Anyone her daily carry a Glock 30?

[KevH]

Does anyone here daily carry a Glock 30 concealed?

I've had a longtime love affair with the Glock 21, but not much experience with a G30. I'm curious if the G30 with the 9-round magazine is a viable CCW option or if the fat slide just makes it too much of a pain.

I'm interested in hearing your experiences.

[JRV]

They were the issued pistol for the plainclothes deputies at my former department. Basically a fat lo-cap G19 that will pinch most pinkies during reloads and some pinkies during recoil. The shot soft, they were easy to service, and they had mag compatibility with our 21SFs.

If you can conceal a 19 and you dress for carry, a G30 might be fine. Just remember to keep your pinky out like you’re sipping tea when you reload.

[psalms144.1]

I did for a couple of months. As previously noted, the overall package is G19 sized, less width of the slide, grip, and spare magazines. I had no issues with the pistol or carrying it - it was my "winter" gun for a while, and I think it would make a pretty dandy "50 state gun" if you like Glocks and want a caliber other than 9mm.

For me the main issue with the pistol was the frame size was so much larger that it significantly worsened my left and low "Glockitis," especially when shooting under time pressure. I finally ditched the concept when I realized I was cutting my ammo on-hand by 33% for no return in shooting performance, and arguable return in effectiveness (actually a decrease, considering that shot placement trumps caliber).

[1Rangemaster]

I did, several years ago-the “30S” version of a G36 slide and bit slimmer frame. I had no issues with it, carrying it usually in a GLOCK “Sport Combat” holster(!) I know it’s not a hot setup, but it worked for me, OWB. The 30S, for me, seemed to handle better.
I usually loaded 230 standard pressure loads (Winchester or Federal jhp), and shot 230 ball for practice. I think +P is wasted in a short barrel. I cannot recall a malfunction. Usually carried with the 10 round magazine, qualified with it, etc.
I would not hesitate to carry it again.

[Ivantheterrible]

Tried it for a while but the reload/pinky issue is real. If you try getting around it by using a G21 mag for reloads your left with a funky feeling grip. I suppose I could have gotten used to it if I had to but felt there were better options and sold the pistol.

[Nephrology]

Very briefly, and agree with the comments posted above. It's like a Glock 19 with some beef to it. Your ability to conceal it will depend on your body type. I am 5'10 and ~165lb so on the slimmer side, and it was too much for me.

[ST911]

Does anyone here daily carry a Glock 30 concealed? I've had a longtime love affair with the Glock 21, but not much experience with a G30. I'm curious if the G30 with the 9-round magazine is a viable CCW option or if the fat slide just makes it too much of a pain. I'm interested in hearing your experiences.

Viable if you want it to be, but it's mostly just an obese G19.

[Edster]

I carried one for a few years. Ditto to the above comments. It carries like a slightly fatter Glock 19. The grip is the tiniest bit shorter than a 19.

Mine was a pre-SF 3rd generation. I shot it ok but, for all I liked about it, I was never totally enthusiastic about the fat grip.

The SF and later the Gen 4 made the grip much better. By the time those came out, I had settled on the Glock 19 instead.

I replaced the magazine base plates with Pearce and didn't have any problems with pinched pinkies.

[TheNewbie]

Have you gone to the G21 for a duty weapon?

[Greg]

My G30 is the least reliable Glock I’ve owned. I had an RSO tell me to take it to the armorer at a GSSF Match and he declared a reshoot because the thing barfed so badly. Failures to feed.

The armorer replaced a lot of the parts (all OEM) because it is a very early Gen 3. I still don’t really trust it, and it’s a prime candidate to get sold.

It is a soft shooter but when you try to run it fast.....

[KevH]

Have you gone to the G21 for a duty weapon?

No, I’m carrying my old Gen3 G17 And playing around a lot with a Gen5 MOS with an RMR.

I carried my G21 as a duty gun from 2006 to 2009 when I was able to switch to a 1911 and then again for bit right before I started using the G17.

I’ve always loved the G21 though.

[lwt16]

Occasionally I'll carry my G30s but not that often ever since I was issued a G45.

My 30s has been totally reliable. I did own a G30 back when they first came out and it was totally reliable as well. I found it a tad heavy to carry concealed but that may have been my poor choice of belts back in the day when I was more ignorant.

Regards.

[psalms144.1]

Too late to edit my original response, but wanted to add that my carry experience with the 30 and 30s were completely limited to OWB holsters. I think the 30s in a dedicated IWB holster might be OK, but the uber-wide slide of the 30 IWB was NOT workable for me. YMMV, of course.

[Edster]

I mostly carried mine IWB between 3-4 o'clock. I had a very early Comp-Tac kydex j-hook IWB. With two magazines on the opposite side, it was an easy grab-and-go setup that hid ok.

My challenge with hiding under a shirt is usually the bottom of the grip and the back of the slide. The extra thickness compared to Glock 19 didn't matter for me. There were enough extra holes on my belt that it worked ok.

[L-2]

I don't carry a .45ACP much anymore, but have carried an old G30 (no rail; pre-SF models); a G30Gen4; or a G30SF (still have this one).

I had no problems carrying either IWB or OWB (even had a shoulder holster at one time). It's just heavier and wider than my 9mm Glocks (models 26, 19, or 17; I've got other 9mm Glocks just don't usually carry them) which are now my EDC guns.

If I stayed a .45ACP guy, I probably would still be carrying a G30 variant. Years ago, I might have even carried a G21SF or full-size 1911 instead of the G30. Back then, I was issued and had to carry a .40 for work, but didn't like the caliber much and didn't even own 9mm.

[Rex G]

I regularly carried a 10mm G29, the G30’s dimensional twin, for a short time, in the mid-2004-ish time frame, after I tossed-out the aftermarket RSA that the previous owner had installed. With a stock Glock RSA, it ran totally reliably. Being the original version, it was just too chunky for an ideal fit, which prevented a proper trigger finger placement while maintaining a proper grip, so I sold or traded it, with plans to eventually acquire the Short Frame version, when I could get one, so I kept my magazines and the one holster I had used, a Galco Concealable. (This was before the Gen4, and its swap-able backstrap system, though as I type this, I am not certain whether or not there is a Gen4 G29, as I have never seen one, or noticed a write-up.)

I never got over my mistrust of .40 S&W in Glocks, even after I swapped for magazine springs that provided acceptable reliability, and as soon as I saw and heard good reports on SIG’s DAK, I switched to a P229 DAK as a duty pistol, in late 2004, and soon dumped my several G22 Glocks. (I had to use .40 S&W, while in uniform, during that time.) This put the G29 idea on a back burner, but I never totally got away from the idea of adding a newer-version G29, and this eventually extended to the G30.

By now, however, these would have to be lefty-only pistols, as my aging right thumb, hand, and wrist cannot tolerate the recoil of short-gripped 9mm pistols, such as the G19. I actually shoot Glocks a bit better lefty, even though I still regard my right hip as the location of my “primary” handgun. (Short version: I am left-handed, but right-armed, functionally ambidextrous with most handguns, and chose to carry at 0300, during the police academy, in 1983-1984.)

Final answer: I developed a favorable opinion of the G29, which is the dimensional twin of the G30. As other replies indicated, it carries about like a G19.

[Lost River]

The G30S is a pretty practical little package. As mentioned above, like the standard G30 it cam pinch the pinky (depending on hand size). My original 30 did this. I modified my 30S by undercutting the trigger guard and removing the finger groove. Now I have a just slightly higher grip, don't get pinched at all and have a little control during recoil.

https://i.imgur.com/S4dgvmE.jpg

I don't often carry the 30S IWB, but it will fit some G19 holsters and I have found little practical difference in carrying the two. My primary purpose for the gun is a dual purpose gun. Something that fits the bill for defense against animals and criminals, as well as a general purpose shooting piece. It works very well in that role. It actually works quite well as an all around semi auto handgun in general, if one does not want a 9mm for whatever reason.

CHEERS!

[MGW]

A Glock 30 was one if the first carry guns I owned and the first pistol that I started experimenting with AIWB with. I owned a couple Gen 3’s, a Gen 3 SF, and a Gen 4. The SF was the only one that ever gave me issues. If I was issued a 21 I would consider carrying one daily. But the real answer is if I wanted a Glock that size to carry it would be a 26 or 19. The advantages of a 9mm that size are difficult to ignore.

[1slow]

I carried GL30s in IWB @ 3:00 and AIWB for 5+ years. Shot 10,000 rounds a year starting about 1998.

Always reloaded with 13 rd GL21 mags to eliminate mag pinch of XL hands on reloads.

Very accurate and reliable. Later went 9mm as ammo improved.

[JAD]

I recall Mas being a very big fan of his. I always thought they were neat but don’t have the hand size for it.

[1slow]

When ammo improved I went to GL17s, GL19s.

To me the main issue with GL30 is that the back of the grip is so short all recoil is into thumb joint. With GL 19, 17 ,21 etc.. the heel of your palm takes a lot of the impact saving your thumb.
When I did 4000 rounds in 4 days: 2 with Paul Gomez, 2 with Andy Stanford, I had had enough for a while.

[Greg Bell]

I had a Glock 30s that I actually carried IWB with one of those weird trigger guard scabbards that were briefly popular (Hell, they may still be, I stopped paying attention when everybody started carrying guns pointing at their goodies). It was a fairly impressive gun. It was a pretty handy way to carry a big bore pistol. I ultimately got bored with it. I remember it being an easy shooter.

[Bucky]

I carried one for a couple years. The gun shot pretty soft with non +P ammo. I preferred it at the time, as the G19 felt awkward in my hand (Gen 4 fixed that for me). The gun was very reliable (With proper ammo) after upgrading the trigger bar (firing pin skipped on FOS).

One thing concerning, though never showed to be an issue, was the total lack of chamber support. It appears the ramp ends at the case mouth. Mine is an older model, before they added a rail.

[Rex G]

I regularly carried a 10mm G29, the G30’s dimensional twin, for a short time, in the mid-2004-ish time frame, after I tossed-out the aftermarket RSA that the previous owner had installed. With a stock Glock RSA, it ran totally reliably. Being the original version, it was just too chunky for an ideal fit, which prevented a proper trigger finger placement while maintaining a proper grip, so I sold or traded it, with plans to eventually acquire the Short Frame version, when I could get one, so I kept my magazines and the one holster I had used, a Galco Concealable. (This was before the Gen4, and its swap-able backstrap system, though as I type this, I am not certain whether or not there is a Gen4 G29, as I have never seen one, or noticed a write-up.)

I never got over my mistrust of .40 S&W in Glocks, even after I swapped for magazine springs that provided acceptable reliability, and as soon as I saw and heard good reports on SIG’s DAK, I switched to a P229 DAK as a duty pistol, in late 2004, and soon dumped my several G22 Glocks. (I had to use .40 S&W, while in uniform, during that time.) This put the G29 idea on a back burner, but I never totally got away from the idea of adding a newer-version G29, and this eventually extended to the G30.

By now, however, these would have to be lefty-only pistols, as my aging right thumb, hand, and wrist cannot tolerate the recoil of short-gripped 9mm pistols, such as the G19. I actually shoot Glocks a bit better lefty, even though I still regard my right hip as the location of my “primary” handgun. (Short version: I am left-handed, but right-armed, functionally ambidextrous with most handguns, and chose to carry at 0300, during the police academy, in 1983-1984.)

Final answer: I developed a favorable opinion of the G29, which is the dimensional twin of the G30. As other replies indicated, it carries about like a G19.

Well, I found a G30s, Short Frame, in the display case at a police equipment dealer in Houston, Texas, yesterday. Today, I went back and bought it. As I mentioned in my previous post, the pre-Short Frame, pre-rail G29 was just a bit too large for my hands. Well, the Short Frame is a wonderful fit, perhaps the best fit of any Glock. in my left hand. My right hand is a less-comfortable fit, but I don’t plan to use this one righty. (A G19 will cause actual injury, if I shoot it righty; I only shoot full-sized, “orthopedic” Glocks right-handed.)

[mmc45414]

I always thought this was cool, chopping the 21 down to use the 30 mag with a 21 base.

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[1slow]

I carried and shot a GL30 for some years about 10K rounds a year. Very accurate, easy to conceal FBI IWB or AIWB reloaded with GL21 mags to avoid pinch.

Only problem, unlike a GL19 the backstrap is short enough that almost all recoil was into the base of the thumb of the shooting hand. The modified GL 21 in the previous looks to cure this.

I really noticed this when I did 2 days with Andy Stanford, 2 days with Paul Gomez, 2000 rounds in 4 days.

[HeavyDuty]

I have the late wife’s 21.2 that is kept for sentimental reasons, and a 41 that I picked up when I came back to Glock which is a favorite carry pistol. I used to have a 36, but it wasn’t reliable for me and was traded to a friend who had no problems with it.

What I want is a 30S.5. We’ll see if that arrives before the pony and flying car I requested.

[FNFAN]

What I want is a 30S.5. We’ll see if that arrives before the pony and flying car I requested.

You and I both! That would be a nice machine and would be the most likely way for Glock to get more pocket money from me.

[psalms144.1]

You and I both! That would be a nice machine and would be the most likely way for Glock to get more pocket money from me. What I want from Glock is a TRUE G19-sized .45. There's no reason to use the needlessly truncated grip frame of the 30/30S then mate it to an extended magazine that gives you the rest of the missing grip. And the Gen4/5 grip texture and no fingergrooves. That would be a great 50-state solution "outdoors" pistol...

[HeavyDuty]

What I want from Glock is a TRUE G19-sized .45. There's no reason to use the needlessly truncated grip frame of the 30/30S then mate it to an extended magazine that gives you the rest of the missing grip. And the Gen4/5 grip texture and no fingergrooves. That would be a great 50-state solution "outdoors" pistol...

Can’t argue with any of that…

[WobblyPossum]

What I want from Glock is a TRUE G19-sized .45. There's no reason to use the needlessly truncated grip frame of the 30/30S then mate it to an extended magazine that gives you the rest of the missing grip. And the Gen4/5 grip texture and no fingergrooves. That would be a great 50-state solution "outdoors" pistol...

That would be a solid gun. I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who carried a G30 with the flush fitting 9-round magazine. Everyone always used them with the pinky extension 10-round magazine. It never really made sense to me that the gun was designed as a “sub-compact.”

[JHC]

I recall Mas being a very big fan of his. I always thought they were neat but don’t have the hand size for it.

Indeed and he calls it out as his all time favorite Glock in this fun vid.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRzO0rQerzc

[TheNewbie]

Since I know Glock reads my posts, and values my input.


Make one with a useable, quality, 1911 like manual safety.

[SAWBONES]

Since this resurrected thread is still going on, FWIW, I carried an original (gen 3) G30 daily for some five years, IWB, and found it to be the single most accurate and precise Glock in any of the models and calibers (9mm, .40, .45 Auto) of the twelve Glocks I've owned to date, including three gen 5 G26s.

Never a misfeed, misfire or other bobble, either.
(Took training courses with it and shot it weekly at the range back then, so it had a fair chance to fail if it was going to.)

Soft-shooting, too, seemingly less so even than my G21 if that's possible, and definitely less than any of my .45 Auto 1911s.

I no longer use it for daily CCW just because of the weight, as I've gotten older.

(And I still like the .45 Auto cartridge more than the 9mm for terminal ballistics, too! :cool:)

[ECVMatt]

Back when ammo was plentiful I did the 2000 round challenge with my 30SF. I also have a full Agency build as well. It passed without a hitch. Like others have said it is very accurate and soft to shoot. I did undercut the trigger guard a bit and don't pinch my pinky. I don't daily carry mine, but have carried it for a week or so at time. I am 6'2" 235 and don't have a problem concealing it. I also carried in the uber simple Glock Sport/Combat holster behind the hip. It is one of my favorites and I won't part with mine.