P30 concealability?

[Bogart]

Hello,

I'm currently waiting on my CWP to clear and in the meantime I've been looking at a couple of different options for a CCW. I'm seriously looking into getting the HK P30 after reading a lot of good things on here and handling one a couple of times (the ergonimics are great, IMO). My only concern I have with the gun is that I'm a fairly small guy (5'9" with a 29" waist). So my question for those of you who have (or preferably carry) a P30 is whether or not you think that I would be able to conceal it.

(And just for further info, I have looked at the P2000sk and didn't like the feel of it too much, and I've also looked at the USPc and like it, but still like the P30 more.)

Thanks!

[LDM]

My H&K P2000 in 9mm has been my CCW for years.
I got a P30 in 40 S&W last year and it has really grown on me. I carried it a lot this past winter and frankly it is only a small degree between carrying the P2000 and P30. I am carrying the P30 more and more.
I do think the quality, fit, and style of the holster makes the difference. I have both inside and outside the waistband holsters, and it sorta depends on what I am wearing as which I use.
I can recommend the Comp Tac Minotaur for IWB.
A quality pancake OWB works well, too.

[CyberM4]

You will have no problems carrying the P30. I've carried my for 2+ years. I'm 5'8'' where 32 or 31 waist jeans. I bought A RCS Phantom for it. I also carry my USPc SS 40 in a Comp Tac Paddle. I do have a Phantom on order.

[parishioner]

You will have no problems carrying the P30. I've carried my for 2+ years. I'm 5'8'' where 32 or 31 waist jeans. I bought A RCS Phantom for it. I also carry my USPc SS 40 in a Comp Tac Paddle. I do have a Phantom on order.

Do you IWB the raven?

[CyberM4]

No I carry OWB. I have carried it without a holster IWB with no problems.

[grimm]

Hello,

I'm currently waiting on my CWP to clear and in the meantime I've been looking at a couple of different options for a CCW. I'm seriously looking into getting the HK P30 after reading a lot of good things on here and handling one a couple of times (the ergonimics are great, IMO). My only concern I have with the gun is that I'm a fairly small guy (5'9" with a 29" waist). So my question for those of you who have (or preferably carry) a P30 is whether or not you think that I would be able to conceal it.

(And just for further info, I have looked at the P2000sk and didn't like the feel of it too much, and I've also looked at the USPc and like it, but still like the P30 more.)

Thanks!

Just like the others have said, look at the P2000 as well (not the SK). It is a hair smaller and lighter than the P30. I have VM2s for both and they both fit each other's holster. For me, I found out that a good belt is the key. You can have a $200 holster with a $10 belt and it will not work. Don't skimp on the belt. A good inexpensive one is the Wilderness 5-stitch.

[SteelDust]

5'10" 32" waist. Carry a P30 in a CompTac Minotaur, it took me a bit to find the "sweet spot", where I wouldn't print, which ended up being about 3:30.

[Mr. Goodtimes]

I think you'll be ok if you get a good holster. I'm 6ft with a 32 in waste and have NO trouble at all concealing my P30 IWB or OWB (with a button up shirt).

The P30 and G19 are both similar sized handguns and IMO are a perfect size. They are small enough to easily conceal but large enough that they still feel like a real gun.

[Bogart]

Thanks for the quick responses guys.

I've actually already been looking at the Minotaur MTAC (the 2 day turn around time looks much better than the wait time for a RCS) or possibly the appendix carry Minotaur holster. Speaking of, do any of you carry your P30 in an appendix carry holster or more in the 3:30-4:00 position?
And I'm not concerned about being able to conceal it in the winter. I know I won't have a problem then, but in the summer with shorts and a t-shirt would it still be concealable in an MTAC or something similar?

[F-Trooper05]

The P30 conceals every bit as easily as a G19 IMO...