I've always been curious on the H&K pistols. I had a chance to buy one at a good price and I got the one I wanted. It's a P30 with the LEM trigger and no safety or decock levers on either side. I like simplicity. I still haven't shot it. I've had it for 6 months and just played with it , disassembled it and examined the innards. SO far so good. I'll shoot it later when things calm down. I've been very busy with my family and work. My question is this : Is this a gun that can be thrown around , left in hot cars and trucks for months at a time with moisture and the elements , taken fishing and thrown in the tackle box with dirt and fresh cut bait and guts exposed , and on and on. Pretty much like what most Ruger P-Series pistols and Glock pistols get exposed to and such. Can this P30 make it through those things with no rust issues and still perform when needed ? My Glock 17 made in 1991 and my Ruger P89 made in 1992 have made it through these things and never rusted and still run well. Thanks for any experiences and information.
H&K P30 owners chime in for a question please
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I have two H&K P30SK pistols, one with the V3 trigger (DA/SA) and one with the LEM trigger.
I like th V3 trigger but I am warming to the LEM trigger. With the LEM trigger, the main spring is cocked but the hammer is down . Pulling the trigger has a light trigger pull until the mainspring releases. If the main spring releases for some reason, the hammer is down and the round should not be discharged.
Generally, I do not leave loaded pistols in the car unless extenuating situations require it.
Regardless of the pistol model/manufacturer, I'd not toss it in a tackle box without some kind of protection around it. II I was worried about needing the pistol in a skinny minute, I carry on my person.
Just one person's opinion.
I like th V3 trigger but I am warming to the LEM trigger. With the LEM trigger, the main spring is cocked but the hammer is down . Pulling the trigger has a light trigger pull until the mainspring releases. If the main spring releases for some reason, the hammer is down and the round should not be discharged.
Generally, I do not leave loaded pistols in the car unless extenuating situations require it.
Regardless of the pistol model/manufacturer, I'd not toss it in a tackle box without some kind of protection around it. II I was worried about needing the pistol in a skinny minute, I carry on my person.
Just one person's opinion.
Simple answer... Yes
I have friends who carry the H&K P30 and they aren't ones to baby their guns. They obviously believe the H&K reputation of being the toughest polymer pistol on the market and I have no reason to doubt them. I've fired their P30s, both in 9mm, and found them very reliable and refined in a that Glock can't hope to approach. I thought the P30 was a very worthwhile upgrade of the USP
I have friends who carry the H&K P30 and they aren't ones to baby their guns. They obviously believe the H&K reputation of being the toughest polymer pistol on the market and I have no reason to doubt them. I've fired their P30s, both in 9mm, and found them very reliable and refined in a that Glock can't hope to approach. I thought the P30 was a very worthwhile upgrade of the USP
Drag it behind your vehicle while your at it?
I'd put my H&K's over all my Glock's. Ive never had an issue with either rusting and I live in Hot as hell and Humid Gulf Coast TX.
I don't buy Rugers so I cannot comment on that aspect.
usp9
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I suggest you read this older thread from a HK forum about testing a HK P2000 in daily wear and tear and abuse. Well written, funny and informative. It's a long but worthwhile read IMHO. It will quite fully demonstrate the quality of HK pistols.
www.hkpro.com
Project: Break my P2000
Chuck R.
Member
In HKs I have; P30L LEM, P2000 LEM, HK45T LEM and an HK VP9.
All of them are positively the toughest, most reliable pistols I have.
I'm a huge fan of the LEM and I converted both my P30L and HK45T to it. My P30L is a V0, in that it started as a V3, and I retained the de-cock function and spurred hammer. I've used this pistil in several defensive handgun classes and it has yet to have an issue. My regular carry pistol is a P2K in 357SIG and 40 S&W, mine's never bobbled in either caliber.
All of them are positively the toughest, most reliable pistols I have.
I'm a huge fan of the LEM and I converted both my P30L and HK45T to it. My P30L is a V0, in that it started as a V3, and I retained the de-cock function and spurred hammer. I've used this pistil in several defensive handgun classes and it has yet to have an issue. My regular carry pistol is a P2K in 357SIG and 40 S&W, mine's never bobbled in either caliber.
The H&K polymer pistols have always been at the top of the class when it came to functionality, accuracy, and reliability. Even their magazines are rock solid going all the way back to their single stack P7 magazines which could take all kinds of abuse...my favorite test was running it over with a truck.
The most common knock of H&K products have always been their price point
The most common knock of H&K products have always been their price point
Chuck R.
Member
IMHO, in a lot of ways it's superior. It's ambidextrous and can be activated without changing your grip.
