Heckler & Koch HK P30 9mm Pistol Review (HD)
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- čas přidán 9. 07. 2017
- I do some shooting with the HK P30L, go over it's features, and discuss what I think of it overall.
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you know a H&k fan when you see the round in backwards. I see you sir.
Tyler thats awesome
Lol, now that's a proper easter egg
Tyler LMBOOOOOOO
The backwards rounds is still a classic. "No Compromise."
mperr7530 Hk's are so awesome they function 100% of the time, even when rounds are loaded backwards lol
Held a p30 at my local gun store recently. Best pistol feel I've ever had. Just feels like someone took an impression of my hand and molded the grips to it.German Quality is unmistakable
awesome
Love mine. Had it for 15 years, never a single hiccup. Been neglected at times, rarely cleaned, and always shoots accurately. Worth the money. And 15 years later, I bought a second one, just because. This is a great pistol.
Thanks for finally giving some love to the HK P30L ; this is an amazing pistol with great accuracy and 110% reliability. Cheers doc david
Another great video!
I owned a P30L for several years and used it during several instructor's courses I took during that time period. I really loved that pistol and its ergonomics were, for me, second to none. If it had been chambered in 9x19 I'd still own it, but it and most of my other handguns from back then were in .40 S&W.
I love the commitment to the backwards round! So perfect, so funny!
Love the pics with the rounds loaded backwards in the mag.
I shot a P30 at the range today, I was really impressed as it made me look like a better shot than I am, great feeling overall and the trigger wasn't nearly as bad as some folks were making it out to be. I bought the V3 with night sights, will pick up a P30 L if I happen to see one down the road. Anyway, great video, thanks for doing what you do!
Dont forget the P30SK (SubCompact). Gotta catch’em all like Pokemon and eventually get a VP9 (striker version) 😅😂❤
For me this is the most accurate, best feel fit polymer gun in 9mm I own. Nice review.
Hey Mr. Guns and gear. The p30 is the very first pistol I've ever owned and it's my edc. I've put 1000's of rounds through mine and the only thing that has broken is the recoil spring. I kinked somehow and the gun still functioned even after the spring broke! As to the trigger I've replaced the hammer spring with hk's 10 lb. spring, swapped out the sear spring for the nickel plated version and replaced the firing pin block spring and the trigger spring with hk's light versions. These mods were relatively inexpensive and I've put about 500 rounds through it since with no malfunctions or light strikes. The trigger is smoother and easier to pull. This helps since I'm not as strong as I used to be and am developing arthritis. Keep up the good work.
Well done sir! The backwards loaded mag was awesome! A true H&K aficionado!
Awesome finally got a chance to pick up my p30L V1 yesterday can't wait to get it out to the range 👍🏻👍🏻
Been waiting for this a while! Thank you for doing such great reviews.
Much Appreciated :)
The rounds, nice throwback to the brochure.
I have both the VP9 and the P30 and I agree totally. The VP9 is more loved by my wife and friends and I love the P30. My P30 has never had a hiccup either. Excellent gun overall.
Picked one up recently at HK's lowered price for the P30 - about $610. It's one of the more recently manufactured P30's and HK put some obvious effort into smoothing out the DA trigger pull. I was so pleasantly surprised! The new P30 triggers are much nicer than they used to be. My HK45 that I bought in 2007 has the 'first gen' (thats how I describe it) DA trigger and is still pretty awful even though I love the gun. The P30 is my perfect carry gun.
When I tested and bought my P30L in .40 S&W, I thought the standard length was very "flippy" when firing. But found the extra forward weight from the long slide version, keeps the recoil very manageable.
I bought my standard P30 V3 in 2010. I liked it so well in 2011 I bought a P30L V3. I have both of mine setup exactly as you do with the Trijicon HDs in yellow. After 7 years plus and too many rounds to count, without question they are still my favorite pistols. Only malfunction I ever have had was when I wore out the recoil spring on the standard P30.
One of my favorites, been waiting for this video. Thanks!
Love my 2023 VP9 SK
Trigger 4.1 lbs fresh out of the box.
Beauty 🇩🇪💚🇺🇲
Trolling so hard with the backwards bullets LOL. Just like the classic H&K ad!
You're the best guntuber Mr. GNG! Keep up the good work!
Just got a USP 45, because of your video.
And now the P30 is looking better and better. I have a good excuse, take my P320, drop the 2 by selling it, and bam, P30.
Awesome review!
my daily carry is a H&K p30sk. I have fired everything through this gun even low-powered reloads and it has never malfunction with me. that's the only one that I own that I have never had a malfunction of any type with
Have the SK model P30 and he's got a valid point. The P series just glows of a quality that few other guns have. There isn't a cheap looking shortcut on it. It's also insanely comfortable for a "sub compact" which Btw isn't a whole lot smaller than a G19. It's a great size of the Shield or the 43 is too small but a MPc or G19 is too big.
Hammer guns for appendix carry are a really good idea as well.
I had been interested in the HK P30 pistols for a several years, but was content with my Glocks and didn't feel like paying twice Glock's cost for one HK pistol. A few months ago, I finally decided to spend the money and bought a brand new P30L V3 (DA/SA) 9mm just like the one in this review, except that mine has the factory Meprolight night sights. After my first range outing, I was highly impressed and kicking myself for not trying this pistol sooner. I am so effortlessly accurate and fast with this pistol. In particular, the only defensive-style 9mm pistol I've ever shot as accurately is another HK, a P7M8 that I owned over 20 years ago and sold like an idiot. The very next day after my P30L range session, I bought a P30 9mm to give my P30L a friend. I've since sold all my Glocks, except for my G43. I'd probably sell the G43 too if HK made a pistol of comparable size, weight, and thinness. I have no problem with DA/SA pistols and have carried them in the past (I also own a CZ P-09). I tried out the LEM trigger in the store, but felt that if I was going to go that route, I'd be better off with a standard striker-fired pistol and trigger system. In a nutshell, I'm extremely happy with the HK P30 series and it's my top choice in a full-size 9mm pistol. I'll probably buy a couple more just because.
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thanks for the report
Brent G I always find it interesting to see guys getting rid of Glocks after getting an Hk. I got a Gen 5 Glock. Only because I got it for $400. Shot it. Prefer the Hk. Now I’m selling the Glock for hopefully a small profit.
Just to touch on your comparison of the lem to a striker, theres no second strike capability with striker fired 😉 can still fire the lem in double action if you ever need to give that dud a second chance at the pewpew life.
Worth mentioning the current HK rebate on the full size P30 and Vp series! 4 free mags direct from HK. Its basically like getting $200 off the pistol. Also, finding used P30s on the market, they can be had around $700 all day, and given the reliability and durability of the pistols, they're almost always a good bet. Plenty of VERY lightly used P30's hit the market when the VP9 came out. The trigger isn't bad, its just different; its smooooooth, once it breaks in, and is actually easier to shoot well (IMHO) than the stiffer, snappier striker triggers. YMMV of course. Great pistol, carry one daily.
That seems to be very shooter dependant. Its never bothered me (I don't even notice it while shooting the gun whatsoever), but I understand that its nearly a deal-breaker for some shooters. My understanding is its relatively easily dealt with by using some sandpaper to smooth it out.
when I share it on facebook I'll put it up for sure.
William Sack I got one used in perfect condition for $400 like 2 months ago. They had 3 to chose from. I was shopping for a vp9 but couldn't pass up the p30. Then went back the next day for the vp9. I actually prefer the p30. It feels more sturdy and solid but that's probably in my head. I changed the hammer spring to be a little lighter and the trigger is great.
No, they're definitely more sturdy, no question. Mike even comments on it in this video. Handling them side by side theres no comparison. I like my VP9 just fine, but my p30L is my girl
You're right, the trigger's not "bad", it's broken-by-design. Leave it to HK to charge a premium for the dumpster-fire that is LEM and the wildly mediocre P30.
I installed a short reset trigger and springs kit on the P30, its a nice upgrade. comparable to the SIG trigger and reset, it has a very nice audible click and a very short reset. P30 will double tap on command very easy. The kit made a great pistol even better.
VERY late to the party here, but I recently bought an HK P30 in 9X19 and love it. I only paid 600 bucks for mine new and it is quickly becoming one of my favorite handguns, period.
Love mine, it really is my favorite handgun. Its the quality and accuracy, its extremely comfortable in my hand which makes me want to shoot it...bonus its sexy as well. Great Review.
Finally! You're not making me spend money, as I already have two P30Ls and an SK. As an amateur, I only have 70 to choose from, but this is my bedside gun.
I've had a chance to shoot a P30 V3, and the quote about quality in the hand is spot on. The double action on the one I shoot was heavy, but smooth. The single action was great.
Bob Wampler reset is a football field
I have the p30 and like the review said it is super reliable. I have had mine for a few years now and have fed it a few thousand rounds and I have had zero issues. I was looking at buying a Glock 19 but once I held the HK p30 there is just no comparison. id did upgrade the to the LEM conversion kit. before I made the conversion the firearm shot great but after I made the conversion holy crap the difference is night and day. the double action travel is so much lighter then after you break trigger the reset went from almost an eighth of an inch to 1 millimeter, and you are now in single action for the rest of the mag. the next 14 rounds its 1 millimeter to break trigger and 1 millimeter to reset trigger. I love this gun.
Just got my HK P30 V1 LEM in today and it still holds up after all of the years. $686 with 3 x 17 round mags. The V1 LEM is so good but I'll be sending it off with the 4.1 LEM kit and get Lazy Wolf to do a full trigger job to enhance the take up and reset even more. I'll replace the stock polymer trigger with the grayguns flat trigger which should tighten things up a bit for my liking but over all this gun is phenomenal out of the box. Feels better than any pistol I tried and I got this over the P226 Elite for overall bang for buck.
I purchased my P30 for 850 about a week after it was in the gun shop. I've cycled thousands of rounds through it and the only failures were due bad ammo. Love the gun.
I have the HK P30 S. 9 mm love this gun I am 5'2" 125 female and can bang steel from 50 feet. 15 rounds make this a Man Stopper. My husband bought this for me over a year ago love this weapon. The light weight makes it idea for carrying around and delivers rounds on target with little recoiled effects. My husband calls it a light weight lasers I can put all 15 in a 8 inch steel circle. Like he says Get Some.
Love my P30SK. Lots of rounds through it and still looks brand new.
48, best and top 48 handgun
I love DA/SA pistols, but with the HK's I couldn't sweet talk myself into ignoring the trigger especially when feeling my Sig SRT's. .. LEM was the way forward for me with my HK's. I quite like them, wouldn't trade 'em for anything. One of the pistols I'm banking on for ensuring I survive the upcoming apocalypse.
Great review, also great reminder that there are still a number of gems out there even tho "we" tend to focus on the "johnny come lately's". Chuckled when I saw the backwards round in the mag. . never gonna let 'em live that one down! lol.
I bought one of these about two weeks ago. First time I took it out it was jamming on every shot but I figured since it was an HK it was just the magazine. Ordered a new one and it runs flawlessly now. I prefer the German guns HK and Sig.
Ordered a new magazine or gun? If it was the magazine did it come with only one?
The day I got my P30 I went with all intentions of getting a G19. After picking up the P30 out of curiosity there was no way I was going home without it. Amazing ergonomics, love the mag release and large slide release. I do wish it came with a better trigger but that's about the only downside IMO.
thanks
I love the backward round! I own both the VP9 & P30, still can't decide which I like more, flawless!
I got both
I have mine in a .40 LEM version, and it is by far my favorite pistol. Imo the LEM trigger is super easy to stage, which I tbink makes for a very good combat/defensive trigger, but less so for shooting for speed
Excellent review. thanks
Very nice work!
I just purchased the P30 Compact with safety 9mm. I also have the HK USP 45 ACP full size. I also have the CZ’s SP01 Tactical 9mm and CZ 75D Compact PCR 9mm. I love them all and am getting shoot the HK’s well. A very good review
Thank you
Love your videos and your boxers as I have one as well! Amazing breeds and amazing tools keep it up !
That ejection patter is extremely uniform. And the p30L imo is the nicest proportioned 'long slide' handgun
You're my hero with the backwards cartridges.
:D
Love the review Thank You! Bro
Thank you
First off, this video pushed me over the edge in deciding to purchase this pistol. I’m so glad I did.
I picked up a standard size P30 V3 w/ 3 mags and night sites for $740. It’s replacing my Walther P99c (which had recently replaced my PPS M2), because Walther discontinued them, they’ve since doubled in value. Anyway, the P30 does indeed have excellent ergonomics, to the point where they mitigate the heavier DA trigger. I had no problem getting 2” slow-fire offhand groups with this @ 10yds with the DA shot included.
CDNN Sports has had these for $800-$900 for those interested. Also the P2000 which is similar to a G19 in size can be found for $600. It's also a great pistol.
Love that magazine with round loaded backwards 😂😂😂 lmfao good job man!
Hk45, still the coolest polymer 45 on the market. Plus it's the book of Eli gun when no armorers or parts are available, still kicking bad guys butts in the apocalyptic era
>HK45 still the coolest polymer 45 on the market
Never heard of the Mark 23 have ya, kiddo?
It was really difficult to find this pistol. It was out of stock everywhere. Just bought one for $700 in GunBroker.
Thank you for this in-deph video @Mrgunsgear
I've been looking for it for a month with no luck. Called The Gun Store in Conway, SC last week and their HK rep just happened to be there. They put me on hold and asked him about availability. He said he thought he had one at his house. Cut to the chase, I purchased the only P30L I could find anywhere, brand new in the case, today for $600. Right place, right time.
@@wireman290 good call. Though mine was the one with ambi safety. Hard as hell to find
The big benefit with H&K is that you never get a bad gun (I'm sure they make the occasional lemon). Even their initial releases work straight out of the box.
I'll never be able divorce myself from the USP family though :(
Thanks, you just made me go get one.
hahaha 2:53 the High Speed way to load a mag. I like how you snuck that in
Great review. I'd love to see one for the P30SK.
Duly noted
The catalog throwback at 3:00 got a literal laugh out loud.
Just FYI, you don't need to remove the slide release completely to disassemble the gun. just pull it out until you see the red paint and the slide should pop right out. Also in regards to the trigger, it's been a while since the gun came out but some manufacturers are finally starting to make drop in parts for it. Lazy Wolf guns is in the process of making a flat trigger, and Lobos industries is making a drop in part which is supposed to reduce the reset.
thanks for the aftermarket info
The most concise review of the P30 on the web.
The slow motion is crystal clear👍. Still would have loved to see your accuracy test.
You do not need to pull the slide stop all of the way out. In fact, standard take down, they tell you not to do so.
I have just over 27000rds though mine and you said it best, To hell and back, or the apocalypse, probably both.
H&K P2000 12,000 rounds and perfect every time. USP and P30 are birds of a feather. Made to fire, not fix.
@Matt Colgate Hi Matt, may I recommend the H&K P2000 available in good used condition for about $ 550.00 --$ 600.00. The full size 3.66 inch barrel. Lighter than USP and better for CCW
Mike I was kind of the opposite of what you speak of. I loved my VP9"s but no longer have them. They turned me on to the P30 and I am forever grateful. I have 2 P30's. A black LEM with yellow HD's on them and recently picked up the grey P30S which I put orange HD's on. It is very obvious when taking the P30 apart, cleaning,handling and shooting how much of a quality firearm it really is when compared to so many other firearms. The machining on the slide is world class. I love the frame texture too. I really want a P30L and this video did not help lol. I have about 2k rounds thru my pair of P30's without a single issue. BTW I think you would really like the grey. Mine was only $720. They are out there if you look around. I believe Buds and Cross Creek still have the Grey. Thx
Elliott Butts what is different about the lem break/reset vs the sa break/reset. With out comparing them first hand I don’t understand what’s not to like about the lem trigger
Love the poke at HK with the rounds loaded backwards!
😁
I love the trigger bar release, my problem with VP9 is I hold the slide release down so it won't stay open after last round. The Ergos are so good I haven't sold it.
I have the LEM version, definitely a learning curve
$480 at Classic! A must buy now!
The preferred handgun of John Wick, good enough for anyone else. Movie references aside, I've always found HK to produce quality DA/ SA hammer fired guns , but I never really cared for the polymer frame, especially at the price point HK typically sells for. Thank you for confirming that the P30 series continues the USP tradition of integrating the decocker into the frame mounted safety (had somebody start a FB argument trying to convince me I had no idea what I was talking about...).
I love the inside joke of the backward loaded ammo in mags.
This has been a great week to purchase a Hecklor & Koch. With in the last week I bought a lightly used VP9 with 4 mags for $450, NIB VP40 Tactical with 3 mags for $590 out the door, & a NIB P30L V3 .40 for $622.25 out the door. I couldn't believe it. Great video as usual.
Where did u get the P30L for that price and is it available in 9mm. Thanks
gunbroker.com and only in .40
Just got the HK P30LS 9mm for $595 shipped from Grabagun. HK is blowing out the P30/Ls right now. Many prices under $600. Act now!
I just bought a new p30 40sw with Lem trigger on GB for 599.00 love the LEM. Price drop on all of these at retail since the VP9s are 500.00 now street price
My Man, I'm late to the party but this is an awesome review. I'm a HK/Beretta fanboy but I have more weapons made by other manufactures just because if I like it I'm getting it if I can. The HK P30L is my favorite poly handgun. I'm not very trigger sensitive so I like DA/SA, striker, and LEM triggers. "P.S. Thx for your Beretta 92 G conversion video".
You're welcome 👍🏽
I picked up the SK recently. I regret not buying one years ago
Like always, awesome video review! I was curious could you do a video review on the Inline Keymod mount from Arisaka Defense?
I may
One of the most comfortable pistols in hand I've ever held
Check out Taylor Freelance for a +3 or maybe +4 magazine base pads. Got one for P2000, very nice quality.
I’ve been shooting HKs for as long as I’ve been shooting pistols. Heck, my first was a USP 45 compact. Then came the HK45 which later got an LEM and then came a VP9. Ive had P30L with the LEM now for about 8 months and haven’t been able to shoot it very much but I’ve had more issues with it than any other pistol I’ve owned. Hell, even my Kimber was more cooperative. When I first fired it, it was barely limping the rounds out and had several stovepipes and failures to extract. Thought it might just be a tough new spring and light 115gr target loads so I started firing some warmer 124gr loads. No more stove pipes or failures to extract but it’s still having issues not locking the slide back on an empty mag. I’m trying desperately to love this thing but dammit it’s not making it easy. At least I’ll be amazing at failure drills by the time this thing decides to break in.
crazy
That’s a good looking weapon!
Have you thought about doing the Grayguns upgrade on the P30 trigger for that light DAO and short reset?
it was my understanding you are not supposed to remove the slide lock lever for takedown. I'm 99% positive the one on mine is captive, I'll double check when I get home. My personal favorite HK handgun.
I like the paddle mag release .shot my buddy's vp9 and I could hit it with thumb or finger in either hand
I own the P30LS and P30sk both in V3 (considering gray guns lem mod tho after the colon noir video...) the trigger runs fantastic when im training and i often outshoot people with superior reset like SIG SRT including my own. At 100ft i double tapped my SK very short groupings. Crazy accurate but doesn't surprise me after owning a P2000 .40 LEM and HK USP 45 and operating the MK23. Anyway I can't recommend it enough, i even outshoot the VP9 striker version of this gun. Against a guy of basically equal skill, and a few match 1911s but didn't know their skill level, two were cops lol. Anyway, i have injuries sustained overseas but a ton of firearms training esp the pistol now, but im merely okay. Just beat a few regulars at a range i go to lol.
I've always admired the H&K pistols, and LOVE paddle mag releases, just wish H&K would make theirs a bit longer like Walther.
Graham Baates when I first got my hk45 tactical I thought I would hate the mag release but quickly fell in love with it
I own both. The P-30 works easier for me than the Walther M-1 or classic.
I thought takedown slide release lever was captive? Good review! Im getting one!
quality piece!
I own a p30s .... I love it and Carry it a lot . The only thing am not comfortable with is the slid rails, idk if the front one are One piece or it's just 2 little tiny once so I was hoping that u going to talk abt that too
hahaha love the backwards round in the mag
The ergonomics on the P30 are second to none... I have mine set up just like yours. I actually prefer the ergos on the P30 over my VP9... And I absolutely 100% agree with the D/A trigger and "break-in". I have a P30S V3, and it was stagey and stiff when I first got it. After a lot of dry fire (10k to 15k DA pulls probably) and probably close to 3 or 4 thousand live rounds through it, it is so much better in DA. Now, I just need to get that many rounds through my new carry gun (HK P2000 V3), so it's DA trigger gets smoothed out too, because while it's no longer stagey, it's still stiff like the P30 was originally.
thanks for the report
I feel the same as you about the build quality of the P30 compared the VP9.
Nothing against the VP9, but the P30 definitely seems higher quality when you handle them side by side.
There are a few points on most of the VP9s I've handled that actually felt fairly cheap (Not fragile, just not up to what I expect from H&K).
like what?
I just ordered a P30 V3 Pistol 9mm DA/SA. I heard it is a great gun.
one day i will own an HK product ha ha really want either the P30 or VP9, a USP 9 if I could find one ha ha, great review!!!!
thanks
John Wick probably sold a fair amount of these
for sure
You're god damned right!
True, people are such sheep
John Wick used the P30L
SilverBack Gorilla I was gonna buy a dog 320 and saw the p30L on the bottom shelf. Said “ain’t that John wicks gun?” Ask to see it. Felt that grip and immediately fell in love with it. That was 5 days ago and I’ve already put 400 rounds through it.
good stuff OP i want one but am holding off til that VP9L
noted
Great review as always bro! Quick question. USP 9 vs P30, which do you prefer and why? I love both for various reasons but always seem to fancy the USP9 more.
Speaking of polymer-framed double-/single-action pistols, any opinion on the Sig SP2022? Thanks for the awesome review as always!
That's a nice pistol!
Great review . I ordered my P30L two months ago from CDNN .
$749.00 .
Nick B was that because of a sale that had that you got that price or a coupon? now their $799
$600 shipped from Buds last month for the .40 s&w P30L
Great review, have you or could you review the Sig 226 tac ops please
I have the H&K P30 SK love my gun