Just announced is the Taurus 845 pistol chambered in the very popular .45 ACP cartridge. This completes the company’s 800-series of firearms which includes the original Taurus 809 in 9mm and the new 840 in .40 S&W.
The new 845 uses a double-stack magazine that holds 12 rounds. Including one in the chamber, that gives the shooter 13 rounds of .45, which is enough to end nearly any fight.
The new 840 packs a 17+1 capacity if you are interested in that handgun.
Taurus 845 Specifications
Here are the specifications for the Taurus 845 pistol:
| caliber | .45 ACP |
| standard magazine capacity | 12 rounds |
| # of included magazines | 2 |
| barrel length | 4.0″ |
| safety | 3-position manual |
| sights | Novak 3-dot |
| weight (unloaded) | 28.2 oz |
| MSRP (at launch) | $656 |
| MSRP (final) | $497 |
All of the pistols in the 800 series are polymer-framed and hammer-fired. Additionally, all of the pistols have the “second strike” capability, which is a feature that a growing number of shooters desire.
Essentially, this feature allows you to pull the trigger again on a round that failed to fire. According to Taurus’s research, most rounds that do not fire the first time will fire if you pull the trigger again.
The 800 series pistols have an external thumb safety/decocker. When pushed up, the gun is “on safe.” When the lever is in the middle location, the Taurus 45 is ready to fire.
To decock the gun, press the same lever down. This will drop the hammer in a safe manner.
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 barrel length is 4″. It comes with a lifetime repair policy.
The price on these pistols? Try under $500 retail. Assuming that dog will hunt, it is a great deal in anyone’s estimation. Until I get my hands on one for review, however, I will hold off on giving these new pistols my endorsement.
Taurus 845 Handgun Specifications by Richard Johnson
Taurus is a decent gun company, but I have had mixed luck with some of their pistols. (Editor’s note: As an example, I reviewed a Taurus Spectrum that was utterly worthless. On the other hand, I’ve had a Taurus G3c TORO that runs great.) I don’t consider myself a gun snob, but I do expect that a gun carried for self-defense be up to the task.
Is the Taurus 845 up to the task? I don’t know. Without putting rounds downrange with one, I am not willing to tell people they should consider buying one. If you think this gun offers the features you want, and you are willing to put 1k or more rounds through it to test its reliability, go for it and let us know how it did!
Last update: May 30, 2021
17 replies on “Taurus 845 .45 ACP Pistol”
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 [email protected] 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