45 acp recoil question help quick!!!

[deerhunter17]

i found a good deal on a taurus pt 145 with like a diamond plated case, holster, 50 shells, that has never been shot and is 10 months old all for 325!
i was wondering what the recoil on this gun i? i have shot my dad ruger super blackhawk 44 mag with 7.5" barrell and recoil is not that big of an issue in that gun, but this 45 has like a 3.5" barrell. i need to know by tommrow if i want this gun.

thanks for the quick help

 

[Lone_Gunman]

If 44 mag is not a problem out of the Blackhawk, 45 ACP won't be a problem out of pretty much anything.

 

[SoCalShooter]

I agree with ^ if you can handle a .44mag then you will be ok with a .45acp out of anything.

 

[Jim K]

I agree with Lone Gunman. Any .45 auto is a pussycat compared with a full bore .44 Magnum.

Jim

 

[Black Majik]

The recoil of the .45 ACP cartridge is nothin'. Happy shootin'

 

[deerhunter17]

you guys are great! i think its a pretty good deal i called a local gun dealer and he said they were $389.

 

[Cousin Mike]

Let us know how you like it when you finally shoot it.

 

[51Cards]

.45 ACP recoil is vastly overrated. Personally, I find it "pleasanter" than .40 S&W. I can't imagine it would be annoying if .44 is OK for you.

 

[david_the_greek]

I also personally find .45 recoil kinda pleasant compared to .40 aswell. personally I find my .45 to be the most controllable of all my pistols. my experience is only with 1911's but I couldn't imagine it to be too different from the taurus

 

[Roadwild17]

I have a PT145, the recoil is not that bad at all.

 

[sabre452]

I found the PT145 to be pretty snappy. The lighter bullet weights seemed to be less snappy. I have a glock 26 and a colt defender that have similar weights and both have a good bit less felt recoil for me. I didn't find the PT145 to be unmanageable, but the recoil was noticeable. I certainly didn't relish the 200-300 round break in session I had with the gun. Mine never had a hiccup or any failure, so I think you will be pleased overall.

 

[tinygnat219]

Hello, I have the predecessor, the Millenium Pro 745C. If you have fired the .44 Magnum, this won't be a problem in 45 ACP at all.
Some things to note though:

• 230 Grain FMJ bullets will lose velocity due to the shorter barrel
• +P Ammunition is not recommended, it'll drive that polymer pistol into the web of your hand and blind you from the muzzle flash, which is considerable.
• 185 Grain JHP Winchester Silvertips make up the loss of velocity and are pleasant to shoot
• CDNN carries spare magazines for it, I recommend 2-3 more.
  

That's pretty much it. This is my primary carry pistol and I enjoy having it around.

TJ

 

[carterbeauford]

The PT145 is nice to shoot! You want something painful, get a Kel-Tec P11. Like getting your hand stapled.

Not something I'd compare with .44MAG since there aren't many 3.3" polymer .44MAGs out there. Firing a 9" Redhawk is much different, like a big shove. Firing a PT145 is like a cross between a shove and a snap, but the snap is not unpleasant at all because the velocities are not real high. Just really loud. Invest in good hearing protection.