HK P30 Magazine Issues

[Slice]

Never had a problem with an HK mag.

Details:
I have about 10 magazines (for the P30 and SFP9).
I use only #1 to #4 (for sports shooting), mostly #1 and #2.
Bought #1 and #2 in 2009 (they came with the gun).
Fired 22k shots. Only replaced the mag springs once.
Use the mags in two P30 pistols and an SFP9.

I think from now on I’ll load my mags with 12 rounds rather than 13. Hopefully this reduces pressure on the lips.

[Slice]

I've never had or observed issues with any of my .40 P30/VP40 magazines. HK magazines have a deservedly high reputation for quality. Reported issues are pretty rare-this is literally the first time I've heard of any with the .40 magazines.

It was decent of HK Customer Support to give you replacements; in my experience HK CS has been outstanding for the past 10 years or so.

I agree that the feed lips are indeed sharp; my Uplula is an essential item for me...

Best, Jon

HK replaced 2 of 3. The 4th damaged mag I haven’t asked them about. The tech I spoke with said it’s not uncommon for the mags to get stress cracks over time.

[P30]

I think from now on I’ll load my mags with 12 rounds rather than 13.

Two more data points from me:

• Sometimes I didn't load the magazines to full capacity (I shoot IPSC and Bullseye, only for IPSC I load to full capacity)
• Mine are 9 mm magazines (don't know if this makes a difference in durability)

But I still assume: Most HK mags are very durable and can be loaded to full capacity without issue. Maybe the reason of the issue was a very rare and unlucky event during production (of the mag or its steel).

[1slow]

I shot HK P30 LEM 9mm for several years , about 50,000 rounds.
I had a bunch ( think dozens) of 15 round magazines and some that had TF extensions.
I had no problems with magazines. I would clean magazines occasionally.

Broke trigger springs on 2 practice pistols at about 15,000 rounds each.

[Slice]

Well, based on all the responses I guess I just got a bad batch of mags. A couple with my P30 I purchased in 2016 and a couple with my VP 40 I purchased in 2021. I do have a combined 30,000 rounds through both guns. Not sure if that was a contributing factor or not.