New Glock 30sf at the Range Today

[Septicsam]

Gave my new G30sf a go at the range this morning, and I am impressed. First time owner of a glock and wished I had bought this years ago. I read a lot of posts everywhere about problems that appear to go away with break in, but I didn't let this bother me as I figure every pistol has problem children out there, so I took the plunge.

Fired two hundred rounds of WWB without a single problem. I even tried limpwristing about thirty rounds to see if I could make it jam. That sucker just would not misbehave.

And accurate, wow! The last hundred rounds I shot at 25 yards and put 92 of them in the chest area. The eight that flew to the white paper were my bad. I new they missed as soon as the gun went off; getting tired had a lot to do with it (not used to shooting that much at a go; just couldn't stop my self).

After the first 200 WWB, I shot an additional 20 box of Hornady Critical Defense at 7 yards. Ten in the head and ten in the heart: 5 inch groups (for me, that's like sniper shooting at a mile).

Definately my new go to carry pistol.

Edited September 10, 2011 by Septicsam

[Sandman]

Have one. Love it.

[Patton]

It is a great pistol but I am so used to 9mm and 40 Glocks that a 30 just feels weird to me. I have tried two of them a standard and a short frame. Both of them feed 100% and shot great, but just can't quite get used to the extra thickness.

[Septicsam]

My only other pistol is a taurus pt145, so this feels normal to me as far as size. Definately traded up on this purchase. Now my pt145 will just sit alone in the living room lock-box; kinda sad really... NOT.

Thinking about a g21 for next year.

[Fourtyfive]

Glad you like it , I love mine.

[MphsTiger1981]

:koolaid:Welcome to the Dark Side!!

[NRA]

Gave my new G30sf a go at the range this morning, and I am impressed. First time owner of a glock and wished I had bought this years ago. I read a lot of posts everywhere about problems that appear to go away with break in, but I didn't let this bother me as I figure every pistol has problem children out there, so I took the plunge.

First I heard of any trouble with the 30sf? Never have I had any problems with mine. My fav carry by far.

[quietguy]

I am not a big Glock fan, but there is just something about the G30 and especially the G30SF that I really like. Hard to argue with 10rd of .45ACP in that small a package.

It is also the only Glock that is a natural pointer for me. I know it doesn't make any sense, but it is true for me.

[Septicsam]

First I heard of any trouble with the 30sf? Never have I had any problems with mine. My fav carry by far.

I did a lot of searches on the net reading forum posts on different sites and saw several neg posts as well as pos posts. But it is like most things, you are going to hear bad stuff a lot more thn good due to the emotion of complaining about problems.

They naturally stick in your mind more. Seems like I read a lot on g-talk, which is where i expect to hear the most negs just as if reviewing pt145 complaints on t-armed.

Was also concerned after reading the thread about 4th-gens on this site. Turns out that I think my new g30sf is a 3rd-gen model; at least it doesn't have adjustable grip. I think that is how to determine the difference.

Edited September 11, 2011 by Septicsam

[NRA]

I did a lot of searches on the net reading forum posts on different sites and saw several neg posts as well as pos posts. But it is like most things, you are going to hear bad stuff a lot more thn good due to the emotion of complaining about problems.

They naturally stick in your mind more. Seems like I read a lot on g-talk, which is where i expect to hear the most negs just as if reviewing pt145 complaints on t-armed.

Was also concerned after reading the thread about 4th-gens on this site. Turns out that I think my new g30sf is a 3rd-gen model; at least it doesn't have adjustable grip. I think that is how to determine the difference.

True that most people will complain if they have a problem if alls good no need to complain.

[hipower]

I pretty much agree with you on the G30. Have had one for 2 years and find it comfortable, easy to shoot, and accurate. Also like yourself, had shot and carried a PT145 so it felt really natural.

In short, good choice.

[Steelharp]

Not a better carry .45 made, imo.

[Bad_Bowtie]

I love my G30! I shoot it better than my 21sf for some reaseon.

[deafdogdief]

I did a lot of searches on the net reading forum posts on different sites and saw several neg posts as well as pos posts. But it is like most things, you are going to hear bad stuff a lot more thn good due to the emotion of complaining about problems.

They naturally stick in your mind more. Seems like I read a lot on g-talk, which is where i expect to hear the most negs just as if reviewing pt145 complaints on t-armed.

Was also concerned after reading the thread about 4th-gens on this site. Turns out that I think my new g30sf is a 3rd-gen model; at least it doesn't have adjustable grip. I think that is how to determine the difference.

You didn't miss out. According to the GLock Annual, the 30's not available in a gen4. I love mine, too. Great piece.