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Posted: 3/7/2015 2:33:21 AM EDT
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I bought a P30 last year prior to the release of the VP9. My problem with the P30-- My thumbs contact the slide release and keep the slide from locking back on the last round. The trigger reset is long and overall not to my liking. I dont carry it as much as I should, because the grip grinds the small of my back when in a vehicle. And I am in and out of a vehicle quite often. I end up carrying my S&W Shield 99% of the time. The VP9 would solve the trigger issue as well as the slide release issue. The P2000sk would probably be best to carry though. But How is the trigger on the P2000sk? Maybe I should just wait until they make a new sub compact striker fired pistol? Really dont want to sell the P30, but I dont think it would get much use if I had the VP9. Sorry for thinking aloud here. I doubt the SK trigger would be any better. The P30 is just an ergonomically enhanced P2000. You'd have to go to a USP Compact for a better feeling trigger. |
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Posted: 3/7/2015 4:24:21 PM EDT
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I just got a P2000 again, and then a P2000sk. I shoot a lot of Berettas in DA/SA, though.
The trigger is fine to me - heaver than a Beretta 92 with a D spring, or a PX4. But, its fine to me. I did a few mags all in DA for every pull. At 7 yards, I shoot it about the same as I do in SA - buT I am used to practicing in DA. |
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Posted: 3/8/2015 11:12:07 AM EDT
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The only reason I really noticed the trigger, is because i was alternating between my AR with the geissele G2 and the P30. It would be nice to have the trigger on my pistol feel like the one on my rifle. Contemplating just biting the bullet and getting a VP9 maybe in FDE with night sights. Then maybe send the P30 to Greys Guns or another quality gunsmith? |
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Posted: 3/8/2015 2:51:26 PM EDT
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The greyguns trigger deals are not cheap. Be aware of that.
I have had a Shield for almost 3 years, but I am moving to the regular P2000 as my carry gun. I want something bigger and with more rounds. To me, the trigger is fine, though. Granted, the trigger on my PX4 and PX4 compact is better, but I can live with the HK trigger |
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Posted: 3/8/2015 4:57:00 PM EDT
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The only reason I really noticed the trigger, is because i was alternating between my AR with the geissele G2 and the P30. It would be nice to have the trigger on my pistol feel like the one on my rifle. Contemplating just biting the bullet and getting a VP9 maybe in FDE with night sights. Then maybe send the P30 to Greys Guns or another quality gunsmith? I don't think there is a VP9 in FDE. |
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Posted: 3/9/2015 9:45:00 AM EDT
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Posted: 3/10/2015 1:43:35 AM EDT
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Quote History ...you sir just blew my mind
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Posted: 3/10/2015 5:50:14 AM EDT
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First time I saw a FDE VP as well. What's the scoop?
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Posted: 3/10/2015 7:57:09 AM EDT
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First time I saw a FDE VP as well. What's the scoop? Its about $150 more than the all black version, and looks like it was released in limited quantities. |
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Posted: 3/10/2015 1:42:58 PM EDT
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I talked to 3 different HK reps.. All are reporting that 0 FDE VP9's have been imported. Got any info on where these came from? It almost looks like ceracoat?? I'm almost positive it's ceracoat.. There are multiple threads on HKPRO about these guns. They also did a few green frames as well.
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Posted: 3/10/2015 2:23:22 PM EDT
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I talked to 3 different HK reps.. All are reporting that 0 FDE VP9's have been imported. Got any info on where these came from? It almost looks like ceracoat?? I'm almost positive it's ceracoat.. There are multiple threads on HKPRO about these guns. They also did a few green frames as well. I will try to find out some more information for you. Stand by. Figures it would be too good to be true. |
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Posted: 3/10/2015 4:24:38 PM EDT
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I forgot who refinishes these exactly, but I do know that these are definately NOT FACTORY FDE. There was a thread on HKPro that said there was a dealer/distributor that was finishing the frames in FDE and OD green if I remember correctly.
That said, the vendor was said to be reputable. It's just that these are not factory HK, just refinished black frames. |
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Posted: 3/10/2015 5:24:44 PM EDT
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I forgot who refinishes these exactly, but I do know that these are definately NOT FACTORY FDE. There was a thread on HKPro that said there was a dealer/distributor that was finishing the frames in FDE and OD green if I remember correctly. That said, the vendor was said to be reputable. It's just that these are not factory HK, just refinished black frames.  
Thanks for the info. |
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Posted: 3/11/2015 1:28:55 AM EDT
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OP: what version is your P30? Sounds like LEM.
I have both P30 aND VP9, and the trigger to the VP9 is a galaxy better just in speed and reset. But I shoot both well with the VP a few notches better just on reset. As for your thumb hitting the slide release: you are going to need to move it over some to keep it from happening. You will experience the same problem on the VP9 as the P30 because of the slide release location. My thumb does not touch the pistol but rides on the back knuckle of my support side thumb. |
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Posted: 3/11/2015 2:43:49 AM EDT
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Thanks for the info. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I forgot who refinishes these exactly, but I do know that these are definately NOT FACTORY FDE. There was a thread on HKPro that said there was a dealer/distributor that was finishing the frames in FDE and OD green if I remember correctly. That said, the vendor was said to be reputable. It's just that these are not factory HK, just refinished black frames.
Thanks for the info. No problem. I'm not sure if we can link to outside forums, but I found the thread on HKPro: FDE/OD VP9 Mods please remove it if it's not allowed. |
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Posted: 3/11/2015 9:40:21 AM EDT
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OP: what version is your P30? Sounds like LEM. I have both P30 aND VP9, and the trigger to the VP9 is a galaxy better just in speed and reset. But I shoot both well with the VP a few notches better just on reset. As for your thumb hitting the slide release: you are going to need to move it over some to keep it from happening. You will experience the same problem on the VP9 as the P30 because of the slide release location. My thumb does not touch the pistol but rides on the back knuckle of my support side thumb. I actually have the V3 P30. I have realized it 's my fault the slide is not locking back, so I have been practicing keeping my thumb on the back of support thumb. a lot 2-3 round mags with the sole intention of keeping my thumbs where they should be and getting the slide to lock back. I sorta have long gangly hands which is no excuse, but it doesn't help in this situation. I think the issue with the P30 slide release (for me) is how far it extends out from the frame, not necessarily location. It works great for dropping the slide though, and since it is ambi, maybe I could modify the slide release/ shave it down on one Side? The VP9 slide release seems to be be less pronounced. Correct me if I am wrong. I shoot the P30 pretty well, I just sorta crave the crisp reset of the VP9. |
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