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7/15/2013 6:41:08 PM EDT
Is there any reason to pick the G36 over a G30?
I like the G36 best for slimmer size but hate the lower round capacity...which would you recommend ?
7/15/2013 6:44:59 PM EDT
[#1]
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I own a 30sf and handled a 36 the other day. It didn't seem that much smaller to me to give up capacity .

But I am addicted to my 30sf and may be biased
7/15/2013 6:45:42 PM EDT
[#2]
I have a 30 and love it.  Also have a 21.  I shoot the 30 BETTER...!!!

Plus you can use g-21 mags in it.
7/15/2013 6:48:41 PM EDT
[#3]
In my experience the G21 and G30 are 100% reliable handguns.

I've owned two different G36s and both would occasionally have a hiccup.

If you want something smaller than the G30 I'd look at the G26/27.

If size isn't a bother go with the G30.
7/15/2013 6:55:56 PM EDT
[#4]
If you already own a G21, then get the G30, also might want to check out a G30s.

....if you don't... the G19/23 are pretty close in size to the G36... and give you a lot more weapon IMHO!

Of all the Glocks I've ever handled, the G36 doesn't do much for me... although I do like it better some of the other single stack guns out there.

~g
7/15/2013 7:11:34 PM EDT
[#5]
The slide on my G30 looks like the deck of an aircraft carrier compared to my G23.

That said, it's a good shooting pistol.  Just to thick for my carry tastes.
7/15/2013 7:15:50 PM EDT
[#6]
Yep, it's wide and heavy... and feels that way compared to the G19/23's...

Normally take the 19/23 over the 30 for carry, that was until our laws changed.... now it's the 23/30 until I get some night sights on the 29!  A co-worker of mine swears by his 36.

Either way you won't be disappointed!

~g
7/15/2013 7:34:16 PM EDT
[#7]
Got a 2nd Gen G30 with close to 5K rounds through it. Still looks good and 100% reliable. Only thing I've done is change out the guide rod / recoil spring and mag springs a couple of times. (didn't need to but when I got to the 2500rd mark, made me feel a little better).

Buddy had a G36 but had a few issues. Ended up going with a G30 3rd Gen instead.
7/15/2013 7:43:51 PM EDT
[#8]
Glock 30s?  Best of both worlds.
7/15/2013 7:48:41 PM EDT
[#9]
I own a G36. I like it and carry it daily. My brother owns a G30. He likes it and carries it daily. The 36 is more comfortable to carry but the 30 is more comfortable to shoot and gives more rounds of capacity. If you're a really skinny guy then maybe the 36 is the right answer. If you don't have a problem concealing a wide-framed pistol get the 30. Can't go wrong either way.
7/15/2013 9:59:51 PM EDT
[#10]
I own both, but if I had to choose I would go with the G30. I like that the G36 is much slimmer, but do not care for the single stack mag. Another positive for the G30 is that you can use both the G21 and G30 mags. Let us know what you go with!
7/16/2013 12:52:04 AM EDT
[#11]
Like mentioned above get the 30s.  Thin like the 36 but holds 10 rds like the 30.
7/16/2013 3:07:02 AM EDT
[#12]
Quoted:
I own a G36. I like it and carry it daily. My brother owns a G30. He likes it and carries it daily. The 36 is more comfortable to carry but the 30 is more comfortable to shoot and gives more rounds of capacity. If you're a really skinny guy then maybe the 36 is the right answer. If you don't have a problem concealing a wide-framed pistol get the 30. Can't go wrong either way.


This is the conclusion I came to. I owned the 36 for a brief period and I didn't like the way it shot compared to the 30. It was definitely good, but the 30 is just a smoother shot for me.
7/16/2013 3:57:22 AM EDT
[#13]
go with 30s. best of both worlds.
7/16/2013 5:44:41 AM EDT
[#14]
Quoted:
In my experience the G21 and G30 are 100% reliable handguns.

I've owned two different G36s and both would occasionally have a hiccup.

If you want something smaller than the G30 I'd look at the G26/27.

If size isn't a bother go with the G30.


7/16/2013 5:56:28 AM EDT
[#15]
Quoted:
go with 30s. best of both worlds.


7/16/2013 6:13:00 AM EDT
[#16]
I love my 30s. I shoot it better than my 21sf.
7/16/2013 8:02:15 AM EDT
[#17]
the 30S is the shiznit.
7/16/2013 11:40:23 AM EDT
[#18]
Thanks!
7/16/2013 3:49:40 PM EDT
[#19]
I think it needs to be said that the only thing thinner on the 30s is the slide. The frame of the 30s is just as thick as any other 30. Having said that the thinner slide would have to help some. I have heard early reports of a more snappy recoil with the 30s because of the
thinner slide. It's because of less reciprocating mass in the lighter slide. I don't know if it will but it could lead to failure to feed issues with inexperienced shooters.
7/16/2013 5:23:04 PM EDT
[#20]
Quoted:
Is there any reason to pick the G36 over a G30?
I like the G36 best for slimmer size but hate the lower round capacity...which would you recommend ?


Glock 36 is the smallest thinnest lightest -  Glock made in 45 acp  , and is the reason I carry it.
4 rounds of 45 acp are heavy at the end of the day, and slimmer is better for a gun you will carry every day ( less of a  pain in the ass really )

edit : I just carry a extra mag if I feel the need . Most  self defense shootings  really are 3 or less rounds in as many seconds
7/16/2013 5:44:36 PM EDT
[#21]
Quoted:
I have a 30 and love it.  Also have a 21.  I shoot the 30 BETTER...!!!

Plus you can use g-21 mags in it.


True for me also.
The heavier slide of the 30. Vs the 30s helps
Especially when I shoot 230+p HST