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Taurus 845 .45 ACP Pistol

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.

Taurus 805 review

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 capacity12 rounds
# of included magazines2
barrel length4.0″
safety3-position manual
sightsNovak 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.

Taurus 805 photo

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.

Taurus 805 picture

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 805

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

By Richard Johnson

Richard Johnson is an American author, editor and entrepreneur. He's done a lot of silly things in his life, but quitting police work to follow his passion of writing about guns was one of the smartest things he ever did. He founded this site and continues to manage its operation.

17 replies on “Taurus 845 .45 ACP Pistol”

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 [email protected].

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.

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