Buying a new pistol

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Posted: 3/8/2011 12:32:53 AM EDT

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.

Posted: 3/8/2011 12:37:09 AM EDT

[#1]

Looks like you will buy the Glock.

Posted: 3/8/2011 12:52:47 AM EDT

[#2]

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.

Posted: 3/8/2011 12:55:26 AM EDT

[#3]

Glock.

Posted: 3/8/2011 12:56:29 AM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
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.

Posted: 3/8/2011 1:01:00 AM EDT

[#5]

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

Posted: 3/8/2011 1:15:09 AM EDT

[#6]

34 or 35 with a 9 barrel and glock worx trigger parts is pretty amazing

Posted: 3/8/2011 1:16:47 AM EDT

[#7]

the glock. But in true GD fashion ill ignore your options and say m&p

Posted: 3/8/2011 1:46:02 AM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
the glock. But in true GD fashion ill ignore your options and say m&p

M&P 9L FTW!

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Posted: 3/8/2011 2:04:35 AM EDT

[#9]

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.

Posted: 3/8/2011 2:45:24 AM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
the glock. But in true GD fashion ill ignore your options and say m&p

What he said.

Posted: 3/8/2011 2:48:47 AM EDT

[#11]

Glock 19

Look no further.

Posted: 3/8/2011 2:55:59 AM EDT

[#12]

As an H&K guy, I would say go for the P30, but both are reputable handguns. Get both.

Posted: 3/8/2011 2:58:01 AM EDT

[#13]

S&W M&P Pro

Posted: 3/8/2011 3:00:18 AM EDT

[#14]

G19 gen 4. finally got rid of the stupid hump on the backstrap.

Posted: 3/8/2011 3:06:32 AM EDT

[#15]

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!

Posted: 3/8/2011 10:11:07 AM EDT

[#16]

You guys are not helping!

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

Posted: 3/8/2011 10:23:50 AM EDT

[#17]

Glock 19
I have a 34 and a 19.
I still prefer the 19

Posted: 3/8/2011 10:26:18 AM EDT

[#18]

Glock...I used to be an HK fan before their prices went thru the roof.

Posted: 3/8/2011 10:27:51 AM EDT

[#19]

Glock 19 was already the correct answer. If you already have a head start on mags then it's a no brainer.

Posted: 3/8/2011 8:37:09 PM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:

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.

Posted: 3/8/2011 8:39:13 PM EDT

[#21]

G19

Posted: 3/8/2011 8:39:15 PM EDT

[#22]

get the 34

Posted: 3/8/2011 8:39:33 PM EDT

[#23]

G34, fuck HK.

I rarely say that about any gun maker but seriously, fuck HK.

Posted: 3/8/2011 8:42:55 PM EDT

[#24]

Quoted:
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.

Posted: 3/8/2011 8:50:25 PM EDT

[#25]

Heckler and Koch P30.

Posted: 3/8/2011 8:53:20 PM EDT

[#26]

Nambu Type 94.

Posted: 3/8/2011 9:29:21 PM EDT

[#27]

Glock 19 is the best handgun ever made.

I'm wearing a raincoat and holding an umbrella for the impending shitstorm.

Posted: 3/8/2011 9:42:53 PM EDT

[#28]

Quoted:

Quoted:
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).

Posted: 3/8/2011 9:45:55 PM EDT

[#29]

The mag release on the HK fucking SUCKS, FYI.

Posted: 3/8/2011 9:54:04 PM EDT

[#30]

Quoted:

Nambu Type 94.

Maybe a DWM Luger?

Posted: 3/8/2011 9:59:54 PM EDT

[#31]

Quoted:

Quoted:

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.

Posted: 3/8/2011 10:11:14 PM EDT

[#32]

Glock 19 w/ some 33 rd mags.

Posted: 3/8/2011 10:17:20 PM EDT

[#33]

P30. One of the best feeling pistols on the market.

Posted: 3/8/2011 10:17:57 PM EDT

[#34]

Quoted:

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

Posted: 3/8/2011 10:23:27 PM EDT

[#35]

Quoted:

Quoted:
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.

Posted: 3/9/2011 7:17:03 AM EDT

[#36]

Glock

Posted: 3/9/2011 7:18:48 AM EDT

[#37]

Glock.

Posted: 3/9/2011 7:28:29 AM EDT

[#38]

Quoted:
Glock

yup.

Posted: 3/9/2011 7:35:29 AM EDT

[#39]

Quoted:
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.

Posted: 3/9/2011 7:35:38 AM EDT

[#40]

Shouldn't you be getting a Sig soon?

Posted: 3/9/2011 7:44:37 AM EDT

[#41]

P30 - best ergo grip.

Posted: 3/9/2011 7:57:48 AM EDT

[#42]

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.

Posted: 3/9/2011 7:59:17 AM EDT

[#43]

xdm 9, awesome ergos and SA customer service is second to none

Posted: 3/9/2011 9:48:57 AM EDT

[#44]

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.

Posted: 3/9/2011 9:51:18 AM EDT

[#45]

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.

Posted: 3/9/2011 10:03:45 AM EDT

[#46]

Quoted:
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.