Glock 30 opinions please

[Moby]

I'm looking at the Glock 30 .45 APC for concealed carry.

I like IWB in summertime. Any issues with comfort?
Any thoughts on this weapon as far as a CCW.

I found this penatration test on the round.
I think I'm liking it.
Although I do not understand the alternate round loading.
It seems to me the hollow point would handle anything.
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This test was performed on September 2, 2007
Gun Tested: GLOCK 30
Caliber: .45 ACP

Speer Gold Dot 230 Grain Hollow Point Bullet
8.7 grains of Accurate Arms #5 Powder
Federal Large Pistol Primer
Brass is new Federal
This round completely penetrated 2 milk jugs and 1 half inch pieces of cardboard
Total Pentration = 12 and a half inches *(Or about 6 inches in the human body)
This bullet opened up to .706 and recovered bullet weight was 229 grains
I am pleased with the performance of this hollow point round and now carry it daily in my GLOCK.
I carry my rounds staggered - Gold Dot, Hornady FP, Gold Dot, Hornady FP, Gold Dot, so regardless of the situation I have it covered.

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I appreciate your thoughts

Thanks

Moby

[carlson1]

I carried a G-21SF for awhile. I never had any issues with it not shooting anything I put through it. It carried very well. I have a great gun belt and had a great holster for it.

Edit: Should be Glock 30SF

[rentz]

its a glock it will take just about anything you feed it.
never had ammo issues with my 21sf or my 9mm glocks

[C-dub]

its a glock it will take just about anything you feed it.
never had ammo issues with my 21sf or my 9mm glocks

Andas far as penetration goes, the .40 typically has deeper penetration than the .45ACP. However, the .45ACP has a bigger wound channel. I would be more worried about over penetration with the .40 more than the .45 and I think the 9mm has penetration rates closer to the .40 than the .45.

[JeepGuy79]

I carried a G30sf for about a year. I love the gun. Great running gun. Feels great. Runs great. But I tried every holster on the planet to conceal it comfortably and all failed. I carried in a supertuck for a good while. Winter time you can hide it ok but summer forget it. If you want a glock maybe look at a 36

I recently picked up a Kahr 45. it is nice and skinny and just smaller than a Kimber Ultra carry 2 (just a lot thinner than one) and it carries much easier. It also uses 1911 officer mags. Not trying to sell you on that. Just saying. If you like springfields the XDs is a good size too. It is actually almost exactly the same size as the kahr except the kahr grip has room for a third finger.

The G30 is just really thick and very heavy when loaded. YMMV.

[C-dub]

Although I do not understand the alternate round loading.
It seems to me the hollow point would handle anything.

It is just somebody way over thinking the possibilities. Just like many thoughts on the Aurora shooting. Many were convinced that since he was armored up the only shot that would stop him was to the face. Not necessarily true. That might have been the only shot that would have killed him, but hit him with any defensive round COM and you will get his attention. Hit him with multiple rounds and he will probably hit the deck or disoriented enough to be tackled. So, my unprofessional and humble opinion is to load up with the JHP of your choice, keep one in the chamber, put it in the holster, cover it up, and leave it alone until needed.

[TexasComputerDude]

I Love my glock 30 but make sure it feels good in your hand before purchasing. It's a bit on the husky side.

[remington79]

I've been carrying a G30SF everyday for the past few years. I find it's easy to conceal at the 3:00. I use a holster from http://www.greatholsters.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; They are a nice leather holster, they conceal well and are comfortable. I used to carry an XD45 Compact before that until I switched. I like the Glock much better. It's a little smaller than the XD and the Glock is 6 ounces lighter, and is easier to conceal. I don't feel it's width causes any issues or difficulty in concealment. If you go with a 9 or 40 Glock they are thinner. The 30 fills the hand and you know you have a 45, but still feel good. The 9's and 40's just feel right in the hand. I personally wouldn't want a slimmer pistol than a 9/40 Glock.

[Southlake]

I own a Glock 17 Gen 4 as my CCW. I have about 2,600 rounds through it. It has had two failures. Both were in the 1st 500 rounds and I was using remanufactured ammo. Now, I only use Ferederal 115 grain FMJ for the range and Federal HST 147 grain standard for SD. Yesterday, my Glock 21 Gen 4 arrived. In comparing the 17 to the 21, the dimensions of the length and height are basically the same. However, the weight and width are slightly larger on the 21. I plan on using Federal 230 grain FMJ for the range and Federal HST 230 grain standard pressure for HD. If I get as natural with the 21 as I am with the 17, I may make it my CCW. In any case, if you haven't seen how the HST performs, please review a few of the online videos on its performance. Very impressive. I want to see how the Glock 30 Gen 4's perform and then I might get one.

[txjim42]

I carry a Gen 2.5 Glock 30. It's comfortable in my hand(s) and I shoot it well. If you haven't shot it or others, I'd suggest you find a range with a variety of handguns for rent and try several out to find your fit. I tried several makes in 9mm, .40 and .45 before settling on the G30. It's what fit me best at the time and I've been happy with it. Cost a little more up front but I have the gun I wanted. My brother wanted to love his Glock 30 but ultimately the grip was too large for him and he sold it. He tried the Glock 36 when it came out, didn't shoot it as well, sold it and finally settled on a Glock 19 and a 1911 or three.

My G30 has consumed all sorts of ammo without issue. I carry Winchester RA45T and shoot two or three magazines every 2-3 months. It's hotter ammo so I need a periodic reminder that it's not going to be as butter smooth as when shooting plinking ammo.

If you don't have one, get a stiff gun-belt and well-made holster to support your gun. Been happy with a Comp-tac Mtac with c-clips on a Wilderness Instructor belt. If I'm going to be active, I also employ some inexpensive suspenders under my cover-shirt to help out in that regard as my hips are a bit narrower than my waist-line where I wear my belt.

[snatchel]

I own a Glock 30.

I rotate this with a Glock 17 as my EDC, and supplement whichever one I am carrying with a backup LCP.

So, what do I like about the Glock 30? It's a whole lotta gun in a relatively small package! The magazine holds 10, and I carry a spare mag. Twenty rounds of 230 grain Critical Defense ammo is a heavy duty loadout. I do love 45 ACP.... it's a fantastic round that creates a big, nasty wound channel and has a long record of getting the job done. I picked it up on a trade with a buddy for a Glock 26. While it is definitely larger than a 26, it isn't difficult to carry. I carry it in the following holsters:

-blackhawk OWB nylon cheapie
-fobus paddle
-remora no-clip
-blackhawk IWB


All of these holsters have worked well. It's a heavy gun when loaded, and it is thick. While not cumbersome, I can tell that I am carrying it. Provided you are utilizing a good belt and holster, there is no reason why you shouldn't be able to conceal it just fine. I am 5'6 and 165 lbs, with an athletic build. I carry it appendix about 80% of the time, and strong side OWB 20%.

How does it shoot? Great! The recoil is minimal, but noticeable. My wife shoots it just fine, and she is tiny. I can tell you that this is one of the most accurate guns I shoot, maybe even the most accurate. Follow up shots are easy to do. It has eaten everything I have put into it--reloads, tula, white box, all defensive loads.

If you are thinking about a 45 ACP in a compact pistol, I think you would have a hard time beating this guy. Of course there are other smaller alternatives if you go to a single stack magazine, but this is a well made and easy to carry double stack handgun.

I say go for it. If you end up not liking it (and I doubt this) it will be very easy to sell. I think you would be happy with it though.

[Cjwglock19]

Great gun. I had one as my primary carry for about two years. Great shooter, no problem concealing. I switched to a G19 back in may. My decision to go 9mm was primarily for 2 reasons...1) cost to shoot. I love to shoot and .45 acp just too expensive and 2) this may sound funny but the G30 made my ears ring unbearably without out muffs or plugs. My G19 does not. Though I wear protection when I practice, I know I can empty a magazine should I ever have to with my G19 knowing I won't be wearing muffs or plugs that day. With the G30...I didn't have that confidence. The G30 did shoot well and was extremely accurate. I believe with a Glock you can't go wrong. I will say the 19 is a better hand fit.

[txhighlander]

I am not a glock fan but I liked the 30 better than most. It was the most accurate of the glocks that I have shot. I have small hands and couldn't grip it well enough. As others are saying try to fire one before you buy to make sure it works for you.

[Weg]

I love my Glock 30, it is my main carry gun. I carry it in a cross breed super tuck.

[C-dub]

2) this may sound funny but the G30 made my ears ring unbearably without out muffs or plugs.

That isn't really as funny as it is odd. I'm not interested in finding out what it sounds like without hearing protection until I have to. Although, from what many have said, your hearing tends to kind of shut off during a stressful even like a defensive shooting.