P30 for a ccw?

[ntstambo2]

I already have an HK carbine that I love, but I don't know much about their pistols. I've been on the HK boards, but the folks their are so one sided with their opinions that you can't even say the word Glock. So I was pretty close to getting a Glock 19 and my eyes caught a few guns on gunbroker. I'm more than likely going to get a new gun for my ccw but I couldn't help shopping. What are everyone's thoughts on the P30 or even the USP?

[rathos]

The USP is a little bit big for CCW but doable if you wear the right clothes and use the right holster.

The P30 on the other hand is a great pistol for CCW. The only downside to them is the high cost of the mags and the lack of accessories.

Glocks are pretty good pistols, the 19 is one of the best sizes of glocks for CCW. The mags are cheap and it is easy to find any accessory for any glock.

If you did go with the glock you could get the gun, mags, custom sights and ammo for the cost of the HK and I can't say you get much more for the cost of the HK.

[YVK]

Search on P30 yields over a dozen pages worth of threads, few of those are below.

https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=73074

https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=69619

https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=78191


There is no reason to choose a P30 over Glock 19 unless you have a specific reason why you want to choose a P30 over Glock 19. Both of those have some advantages over another, neither is better in a global sense. I own both; I can critique either of them on certain points.
Identify your specific needs and demands, and the choice will not be that difficult.
"I'm more than likely going to get a new gun" doesn't sound like a specific need, more like general desire, in which case read all the posts and get whatever appeals to you.

[GJM]

Last I looked, P30 mags were $35, with M&P and Glock mags creeping in price to the point where the cost difference is negligible -- so magazine cost should not be a reason to buy or not buy a P30.

[rathos]

Hrmm.. $35 to $40 for P30 mags, $22 in most places at the most $25 for a glock mag. 10-18 bucks is a pretty big difference to me. On top of that p30 mags are harder to find.

Last I looked, P30 mags were $35, with M&P and Glock mags creeping in price to the point where the cost difference is negligible -- so magazine cost should not be a reason to buy or not buy a P30.

[Cosmo M3]

I own both and i carry my G19 over the P30 because it is relatively smaller than the P30 and the i dont want the sandpaper grip of the P30 to rub against my lower back.

The Glock is my beater gun

[ntstambo2]

Sorry I had mentioned in a previous thread that I'm looking for a ccw and one that is accurate as I plan on shooting with it quite a bit at the range. Glock accuracy has always been a concern for me. Also by the time I replace the trigger and add a match barrel, I'd be right there at the same cost as the p30. The price of mags is pretty negligible for me. It's pretty easy to find a Glock to check out in person, but finding a p30 at the local gun shop is a little trickier.

[ActiveShooter]

Buy what feels good to you. The P30 is more expensive but if it is what you shoot well, I would have no reservations carrying it.

[GJM]

Hrmm.. $35 to $40 for P30 mags, $22 in most places at the most $25 for a glock mag. 10-18 bucks is a pretty big difference to me. On top of that p30 mags are harder to find.

Not sure if you have bought Glock mags in the last month, but Brownell's is 34.95 in stock, and Bravo Company is 32.95 out of stock, and Midway is 24.95 and out of stock. Again, even if there is all of a $10 a magazine difference, can't imagine that being a determining factor for as important a decision as this is.

My Glock 19's are plenty accurate to shoot steel to 100 yards -- most guys wish their M&P 9 was as accurate as a Glock 9. The G19 carries smaller, but the P30 with a hammer is attractive for IWB, especially appendix carry. Both the P30 and G19 are fine choices, and as said already, come down to your personal preference.

[TwoSqueeze]

Sorry I had mentioned in a previous thread that I'm looking for a ccw and one that is accurate as I plan on shooting with it quite a bit at the range. Glock accuracy has always been a concern for me. Also by the time I replace the trigger and add a match barrel, I'd be right there at the same cost as the p30. The price of mags is pretty negligible for me. It's pretty easy to find a Glock to check out in person, but finding a p30 at the local gun shop is a little trickier.

There is absolutely no reason to replace the trigger and barrel in a Glock 19, unless you just like spending money.