HK P30?

[BenL]

Does anyone have experience with the HK P30? I'm considering one, but have read that the trigger has a lot to be desired. Is it really that bad? I really like that it is completely ambidextrous.

 

[VikingFan65]

I have the P30L in .40. IMO the trigger out of the box is fine, not great but not horrible either. I like shooting my P30, but my go to pistol is my SIG 226.

 

[dohc97]

My P30L is my bedroom handgun. Trigger is not great if you are looking for a target handgun. For a defensive handgun, it is just fine with me.

I also have several Sigs, HK, CZs, 1911, .357 revolvers. I chose the P30L as my bedside gun as it has the most ergonomic grip among all my handguns.

 

[shubin6]

I have a P30 in 9mm. The trigger is not bad for a service pistol.
It seems that the trigger is getting better after fired hundreds rounds.

 

[Petar]

Sold my P30 last year. For some reason I was not very accurate with it and everyone who tried it, had similar results. Comparing to other guns, this was my least favorite. The trigger on it was long and mushy.

 

[rouchna]

Best ergonomics I've ever felt, but the trigger made me sell mine.

 

[Tman68]

Best ergonomics I've ever felt, but the trigger made me sell mine.

Same here with my p30l in 9mm, I got it when it first came out, kept it for a year and traded it...

 

[JMintzer]

One of my favorites. The best ergonomics on the market. Being a lefty, the ambi controls sealed the deal.

The trigger is the least of my worries, as it shoots better than I do…

 

[aquaman]

If you like Hk pistols you will like it

 

[AnonymousShooter]

I don't own one but man I love the ergo on the P30! Is the trigger that bad that it can't be upgraded? Have some fancy trigger work done somewhere?

 

[JPG]

There are a few threads on comparing the P30 to Sigs and Glocks on here. I bought one last year and it is currently my favorite. Trigger weird at first but like most things you get used to it.

Another place for info on the trigger (multiple variants) is www.hkpro.com/forum/hk-reference-library/140436-definitive-p30-p30l-lem-trigger-chart.html

 

[ShoreShooter]

Own a P30. Or more correctly, Herself owns one.

Really fine ergos, and you are correct about how well it suits lefties. Completely ambi.

Yes the trigger isn't as nice as my Sig P229 with SRT. But it is far better than the M&P I got rid of. So call it middle of the road.

I am as accurate with it as I am with the P229, or nearly so. I shoot hers maybe 10% of the amount I shoot my own which would account for any difference.

The only other downside I might mention is no big issue for me, but I will mention it. The take down lever process is a bit more cumbersome than others.

If I were a lefty I would give a P30 very serious consideration.

 

[BenL]

If I were a lefty I would give a P30 very serious consideration.

That's why I'm looking at one. I'm a lefty.

 

[aquaman]

The bore axis is pretty high on the p30, worth mentioning if the OP is used to glock/M&P

 

[thai]

I have a P30 in 9mm. The trigger is not bad for a service pistol.
It seems that the trigger is getting better after fired hundreds rounds.

This!

HK triggers will get smoother as the number rounds increase. I would say at least 500 to 1000 rounds.

I have a USP40 with 2500 rounds that is noticeably smoother than my New USP 9 I got this summer. Not to mention my HKs are just as accurate as my Sigs, if not more so! In my hands I find them the most accurate and dependable money can buy.

 

[HumbleEinstein]

I own a P30. It is the most comfortable of all my handguns. It also has the worst trigger. The trigger is disappointingly bad. With that said, I can shoot it to effective combat accuracy. And I like everything else about the gun. If you have money to spend, you can send it to Grayguns. I've heard they are able to fix the trigger, though I don't have first hand experience. I did change out a couple strings and that provided a modest improvement. For the time being, I'm going to keep it and continue experimenting with it.

 

[Sunir]

I like HK pistols, great build quality and accuracy, real nice handguns overall. My .45 Compact Tactical and P2000SK .40 are awesome. When looking for a 9mm full frame i was back to looking at HK and sig once again. The P30 was not a comparison in terms of trigger vs. my Sig P226 TACOPS w SRT trigger, no contest. I selected the Sig without the slightest doubt or hesitation, quite frankly it was a no brainer. It was like comparing a minivan to a sports car in terms of performance, feel, and the triggers could not be more different w the Sig SRT in a league of its own.

 

[501st]

Does anyone have experience with the HK P30? I'm considering one, but have read that the trigger has a lot to be desired. Is it really that bad? I really like that it is completely ambidextrous.

There are several different trigger configs for the p30, which makes things a bit more complicated.

Something to consider:

http://pistol-training.com/archives/8549

http://pistol-training.com/articles/hk-lem-vs-sig-dak

 

[HumbleEinstein]

I own a P30. It is the most comfortable of all my handguns. It also has the worst trigger. The trigger is disappointingly bad. With that said, I can shoot it to effective combat accuracy. And I like everything else about the gun. If you have money to spend, you can send it to Grayguns. I've heard they are able to fix the trigger, though I don't have first hand experience. I did change out a couple strings and that provided a modest improvement. For the time being, I'm going to keep it and continue experimenting with it.

I was fiddling with my P30 after writing this. I should add that it has smoothed out quite a bit after a few hundred rounds. Much of the grittiness in the trigger is gone. Still...the trigger blows compared to my other handguns.

 

[tchin]

FWIW, I traded my sig 229 elite 9mm for a HK p30 LEM. The ergos on the p30 are nice. I have no regrets with the trade.