New G30...happy!

[TommyTomTom]

After 15-years of 9mm and .40S&W, I finally made the plunge into .45ACP. Having shot my brother's new G30 2-weeks ago and blowing up stuff from 60+ feet out, it was all I could take. I bought one last week, shot it yesterday, and I could *NOT* be happier with it. I ran 200 rounds through various pistols yesterday (P9, G19, XD9, and G30), but I found myself enamored with the G30. Nice trigger, points great, soaks up recoil like bats on mosquitoes .... plus, no failures. I would feel completely comfortable carrying it right now or for home defense. Somehow, the trigger on my G30 is 'better' than the trigger on my Gen3 G19. I can not explain it, but it is better. Less effort? My brother's G30 trigger is also better than the trigger on his G19. What gives?

The 9mm recoil is obviously very tame, however, I found the recoil of the G30 to be completely manageable. I think the recoil is softer than the G23 I used to have. If I could afford it, I feel like I could put 500 rounds through it in one sitting. My shooting partner (former 82nd AB) was especially impressed upon shooting it. Plus, I don't think he was too happy with his poorly maintained 1911 with bad springs!

One of my good friends is an advanced Glock armorer, so I'm certain I'll be getting night sights soon. Any suggestions? Hi-Viz? I do like the fiber optic sights. Tru-Glo?

[64zebra]

I put about 230 rounds through my new G30 about a month ago, great pistol
I got the factory installed meprolight night sights, work great. I shot in low light at the range that evening and was very pleased. I can't say anything about other brands/types but these fit the bill.

[Scrappy]

I like Meprolights

[DAVE RICHARDS]

You may be able to equal a G30 but it's hard to top one. Yes I wish the grip were thinner. My medium to large hands just make it around the grip for a "proper grip". The3 G36 didn't feel that much thinner to me to merit losing 4 rounds BTW. But it may not feel great to me but it doesn't seem to matter when it comes time to shoot it. It just seems to place round after round in the same hole like a damn guided missle. Hard to break one. Polygon rifling actually does keep velocity high. Tested it myself. 35-45 f.p.s. average difference between Winchesters 230gr. Ranger +p out of my 30 compared to a full sized 1911. Very impessive.

[Buelligan]

My G30 is my first automatic pistol (noob here), so the grip feels entirely normal for my medium sized hands. It's not an issue at all if it's all you know.

[64zebra]

if you haven't already, get some of the G21 13rnd mags :)