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Smokey613 wrote:I shot a model 21 years ago and it was really not an ergonomic pistol for me. The 22 is better but still too brick like. I have yet to shoot an SF frame but have doubt it would make a difference. I will admit to a 1911 bias, having carried one for most of my 30 years in LE. I also realize the new striker fired pistols are the way of the future but... that does not mean it has to be a Glock. I even looked into a company that reduces the Glock grip and makes is more 1911 like but that is way too much money.

Smokey613 wrote:I have to say something further on the Shield 45. I am scheduled to go through a firearms instructor course to re-certify for my firearms instructor status with TCOLE. I had let it lapse and now the requirements have changed since I originally did it in 1988 at the DPS academy range, so I have to go through the new course. I have been practicing the courses of fire which includes semi-auto pistol, revolver, shotgun and patrol rifle. I originally planed to use my department issued Glock 22. After several attempts I kept missing the required 90% scoring at the 25 yard line by 1-2 points. I even tried using my wife's Gen 4 Glock 22, still no go. Friday I decided WTH I will give the Shield 45 a try. Smoked the course on the first try so..... guess I will be using the Shield 45 for the course. I am sure I will be the ONLY non Glock on the range those 4 - 10 hour days. A funny thing happened while we were there. We were using the S.O. range as it's nicer than the PD range and less crowded. One of the young S.O. Deputies showed up to shoot some new pistols. We got to talking, my wife works for the S.O., and he mentioned he had never even held a revolver let alone shot one. Well, I proceeded to correct that oversight in his firearms education and got out the S&W Model 19 4" nickel (pinned and recessed) along with the holster and speed loaders. I had to give him a short lesson on how a revolver functions. I loaded 6 38 spl rounds and let him have fun. He was impressed it shot as good as it did. Anyway, back to the subject.... it will be interesting shooting the semi-auto course with the Shield 45. My only issue will be keeping the mags loaded as the course is designed for high capacity firearms, but I have a game plan on that. I am getting extra mags and load them all up and just reload as needed. After the course my next goal is to get my boss to allow me to carry my Shield on duty or maybe an M&P 40. They just fit my hand much better than any Glock does.

Excaliber wrote:

txglock21 wrote:

dlh wrote:I finally decided on the Glock 30SF and am picking it up tomorrow!

Now I need to figure out the best personal defense ammo for it and a good holster---looking at both inside the waistband and outside the waistband holsters.

I picked the Glock 30SF because:

I already have a Glock 26 and am familiar with the platform, takedown, cleaning, etc.

I really wanted at least a 10 round magazine.

The 230 grain hollow-point is well-known for its effective stopping power.

Thanks for all the ideas folks! As time goes on and money permits I will certainly seriously look at the other suggested handguns too!

I bought one yesterday...can't wait to take it to the range. I'm already looking at night sights for it.

The Trijicon HD series with a U shaped rear notch and a huge colored circle surrounding the tritium lamp in the front sight is awesome. As you draw it and bring it up to eye level, that front sight just locks your eye onto it. It's on all my regularly carried guns now.