Help ... stop me from buying a PT945

If you have the chance to shoot one before you buy, do it! That's about the only way you will find if you will really like one or not. I did not need yet another handgun before I bought mine, either. My PT945 replaced a Sigarms P220 and I do prefer the PT945, due to it's lower bore axis. My PT945 has been very accurate and reliable. The only feeding problem mine has had is that it does not like Semi-Wadcutters. However, I do not need it to feed Semi-Wadcutters. I have read of other PT945's digesting Semi-Wadcutters, but not mine. It's fine with all FMJs, Flat Points, and JHP's.

My only real complaint with the PT945 is that it's hammer has a tendency to bite me during the recoil cycle. The only thing that has not endeared it to me! I plan to Dremel the Hammer sometime soon. I've given my PT945 a few custom touches and do like it, but it is not my Favorite .45. I have two EAA Witness .45's that are my favorites, yet my PT945 is not for sale anytime soon! The advantage the PT945 has over my Witnesses is that it is slightly smaller, lighter, and more easily concealed. Also, Trigicon makes night sights that will fit all of the PT900 series pistols. No Night Sights available yet for Witnesses. Also in the event of a shooting, I'ld rather give the Police my PT945, than any of my Witnesses.


Size comparison of EAA .45 Witness to Taurus PT945

Another .45 to consider is the Ruger P345. I have been very impressed by one I've shot. Not as concealable as my PT945, though!

Hey folks, thanks for the replies ...

In general, I know that the PT945 does not seem to "fit" those with larger hands. I am not one of those guys. The EAA Witness, as well as the Taurus 92/99, Beretta 92, Springfield .45 XD, etc., are all uncomfortably large for me. On the plus side, my shooting hand has never experienced hammer bite with any firearm. I picked up a PT945 and it felt great. I'm not sure where there is one around locally that I can shoot first, though.

AFS - I'm not sure why you lefties get left out in the rain on firearm designs most times. It seems like, as a whole, there is a large enough lefty market to warrant your own line of opposite-side-engineered autos. The AR receiver makers are doing it.

jwc - The 24/7 alternate you suggested is a very sound, practical idea. Note, however, that this potential purchase started with no basis in need or practicality ... so there's no sense in throwing that in now. ;D

As for the rest of you who said to buy one ... well, I think you're just looking for rationalization to purchase your next unneeded firearm.

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