Taurus PT145: No Longer Made?

FireCaptDave · March 14, 2007, 08:01 PM

The owner of my local gun store told me today that Taurus is no longer making the PT145. About two weeks ago I asked him to order one (he didn't any in stock.) I hadn't heard from him, so I called him today. He said he could only find a blue one (I want SS) and that they're hard to find because Taurus has stopped making them.

Does any of this make sense? If they have stopped making them, do they plan to replace the gun with a newer model? A gun store about 2 hrs away has one, but for $100 than my guy. I don't wanna make that kinda drive and pay $100 extra if I don't have to.

Thanks.

kansas_plainsman · March 14, 2007, 09:00 PM

My first instinct is to say that he's explaining away his inability to get you one with a fish story. The PT145 is clearly popular - I hear about them everywhere. Why would Taurus discontinue a money-maker?

On the other hand, Taurus is coming out with a compact 24/7 which may complete with the PT145. Actually, according to the published specs, the compact 24/7 is still pretty big. This theory seems weak.

My money is on the fish story.

FireCaptDave · March 14, 2007, 09:12 PM

I am thinking the same thing.

I haven't heard of the compact 24/7...sounds interested (but still big, as you say.(

kirkcdl · March 14, 2007, 09:15 PM

You'll find the one you want on either GunBroker or Auction Arms.That's probably the way to go unless he charges a lot for a transfer...

Texshooter · March 14, 2007, 09:16 PM

You could probably tell by checking out the Taurus International website.

Regardless, I do believe a 24/7 compact is on the way.

9x19 · March 15, 2007, 12:52 AM

The PT145 is discontinued... long ago.

The PT145 Millenium Pro is currently in production in both blue and stainless.

Prophet · March 15, 2007, 09:28 AM

Well I just got rid of mine. Didn't like it at all the trigger pull was crazy long.

kansas_plainsman · March 15, 2007, 10:21 AM

I had assumed we were talking about the current production version of the PT145.

Yes, the original PT145 is no longer made. Nor is the PT145 Millinium.

FireCaptDave · March 15, 2007, 10:49 AM

The PT145 Millenium Pro is what I was wanting...you're right, he could have been looking for just the PT145. I guess I need to call him and check.

OBIWAN · March 15, 2007, 11:17 AM

If in doubt...call taurus

FireCaptDave · March 15, 2007, 07:48 PM

I called them this morning...no return call yet; how long to they normally take to answer?

denfoote · March 16, 2007, 03:58 AM

The Taurus Millennium PRO PT145 is cataloged and available per the Taurus web site. They list only the blue steel model.

The model number is: 145BP.

The UPC is: 7-25327-31133-1

The order number is: 1-145031P

This should be all your FFL needs to order you one.

However, Davidson's is out.

A search of the RSR Group site reveals that they DO have the stainless slide model.

The order number is: TI145039P

The blued steel order number is: TI145031P

Your dealer should be able to get you one!!

Have him call RSR Group at 1-800-634-4867.
e-mail :[email protected]
RSR Group
155 Glendale Ave. #3
Sparks, NV, 89431

FireCaptDave · March 16, 2007, 01:14 PM

Actually, he has a blue one, but can't get a SS one. Any idea why stainless is not available? Taurus has not yet returned my calls.

Edit:

I found stainless on the Taurus website: http://taurususa.com/products/produc...ategory=Pistol

March 14, 2007, 08:01 PM	#1
FireCaptDave Member Join Date: November 9, 2005 Location: CA Posts: 38	Taurus PT145: No Longer Made? The owner of my local gun store told me today that Taurus is no longer making the PT145. About two weeks ago I asked him to order one (he didn't any in stock.) I hadn't heard from him, so I called him today. He said he could only find a blue one (I want SS) and that they're hard to find because Taurus has stopped making them. Does any of this make sense? If they have stopped making them, do they plan to replace the gun with a newer model? A gun store about 2 hrs away has one, but for $100 than my guy. I don't wanna make that kinda drive and pay $100 extra if I don't have to. Thanks. Last edited by FireCaptDave; March 14, 2007 at 09:13 PM.

March 15, 2007, 12:52 AM	#6
9x19 Senior Member Join Date: October 16, 1998 Location: Sherman, TX USA Posts: 3,760	The PT145 is discontinued... long ago. The PT145 Millenium Pro is currently in production in both blue and stainless. __________________ Make mine lean, mean, and 9x19!

March 14, 2007, 09:00 PM	#2
kansas_plainsman Senior Member Join Date: April 29, 2006 Location: North Central Kansas Posts: 115	My first instinct is to say that he's explaining away his inability to get you one with a fish story. The PT145 is clearly popular - I hear about them everywhere. Why would Taurus discontinue a money-maker? On the other hand, Taurus is coming out with a compact 24/7 which may complete with the PT145. Actually, according to the published specs, the compact 24/7 is still pretty big. This theory seems weak. My money is on the fish story.

March 14, 2007, 09:12 PM	#3
FireCaptDave Member Join Date: November 9, 2005 Location: CA Posts: 38	I am thinking the same thing. I haven't heard of the compact 24/7...sounds interested (but still big, as you say.(

March 14, 2007, 09:15 PM	#4
kirkcdl Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2002 Location: Roseburg,ORYGUN Posts: 821	You'll find the one you want on either GunBroker or Auction Arms.That's probably the way to go unless he charges a lot for a transfer...

March 14, 2007, 09:16 PM	#5
Texshooter Senior Member Join Date: July 17, 2006 Posts: 261	You could probably tell by checking out the Taurus International website. Regardless, I do believe a 24/7 compact is on the way.

March 15, 2007, 09:28 AM	#7
Prophet Junior member Join Date: November 20, 2006 Location: Great State of TEXAS Posts: 244	Well I just got rid of mine. Didn't like it at all the trigger pull was crazy long.

March 15, 2007, 10:21 AM	#8
kansas_plainsman Senior Member Join Date: April 29, 2006 Location: North Central Kansas Posts: 115	I had assumed we were talking about the current production version of the PT145. Yes, the original PT145 is no longer made. Nor is the PT145 Millinium.

March 15, 2007, 10:49 AM	#9
FireCaptDave Member Join Date: November 9, 2005 Location: CA Posts: 38	The PT145 Millenium Pro is what I was wanting...you're right, he could have been looking for just the PT145. I guess I need to call him and check.

March 15, 2007, 11:17 AM	#10
OBIWAN Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 1999 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,340	If in doubt...call taurus

March 15, 2007, 07:48 PM	#11
FireCaptDave Member Join Date: November 9, 2005 Location: CA Posts: 38	I called them this morning...no return call yet; how long to they normally take to answer?

March 16, 2007, 03:58 AM	#12
denfoote Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 1999 Location: Buckeye Arizona Posts: 5,526	The Taurus Millennium PRO PT145 is cataloged and available per the Taurus web site. They list only the blue steel model. The model number is: 145BP. The UPC is: 7-25327-31133-1 The order number is: 1-145031P This should be all your FFL needs to order you one. However, Davidson's is out. A search of the RSR Group site reveals that they DO have the stainless slide model. The order number is: TI145039P The blued steel order number is: TI145031P Your dealer should be able to get you one!! Have him call RSR Group at 1-800-634-4867. e-mail :[email protected] RSR Group 155 Glendale Ave. #3 Sparks, NV, 89431

March 16, 2007, 01:14 PM	#13
FireCaptDave Member Join Date: November 9, 2005 Location: CA Posts: 38	Actually, he has a blue one, but can't get a SS one. Any idea why stainless is not available? Taurus has not yet returned my calls. Edit: I found stainless on the Taurus website: http://taurususa.com/products/produc...ategory=Pistol