allcamo

I'm looking to purchase my first .45 acp, I think I have it narrowed down to either the new Ruger p345 or the Taurus pt395. Price is a major concern, I'm looking in the $400.00 - $500.00 range. Anyone out there own one of these pistols? I have heard good and bad about both, just wanted some real world opinions.

johnch

I am a 1911 lover but .
Of the two you are talking about I have tryed a Ruger 345 and found it worked great !
No failures to feed or extract in the 300+ we put thru it the first day after my freind bought it .
I have never shot the Taurus PT395 (or any other Taurus 45).
I have a Taurus Model 85 that I love and carry.

Johnch

Rebel Hog

It sounds like you have made up your mine and set on those two!

IMHO, would be the RUGER!

uncle matt

Does the fact that the Taurus has a lifetime warranty sway your opinion?

Uncle Matt (in IL)

bigcountry

all, with all that flow you pulling down, spend the extra 3 bills and get yourself a kimber. I love the way they shoot. I like the eclipse model. And if you have too, maybe the GI model or used colt.

allcamo

Look Big, if I had half of what you throw away I'd be happy! You're lucky i'm not asking for opinions on slingshots!

bigcountry

Hey, mossy showed me where you work. I spend all my flow on gas traveling halfway across the state to work. You roll out of bed and can walk to work.

allcamo

Yeah but remember, I never have any heat in the truck by the time I get there! I see you want me to take out a loan and buy a Kimber, what if you had to choose between the Ruger or the Taurus?

Virginia7

Get a Sig!

T/C fan!

If you're set on the Ruger or Taurus, I'd go with the Ruger, because its a RUGER. But, if you're willing to spend $500, there are some used Kimbers that can be bought in that price range. The black "Ultra Carry" and base "Custom's", around here, can be picked up in the $500 range. These are "base" models, but they ARE Kimbers and shoot very well. Just a thought.