I went to the Taurus website and compared the 745 to the 145. I'm a little confused about this "compact" version of an already compact pistol.propellerhead wrote:For now, Taurus 745. That's 7 rounds of .45ACP in under 6 inches overall length. Size was the main thing. I was set on a Bersa 380 which would give me 8 rounds of .380ACP. The Taurus 745 was a hair smaller in size for 7 rounds of .45ACP.
The 145 (Millenium Pro) specs:
Capacity: 10+1
Barrel Length: 3-1/4"
Weight: 22.2 oz
Length: 6-1/8"
Width: 1.25"
Height: 5.125"
Versus the 745 (Millenium Pro Compact):
Capacity: 6+1
Barrel Length: 3.25"
Weight: 20.8 oz.
Length: 6"
Width: 1.125"
Height: 5.2"
The 745 is an eighth of an inch shorter and an eight of an inch narrower, but is slightly taller. It's 1.4 ounces lighter.
But for this really small difference in size, capacity drops from 10+1 to 6+1.
I think I'd go with the 145. It's already a pretty compact, concealable gun.
Speaking of Taurus, I wonder how their 1911s are. Anyone tried one?
Kevin