The Ghost Pistol: H&K P30

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  • čas přidán 2. 04. 2018
  • You never hear about it but you probably should. The H&K P30 is a solid pistol used by some military entities and agencies. It has a good track record. With so many other excellent GTW pistol designs such as Walther PPQ, Canik TP9, Beretta APX, FN 509, FNS, Glocks, XDMs, M&Ps, Steyr M9A1, & others it's easy to miss. Here we take it on several desert outings and show you the quirks and capabilities of the P30. Jardine and Doodle [here in this review] are the crew. Lefties might consider the P30 ambi features; they're better than most. Accuracy was excellent but the hammer drop was unfavored. A couple of jams on this highly used range pistol ensued but then went away. In the end we will consider if the P30 stands against the competition and if we'd buy it now..
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Komentáře • 828

  • @raymondk8415
    @raymondk8415 Před 6 lety +69

    Carried the P30SK for a while. Very accurate gun. Just too fat compared to the competition.

    • @reptilesgamers00
      @reptilesgamers00 Před 6 lety +2

      What did you end up carrying?

    • @raymondk8415
      @raymondk8415 Před 6 lety +6

      reptilesgamers00 I rotate between my PC Edition M&P Shield and my Glock 26, depending on what clothes I’m wearing.
      I was surprised Nutn called the P30 similar in width to a Glock because my P30SK was noticeably thicker in carry than my Glock 26. Ambi slide release doesn’t help.

    • @cpblackw
      @cpblackw Před 6 lety +4

      I have and carry both P30SK and the G26, I haven’t really noticed a difference in widths other than appearances but for me the noticeable width difference are due to the safety and slide release, other than that I haven’t noticed a real difference

    • @still.thinkin8997
      @still.thinkin8997 Před 6 lety

      Too fat, not too phat

    • @flurfdawg6611
      @flurfdawg6611 Před 6 lety +2

      My girlfriend said something similar about me.

  • @Sprice93USAF
    @Sprice93USAF Před 6 lety +165

    I’d take a P30 over a VP9

    • @animavesta9554
      @animavesta9554 Před 6 lety +2

      S M what about p30 or usp cant decide. Birthdays coming up and i have never shot a hk before so i am pretty clueless as to which one to go with.

    • @Sprice93USAF
      @Sprice93USAF Před 6 lety +2

      Animá Vesta look at the military arms test of them, the vp9 has been less reliable for a lot of people. I prefer the M&P over all other pistols though, and right now they’re very inexpensive. Out of all hk’s I would most want the p2000. It is more simple and refined, in a size that is easy to carry. If it’s just a range gun then go with whatever gives you a tingley feeling lol

    • @MattH-wg7ou
      @MattH-wg7ou Před 4 lety +6

      Ive had both. In 9mm. Standard model of each. Still have my P30 not the VP9. But I prefer DA/SA anyway, they're both great.

    • @Tacteyecool
      @Tacteyecool Před 3 lety +5

      P30sk everyday of the week....

    • @Sprice93USAF
      @Sprice93USAF Před 3 lety +2

      @@Tacteyecool I'm not a fan of double stack guns that small, but you do you Pikachu

  • @MilitantX1
    @MilitantX1 Před 5 lety +41

    I've had my HK P30 for a few years! I absolutely love it! I also have the HK P30sk, VP9, VP9sk, HK USP Compact 9mm, 2 ea USP Compact .45's, and the HK 45c. Yeah, yeah, yeah! HK's are my thing! Lol!

  • @rudrashakti108
    @rudrashakti108 Před rokem +21

    Love this gun. Probably has the best ergonomics of any gun as well.
    In relation to the vp9, I actually prefer hammers. What else, I love the German style mag release, the slide release, and the decocker. it’s soft shooting and just plain pleasant. with the known dependability of a HK, I am good with this gun as we face the near future.
    Edit: ok nutnfancy can’t stop talking about the decocker. You decock the hammer when you are preparing to put it back on the nightstand, holster, etc. it’s not for going into immediate combat. After you are done shooting, during which the slide will have cocked the hammer for you each time, well, you decock it when you are no longer facing a threat. So who cares if you break your grip a tad to decock it. For me it’s well placed. I do like it’s location.
    Some people just need something to talk about I guess.
    Overall, perfect gun.

  • @defiantmopar
    @defiantmopar Před 6 lety +7

    I think the thought process behind the slide mounted "hammer drop" and breaking your grip to activate it is that you are making the gun "safe" i.e. holstering the pistol. Therefore breaking your grip isn't an issue

  • @RobbDzzz
    @RobbDzzz Před 6 lety +63

    I think most peoples issue with the magazine release is ignorance in how to use. It is not intended that you use your thumb to release. Use either your trigger or second finger on your shooting hand and it works fantastically!

    • @mjcusack
      @mjcusack Před 6 lety +6

      Hit the nail on the head

    • @olathestanwalker6717
      @olathestanwalker6717 Před 6 lety +2

      Didn't like the mag release initially. Guys I worked with at the range finally talked me into buying a VP9 and I love it. Use it for action pistol competitions and have become very comfortable with the mag release. As it has been said before, it's all about how you train.

    • @uncletrick1
      @uncletrick1 Před 5 lety +3

      I actually prefer the paddle release. Once you get used to it, it's tough to go back to the thumb release.

    • @room2376
      @room2376 Před 5 lety

      I was worried about it when I got mine. But training with it and using my trigger finger. Now I love it

    • @jeremymitchell9970
      @jeremymitchell9970 Před 4 lety +2

      Anyone of these "reviewer's" (that are constantly hating on the HK's) or at least saying that there are better options...should just carry and use one for a few months, and alot of minds will be changed. I know because I have glocks, Rugers, S&W's and Taurus, but after running the hk....no contest

  • @SwitchbackGuitars
    @SwitchbackGuitars Před 5 lety +7

    Love my P30 V3 9mm. After thousands of trouble free rounds I trust it implicitly. As a lefty, it’s one of the most ambi-friendly guns out there. Did a deep cleaning last week. Discovered the firing pin spring was broken. Don’t know for how long because the gun just kept running. A five minute phone call and $15 bucks later I have a new set of springs (all but the recoil spring) coming from Hk. So much for the reports of bad customer service. And yes I put the broken firing pin back in, in the meantime. And it still runs.

  • @murphysmuskets
    @murphysmuskets Před 6 lety +201

    How the heck did we get through a 20min review on the P30 without mentioning John Wick??? Total fail ;) TD should be ashamed.....

  • @UnCivilEngineerIRL
    @UnCivilEngineerIRL Před 6 lety +120

    Not worried about the hammer drop "issue" ; if I'm dropping the hammer I'm probably going to re-holster it so I'll be breaking my grip anyway.

    • @aarondiaz1433
      @aarondiaz1433 Před 6 lety +7

      UnCivilEngineerIRL
      Exactly !

    • @thedowntrodden1522
      @thedowntrodden1522 Před 6 lety +13

      Well not to mention you can actually decock in The holster

    • @theCANaDiAN1987
      @theCANaDiAN1987 Před 6 lety +13

      I agree completely and this is why I've never understood people getting bent out of shape over a decocker. In fact the decocker location on my P30L is probably one of my favourite things about the gun.

    • @arsenal_616
      @arsenal_616 Před 6 lety +6

      The Downtrodden Wouldn't you wanna decock your pistol *before* holstering?
      But yeah, I don't see the decocker on the P30 being an issue, honestly.

    • @thedowntrodden1522
      @thedowntrodden1522 Před 6 lety +3

      Arsenal 616 yes but I'm just saying it could be a possibility in the design

  • @shojus
    @shojus Před 6 lety +54

    I actually love having that ambi mag release! I'd rather all guns went to that style IMO...

    • @GeoffreyScott571
      @GeoffreyScott571 Před 6 lety +1

      Same, my Dude.

    • @John1911
      @John1911 Před 6 lety +6

      Agreed. IMO it’s superior to a button. But it takes zero effort to transition.
      -Marky

  • @emmanuelestrada5914
    @emmanuelestrada5914 Před 6 lety +66

    it drives me nuts how people think that guns shouldnt be lubed before firing. It clearly states in most instruction manual to clean and lube before firing.

    • @SlappingCheeks
      @SlappingCheeks Před 5 lety +2

      Nutn's notorious for this

    • @boofingdragon
      @boofingdragon Před 5 lety +12

      I totally agree. Who would test out their car without oil to see how it runs? No one. Would you buy a new lawn mower and go, I need this to be dependable without oil...nope no one would do it but their gun for some reason needs to do it.

    • @Adamorevo
      @Adamorevo Před 5 lety +3

      @@boofingdragon Engine? No Engine?

    • @Thunderkat65
      @Thunderkat65 Před 5 lety +4

      There are many stupid gun owners that never read their owners manual.

    • @Adamorevo
      @Adamorevo Před 5 lety +1

      @@Thunderkat65 I don't read pistol manuals. Only weapons with unique systems will I read the manual. That said, you are correct. If you are not familiar with weapons, you need to read the manuals. If you read one HK or Glock pistol manual, you read them all.

  • @cmartin1775
    @cmartin1775 Před 6 lety +5

    I have owned 7 of these HK p30 in V3 configurations. And now I have 2 that aren’t going anywhere I regret it every time I sell it. Hands down best 9mm poly gun ever made in my opinion

  • @ApharmdBattler
    @ApharmdBattler Před 6 lety +8

    I'm a H&K fanboy simply because I'm left handed and their pistols are nirvana to me. Especially with the ambi slide release and paddle mag release. Currently looking for a nice deal on a P30L to go with my P30sk, VP9 and VP9sk. The ability to interchange magazines keeps me loyal to the brand.

  • @fritzd2116
    @fritzd2116 Před 5 lety +6

    Picked up a P30V3 in 9X19 a few weeks back. I already have 800rds through it and it is quickly becoming one of my favorites, the rear decocking lever notwithstanding. As far as the magazine release goes, I like the location on the trigger guard-but I have been shooting USP's since 1994 and am quite used to hitting the mag release with my trigger finger. Great video.

  • @trevormcneil1349
    @trevormcneil1349 Před 6 lety +38

    I really like the reviews with you and Tactical Doodle keep them coming.

    • @bradg2069
      @bradg2069 Před 6 lety

      I couldn't agree more. Actually, I can!

    • @aarondiaz1433
      @aarondiaz1433 Před 6 lety

      Nay td was wrong about hammer drop!😝

  • @twbtwb2680
    @twbtwb2680 Před 5 lety +4

    I have to say out of 27 pistols this is my absolute favorite it took me about three sessions at the shooting range to get used to the mag release and now I wish every gun was like this I absolutely love the mag release whether you use your index finger or your thumb I am so much faster which is kind of crazy to say but I will say they did this pistol right!!!!

  • @blingz1997
    @blingz1997 Před 6 lety +8

    Owned a P30L for a year and have over 2,000rds though it. NutN is right about the trigger pull and reset. Only had a couple of hiccups, FTFs only during brake in haven't seen any since. His rating is far. In my eyes I think its a 4 due to better accuracy. The decocker is different but not a deal beaker. Was lucky to get 4 mags free with purchase total of 6mags total cost $800. Value is a 5 for me. Reliability give it a 4. Trigger is a 3. Recoil is a 3.5 and cool factor a 4 it looks sweet. Accuracy a 4.5, Comfort is a 5, Sights is a 4. The most comfortable grip on a pistol so far for me. Everyone has different hands. Thanks Nutn for the review.

  • @mrkend69
    @mrkend69 Před 6 lety +8

    I love the paddle mag release on the H&K's. Found mine to be very intuitive even for a novice shooter at the time.

  • @revellan7gaming273
    @revellan7gaming273 Před 6 lety +2

    Great review, I especially enjoy the reviews that TD is able to participate in. Means I am listening to a conversation, not just an extremely informative monologue.

  • @kleec7879
    @kleec7879 Před 4 lety +14

    The MK 23 was only used for what is called "wet work" it did the job very well and is still my favorite 1911 style combat pistol. The P30 is a great self defense/LE/MIL pistols as well. HK is the only manufacturer (that I am aware of) that makes weapons with the possibility of handling a squib round without the weapons becoming a hand grenade.

  • @Clanc54R
    @Clanc54R Před 6 lety +3

    This is the only gun I've ever sold and regretted the decision. Thanks for this review. Need to get another one.

  • @curtiscopeland7975
    @curtiscopeland7975 Před 4 lety

    I purchased a used P30 sk. I fired hundreds of rounds through it before I cleaned and oiled it(don't ask why). I've never had a jam. Never had it not lock open. Carry it every day. Awesome video as always! Thanks

  • @TheGlasspix
    @TheGlasspix Před 6 lety +2

    On a night stand duty protecting my family since 2010. Two FTEs from about 2500 rounds, utterly dependable and tough as nails. No corrosion, no wear even after a number of snow and rainy outings. I have handled a lot of guns since I bought it, this would still be my first choice.

  • @dustincleveland2590
    @dustincleveland2590 Před 6 lety +2

    Just bought my P30 last month ! First gun ever ! It's awesome :)

  • @tommahainy5985
    @tommahainy5985 Před 6 lety +1

    Always love TNP video's. I remember trying to figure out what my first gun was going to be back in 2015. I watched your video on the kel-tec su16 and I was sold. The day I turned 18 I picked one up from the local shop

  • @stephensundet8472
    @stephensundet8472 Před 5 lety

    I have had a p30 for 4 years. Around 8,000 rounds through it. I changed the sights, sent it off to have the trigger reset and weight reduced, and now I love it. Ergonomics are fantastic. Expensive yes, but shoots well, and controls are intuitive after some training. I shoot left handed (most of the time) and the decocker works more comfortably for me in my left hand than right

  • @DavidV4444
    @DavidV4444 Před 6 lety +15

    Great review - I would buy the P30 over EVERY gun out there - for me, it’s the absolute best.

    • @johnnybeanz1296
      @johnnybeanz1296 Před 6 lety +4

      DavidV I agree with you and I own some other nice guns including hk 45 and hk P30sk. Great guns, but the p30 was my first hk and still my favorite. I would have got the p30l if they had it at the time. A half inch more barrel isn’t worth the upgrade.

  • @chickenmon
    @chickenmon Před 6 lety +1

    I carry my P30sk every day. Cleaned it while watching your video. Keep up the good work!

  • @gilbertvelez7647
    @gilbertvelez7647 Před 3 lety

    Dude your videos are educational and informative. I just got my 4th p30,not all at one time but in about 2 yr period. I usually dont comment but you deserve it for your hard work. Stay safe and prepared sir

  • @Biodoc100
    @Biodoc100 Před 6 lety +15

    I understand your point about the interchangeable grip panels. However, a few years back, I bought an FNS-9. The flat backstrap felt better to me. However, in checking my natural point of aim, the front sight always came up low. Switching to the rounded backstrap, the point of aim was dead on for me. I quickly got used to the feel of the rounded backstrap, and I LOVE the gun now. In my case, having the options made a significant for someone with average sized hands. Anecdotal, yes, but just my two cents...

  • @adamzaslavsky554
    @adamzaslavsky554 Před 5 lety

    You and Tactical Doodle are such great reviewers, thanks for ALL your hard work,

  • @jownbey
    @jownbey Před 6 lety +25

    My man shaquile o’neal says he ccw’s the mark 23 and needs a nutnfancy review lol

  • @Jordan-ce7sf
    @Jordan-ce7sf Před 6 lety +2

    Thank you for reviewing HK’s! I EDC my P30sk LEM and love it. In defense of my Mark 23, it’s the Porsche 959 of handguns. If you view it in those terms, it makes sense.

  • @johnouellet4099
    @johnouellet4099 Před 5 lety

    great review, love this channel, no bs, real reviews

  • @LinkxUSMC87
    @LinkxUSMC87 Před 3 lety +5

    Even later to the party than NF haha. I love my P30. I have the v1 light LEM, was nice stock but doing the grey guns short reset and flat face trigger made it amazing. Still my favorite pistol today.

  • @squib3083
    @squib3083 Před 6 lety +1

    P30 V3 is my favorite polymer pistol. thx for review.

  • @tomwindmeier3625
    @tomwindmeier3625 Před 6 lety

    I've carried my h&k p30 for 2 years now, I've replaced all the springs to lighten the trigger pull (helps with the arthritis). I like the DA/SA instead of having a safety. I've put thousands of rounds through it and the only failure was the slide spring breaking. The gun still worked because the spring is flat and it just pushed against itself and still cycled the slide. By the way it's the first hand gun I ever purchased.

  • @kensakata5124
    @kensakata5124 Před 6 lety +19

    The LEM version (most commonly the V1 model in the US) address some of the quirks with the trigger and I feel is the better version of the P30 series. HK DA/SA triggers are far from being the best out of the box and the LEM provides a consistent SA-like trigger with the safety of a long initial (but much lighter)take up on the first shot. There’s no decocker as the hammer drops itself when you release the trigger, and the trigger weight is not heavy enough to make trigger flex an issue. Most shooters don’t understand the LEM trigger and think it’s a true DAO system - it is not. The mainspring remains fully compressed although the external hammer remains fully down. The initial long DA like trigger stroke is lighter because the only resistance you’re working against comes from the trigger return spring, hammer return spring, sear, and firing pin safety spring. The only time a shooter would have to deal with a full weight true DA pull is if the gun misfired on a live round and the slide didn’t cycle.
    Also edited to add - failure to lock back on the last round for many shooters is related to the large and convenient slide lock levers that can be accidentally activated by a high thumbs grip. The solution for me was to install the factory short levers (which are standard on the manual safety models). They stay just out of the way of my thumbs but are still accessible.

    • @davidlane6808
      @davidlane6808 Před 6 lety

      Ken Sakata Hey Ken I’m looking at getting a V1 LEM. The only question I can’t seem to find an answer to is how do you drop the hammer when you want to holster with a round in the chamber with no decocker? Just use your thumb while pulling the trigger like a revolver?
      I understand the hammer drops when shooting. Just not how comfortable people are dropping the hammer like a revolver on a loaded chamber.

    • @TheBwalker97
      @TheBwalker97 Před 6 lety +1

      David Lane you don't decock the LEM pistols, that's half the reason for buying one. The hammer stays in the down position until you pull the trigger. Trying to decock it like a revolver is stupid and will without a doubt result in a round discharging.

    • @davidlane6808
      @davidlane6808 Před 6 lety +1

      TheBwalker97 thanks bud. Since I made that comment I now own one and all the mysteries are laid to rest. I didn’t quite understand the LEM system at that time.

    • @TheBwalker97
      @TheBwalker97 Před 6 lety

      David Lane Great, I hope you're liking it. Which p30 did you get?

    • @sanninjiraiya
      @sanninjiraiya Před 5 lety

      So would it be accurate to compare the LEM trigger to something like the LH9 Double Action Plus system?

  • @ripcordjr5696
    @ripcordjr5696 Před 6 lety +2

    HIK P30 SK Version 1 Lem trigger LE model Rocks. Best version in my opinion... Very good carry weapon. Tx for the great review.

  • @gnoob2gnoob449
    @gnoob2gnoob449 Před 5 lety

    Nice review. The P30 with LEM trigger was my first semi auto pistol. As a gun noob and leftie, the P30 offered 100% ambidextrous controls and the LEM trigger was great for dry fire without racking between trigger pulls. Also the P30 looks awesome and in my humble opinion, it seems a lot of semi's are taking design queues from it.

  • @1969plato
    @1969plato Před 3 lety

    I carry a P30S and also have a P30LS, quirky guns but nothing you can't get used to with training. I love them both.

  • @Ecompton77
    @Ecompton77 Před 6 lety

    The father son reviews and vids are my favorite, keep up the great work guys.

  • @thefucrew9865
    @thefucrew9865 Před 2 lety

    Was thinking of purchasing this.
    Have shot it several times.
    Feels good.
    Thank you for the review !

  • @ahernandez9860
    @ahernandez9860 Před 6 lety

    The late Todd Greene did an amazing write up which sold me. Great left hand pistol in LEM v1 for me. Love the big slide release on right side. Mine has no safety and decocker, real straight forward. All my friends hate it because the long trigger, but this does not bother me as it is for me. Upgraded to trijicon night sights, yea buddy very nice. Break in period took about 5-600 rds of 147 grain. Looking forward to vp9 purchase as mags are interchangeable.

  • @HVG67
    @HVG67 Před 6 lety

    Still love my P30L. Have it over 9 years and it never ever failed once except 1 stove pipe on the first box I ever fed it. It shoots everything I feed it. Field strip is so easy, ergonomics with the changeable sides/backstrap. And btw I did change them..

  • @Doughboy1941
    @Doughboy1941 Před 6 lety +4

    Love it when Doodle is in the vid.

  • @Darth-Nihilus1
    @Darth-Nihilus1 Před 4 lety

    I love my HK P30 and my HK45. The changeable back straps make it fit my hand like a dream

  • @Brimwald
    @Brimwald Před 6 lety

    I just supported you on Patreon Nutn. Keep up the great work! You have the best reviews out there, and I watch most of the major gun channels. You're the only one I support on Patreon. I, like so many others, want to see your content keep rolling out.

  • @obliviontactical7974
    @obliviontactical7974 Před 6 lety

    I was between a VP9 and a PPQ. I was favoring the VP9 until I watched a Yankee Marshal review on it and he said the loaded chamber indicator reminded him of a “Horney Dog”.That’s killed it instantly. Love my PPQ.

  • @mattlebkuecher5502
    @mattlebkuecher5502 Před 2 lety

    One of the first handguns i was exposed to that i shot well was an H&K P30. We were sighting in guns to prepare for a hunt, a guy had one and asked if i wanted to shoot it. A beer can was laying out at 40-50 yards and hit it 2nd shot. I was taken back and made a mental note of the gun. years later working in a pawn shop we had one come out for sale. I always loved the ergonomics and the reputation that H&K brings to the table. I was offered a chance to buy it for $450 flat and couldn't pass up the chance. I still love the gun and am looking at upgrading it but after beinfg around a lot of other guns its apparent that there are many guns that i shoot just as well that can be had for much less than what P30s run for. still I gravitate to the gun even with the sub par trigger, paddle mag release and slide mounted de-cocker, the gun flat out shoots. Its my bed side, truck gun and carry gun while my CZ P10c is off getting work done. My complaint about carry is there are very few AIWB holster for it but I dont mind the phylster floodlight holster for the Modlight PL350 i run on my handguns. Since i run the light and it wont add to the length i plan on trying the Parker mountain machine compensator. Ive heard really good things about the gray guns short reset trigger kits and they make a metal trigger to eliminate that trigger flex. I'm glad to see H&K caught up with the times and are now offering 17 round P30/VP9 mags. Hk parts also makes a magwell and figured id try that out as well seeing how I already conceal a gun thats laughably large. great review and many valid points made just wish John Wick didnt sky rocket the prices on all P30s because i would strongly consider picking up a P30L if they were in the $600-700 range.

  • @HAACKER45
    @HAACKER45 Před 6 lety +3

    Love the mag release on my VP9! Wish more guns offered the option.

  • @billbee235
    @billbee235 Před 6 lety

    I’m carrying the HK P30SK and absolutely love it. It takes getting used to the DA/SA trigger but I’m actually pretty proficient with it. Ergonomics are excellent on P30 pistols

  • @pkgreens_9998
    @pkgreens_9998 Před 6 lety

    You and doodle are still the only people I see shooting with their off hand index finger resting on the front of the trigger guard...still impressed that you two have mastered that grip lol...hope to continue seeing quality content thru patreon if not on comi-tube

  • @COBHC8890
    @COBHC8890 Před 6 lety +1

    H&K USP, and CZ family of pistols are still the best of the best imo. My local pawn shop has had a H&K P30 in OD Green, sitting on the shelf for awhile! Ive been eyeballing it since Dec 2017, but I ended up picking up a pristine Walther P99 instead!

  • @user-fx9jj2xh1n
    @user-fx9jj2xh1n Před 6 lety +1

    Starting to see ad’s on nutnfancy. Congrats!

  • @cliffleath
    @cliffleath Před 4 lety

    I have the P30, and USP plus 2 CZ 75’s. I don’t have problems with the reset. Great gun. Love these guns. Opinions, everyone has them. HK’s have a great reputation in the world and they have been making firearms for many year.

  • @obliviontactical7974
    @obliviontactical7974 Před 6 lety

    Love the way that gun feels in hand

  • @MattH-wg7ou
    @MattH-wg7ou Před 4 lety

    I have a small handful of great pistols. 226 Mk25, CZ75 Stainless, Sig 1911 Extreme, G19, standard 226, had 228 and 229, M&P9f, etc. But my P30 I have had the longest of the ones I still have, and it has always been my "Go To". I shoot it the best by far. The trigger can be improved with springs and time/wear in (shouldnt have to, but its an option if it bothers you that much. Mine is totally acceptable). I have put Trijicon HD night sights on it. Love it. Outstanding pistol. 100% reliable for me and super accurate and ergonomic. The finish has worn gracefully and is super tough. Mine is a 2009 model. The slide release levers have turned bronzish within the first couple years. I love the mag release. I use my trigger finger.
    However!: My one complaint is mag capacity. Not that 15 isnt enough. Just...the mag is the same size as other companies 16-18rd mags! Why can Glock fit 15rds in a mag thats 70% the physical size of the P30 mag!? Why can MecGar/Sig fit 18rds in a mag the same size? CZ - 16rds - same size.
    The trigger flex bothers me too. I wish someone made an aftermarket solid metal replacement. GrayGuns where you at?! The reset isnt great either. Especially compared to a 226 with GGI P-SAIT + SRT. Now THAT is a great/super short reset!

  • @bsb8606
    @bsb8606 Před 5 lety

    I freakin LOVE this pistol. 9,000 rds through mine and still running

  • @tannerb5716
    @tannerb5716 Před 5 lety

    Nice honest review . Well done

  • @SHWELL11
    @SHWELL11 Před 6 lety

    The P30 was a "Muast Have" list Gun for me until 3 weeks ago. I was able to buy one for $550 from Aim Surplus and that price made it a must buy. Feels great in the hand and works great. The Trigger sucks, but that is fine for my needs. Im a part time collector, meaning I usually buy guns for specific uses, but I do buy guns like the P30 because of the "Cool" Factor. The version Aim has is equipped with a safety and is a Grey Frame. Wanted this gun for years but the price point was just too steep to justify.

  • @robertchavarry955
    @robertchavarry955 Před 6 lety +1

    Love my P30 Light LEM...and the paddle release.

  • @Exmachinagamma
    @Exmachinagamma Před 6 lety

    I have the P30l and the HK45T both pistols have night sights and ambisaftey. Love these guns

  • @kinnertubbyson
    @kinnertubbyson Před 6 lety

    Thank you for all the content. After today...the end is nigh

  • @DaddyGarand
    @DaddyGarand Před 6 lety +2

    I have had my P30 for several years now, unfortunately it is usually left in the safe in favor of my P2000 and M&Ps, but it is undoubtedly a solid gun and is one of my favorites. Just wish the aftermarket support was a bit more favorable.

  • @4deuce31
    @4deuce31 Před rokem

    I'm always on the lookout for a P30. Sweet machines.

  • @davidelizabeth4933
    @davidelizabeth4933 Před 6 lety

    Nicely done, Jardine!

  • @JustDefense
    @JustDefense Před rokem +1

    Good location for a decocker. It’s a purely administrative act you perform usually before reholstering, so since you’re going to break grip anyway and are going to thumb the hammer as you reholster it’s a great place for it. It’s out of the way in a gunfight and perfectly located for a hammer drop.

  • @dancarlson4779
    @dancarlson4779 Před 5 lety

    I carry a P30L IWB and I adore it. My small hands can access everything easily and the pistol is accurate af. The trigger is a tad difficult but I carried a Makarov before this so I’m used to DA/SA

  • @motogunner750
    @motogunner750 Před 6 lety

    Thank you for doing more HK products!

  • @odyssey6684
    @odyssey6684 Před 4 lety

    I'm left handed and use my left middle finger for the magazine release. As this is the first pistol I've owned, I've gotten used to the decocker. I use my left thumb. As for the slide not locking back, I had that happen due to the placement of my left thumb being too high and holding down the slide release on the last round. A small grip change fixed the issue. I bought the gun due to the grip and have switched to the largest side and back straps as I have a large palm.

  • @rElliot09
    @rElliot09 Před 6 lety +1

    Good review. Love my HK p30 and P30SK...though I wish my P30 were a V1 vice the V3. I am a big fan of the LEM, spefically, light LEM. All my HK's but the P30 are light LEM. Still love the USP more than any but I've never shot or owned a P7.

  • @NoPointToSurrender
    @NoPointToSurrender Před 6 lety +1

    Nice overall review. My only thought with the stovepipes and ftf's is that your friend who loaned it probably never cleaned the extractor, as many don't. Hammer out the roll pins from the top of the slide (inside out), barrel side pin releases the extractor. It's likely why the extractor's chamber indicator is stuck too. Simple fix.

  • @zaheerkader7426
    @zaheerkader7426 Před 6 lety +1

    The person who sold the P30 to me was the late great Todd G at pistol-training and his 100000 round torture test proved the platform as one of the greatest pistols ever made. I don't think anyone else has come close to his testing of the P30

  • @Archivedcontent
    @Archivedcontent Před 6 lety +1

    So the final verdict was that all of you liked it for the most part, but would be unwilling to buy a new one today for $1,000 when you could easily get a Canik TP9SF or a CZ P-07/P-09 or a Walther PPQ.
    I totally agree with that assessment. It's good to see older pistols still out there getting it done. My main plinker/truck gun for years was a Ruger P95DC and I love hammer fired da/sa pistols. I still have it, but now I favor my CZ P-09 for use as my do it all handgun.

  • @aarondiaz1433
    @aarondiaz1433 Před 6 lety +14

    Talking about breaking your grip to activate decocker is really stupid
    You dropping jammer cause your done shooting and setting it back to double action so why is it a big deal !?!?!

  • @tmaddrummer
    @tmaddrummer Před 2 lety

    I really, really regret trading my HK P9S .45 ACP about 35 years ago. Today I watched one sell in auction for $3300. That's a lot of money! Thanks for your great review!

  • @aarondiaz1433
    @aarondiaz1433 Před 6 lety

    Finally !!!!
    Just got one for $649 in 40 cal
    Love it !

  • @craigwhyte4157
    @craigwhyte4157 Před 6 lety +17

    The light LEM trigger is amazing in these guns. No decocker shenanigans either.

    • @petewick8627
      @petewick8627 Před 2 lety

      Is this an aftermarket trigger?

    • @Hialeah1925
      @Hialeah1925 Před 2 lety

      @@petewick8627 nope. Factory.. called the V1

  • @Necrpentance
    @Necrpentance Před rokem

    Just picked up my P30SL V3 3/2023 and the first shot I fell in love well worth the money I paid for it! You just don't know unless you've shot one.

  • @irafowlerjr.7492
    @irafowlerjr.7492 Před 6 lety

    great video and info, thanks

  • @philiph.5113
    @philiph.5113 Před 6 lety +8

    More videos on the corvette please

  • @vvogt4252
    @vvogt4252 Před 6 lety

    Another Great review Brother.

  • @Lexicologist1971
    @Lexicologist1971 Před rokem

    The adjustable grip IS useful to me. I have it on three of my guns and love the feature. The decocker is ambidextrous. If breaking your grip is an issue for you when decocking, you shouldn't be decocking your gun. Decock when the threat is over.

  • @GroovesAndLands
    @GroovesAndLands Před 6 lety +24

    Nitrocarburizing/Tenifer/Melonite/SBN is NOT a coating! It is a heat treatment process that diffuses nitrogen INTO the surface of the steel, making iron atoms unavailable to be oxidized - meaning no rust. The black color is an artifact of the process. Additionally, the outer skin (a couple .001s of an inch deep) is exceedingly hard, making it highly scratch resistant.
    NOT a coating. Much better!

    • @seanvine39
      @seanvine39 Před 6 lety

      GroovesAndLands I've left this comment on numerous threads on his channel. He must not read anything.

  • @stevensantana8049
    @stevensantana8049 Před 6 lety +1

    I have 2 HK'S THE P -30s .40 and P-30 .40 LEM love them both

  • @seantownsend5841
    @seantownsend5841 Před 6 lety

    Had a HK 2000SK. Great gun along with the P30. However, bought a Taurus 809 and loved it even more. Can’t explain it.

  • @johnnybravo1022
    @johnnybravo1022 Před 4 lety

    I own both the P30LS and the VP9SK. Both quality firearms accurate and reliable. I don't have a lot of handguns but in my safe resides the 2 HK's along with my CZ75B and CZ 2075 RAMI. My fave is the 75B safety only. The Rami is also safety only. like I said I am very comfortable carrying cocked and locked. Only problem I have with the P30 is the trigger. I plan on getting the GRAY guns trigger kit and changing out some springs. Other than that I love the ergonomics of the P30. Xtech tactical makes some nice 17 round mags that are almost flush and they also make 20 round mags or you can get the 5 round extension kit. I would say though in a shtf scenario I would be carrying my Canadian made para ordnance 14.45 with match grade barrel and all internals polished by me. 100% reliable and very accurate.

  • @georgevickers6752
    @georgevickers6752 Před 11 měsíci

    Helpful review!

  • @the_lancaster_libertarian
    @the_lancaster_libertarian Před 6 lety +10

    I had one of these in my hand at the gun store. I ended up wasting my money on a Para black ops. I should have bought a p30.

  • @240pixel
    @240pixel Před 2 lety

    LEM variant is the one to get, No decocker, no problem. Also Gray guns make very sweet after market trigger options. My friend shoots one in competition, never had a malfunction. I shoot a bit less than he does, also no issues.

  • @docmagee5211
    @docmagee5211 Před 2 lety

    I have the P30 and the VP9. I love both of them. One DA/SA and one Striker fire. I also have other HK pistol models.

  • @geoffreym59
    @geoffreym59 Před 6 lety

    Love that Nutn puts TD on blast about his past pokemon obssession. LOL!

  • @shevchenko7cfc941
    @shevchenko7cfc941 Před 3 lety

    I picked up an hk p30 v3 recently, I LOVE everything except the trigger reset, it's wildly long, but grey guns has a short reset kit i'll be installing this week

  • @mikecude4167
    @mikecude4167 Před 6 lety

    I carried this as a duty weapon. The decocker is where it is, so you can decock it without taking it out of the holster. And before anyone whines that you should do that when you load out before shift, yes you should...however if you just had a shoot, or you're at the range etc, it's a nice feature.

  • @ftbtd
    @ftbtd Před 5 lety

    When you buy a new P30 there are different grip plates for bigger and smaller hands included. Also you can buy it in 6 different trigger variations and also get variations with a safety catch that is used for hammer release.

  • @ArneAsada69
    @ArneAsada69 Před 6 lety

    I love my P30 V1 lem so much I got the P30sk V1 lem also.

  • @headkracker6366
    @headkracker6366 Před 6 lety +5

    P30SK, my EDC... best DA/SA Compact on the scene!

  • @07BlackSpecV
    @07BlackSpecV Před 6 lety

    Awesome, my wife and I are HK fanboys but don't have a P30 full size in the collection yet. We love our P30sk though. Thank you for the content.

  • @linkingisnonsense
    @linkingisnonsense Před 6 lety

    I tried one of these before I bought my Sig. The trigger was the deciding factor by a mile.