G30-First trip to the range with it.....

[MarinePride]

I had the chance to test my new Glock 30 for the first time today. I've been wanting one of these for quite some time and I finally decided to get one last week. I took 250 rounds of my reloads with me, topped off with 230 gr. Magtech FMJ bullets and a few Rainiers too. My observations and experiences are as follows:

1. Recoil is light because of the wideness of the grip. 250 rds with my SA 1911A1 would leave torn skin on the web of my right hand. Very pleasurable to shoot!

2. It requires a lot of effort to seat a fully loaded 10 rd. mag, unless the slide is locked back. After awhile I started loading only 9 rounds.

3. Accuracy is very good for a short barreled gun. My gun shoots just a bit to the right of point of aim. My sights are not adjustable. Kentucky windage. Besides, most right handers will jerk to the 5 o' clock position during rapid firing.

4. No failures of any kind, my reloads, and the empties are only 4 feet away at 3 or 4 o' clock.

I did all of my firing at 10 yards and at 3 different targets a few feet apart. Most of the rounds were expended in 9 rounds rapid fire drills on all 3 targets. I own 2 other Glocks, a 19 and a 23, and this 30 is well on it's way to proving itself as a reliablility king.

I just got done cleaning the barrel and some of the deposits near the chamber throat did require some scrubbing, but that's to be expected. Overall I'm a born again Glock believer because of this 30. Now all I need is a carry rig, probably IWB and some extra mags. My carry ammo will be Magtech 230 gr. JHP +P loads. Although this gun appears a bit thick, maybe I'll need to get some bigger pants
:laughabove:

My only regret is not getting this thing sooner and not being caught up in all the hype and reviews concerning the SA XD 45.

[MrMurphy]

Comp-Tac C-Tac with a good belt and the gun disappears comfortably for up to/over 24 hours.

[epsylum]

Originally posted by MrMurphy
Comp-Tac C-Tac with a good belt and the gun disappears comfortably for up to/over 24 hours.

+1

I just recently found this out and I fully agree.

BTW if you thin those 10 rounders are hard to fill, try the 9 rounders, especially brand new ones. ;)

[joemerchant24]

Originally posted by epsylum
+1

I just recently found this out and I fully agree.

BTW if you thin those 10 rounders are hard to fill, try the 9 rounders, especially brand new ones. ;)

+2 to the CTAC

+1 to the mags.

[kn38ms]

Originally posted by MrMurphy
Comp-Tac C-Tac with a good belt and the gun disappears comfortably for up to/over 24 hours.


Thats what I use. Perfect for me.
That 10th round will ease in with time. G30 is a great CCW.
Just returned from the range this AM. Great lil' shooter. I only have 3K rounds through mine.

[DMNSPD]

I absolutely love my G30. I personally use a Predator kydex shirt tucker holster. I like it a lot. The 10 round mags will definitely ease up with some use. I would suggest leaving them loaded in between range trips to help loosen them up.

[Ljunatic]

For the range (or as a hi-cap back up) ,you can use 13 round G21 mags. Even with out a grip spacer sleeve, they are pretty comfortable to hold on to.

[MikeB]

Originally posted by Ljunatic
For the range (or as a hi-cap back up) ,you can use 13 round G21 mags. Even with out a grip spacer sleeve, they are pretty comfortable to hold on to.

Anybody have a picture of a G30 with a G21 mag w/ spacer sleeve? I'm thinking about doing this, but wonder if it will seem awkward.
Thanks! :cool:

[DMNSPD]

Not a G30 but same idea.

A & G (http://glockmeister.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/62_86/products_id/60)

[Bob1950]

The 10 round mags will definitely ease up with some use. I would suggest leaving them loaded in between range trips to help loosen them up. [/B]

I had the same problem. Put 10 rounds in each and let them sit for two weeks fully loaded. You'll see a difference as time goes on.

[MrMurphy]

The grip spacer sleeve is pretty comfortable but it's a semipermanent mount on the 21 mag. Sold a gun that came in used (barely) that had 2 G21 mags with them, and multiple G30 10 rounders, and a holster (complete set). Guy who bought that was a one lucky dude, price was decent.