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6/27/2005 10:08:54 AM EDT
Anybody use the G30 for a carry piece?
Opinions?

TIA

6/27/2005 10:16:47 AM EDT
[#1]
I just recently got a glock 30 about a week ago, to use as a carry piece.

I like it so far, not the best pistol I have ever owned, but it shoots nicely.  Also conceals very well.  I am happy with it.

6/27/2005 10:35:50 AM EDT
[#2]
Nice piece!

Are you going to leave it stock, or get some aftermarket parts for it?
Extended slide release, etc.
6/27/2005 10:36:56 AM EDT
[#3]
I plan on leaving it stock, except for changing out the sights.  I will probably get a set of Trijicons for it, but thats about it.
6/27/2005 10:49:53 AM EDT
[#4]

Quoted:
I plan on leaving it stock, except for changing out the sights.  I will probably get a set of Trijicons for it, but thats about it.



Another purist!
Me too.

I like the Meprolights over the Trijicons, but that's me.
I have never used the extended slide release, 3.5 disconnect, etc. I think the Glock is GTG as is.  
6/27/2005 11:10:51 AM EDT
[#5]
I have one, and with the nine round magazines, it conceals really well.
6/27/2005 3:18:56 PM EDT
[#6]
I shot a friend's G30 and liked it a lot.  It was amazingly easy to shoot accurately.  
6/27/2005 3:24:43 PM EDT
[#7]
I do.

I love mine. It disappears under a t-shirt with the 9rd magazine. I kept mine pretty much stock except for XS sights and some plastic removal here and there.

6/27/2005 4:11:59 PM EDT
[#8]
Redbone,
I hate to ask what will probably be a stupid question, but I will anyway.  What is that you have mounted on the back of the grip?  I've never seen that before.  To respond to the original posters question, I too have the 30, and I carry it.  It hides well enough, and isn't too uncomfortable.  Oh yea, and it shoots great.  Also, I've done the meps, and extended slide release, other than that, bone stocky.
6/27/2005 4:53:16 PM EDT
[#9]
Thanks fellas.

Is the recoil from the G30 fairly subdued?
Do you consider this piece too much weapon for a woman? Wife weighs 108.
6/27/2005 4:55:38 PM EDT
[#10]

Quoted:
Thanks fellas.

Is the recoil from the G30 fairly subdued?
Do you consider this piece too much weapon for a woman? Wife weighs 108.



Well, there is definately some recoil, but it isnt as bad as you might think.

I dont think you will have a problem.  My grandmother shot mine at a family reunion last weekend with no trouble, arthritis and all.  My .454 is a different story.....
6/27/2005 5:48:53 PM EDT
[#11]
Glock 30 w/Trijicons
pearce base plates
Blade Tech IWB
Carried nearly every day for five years
Love it.
6/27/2005 6:02:25 PM EDT
[#12]
I love my G30 - been carrying it since 1998 and haven't found a reason to replace it. I'm not even really a Glock "fan", but after shooting one that belonged to a friend I bought mine. I carry it IWB with a Blade Tech holster and spare mag carrier, though in the hot summer months I sometimes carry an SP101 in a pocket holster instead.

6/29/2005 7:49:24 PM EDT
[#13]
Been carrying one for about two years now. Best carry pistol I've had yet. Shoots great and conceals very well, yet packs a reassuring punch at the "bidness end".  In fact, since I bought it, I haven't had any desire or reason to purchase another carry pistol. It's gonna take a really kick-ass pistol to make me give my 30 up!
6/30/2005 3:43:20 AM EDT
[#14]

Quoted:
Thanks fellas.

Is the recoil from the G30 fairly subdued?
Do you consider this piece too much weapon for a woman? Wife weighs 108.



The 30 is an excellent carry gun, mine disappears in an IWB under a loose polo shirt.
My wife shoots IDPA with me and shoots a Glock 26. She's shot my 30 quite a bit. She recommends a 26 for your wife, as she should beable to shoot it faster and more accurately. Hope this helps.
6/30/2005 3:55:56 AM EDT
[#15]

Quoted:
Anybody use the G30 for a carry piece?
Opinions?



Yep.
It works.
6/30/2005 6:12:27 AM EDT
[#16]

Quoted:
Redbone,
I hate to ask what will probably be a stupid question, but I will anyway.  What is that you have mounted on the back of the grip?  I've never seen that before.  To respond to the original posters question, I too have the 30, and I carry it.  It hides well enough, and isn't too uncomfortable.  Oh yea, and it shoots great.  Also, I've done the meps, and extended slide release, other than that, bone stocky.




Its an aftermarket thumb rest. It mounts using the rear pin that holds the trigger mechanism in place. The theory is that it giver you more control over the pistol and affords the opportunity for a more consistent grip. I've never tried one, but I've seen them on Ebay a lot.


6/30/2005 2:10:32 PM EDT
[#17]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Redbone,
I hate to ask what will probably be a stupid question, but I will anyway.  What is that you have mounted on the back of the grip?  I've never seen that before.  To respond to the original posters question, I too have the 30, and I carry it.  It hides well enough, and isn't too uncomfortable.  Oh yea, and it shoots great.  Also, I've done the meps, and extended slide release, other than that, bone stocky.




Its an aftermarket thumb rest. It mounts using the rear pin that holds the trigger mechanism in place. The theory is that it giver you more control over the pistol and affords the opportunity for a more consistent grip. I've never tried one, but I've seen them on Ebay a lot.



Yep, I bought mine from Brownells. Being a former 1911 carrier, the thumb rest feels at home. It's great for one-handed shooting and puts my grip higher on the weapon. My only complain is that it doesn't fit kydex holsters with a sweat shield.