feed it.Great Gun.
i own a few taurus handguns all work as good as all my other handguns i.e.springfield ruger s@w.i bought the new 845 as soon as it came out.put over600 rounds in it, best part of this gun is 2nd strike.w/o doing anything but pull the trigger on a missfire over and over again until it fires.highgrade cheap/lopriced or reloaded ammo it will fire with about 85% accuracy overall within 15ft. at indoor range medium control rest
bought the gun recently, put 1000 shots through it and no problems. excellent gun
i love this gun. bought as soon as i heard about it. the only thing i hate, is the fact its hard to find more magazines for it where i live. if any one knows where to find some, let me know at sabertooth6996@hotmail.com.
I just got the 840 and put about 100 rounds through it and WOW what a gun!!!!! OH, by the way got it for $400 bought 500 rounds for $125. I looking for a PT 101 with gold details. I’m waiting for my new FN 57 to come in for my girl. Good shooting guys.
Anyone try swapping out a 845 slide/barrel/mag combo onto either a 809, or a 840 chassis? I called taurus and asked a if it can be done or not and the person I spoke to said no wont work. But I also asked about the 822 conversion kit ( includes slide,barrel, and mag) that will be coming out soon, and they say it will work with ALL the 800 series guns. I’d like to know what the difference’s are between the 809,840,845 slide mechanism that you cant change from gun to gun, but the 822 will work on all of them. Anyone own a couple of these series guns and tried it?
Also spoke to taurus today, and they say that the 822 kit should be out at the end of the year or begining of next.
Norm,
Thanks for the info on the 822 kit.
-Richard
Just got a pt 845 only shot about 50 rounds so far but love it. Having problems finding holsters anyone know where to get one? would like to have a concealed carry and one to mount in my trucks console.
Try Fobus Evolution Holsters. In talking to several holster manufacterers such as Galco,Mitch Rosen I’m hearing that any holster that fits the PX4 will fit the 845. Also spare mags at abel ammo .com
Where oh where can I get a Taurus 840 Compact!?? I’ve been waiting and have not seen one anywhere.
So i bought the 840 and is it common that the mags are loose fitting loaded or not and am i going to run in to any problems with the way it loades,fires or estract any rounds?