Reviews For Glock 30 Pistol, PI3050201, Matte, RH, 45ACP, 10rd, Semi-Auto, DAO, Compact Size, 3.78", Fixed, Polymer

By Bill
Review Date: 09/23/2007
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I have been in law enforcement for over 20 years and everyday, even off duty I carry a glock 30. This weapon is compact, easily concealable and performs beyond any expectations I may have. It is extremely easy to take care of and the polymer stands up to any body sweat or chemicals it make come in to contact with. A glock owner and customer for life

By Jim
Review Date: 01/05/2008
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I have been shooting the Glock 30 for many years, and I have to say, for the venerable .45, I woudn't choose any other concealable pistol. with the right-hand twist octagonal rifling, this pistol keeps me shooting zero's in IDPA fairly consistently. The only thing I don't like is the limited amount of performance parts for this model as compared to the others.

By by: Tim
Review Date: 03/06/2008
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I have owned many handguns from a Kimber Ultra Carry II Stainless to a 9mm HK and I have to say the last 1 1/2 years of owning my Glock 30, I have never been more confident in my weapon. On and off the range this weapon has had 0 failures and has seen well over 3000 rounds thru it. I had owned a 26 many years ago and never had a problem, but felt that the Kimber's and HK's were the ultimate. NOT TRUE. Glock has it perfected. If you are choosing a gun for concealement and 100% reliability (do not know any other reason for handguns of this size), there is no other choice

By zack
Review Date: 04/25/2008
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I am a US soldier with 10th Mountain Division, I have owned this pistol for a few years now and its my primary pistol for my conceal carry. I have put around 3500 rounds through it so far and all type of ammo has been used. I have yet to have a single jam, or any function issues. I personally think it is the best pistol for conceal carry. It has a lot of power and low recoil for its size. I am glad I have never had to fired the weapon on some one but have pulled it out. Just the look on the mans face seeing the bore size of the weapon for its size was enough for him to lay down till police arrived.

By Sir Glockalot
Review Date: 05/06/2008
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Greetings and salutations, fellow Glocksters! I obtained my first Glock, a G19, in 1989. I carried in on duty and as my off duty concealed carry weapon at all times. I obtained a G30 in 1995, and have carried it religiously every since. I also obtained a G36 for my wife to carry concealed, and she loved it! All of these Glocks have been great shooters, with wonderful inherent accuracy and total reliability. I can't even estimate how many thousands of total rounds were fired through these Glocks, with no malfunctions whatsoever. When you are betting your life on a personal defense handgun in a life threatening situation, there is nothing better than a Glock!

By packin' emt
Review Date: 05/19/2008
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I have carried an old Colt 1911 for a long time, until a friend told me about the Glock 30. After I bought the weapon, I have retiped the 1911. This is probably the best pistol on the market.

By GWB
Review Date: 09/24/2008
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This is the best handgun I have owned. First Glock, also. Customer for life assuming they're all this good!

By J.C.
Review Date: 09/27/2008
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THE ULTIMATE IN AN ALL AROUND FIREARM! THERE IS NO OTHER HANDGUN I WOULD RATHER CARRY; AND I'VE CARRIED QUITE A BIT IB THE PAST 20 YEARS. I WAS NEVER A GREAT FAN OF GLOCKS UNTIL MY PURCHASE WAS MADE. I NEVER TAKE IT OFF! I SLEEP WITH IT MORE THAN I SLEEP WITH MY WIFR....AND THAT'S THE TRUTH!

By "THE GLOCKSTER"
Review Date: 09/27/2008
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WELL FOLKS, I WAS NEVER A BIG FAN OF GLOCKS OVER THE PAST 20 YEARS OF SHOOTING, AND THE FIRST GLOCK I BOUGHT WAS THE GLOCK 30. IT IS AS SIMPLE TO OPERATE AND CLEAN, AS IT IS TO SITE AND SHOOT. WHEN I TOOK MY CCW TEST, THE INSTRUCTOR ASKED ME "DO YOU HAVE AN ALARM ON YOUR HOUSE?, WITH THAT I REPLIED, "WHY DO YOU ASK?" HE SAID TO CALL THE ALARM COMPANY AND CANCEL YOUR SERVICE AND TO PUT MY TARGET ON MY GARAGE DOOR! I PUT 8 HOLES INSIDE OF EIGHT HOLES, PUTTING 2 ABOUT 1/4" AWAY FROM THE OTHER 8. HE LITERALLY HAD TO TAKE THE TARGET DOWN AND PLACE IT DOWN ON A FLAT SURFACE TO VERIFY THAT THE HOLES WERE INDEED THERE; AND YOU BET YOUR BOTTOM DOLLAR THAT THEY WERE. I CARRY IT EVERY DAY, BOTH IN A BLACKHAWK PADDLE HOLSTER ON THE WAIST, AND WHEN I'M UP TO IT, I USUALLY WEAR MY SHOULDER RIG....NEVER CAN HAVE TOO MUCH FIRE POWER. NOW WHEN YOU ARE REALLY WANTING TO HIDE AN EXCELLENT GLOCK, THE ANSWER IS THE GLOCK 39, 45GAP. THE GUN IS DEAD ON BALLS ACCURATE. YES THE GUN EVEN WITH PIERCE GRIP EXTENSIONS IS SMALL TO THE AVERAGE HAND, IF YOU BECOME ACCUSTOMED TO HOW TO SHOOT IT, YOU'LL BE ABLE TO PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS. THE GUN IS DEFINITELY THE BEST BANG FOR THE SMALLEST OF SMALL SIZE WISE GUNS. I HOPE YOU GUYS ENJOY YOUR GLOCKS AS I DO MINE, I'M UP TO 6 OF THEM NOW, AND GOING TO KEEP ON GOING UNTIL THE COWS COME HOME!!! HAVE FUN FOLKS AND ....PLEASE BE SAFE! "THE GLOCKSTER"

By CD
Review Date: 10/02/2008
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I have had my Glock 30 for about 3 years. It is with me always. Through many rounds on the range I havn't had one malfunction. I would and do stake my life on it.

By B
Review Date: 10/03/2008
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Tested my new G30SF today and really liked it. My other Glock is a G22, and I used it in my CCW class a few weeks ago. Well built, simple, and accurate. Easy to maintain, and easy to operate.

By Steelerjoe
Review Date: 10/06/2008
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I will make it real simple. A perfect handgun. Compact and power.

By Simpleman
Review Date: 10/08/2008
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I have owned my glock now for about 4 years and after 2 to 3 thousand rounds later, it has never malfunctioned or skipped a beat to this day. I personally am a big fan of the .45 acp round and I can't think of a better pistol chambered for it. In my opinion the G30 is very accurate, easy to control and place follow up shots with and is very concealable. I added the extended slide release and now it is perfect. Simply the best investment I've ever spent my hard earned money on. I call it my RHINO, cause it aint pretty by no means, but tougher than hell!

By MM
Review Date: 10/15/2008
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I purchased my G30 to replace a G26 since I was loosing confidence in 9mm. I could not be happier. Since I use this weapon for concealed carry I do not feel that it is any more of a hinderance than my old 26 and am very reassured carrying a battle proven man-stopping round! Although they do sell grip extensions, I have never had to use one! The floorplate of the mags extend downward enough to ensure a good grip. I have put over 1200 rounds through it and never had so much as a hiccup in operation. The only problem I can see is in locating a good tac light.

By JM
Review Date: 11/06/2008
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Purchased From This Site: Yes

This is another great pistol from Glock. It is heavy and long. This thing is wide (FAT). 2Lbs. heavy with no ammo. Add 10 rounds and man you can thow it at someone. I like the grip. It is very short bit Fat as all get out. If you add a Crimson Trace laser to it like I did you better have the hands of a basket ball player to grip the thing. I shot 300 + rounds so far and not FTF...With the laser I hit bulls eyes all day. Other than that I had to wait over three weeks for it to come it. Very slow but they answer the phone and help you so that is not bad.

By BO
Review Date: 11/07/2008
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I swore for 15 years I would never own a black polymer ugly pistol. 5/years ago I purchased a clock 30 and changed my mind 100% I have fired approx.2500 rounds through this gun with only 2/jams one was old old ammo and the other was limp wristed. It was a real tack driver stock gun. Two years ago I sent the gun to Bar-STOW and had a match barrel fitted. It will now shoot with a custom 1911 I have had for 14/years. In a rasom rest it held a 10shot group measuring 1.5" @50/yards! Need I say anymore!

By Mike Holt
Review Date: 11/12/2008
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My model 30 arrived on a Monday, I had off duty qualification on Tuesday, out of the box I aced it with a perfect 100. I was in the first auto class in my old job way back in 1987, I was the only glock shooter a model 17 that day . I won the shootoff. I carry my 30 as my off duty. Last qualification we had cadets on the range, after the first run I was the only shooter. The .45 scared them. after shooting with 9mm, but they liked the biggers holes. I made a few converts to the best round out there. Stay Safe.

By Indiana Hilljack
Review Date: 12/29/2008
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I have been a pistol instructor for the N.R.A. {Benefactor Life Member} and a instructor for Indiana 4-H Shooting Sports {pistol} many years. Spent 5 yrs. as a reserve deputy sheriff. I have carried and shot many handguns. The Glock 30 is one of the best {barr none} Glock is reliability period.

By Shooter
Review Date: 01/05/2009
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I own just a couple of guns, but the G30 is by far the best. It has never misfired or failed on me. Here's one for the GLOCK 30 .45 ACP SF.

By Mike
Review Date: 01/06/2009
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I traded my glock 23 in and got this 30 because it felt more comfortable in my hands because of its fatness! It is extremely accurate out the box. I shot from 5-10 yards and it all hit the center of the bullseye with 1" grouping and about 2 seconds per shot. At 20 yards I shot about 10 rounds 3-5" outside the center groupings. Overall accuracy is very good. No FTF and never had a jam. Everywhere I go, my glock goes. I plan on buying the Glock 26 next. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A HUGE GLOCK FAN!! All my friends love it but the only thing they dont like about is that it doesnt have a manually safety, i always tell them keep one chambered in a kydex holster and strap it on as long as the kydex is blocking the trigger than you're good and when you pull your gun out you are ready to shoot. Other guns that have manually safety isn't really all that great, because if you keep one chambered with the safety on, the time it takes for you to flip the safety off can save your life! Overall best pistol I have ever owned. Very accurate right out the box.

By dragon88
Review Date: 02/11/2009
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The Glock 30 is really fantastic, I have shot close to 7,000 rounds and it is still working flawlessly. I have yet to suffer a jam and in funshoots, I could consistently hit egg targets at 20 meters. My wife uses it as a carry gun loaded with Corbon Power ball ammo. She also uses it in IPSC style shoots with a two round mag extender. We own 2 1911 style Colt 45, but if we can own only one gun, I would choose the Glock 30 for handiness, accuracy, and reliability.

By ouch
Review Date: 03/17/2009
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In 2001 I was riding my shovel head home from a run to the store, at 1:30 A.M. when I hit a deer. I was going about 50 mph. The bike and I parted ways, and while skiding along, I noticed sparks coming from my butt. I finally realized the sparks were coming from my ccw. After skiding 150 feet or more on my glock 22, the only damage (to the weapon) was to the tenifer coating on the slide. I later called Glock to see if the tenifer coating could be fixed, and they offered to replace the whole slide for me. I am very happy with the glocks I have owned and as a company.

By Probie
Review Date: 05/14/2009
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I bought the Glock 30 and my buddy got the Glock 23. The 30 had the same if not less recoil than the 23. My wife felt the same way. Three different shooters two comparisons, and the Glock 30 is a great gun. Ammunition is always hard to find but you can trust it. Had one jam, one behind the other. Outdoor and indoor range and approximately 300 rounds since 4/09, no cleaning. Works well, but wouldn''t advise it if you carry on duty or for self defense. Noticed some pinky blisters but nothing like some calluses.

By CC
Review Date: 08/04/2009
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Purchased From This Site: Yes

I jut got my 30 and have only had a chance to put 200 rounds through it, but it was right on the mark right from the box. I added the Pearce grip extensions on the clips and found it was a big improvement (I have large hands). I look forward to putting a few more hundred rounds through it next week and get it broken in. Plan on using the 30 as a CCW. Love this gun!

By JOHN
Review Date: 09/24/2009
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I JUST BOUGHT THE GLOCK 30 BECAUSE OF ALL THE POSITIVE TALK ABOUT GLOCKS, AND THE FACT IM GOING TO USE IT IN MY CHL TEST COMING UP. JUST LIKE I READ ONE FELLOW SAY RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX HOW ACCURATE IT WAS. Well I took my glock out of the box and put 50 rounds thru it on a CHL target, and scored 245 out of a perfect score of 250 !! Gives me great confidence in the fact I should pass the shooting part of the test anyway. WISHED I HAD TRYED GLOCKS A LONG TIME AGO......HAD A HARD TIME PICKING ONE OUT THOUGH. I THINK IN A FEW MONTHS I WILL COLLECT 2 OR 3 MORE IN THE FUTURE. p.s. - THEY CLEAN UP VERY EASY, TESTED IT ON RAPID FIRE-ANOTHER 100 ROUNNDS AND NOT ONE HANG-UP! I HAVE A GREAT FEELING EVERYONE WAS TELLING THE 100 TRUTH HERE & OTHER SITES.THE MAGAZINES ARE SOLID AS THE GUN IT SELF. BOUGHT 2 EXTRA 10 RD CLIPS WITH THE GLOCK 30 WHEN I PURCHESED IT. THANKS, A VERY HAPPY GLOCK OWNER & CHL OWNER!!!

By Cato
Review Date: 09/04/2008
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I bought this gun a few months ago from a friend who needed money. Its a great all around gun. Love competition shooting with it and it stays on my side everywhere I go. The compact design makes this a great gun for any shooter. Just be ready for the recoil.

By jomax45
Review Date: 05/04/2010
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Reviewer Experience: CC Holder
Reviewer Location: OR

Purchased my Glock 30 on week 2 of a 6 week CCW class. Always hated the look of the Glocks and the idea of a plastic pistol. After 1 mag, had to eat my words about how a 1911 is better than a Glock. Still love my 1911 even though it is now only used for plinking. Only complaint with the Glock 30 is the limited offerings for holsters. The weapon is excellent, accurate, and flawless.

By Bruce
Review Date: 05/22/2010
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Reviewer Experience: CC Holder
Reviewer Location: TX

The Glock 30 is just a great weapon in the time proven .45 ACP caliber. It''s very easy to conceal for a double stack,and the accuracy for a mini is comparable to a full size with practice. You cant''t go wrong with the Glock 30.

By Owl Creek Observer
Review Date: 07/17/2010
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Reviewer Experience: Weekend Shooter
Reviewer Location: IL

After buying this little gem I used it for a two-day personal defense class. I was a little concerned that .45 ammo in this scaled-down frame might get uncomfortable after a few rounds but that turned out not to be the case at all. The recoil was surprisingly easy to handle and the gun was every bit as accurate as its owner allowed it to be. During that 350 round weekend I was more than satisfied with the Glock 30 and I still am.

By RB
Review Date: 08/11/2010
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Purchased From This Site: Yes

Best price found anywhere!! and quick service!!

By Mad Jack
Review Date: 11/22/2010
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Reviewer Experience: CC Holder
Reviewer Location: MN

I bought this gun for c/c. It is the perfect size and weight. Low recoil and great aim. Love it!

By First Sergeant
Review Date: 09/07/2011
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Reviewer Experience: Military Experience
Reviewer Location: CA

Very nice pistol, but accuracy depends on you, not the gun like people say it is. The weapon is a sure fire and never jams. The only difficulty is finding enough accessories for it before and after market. Ex: I can''t find any kind of extension Grip for it. My little finger always gets squeeze between the mags when I shoot. Does anybody know where I can buy one that fits this pistol? After I get that extension, then I will rate this weapon a 5-star.

By Bradley
Review Date: 06/14/2010
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Reviewer Experience: CC Holder
Reviewer Location: SC

I dont get to shoot a lot and have only had this gun to the range 3 times in the past year. Once I relaxed my grip when shooting I was hitting dead nuts on target as it''s said its accurate out of the box. Cleaning isnt bad at all, it is very fun to shoot. Currently looking at another Glock in .40 as a second carry weapon.

By NJPD11
Review Date: 04/27/2010
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Reviewer Experience: Law Enforcement
Reviewer Location: NJ

My department issued weapon. ]Yes this small gun was my duty weapon[ I went through the academy with this weapon and ended up winning the firearms award. The weapon handles the 45 round perfectly with amazingly little to no kick. Great gun when doing strong/weak one handed shooting. Extremely easy to clean and disemble. I ended up buying my own glock 30 after the department switched to the glock 21.

By 33
Review Date: 09/18/2008
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I would advise using some sort of hearing protection while using one, or buying a silencer, this weapon is defining.

By BoricuaMan
Review Date: 11/15/2008
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I traded a Colt Det. Spl. .38 and $150 for an old Glock 30. I liked it so much that I went back to the store and bought a new Glock 30SF. Now I am totally Glockterized! This gun goes everywhere I go. I do not even look at my 1911 any more. And my 9mm? Well, I don't even remember what model it is!

By SSGT USMC
Review Date: 12/12/2008
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I just traded for this G30 and I can't put it down. So far only 50 rounds fired.Feels solid!

By Dale
Review Date: 09/03/2008
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I havd carried the Glock 30 for the past two years as a ccw and used it in comp in my opinion it is the best all round gun.

By hiteck
Review Date: 03/24/2008
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is the 30 a good one to ues every day and have on a bike