Price is a downside. Let's face it, HK pistols are a constant reminder that being cash strapped can suck. The gun is expensive, replacement/spare parts are expensive, and magazines are expensive (generally between $45 and $50 for the P30/VP).
I really wish they'd kept the stippling from the full sized guns on the SKs also. I much prefer it over the VP P30SK texturing.Overall impression: I love the P30 and P30SK, and after shooting my friend's P30L, I wish I had a P30L along with the other two.
Trigger pull: I sampled the DA/SA V3 and didn't love it, so I went with the LEM V1. The trigger is a little stiff at first, but after 750 or so rounds, it is significantly lighter. With either version, depending on your brother's experience, he may have to really work to learn the LEM. I'd say it might take 300 rounds before it is comfortable to him. It's not a great trigger like a 1911 or anything, but I've found that it's not bad, either.
Grip: The stippling on the full-size P30s is subtle and really effective. The overall grip design is quite comfortable and ergonomic. I like it.
Carry options: I like carrying my P30 in a Stealthgear OWB, like @460Shooter. Stealthgear has a huge discount offer right now to VIP members, so right now would be a good time to buy one.
@Winkman822, I have to respectfully disagree on two points. Two years ago, your comment would have been completely accurate. Now, though, prices have fallen significantly to the point where the P30L is under $600 routinely and magazines are under $37, often less on the used market because of the offer last year.
It used to be a close call between a Glock and an HK, but (for me at least) it's not any more after the price drops.
Overall impression: I love the P30 and P30SK, and after shooting my friend's P30L, I wish I had a P30L along with the other two.
Trigger pull: I sampled the DA/SA V3 and didn't love it, so I went with the LEM V1. The trigger is a little stiff at first, but after 750 or so rounds, it is significantly lighter. With either version, depending on your brother's experience, he may have to really work to learn the LEM. I'd say it might take 300 rounds before it is comfortable to him. It's not a great trigger like a 1911 or anything, but I've found that it's not bad, either.
Grip: The stippling on the full-size P30s is subtle and really effective. The overall grip design is quite comfortable and ergonomic. I like it.
Carry options: I like carrying my P30 in a Stealthgear OWB, like @460Shooter. Stealthgear has a huge discount offer right now to VIP members, so right now would be a good time to buy one.
@Winkman822, I have to respectfully disagree on two points. Two years ago, your comment would have been completely accurate. Now, though, prices have fallen significantly to the point where the P30L is under $600 routinely and magazines are under $37, often less on the used market because of the offer last year.
It used to be a close call between a Glock and an HK, but (for me at least) it's not any more after the price drops.
I really wish they'd kept the stippling from the full sized guns on the SKs also. I much prefer it over the VP P30SK texturing.
I think some people found the P30 stippling harsh. Personally I think it could stand to be grippier. I had the chance to shoot a friend's Beretta M9A3 recently, and found the aggressive grip texture to my liking.
Though in John Wick II he forgoes the HK for a Glock, probably due to the death of his wife and the subsequent reduction in family income he could no longer afford the HK magazines.I know John Wick does...