Bitten by the HK P30L bug

**Waylander** · 12-02-23, 14:31

I own a USP40 and have owned a couple USP9, P2000, and VP9. So I’m not new to HK, just to the P30.

I ordered a P30L in V1 light LEM and got a good deal at a little over $600. I need night sights preferably tall. The factory VP9 supressor height night sights fit and look like the best option but I’m looking at other opinions too.

I may get it milled and I’m looking for recommendations. I know there have been posts here about milling but I’m wanting up to date options. I’m not looking to spend Langdon money but don’t want cheap quality either.

**ndmiller** · 12-02-23, 16:17

You'll need the comp from John Wick now. I went down this rabbit hole in a similar way, just paying it forward.

**Waylander** · 12-02-23, 17:24

Originally Posted by ndmiller

You'll need the comp from John Wick now. I went down this rabbit hole in a similar way, just paying it forward.

I’ve always thought that thing is a little over the top. I don’t know, maybe if I get bored with it.

How much of a difference does it make?

**ndmiller** · 12-03-23, 10:51

Oh it's ridiculous for sure, just a cool rabbit hole of firearm pop culture to go down. Adds inches and weight at the muzzle but is mostly a fun range accessory, a blast chamber rather than a real comp. Accentuates the blast so somewhat louder but muzzle flip without wasn't an issue so with seems about the same.

The P30L in the config you bought, which I have is just plain amazing and a more modern interoperation of the USP I loved when it came out (although it was a brick).

**Waylander** · 12-03-23, 16:54

My first HK was a USP9 but I was dumb and had to have the new hotness P2000 in .40. I got rid of that one and ended up with the USP40 which is kind of a paper weight right now. Then I got a VP9 but never warmed up to it.

**Pappabear** · 12-03-23, 18:00

I have a P30L but mine is in DASA. I sent a P30 L LEM to Langdon but there are cheaper options. I consider the P30 handguns to be the ultimate in reliability and their mags are a big part of that equation. I think the P30's take training to shoot as well as the VP9's, but they are the top of the chart in many other respects.

PB

**Waylander** · 12-04-23, 01:39

Yeah the USP, P2000, HK45 and P30 seem bomb proof. Plus I’m in a mood for a hammer fired gun over a striker. I already expected it to take more training but I’m fine with that.

**markm** · 12-04-23, 07:37

Originally Posted by Waylander

I’ve always thought that thing is a little over the top. I don’t know, maybe if I get bored with it.

Who makes that thing?

**1986s4** · 12-04-23, 07:51

I have a USP 9 and a P-30 9mm. The USP gets primary duty as the "short" in my 2 gun set up. The P-30 is back in the factory case waiting to be sold. Nothing wrong with the P-30, I just like the USP better.