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John112709 wrote:

vinnier6 wrote:be careful, glocks are addicting...

My brother bought a G30 and it is a sweet pistol. Now im looking to add a sub compact to my collection. Have not decided which Glock to get. I want em all!!!

G30SF would be the next likely candidate. I wasn't a huge fan of Glocks until recent. My dept uses a G22 but we are switching to the 21SF. This prompted me to purchase a G30SF for off duty use (same mags as 21/sf). I actually really like it. I shoot it more than my 1911 and my H&K now. I don't necessarily like it more, but I'm impressed by it. I added Glock night sights, I think a CT laser grip is next.

austinrealtor wrote: As for the G30, I've never shot one but do want to point out that the "subcompact" G30 is VERY CLOSE in size to the "mid-size" or "compact" G23 and thus larger than the "subcompact" G27. And the G27 is much closer to size of the Taurus PT140 that OP is trying to replace. Comparison data (in inches):

G30: 6.77 L / 4.76 H / 1.27 W / 26.28 oz U; 38.28 oz L
G23: 6.85 L / 5.00 H / 1.26 W / 21.16 U; 31.03 L
G27: 6.29 L / 4.17 H / 1.26 W / 19.75 U; 26.98 L
PT140: 6.125L /5.125H / 1.25 W / 18.7 U ?? L

You are correct for sure. I've done side by sides with my 30SF, a 27, and a 23, and the 30SF is a fatty.

If the OP is interested I'd be up for some meeting and shooting and let the OP compare himself and see what he likes.

Weg wrote:I have Glock 21 and carry it in the winter

G30 or G30SF? It'll take the 12rd mags of the 21 or 21SF if need be, and the grip will be more familiar. I have the G30SF and I bought some 9rd mags for it. They eliminate the pinky rest on the 10rd mags but they have an effect of shrinking the butt of the weapon and making it easier to conceal.

Another good one to look at is the G36, but its a single stack .45 so your mags wont fit. I will say my 30SF is larger than the 27, but I like it better and shoot it better. Lots of my partners have G27s and I think they are great guns just not my first choice.

Good luck.