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fadedsun FUBIJAR Joined Apr 2004 Posts 19814 EE Offline TX, USA	Posted: 3/7/2011 11:32:53 PM EST I'm buying a new pistol within the week. Narrowed it down to several options: Glock 19/34 HK P30 LEM v2. I can't decide which. I'm all set up on mags, holsters, and ammo for the Glock. Only the ammo for the p30..I'd need to buy holsters and mags.
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onthedgeofmyseat Joined May 2006 Posts 3944 EE Offline WA, USA	Posted: 3/7/2011 11:37:09 PM EST Looks like you will buy the Glock.

Saber7 Poguemaster Joined Jun 2006 Posts 1465 EE Offline IRQ	Posted: 3/7/2011 11:52:47 PM EST My Glock 34 was the shit. I loved it. You will to if you shoot competitively. My career choice though inclined me to sell in favor of a M9 though I figured it would be in my best intrest to be able to kick ass and take names with a good ole Beretta.
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TexasRifleman1985 Member Joined Mar 2007 Posts 10063 EE Offline TX, USA	Posted: 3/7/2011 11:55:26 PM EST Glock.
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Posted: 3/7/2011 11:56:29 PM EST

Originally Posted By Saber7:
My Glock 34 was the shit. I loved it. You will to if you shoot competitively.

My career choice though inclined me to sell in favor of a M9 though

I figured it would be in my best intrest to be able to kick ass and take names with a good ole Beretta.

Always train with what you will fight with, rather than what you should fight with.

TR85.

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easttxshooter easttxshooter, the other white meat Joined Jan 2010 Posts 1021 EE Offline TX, USA	Posted: 3/8/2011 12:01:00 AM EST Glock for commonality's sake. The p30 is sweet, but I've grouped better with the 19, even though it feels awkward in my hand. Or you could get a Beretta as stated above, if you want a truly awesome pistol
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BarryTolar Member Joined Apr 2003 Posts 817 EE Offline MS, USA	Posted: 3/8/2011 12:15:09 AM EST 34 or 35 with a 9 barrel and glock worx trigger parts is pretty amazing

EFB16ACRX FUCK OBAMA Joined Aug 2007 Posts 9370 EE Offline VA, USA	Posted: 3/8/2011 12:16:47 AM EST the glock. But in true GD fashion ill ignore your options and say m&p
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topgunpilot20 Not a Naval Aviator Joined Aug 2003 Posts 7248 EE Offline TX, USA	Posted: 3/8/2011 12:46:02 AM EST Originally Posted By EFB16ACRX: the glock. But in true GD fashion ill ignore your options and say m&p M&P 9L FTW! Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile
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captive333 Joined Mar 2011 Posts 2 EE Offline OR, USA	Posted: 3/8/2011 1:04:35 AM EST I would buy the HK P30 if I had the money to burn, haven't shot one but they sure look nice. But it's hard to argue with the Glock 34 as a range gun, especially if you want to tinker with it or compete someday.

colklink Member Joined Dec 2001 Posts 19259 EE Offline WV, USA	Posted: 3/8/2011 1:45:24 AM EST Originally Posted By EFB16ACRX: the glock. But in true GD fashion ill ignore your options and say m&p What he said.
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Russ68 I'm so much cooler online... Joined Feb 2007 Posts 395 EE Offline WI, USA	Posted: 3/8/2011 1:48:47 AM EST Glock 19 Look no further.

sumkrnboy Member Joined Dec 2005 Posts 374 EE Offline USA	Posted: 3/8/2011 1:55:59 AM EST As an H&K guy, I would say go for the P30, but both are reputable handguns. Get both.

Infallible Joined Apr 2004 Posts 9029 EE Offline USA	Posted: 3/8/2011 1:58:01 AM EST S&W M&P Pro

UncivilEngineer Navy CEC Butter Bar Joined Sep 2004 Posts 7266 EE Offline VA, USA	Posted: 3/8/2011 2:00:18 AM EST G19 gen 4. finally got rid of the stupid hump on the backstrap.
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ARLocknload Joined Jun 2005 Posts 408 EE Offline MD, USA	Posted: 3/8/2011 2:06:32 AM EST I have several Glocks, sigs, s&w's, rugers, and a taurus....My Glock 34 is my favorite gun to shoot. You will love it!

fadedsun FUBIJAR Joined Apr 2004 Posts 19816 EE Offline TX, USA	Posted: 3/8/2011 9:11:07 AM EST You guys are not helping! p30...or Glock 19/34....
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Milo5 Joined Nov 2004 Posts 8382 EE Offline IL, USA	Posted: 3/8/2011 9:23:50 AM EST Glock 19 I have a 34 and a 19. I still prefer the 19

blacksunshinez51 Member Joined Jun 2006 Posts 7327 EE Offline FL, USA	Posted: 3/8/2011 9:26:18 AM EST Glock...I used to be an HK fan before their prices went thru the roof.
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hubcityraider Become a Rifleman today! Joined Jan 2009 Posts 3552 EE Offline TX, USA	Posted: 3/8/2011 9:27:51 AM EST Glock 19 was already the correct answer. If you already have a head start on mags then it's a no brainer.

topgunpilot20 Not a Naval Aviator Joined Aug 2003 Posts 7252 EE Offline TX, USA	Posted: 3/8/2011 7:37:09 PM EST Originally Posted By fadedsun: You guys are not helping! p30...or Glock 19/34.... It would help to know what your intended use of the pistol is and what you already have.
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Rocksarge Joined Oct 2006 Posts 12472 EE Offline FL, USA	Posted: 3/8/2011 7:39:13 PM EST G19

53vortec OIF II-V & 08-10 Joined Nov 2004 Posts 12134 EE Offline TX, USA	Posted: 3/8/2011 7:39:15 PM EST get the 34
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Maynard Squeezing My Thrust, Thrusting My Squeeze Joined Jun 2001 Posts 8380 EE Offline OH, USA	Posted: 3/8/2011 7:39:33 PM EST G34, fuck HK. I rarely say that about any gun maker but seriously, fuck HK.
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Mac_Fan Han shot first! Joined Mar 2007 Posts 4543 EE Offline OR, USA	Posted: 3/8/2011 7:42:55 PM EST Originally Posted By fadedsun: You guys are not helping! p30...or Glock 19/34.... Glock 34. I own three 19's and use them as my carry pieces but I have a lot of fun with my 34 at the range. It is also what I shoot at local IPSC matches. Boils down to what it's primary purpose will be for you, either way they are both wonderful handguns.
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10mmPatriot Catnarok Is Nigh....... Joined Sep 2009 Posts 2078 EE Offline NC, USA	Posted: 3/8/2011 7:50:25 PM EST Heckler and Koch P30.
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GLOCKREAPER Joined Nov 2009 Posts 6763 EE Offline ID, USA	Posted: 3/8/2011 7:53:20 PM EST Nambu Type 94.

turdferguson Joined Jun 2007 Posts 3343 EE Offline AZ, USA	Posted: 3/8/2011 8:29:21 PM EST Glock 19 is the best handgun ever made. I'm wearing a raincoat and holding an umbrella for the impending shitstorm.

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Posted: 3/8/2011 8:42:53 PM EST

Originally Posted By topgunpilot20:

Originally Posted By fadedsun:
You guys are not helping!

p30...or Glock 19/34....

It would help to know what your intended use of the pistol is and what you already have.

Already have a Glock 17 and Glock 26.

Intended purpose of handgun: Shooting smelly bad guys in the face, CCW, range, SHTF duty.

The gun is intended to be a happy-me present for graduating college (last year) and getting a good paying job (now).

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Thanks to Jaqufrost for the TM.

targettarget Member Joined Sep 2008 Posts 5080 EE Offline AB, CAN	Posted: 3/8/2011 8:45:55 PM EST The mag release on the HK fucking SUCKS, FYI.

MallNinjaSK Member Joined Mar 2010 Posts 738 EE Offline WV, USA	Posted: 3/8/2011 8:54:04 PM EST Originally Posted By GLOCKREAPER: Nambu Type 94. Maybe a DWM Luger?

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Posted: 3/8/2011 8:59:54 PM EST

Originally Posted By fadedsun:

Originally Posted By topgunpilot20:

Originally Posted By fadedsun:
You guys are not helping!

p30...or Glock 19/34....

It would help to know what your intended use of the pistol is and what you already have.

Already have a Glock 17 and Glock 26.

Intended purpose of handgun: Shooting smelly bad guys in the face, CCW, range, SHTF duty.

The gun is intended to be a happy-me present for graduating college (last year) and getting a good paying job (now).

G19 then.

"It seems that even Allah's promise of paradise loses a bit of it's luster when there's a dude reigning death on your buddies from 600 meters out." - John_Wayne777 on Battle for Al Najaf 04/04/04

TT4life Member Joined Apr 2009 Posts 1563 EE Offline TX, USA	Posted: 3/8/2011 9:11:14 PM EST Glock 19 w/ some 33 rd mags.

meestermurphy Member Joined Sep 2005 Posts 1505 EE Offline NV, USA	Posted: 3/8/2011 9:17:20 PM EST P30. One of the best feeling pistols on the market.

TheCanuck Procrastinator Extraordinaire Joined Dec 2006 Posts 15428 EE Offline QC, CAN	Posted: 3/8/2011 9:17:57 PM EST Originally Posted By targettarget: The mag release on the HK fucking SUCKS, FYI. I disagree. OP, I'd get the P30 cause I love the LEM trigger but either pistol is fine. I miss my P2000 LEM
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meestermurphy Member Joined Sep 2005 Posts 1506 EE Offline NV, USA	Posted: 3/8/2011 9:23:27 PM EST Originally Posted By TheCanuck: Originally Posted By targettarget: The mag release on the HK fucking SUCKS, FYI. I disagree. OP, I'd get the P30 cause I love the LEM trigger but either pistol is fine. I miss my P2000 LEM I absolutely love the HK mag release. I hit it with my trigger finger, works like cake. LEM is also spectacular.

skidman Member Joined Feb 2001 Posts 8154 EE Offline OH, USA	Posted: 3/9/2011 6:17:03 AM EST Glock
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74AKZ Joined Jan 2011 Posts 345 EE Offline CO, USA	Posted: 3/9/2011 6:18:48 AM EST Glock.

LuvBUSHmaster ESTO VIR "Be a Man" Joined Oct 2005 Posts 11670 EE Offline KY, USA	Posted: 3/9/2011 6:28:29 AM EST Originally Posted By skidman: Glock yup.
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Dredd308 Hippy Kicking Vaginatarian Joined Feb 2003 Posts 5648 EE Offline PA, USA	Posted: 3/9/2011 6:35:29 AM EST Originally Posted By targettarget: The mag release on the HK fucking SUCKS, FYI. Don't listen to the Canuck they are almost French!! the mag release is very good. Go with the P30.
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bcw107 RIP SSG Juan M Solorio Joined May 2002 Posts 16870 EE Offline TX, USA	Posted: 3/9/2011 6:35:38 AM EST Shouldn't you be getting a Sig soon?
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eeshooter45 Member Joined Oct 2002 Posts 197 EE Offline TX, USA	Posted: 3/9/2011 6:44:37 AM EST P30 - best ergo grip.

FZ1Steve Joined Jan 2006 Posts 3724 EE Offline TN, USA	Posted: 3/9/2011 6:57:48 AM EST A number of people here have commented that the H&K customer service sucks really bad. This would do it for me, I have zero tolerance for bad customer service.

TNP357 Member Joined Jul 2010 Posts 318 EE Offline AR, USA	Posted: 3/9/2011 6:59:17 AM EST xdm 9, awesome ergos and SA customer service is second to none
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BulletBait Posting with the aid of a Teleprompter Joined Jul 2004 Posts 12291 EE Offline AZ, USA	Posted: 3/9/2011 8:48:57 AM EST Treating yourself to a Glock because you have some gear for it over a HK is like going to a whorehouse and picking the fat ugly chick over the hot one because the fattie has a pack of free condoms. Buy the P30 and get a top name holster. You'll be GTG for life.
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Furyataurus Fury= BIG NASSSTY722 on Xbox live Joined Nov 2008 Posts 12392 EE Offline TX, USA	Posted: 3/9/2011 8:51:18 AM EST P30 first. If you find out you don't like it later it will be easier to trade down to the Glock than the other way around.
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Coltman77 Member Joined Nov 2008 Posts 6378 EE Offline NC, USA	Posted: 3/9/2011 9:03:45 AM EST Originally Posted By Furyataurus: P30 first. If you find out you don't like it later it will be easier to trade down to the Glock than the other way around. But you will like it. With 3 different backstraps, and grip side panels it can be configured to melt into your hand. The ergos are just excellent. Here's a pic of my P30 L to inspire you.
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AmericanSoldier1989 Joined Mar 2009 Posts 1272 EE Offline GA, USA	Posted: 3/9/2011 9:11:10 AM EST Can't go wrong with either one. But I've owned from both Hk & Glock, and I favor more towards Glock.

fadedsun FUBIJAR Joined Apr 2004 Posts 19820 EE Offline TX, USA	Posted: 3/9/2011 9:41:34 AM EST Anyone in the DFW area have a P30 LEM?
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TheCanuck Procrastinator Extraordinaire Joined Dec 2006 Posts 15439 EE Offline QC, CAN	Posted: 3/9/2011 10:13:11 AM EST Originally Posted By Dredd308: Originally Posted By targettarget: The mag release on the HK fucking SUCKS, FYI. Don't listen to the Canuck they are almost French!! the mag release is very good. Go with the P30. I never said it sucked Targettarget is TheTruffer, not The Canuck, ummmkay?
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fadedsun FUBIJAR Joined Apr 2004 Posts 19821 EE Offline TX, USA	Posted: 3/9/2011 9:18:01 PM EST Originally Posted By bcw107: Shouldn't you be getting a Sig soon? I see what you did there, and no, it won't be a sig. It'll be a gen 4 glock 22. Clever man, you are..
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