Hello Everyone,
First off, I just discovered this forum after looking for information on holsters. I'm glad I found it! Excellent source of information on anything and everything having to do with all kinds of firearms.
Anyways, I recently purchased a new HK P30. I've always wanted an HK (ever since I played "Delta Force" and used the Mk 23) and finally, on my 21st birthday I bought one! I was originally looking for a USP Compact but when doing my first serious research a few months before my birthday, I saw the P30. USP reliability? The best ergonomics of any pistol today (arguably)? Sign me up. All in all it was $860 out the door. I think that's fair at least. I wasn't too concerned though, I wanted my P30, and it was the last one in the area!
My first time shooting it was right after purchasing it. The shop I bought it from had a range in the back, so using one of my newly acquired "5 free range passes", I went out back for a shoot. Now, I know you shouldn't shoot a gun right out of the box due to the inside being gunked up with packing grease, etc. etc. but I couldn't wait. I'm proud to say that it took 100 rounds of 115gr. PMC without a single hiccup. No FTF, no FTE, no nothing. HK WIN!
As I plan on carrying this pistol, I purchased a couple holsters, first one being a Blackhawk SERPA, and the second a Comp-Tac Minotaur. I love both holsters dearly. The Blackhawk feels solid and secure and the Comp-Tac makes the P30 disappear under a relatively loose shirt. I'm 5' 10" and 145lbs so it goes without saying I was surprised when I put my shirt over the P30 and couldn't see it anymore. WIN!
As for my first documented trip to the range, I went through 200 rounds of Winchester White Box 115gr. (found some at Wal-Mart, bought 500 rounds for $109 out the door!). I also shot 50 rounds of Hornady Critical Defense (115gr.) mostly for familiarization and to make sure my P30 didn't mysteriously hate it or anything. After around 400 rounds of WWB and 50 rounds of Hornady Critical Defense, still ZERO failures. Nothing. Nada. The HK does everything I ask it to, every time I ask, and I couldn't be happier!
All in all, I'm glad I went with the P30! Thanks for reading my first (and long) post! I'm looking forward to contributing to this great forum! I'm sure everyone is tired of reading and wants to see pictures (who doesn't?! ) so here you go...
As it came, new in the box (except for the Militec-1)
I double checked to make sure the mag was loaded in the proper manner. I don't want to repeat the same mistake HK's ad department made. Haha.
Yes, it's being held up by a food thermometer... Works Great!
Here's the target from one of my range trips. 35 rounds of the Hornady's at 15 yards. I know I'm not very good, go easy on me! I tried to be cool and go for the 'headshot' with my last round. Center mass every time from now on...
First off, I just discovered this forum after looking for information on holsters. I'm glad I found it! Excellent source of information on anything and everything having to do with all kinds of firearms.
Anyways, I recently purchased a new HK P30. I've always wanted an HK (ever since I played "Delta Force" and used the Mk 23) and finally, on my 21st birthday I bought one! I was originally looking for a USP Compact but when doing my first serious research a few months before my birthday, I saw the P30. USP reliability? The best ergonomics of any pistol today (arguably)? Sign me up. All in all it was $860 out the door. I think that's fair at least. I wasn't too concerned though, I wanted my P30, and it was the last one in the area!
My first time shooting it was right after purchasing it. The shop I bought it from had a range in the back, so using one of my newly acquired "5 free range passes", I went out back for a shoot. Now, I know you shouldn't shoot a gun right out of the box due to the inside being gunked up with packing grease, etc. etc. but I couldn't wait. I'm proud to say that it took 100 rounds of 115gr. PMC without a single hiccup. No FTF, no FTE, no nothing. HK WIN!
As I plan on carrying this pistol, I purchased a couple holsters, first one being a Blackhawk SERPA, and the second a Comp-Tac Minotaur. I love both holsters dearly. The Blackhawk feels solid and secure and the Comp-Tac makes the P30 disappear under a relatively loose shirt. I'm 5' 10" and 145lbs so it goes without saying I was surprised when I put my shirt over the P30 and couldn't see it anymore. WIN!
As for my first documented trip to the range, I went through 200 rounds of Winchester White Box 115gr. (found some at Wal-Mart, bought 500 rounds for $109 out the door!). I also shot 50 rounds of Hornady Critical Defense (115gr.) mostly for familiarization and to make sure my P30 didn't mysteriously hate it or anything. After around 400 rounds of WWB and 50 rounds of Hornady Critical Defense, still ZERO failures. Nothing. Nada. The HK does everything I ask it to, every time I ask, and I couldn't be happier!
All in all, I'm glad I went with the P30! Thanks for reading my first (and long) post! I'm looking forward to contributing to this great forum! I'm sure everyone is tired of reading and wants to see pictures (who doesn't?! ) so here you go...
As it came, new in the box (except for the Militec-1)
I double checked to make sure the mag was loaded in the proper manner. I don't want to repeat the same mistake HK's ad department made. Haha.
Yes, it's being held up by a food thermometer... Works Great!
Here's the target from one of my range trips. 35 rounds of the Hornady's at 15 yards. I know I'm not very good, go easy on me! I tried to be cool and go for the 'headshot' with my last round. Center mass every time from now on...