How many of you own a Glock 30?

RattlerXX

RattlerXX

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I finally broke down and treated myself to a Glock 30 .45 today, and I'm wondering why I have gone so long without one. This is a great shooting gun, and it is just the right size for CC. Most of the time I'm shooting or carrying one of my 1911's, and I don't think that will ever change, but I had to add another Glock to the combat tupperware, and I think I made the right choice.

How many of you own a Glock 30, and how do you like it?
 
I have one. My first impression was that it was a bit fatter than the other guns I normally carry concealed. That being said, I do like how it shoots, and I also like its ammo capacity. Not 100% sure it will be my full time CCW, because at the end of the day, it is indeed a wider weapon than I like to carry around concealed.
 
I'm fairly small in stature so, most people in Texas were amazed I carried a Glock model 20 concealed. They expected me to produce some mousegun :eek:

A good holster goes a long way to preventing the "outline". I use a Bianchi PDQ which was an excellant holster for the "draw" while wearing a seatbelt in a car, standing at a firing lane, etc. The square edges of Glocks are a little harder to manage in CCW but, with a little preparation and thought, they are easily overcome.
 
When I first got it, it brought out the flinch in me. I have since gotten over it. Even though it is not my CCW anymore, I still shoot it frequently. I carry it in a Sidearmor OWB.

For CCW, I go with my G20.
 
I've owned a Glock 30 since last April. It's a great firearm. Shoots very accurately right out of the box and handles the recoil extremely well. Although it's represented as a "compact" model, it can be a chunk to carry around. I recently discovered the Ultra Concealment Rig holster made by Threat Solutions. It's a great way to carry the Glocl 30. This holster literally swallows the gun, holds it close to the body and is very comfortable.

My only adjustment was that when loading a new mag, the slide release (apparently not called that by Glock) had to be manually racked on the Glock 30 to drive home that first round. Once you get used to it, this is one fine firearm!
 
The "30" kicks-ass! I've had a couple of 'em, but in that size, I like the model 29 in 10mm a little bit better.
 
Thanks guys for your replies. I am going to hunt the perfect holster for myself, and Side Armor is on my list to check out. Keep em coming!

Dan, I gave the "29" some thought, and just had to go with the .45 since I already have so much of that ammo. I may purchase a 20 in the near future.
 
I went through the same criteria as you did, but I just bought another model, the 27.

I like my 1911s, but my combat guns are all .40SW, and I have lots of Golden Sabres in that calibre. I too wanted a slimmer firearm for SOB holsters and fanny packs. My opinion is that a CC firearm gets carried more if it is easy to do so.

I was one of the first Bren Ten owners circa 1985, and I have been handloading the 10mm since that time. I have casting blocks, dies, scads of powder and thousands of primers for that calibre.

That's another factor, if you have a lot of cheap ammo, you practice more, as well. Still, these little Glocks, of any number, make great, simple CC pistols.
 
Have had the 19, 23, 27 and the 30. I loved the 30 right out of the box and found it easier in some ways to shoot than my 1911... Still, I stay with the 23 and 27 and have sold the 19 and 30... The 30 was just that much thicker than I prefer to carry - the .40S&W guns are just easier and just as efficient for CCW.
And I save my 1911 for range fun!
 
I like mine, but I like my HK USP 40F better, so it is relegated to cupboard duty. Good holsters do make all the difference, but it just feels a bit fat as well.
 
The Glock 30 (and 29) are fat little pistols, but in .45 ACP there is also the model 36 to take a look at, as it is about the same size as a "19 or 23".
 
Yeah, the single stacks aren't bad, but if I'm limited to 10+1 rounds for my primary, I'm going to carry 10+1. Maybe for a BUG though...
 
I'm happy caring a 27 with nine in the magazine and one in the chamber. I also carry the spare magazine loaded with nine. This means that I have 19 rounds to solve the problem.

If it ever came to where I had to walk with more ammo for an increased threat, I probably wouldn't go to that area. For the terms of this debate, why couldn't your spare magazine be from a 19 or 23? Or simpler, a second spare 27 magazine?

The math for that works out to 28 rounds, more than half of a box of ammo. If it takes that much, you are not in an attack, you're in a firefight. Considering that the average exchange for civilians is 2 to 4 rounds, I don't think lugging this much ordnance is rational.

edit: The usual reason for a civilian to carry a spare magzine is for a malfunction. If he gets a malfunctioning magazine, he can replace the bad one with the good one.
 
Oh, I totally agree that it's easier to carry a spare, my main issue is that I don't carry the Glock 30 because it has a big fat ass. Granted, my USP is no slimline by a long shot, but I make allowances for it because it's my favorite.

If I was going to limit myself to one current production pistol, I'd make sure I could carry as much ammo on board as possible. 10 rounds of .45 is a better choice than 10 rounds of 9mm after all.
 
Spark,

To be sure, my favorite combat cartridges are the .45 ACP and the 10mm Auto. As much of a 1911 fan as I am, if I had to slog through the swamps, I would chose a full size Glock 20.

However, my job in real life is 'my job.' Of course, there always is the possibility of a beserk debtor trying to attack the credit manager, but of all the death threats I've heard from my co-workers, not one has actually been confronted.

The odds, then, are the same for us as for the typical civilian and a mugger. In my foolish youth I tried a full size, nickel plated 1911 and a Jackass rig with THREE spare magazines. I think the real reason I started to lift weights was so I could carry all of that iron!

For me, if it's heavy I wind up not carrying it. And if you leave it at home, then the best firearm is worthless. After firing and handloading everything in (gulp) thirty years, I find the .40 SW with Golden Sabres or Gold Dots to be 'the little big man.'
 
Totally true, Chico. The best custom rig in the world does you no good if it's on the dresser. I picked up a Kahr pocket 9 the other day for the times where I don't want to be encumbered with a huge hog leg, so I totally know where you are coming from.
 
That's why I agree with Ichabod... the 27 is almost the perfect size and the ideal caliber - something to give me a little breathing room if I ever have to rely on it... And since it's small, I'm likely to carry it, so I'm likely to have it...

Like the boy Scouts... Be Prepared...
 
I just got back from shooting my 30, and dammit boy, this gun is really accurate to have such a short barrel. Recoil is not bad at all. I think the 32 that I had kicked harder than this gun. I'm impressed!:D I am going to put some different sights on it though.
 
Originally posted by RattlerXX
Recoil is not bad at all. I think the 32 that I had kicked harder than this gun.
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My 33 has a sharper kick than my 29. Hard to describe, I think because it's lighter it recoils quicker but not nessesarily harder.
 
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