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A double-charge? Yours or a factory ammo mfg?
What'd it do?
What'd it do?
.45 Glock 30 or 36
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tehweej
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Reload. Cracked the frame, I lost the mag catch, broke half of the trigger plastic off. Destroyed magazine. Couldnt feel my hands for 5 minutes, but otherwise, no bodily harm 
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So you sent it back? Did they replace the frame on their dime??
Purgatory
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I don't think many would disagree that the G30 is, quite uncannily, one of the very softest shooting .45's for its size and weight. It is very comfortable to shoot and equally accurate with a nice capacity.
To those who believe there is NO noticeable difference in the....carry-ability ( not just concealability) of the G36 vs the G30, you just might be ill-informed. If not, fine and good, but most would agree that the 36 is much more comfortable to carry -when you even notice it's there.
I have heard many G30 owners rave about that weapon, but complain about how tough it is to conceal and carry around 24/7.
The G36 is lighter and smaller, thus a little heavier recoil and just enough muzzle rise with 230's to make super accurate Double-taps challenging. Other than that it's very accurate, a dream to carry and will handle a close quarter situation beautifully with a plenty adequate caliber.
It just comes down to your priorities. I shot both, loved both, but at the time required a suit for work. So I wanted the smallest, lightest, easiest to conceal and carry, largest caliber, low maintenance, no levers or hammers, most reliable pistol I could find and afford.
Glock 36 it was. Nothin but great things to say about that gun. If you alter it from box stock, you're always askin for Murphy to pee on you. So, if it can be avoided.....ya no. If you want to add a +1 it's all good just make SURE you get wolff springs to replace the stock springs on any mag you put an extension on that adds capacity. This will keep Murphy at bay and is much easier to do than it seems, once you figger' it out.
So just decide what your priorities are and purchase away.
To those who believe there is NO noticeable difference in the....carry-ability ( not just concealability) of the G36 vs the G30, you just might be ill-informed. If not, fine and good, but most would agree that the 36 is much more comfortable to carry -when you even notice it's there.
I have heard many G30 owners rave about that weapon, but complain about how tough it is to conceal and carry around 24/7.
The G36 is lighter and smaller, thus a little heavier recoil and just enough muzzle rise with 230's to make super accurate Double-taps challenging. Other than that it's very accurate, a dream to carry and will handle a close quarter situation beautifully with a plenty adequate caliber.
It just comes down to your priorities. I shot both, loved both, but at the time required a suit for work. So I wanted the smallest, lightest, easiest to conceal and carry, largest caliber, low maintenance, no levers or hammers, most reliable pistol I could find and afford.
Glock 36 it was. Nothin but great things to say about that gun. If you alter it from box stock, you're always askin for Murphy to pee on you. So, if it can be avoided.....ya no. If you want to add a +1 it's all good just make SURE you get wolff springs to replace the stock springs on any mag you put an extension on that adds capacity. This will keep Murphy at bay and is much easier to do than it seems, once you figger' it out.
So just decide what your priorities are and purchase away.
tehweej
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I had to pay for the repair, it was only $47 to replace the entire frame (mag catch, slide catch, etc). I am very happy with mine.
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That was good of them.
revjross
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When making my decision, I put the 30 and 36 side by side and although some may not think there is that much difference in size, I knew that when it came to carry, I would carry the 36 and would end up opting for a different gun to carry if I bought the 30. No regrets!! My 36 has been flawless and VERY accurate! I love it!
As for the difference in rounds, in all honesty, in real life situations, if you need more than 7 rounds (or 13 with spare mag) you are probably done for any way. I have carried 5 round revolvers and 7 round Kahrs most of the time up til now any way. --------- The 36 is very comfortable to carryl!!
As for the difference in rounds, in all honesty, in real life situations, if you need more than 7 rounds (or 13 with spare mag) you are probably done for any way. I have carried 5 round revolvers and 7 round Kahrs most of the time up til now any way. --------- The 36 is very comfortable to carryl!!
revjross, that's a good reply and some good thinking. What swayed me was if I were to have one of the two, and considering how I will use the pistol, I opted for more rounds. Still, I am very tempted to one of these days pick up a 36 for all the reasons you give plus the considerable difference in loaded weight.
Taroman
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Gotta be what works for you. Happily I had the chance to fire a bunch of them at a "Glock-Fest" about 14 years ago. This one's been with me ever since. 50 rounds rapid fire at 10 yds with 230gr hardball. All I will ever need.
revjross
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Thanks Gary A. BTW, I agree, the weight is another factor for carry..... My SIG P226 is my current night stand gun. I have thought about the G30 as a night stand gun. I do like it and the extra rounds are sure a big plus. Again, when it comes to carry, I knew I'd carry the 36 and the 30 would be just to wide and heavy (for me) to carry it........So hey, 36 = carry, 30 = night stand!!
Purgatory
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I concluded the same thing about the 30, Revj. I also assumed I'd mostly only carry the 30 in winter. So, I thought, if it's gonna be a nightstand gun most of the time or carried only in winter, might as well be a 21. So that's next on my list. Accuracy and capacity A'Plenty!
-That's another thread.
-That's another thread.
revjross
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Good point, Purgatory. The G21 would be a great night stand gun, although, I really do like my 226. BTW, went to the range this weekend and my G36 shot incredible. Honestly, not bad recoil and VERY accurate!! Love that gun.
I had a chance to shoot my new Glock 30 SF today and was very impressed. I haven't shot a Glock in quite a while and found that the pistol tended to shoot a bit high at 15 yards for me. I also tried a Glock 21 magazine which worked flawlessly. I had purchased an A&G grip extender but decided I don't need it as the pistol performed flawlessly without it. I am not real crazy about the Glock trigger but that will probably be less of an issue with more trigger time. It breaks cleanly enough but seemed a little stiff and hard just before it broke. (I'm not very good at describing triggers.) Although I was shooting a little high, all shots were well-centered and the windage was dead on. The groups were, for me, quite impressive. I like it. A lot. And the longer I have it, play around with it, and now shoot it, the better it seems to fit my hand. Once I get the hang of lowering point of impact and more used to the trigger (more trigger time), I think I'm going to love it.
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