HK P30 L (First Impressions)!

[@pg2661]

I own a - P30S L V3 with 35,000 rds true it with 0 issues, runs like a champ, my favorite handgun by far

[@FirearmFreedom]

Nice!

[@CollectedWorx]

I miss my V3 😩 I am going to another P30L, but very likely an LTT LEM

[@pg2661]

You won't regret it I just bought a MK23 @@CollectedWorx

[@arsenal_616]

I wanna say that in the first John Wick (when he used the P30L), Taran Tactical wasn't involved yet, but I might be wrong. And I agree, the TT guns do nothing for me. I don't think they are that cool. I'm sure they work and feel great but I'll never pay to find out.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Definitely could be right on that one, ya those guns are just meh to me lol

[@sissydreams7494]

Yeah, I'm not a trigger snob and I don't need an optics cut. I totally respect Langdon Tactical (they're magicians!); however, I don't have a need to pay up those huge dollars! LOL

[@mikeymike2552]

I agree. Dont get me wrong, I don't hate TT. I really appreciate the work they put into their firearms but they're just too flashy for my taste. Like dressing in Shiney silky bright colored suit with a ring on each finger and a watch the size of a wall clock, glasses that could pass for a windshield and 3 chains around my neck

[@sissydreams7494]

@@mikeymike2552 LOL, well said!

[@ricanbrave]

​@@mikeymike2552 or a big red bandana around the neck some uge old fashioned boots shaved head or big bushy beard ,small hands, floppy feet, small dick kinda owner ..I agree

[@eugenebrown5827]

I love HK and my everyday carry gun is a VP9 with an RMR. There's also an HK in the Book of Eli. Using an HK is probably why a blind man can hit his targets.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Nice! My EDC is also a VP9 with RMR, thanks for watching!

[@Pyrosis22]

It was the first onscreen use of the HK45

[@sissydreams7494]

Yeah, Denzel used a HK45 full-size pistol. Fantastic weapon! Also, if you're going to go with a striker-fired pistol, then the VP9 is one of the absolute BEST!!!

[@johnschoel8012]

Get the grey guns trigger job and it fixed the wall and trigger reset. I also added the mag flair myself and it helps with quick reloads helps with making the gun feel even better.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Nice thanks for the heads up on the trigger!

[@GCM101]

I have shot most 9mm guns since 2006. Right now I only own 2 guns, a 9 mm Sig p226 Elite and a 9mm HK P30L V3. The Sig is heavy and shoots like a dream, but my fave is the HK. I have the compensator for the HK and even with it on, it never jams and it feels like it was personalized for my grip. I understand the trigger could be better and you can get something possibly better for the price, but you can't deny the overall gun quality.

[@FirearmFreedom]

I couldn’t agree more! Thanks for the comment.

[@sissydreams7494]

I have several HK pistols, including a P30sk. I'm hunting for a P30L in the V3 configuration (it's been REALLY hard to find!). Can you please tell me which compensator that you are using on your P30L? I'm very interested and may follow your lead!!!

[@sissydreams7494]

Thanks for your input!

[@cbwelch4]

That and to me the P30L is just a sexy looking gun, the best looking Hk pistol.

[@cbwelch4]

​@@sissydreams7494When I finally found one at my local FFL. I whipped out the plastic right away because you don't see it. Same with the Steyr M9A1, also a very cool gun.

[@DavidV4444]

I am a Wilson and Nighthawk guy but all of my polymers are HK’s - love the P30 and P30L, some of my favorites! Great video!

[@FirearmFreedom]

They really are great guns, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@carlosmelendez9342]

Sorry nighthawk Wilson not all of us can afford them

[@ResplendentRaider]

I agree, the VP9 is over-engineered for a polymer gun. Thats why I went with the P30, plus I wanted a hammered fired gun. Had the gun for about a month, plan on carrying it. As far as holsters, I wish T rex arms made one but JM custom kydex does and for all models, I’m satisfied with it. As far as the trigger, maybe I’m just used to crappy triggers, but I really dont get the hate. Besides my XDM Elite, I can shoot the P30 pretty damn accurately.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Ya I do agree it’s definitely a solid pistol! Thanks for the holster recommendation I haven’t heard of those guys before I will have to check it out

[@ResplendentRaider]

@@FirearmFreedom yes sir give them a look!

[@jefife750]

Experienced combat shooters will understand why the HK triggers are designed like they are. Safety! The hate is unjustified. The longer you use it, the less it will matter to you.

[@kayak63red34]

@@jefife750 This is it.

[@thomasdelacruz346]

Trex has it

[@michaelphillips5786]

I have the p30l lem, the more I shoot it , the more I love it👍 I have a vp9sk and a USP 9 v7 lem. I love the all, and their all different from each other and yet similar. The build quality on all my Hk is outstanding! They are a fantastic brand. Also, Hk is coming out with a micro 9mm with removable trigger control unit. Don't know when, but its coming. .

[@seventy2south886]

ECLIPSE HOLSTERS have holsters for several P30 models including the P30L.They also have tons of customization options.

[@FirearmFreedom]

I’m will have to take a look thanks so much for the recommendation

[@OBZ74]

Great review! I highly recommend the Gray Guns flat trigger, which will improve the over travel and the reset drastically!

[@FirearmFreedom]

I will definitely have to check that out thanks for the comment!

[@brunoantony9257]

yes the grip texture on the P30 is WAAY better than the VP9

[@FirearmFreedom]

Very true!

[@cbwelch4]

I own two P30's and one VP9. Nope they are sister guns. They feel like siblings with maybe a tiny less grip on the VP9 and slightly narrower. Surprisingly there is noticeably more flex on the P30 grip. Try it. It's true. With the P30's rock solid rep I expected it to be the other way around, but no. All of these guns are ergonomically wonderful grip wise. Not a sacrifice either way. The biggest difference you will totally notice is the trigger. The P30L V3 has a dry hump trigger. Just not gratifying the same way, bit I can shoot it well but it is easier to shoot the VP9 well. Effortlessly so. The P30L is a gorgeous gun. Better looking than the VP9 to me. The P30 is the you would bring home to meet the family, the VP9 is the range whore... but you wanna take her to the range more, she is better in the sack and more fun on the weekends. She "performs" better. ;) I love all of them for different reasons. I carry the P30sk most, shoot the VP9 most. The P30L is collectible, but I do take it out. Love them all.

[@jrodie7]

Check out Odin Holsters, model is the Tactical Valknut. Can be set up with RTI, Teklok, or drilled for QLS. Light options too.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Very cool thanks for the heads up I will have to check that out!

[@DIYDad1]

I love Odin, they have a wonderful minimalist AIWB holster thats amazing. I'd like to find a duty holster with a thumb break hood that is compatible with a tlr1 but having trouble.

[@TJHill-qx9hy]

I have just ordered a Kydex holster from Muddy River Tactical (out of Platte City, MO), for my P30L. It’s on its way, I wanted you and fellow P30L folks to know of another company option. The owner (Kevin) emailed me within MINUTES of my very first inquiry email! So, I’m hoping/looking forward to a very good experience from them.

[@TheBoxingCannabyte]

One of my top-3 9mm full sizes out of the 20 or so I’ve owned. Currently my favorite possibly forever after an Ltt/grayguns mod to the v3 srt and trigger

[@jbell8887]

Hello from Bucks Co. I have the VP9 and the P30L from Langdon Tactical. Thank you for mentioning the grip texture. I have no idea why HK doesn't use the P30 grips for the VP9. P30 grips are so much better. You are the first to mention this.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Right? It is so confusing to me I never understood it lol. Thanks for watching!

[@Urban_Tarzan]

Ive had mine for a lot of years now , ive always loved the ergonomics and overall love the gun BUT i was terribly innacurate with it , no matter how much i used it and practiced i sucked with this gun. Then i got the Grey Guns Flat trigger and everything changed. The reason it changed is because the Grey guns trigger starts more forward in the trigger guard and breaks in the vertical position. I have big hands and having the trigger break all the back at the grip was causing me to be pushing the trigger with the tip of my finger and never the same twice . Instead of my finger being at a 90 degree angle to the trigger my finger tip was pointed back at my wrist when the trigger broke . I had a new found love for this gun that i knew was destined for greatness.

[@Jakesbicep]

Tier1 AXIS Slim with the “threaded barrel” option as “yes” leaves the bottom end of the holster open and a p30l works excellent in this configuration.

[@FirearmFreedom]

I will have to take a look thanks for the heads up!

[@nunyabusiness2127]

Great to know. Thank you.

[@mundoh5947]

I drop the short reset kit on my p30s and made me love it more

[@FirearmFreedom]

Ya I may give that a try!

[@arsenal_616]

As far as holsters go, any holster I have for my P320 also fit my P30. Mostly light compatible holsters. P30 trigger guard is much wider than the P320 so non-light bearing holsters I would not recommend. But I got a couple kydex holsters for the P320 w/TLR-1 and they all fit the P30 with the same retention.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Huh I have never tried it I might have to check that out thank you my friend

[@arsenal_616]

@@FirearmFreedom Keep in mind I have the compact versions of those pistols, so I don't know for sure if the same thing is true of the full size/L versions. But since most light bearing holsters usually retain the light since it's basically the widest part of the gun, it still might work. One I could recommend you try is the QVO owb holster.

[@got556]

Love my P30’s but love my USP’s much more. Especially my USPc in 40. That pistol just gels with me and it’s my only 40.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Nothing wrong with that I love my USPs as well!

[@babagermany6654]

Good review. Falco makes leather holsters for the P30 and P30L with or without gun light.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Very cool thanks for the heads up!

[@mrmcbeth]

I just bought a 15-round magazine for my P30SK, and it's not much longer than flush. I don't know why HK held out on us for so long. And, after hearing that long slide rack, I think I need a P30L now. You're a good reviewer. I'm subscribing.

[@johndeere1951a]

Excellent presentation! Inspires me to add a P30 V3 to my team. I think the texture of the grip is similar to my Sig P226 Elite E2 one piece grip. I think of it like a tacky felt. Velcro like tacky. The H&K VP9 and P30 back straps and side panels are the pistol industry grand prix champion design. No other maker is equal to the 27 possible combination of these panels. Genius 👍👍

[@TiredOfApathy]

I do not have a P30 but I do have a VP9 and its flawless. I did change a few things but hey, its important to make things as reliable as possible. So in went a metal guide rod, metal striker cover, solid back plate and full flitz polish of the feed ramp. 4800 rds and no issues. Be it 115 to 147g+P. Maybe its over engineered but I would trust it. Just not as much as my USP 45! LOL Now that's my gotta have in battle gun. Almost 8k rds and 1 FTF which was my bad. Found a dented old 45rd at range all corroded with a light strike. It did fire the round but didn't extract case right. HK does hate us but man they make nice guns! LOL

[@FirearmFreedom]

I couldn’t agree more! I actually just made a VP9 Vs P30 video where I touch on these points exactly.

[@fattigla]

They are not side car style holsters, but KSG Armory, and JM Custom Kydex both have AIWB options for the P30L, I've tried both brands holsters for my Beretta Px4 and like both. I can't confirm this, but I think I've heard that ksg armory holsters for the P30 will also fit a vp9, but not sure if this would be a good thing or not. I like JM Custom's long AIWB mag carrier also, the one that's adjustable for ride height.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Very interesting thanks for the heads up I might have to check that out!

[@dougedwards9772]

I'm pretty sure that "rough" trigger pull, after the slide not cycling, is for second strike capability on a primer not igniting on the first try. Great Video. Just bought the V-1 version of P30l cannot wait to shoot it!!

[@FirearmFreedom]

That definitely is however the double action in this in general is not any better it’s about equally as terrible lol thanks for the comment!

[@brunoantony9257]

nice that these come with 17 round mags now

[@FirearmFreedom]

I know right? Finally

[@darrenbergeson7037]

High Noon Holsters , Galco make very nice Holsters for the P30. Armor Guard Holsters also make very Good Holsters if your after a Kydex Rig.

[@jbell8887]

RDR gear makes a modified Safariland Holster. I got mine there

[@FirearmFreedom]

Huh I will have to check it out I didn’t know they made one for a P30

[@davidhr121]

Just got my Tier 1 Centurion level 2 holster and it fits my P30 and P30L.

[@brendonfleetwood6069]

I have an HK VP70Z. A staple gun has a better trigger. I recommend trying one out, you'll appreciate any trigger after you give it a go. I really want to get a P30 but they are hard to come by in South Africa. Great video BTW

[@SectionChief]

I got out of (sold) P30 a few years ago because the trigger (V3) was just unbearable compared to everything else I owned. I got back into P30 last year with a few (V1) from LTT and it’s a world of difference and vast improvement on my accuracy.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Ya I might have to try doing a bit of a conversion on this trigger thanks for the comment!

[@majestytd]

You mentioned about switching sight.... I have the P30L as well. I just install the red dot... Let me tell you, it is a good good investment.... You will shoot even more accurate... I highly recommended...

[@FirearmFreedom]

Oh I’m sure, that’s an excellent data point. Thanks so much for the comment!

[@BAD_GRIM]

I have the P30L with the safety it doesn’t bother me, I don’t carry it I just wanted to pick one up. Side note it’s also in .40 haha

[@FirearmFreedom]

Nothing wrong with that man! It’s definitely a personal preference

[@johannnburghaus8469]

I have two P30s v3, one with a really nice trigger-job and another one with factory trigger. If you sit at your desk and you are dry-fire it, you think the difference is HUGE. But on the shooting range, I couldn't make out a difference at all. Precision and speed is almost excatly the same.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Ya I will agree that during shooting it is less noticeable

[@VersperasSDS]

LAS Concealment makes aiwb holsters for the p30L

[@FirearmFreedom]

I will have to take a look thanks for the heads up!

[@denniskopecky9124]

For a trigger that is less than stellar, you had some pretty good groups. After shooting the VP9 I would not want the P30. Dennis.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Nothing wrong with that Dennis definitely just a personal preference. Thank you as always for your support!

[@FitnFire]

I have ran Legacy Firearms holsters and they’ve been good!

[@FirearmFreedom]

Nice thanks for the info, they look pretty nice but definitely are a little salty.

[@toddreeder3082]

Anxious to get mine and see how it handles +p and +p+ 147 loads

[@FirearmFreedom]

It should handle it without issue!

[@plamenstoychev2158]

I am an HK fan boy myself. I buy other brands as well but I keep coming back to HK firearms. From now on I'll buy only HK rifles and pistols. I have the VP9 and the P30. The VP9 is my everyday carry and I love it. Regarding durability and reliability - I don't think the VP9 is less reliable. Every gun has its limits and will fail under certain conditions.

[@FirearmFreedom]

That’s a great way to put it, thanks for your comment!

[@mikedawson1907]

I have the p30 l in 40 with the safety which i like so i can carry in double action.

[@Dirtywhtboy87930]

Has anyone went and had a trigger put in the P30 or P30L from anyone like Grey Guns and made the trigger pull nice and short on the reset and reduced the long spungy pull feel? Is there any other notable triggers besides Grey Guns for these?

[@ericachenbach2617]

I think vedder makes a p30L IWB holster.

[@FirearmFreedom]

I will have to take a look thanks for the comment!

[@KeanonGilliamSlang369]

I love the P30L but I have my eye on a USP 9mm Expert.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Nothing wrong with that USP experts are sweet!

[@steelydan146]

Non-fast, spongy triggers complaints are absolute bullsh!t in real life defensive shooting. When a person gets shot at there will be quick movements as a reaction. Therefore the 2nd, 3rd subsequent shots are likely to miss. The best practice is to shoot intentionally & on target. NOT PANIC SHOOTING! Which is what fast shooting triggers promote. These constant factory trigger complaints & it's almost every handgun out there are just absolute bullsh!t. I'll say it outright, most gun tubers out there promote unsafe CCW practices. Reference tube channel: Active self Protection

[@davidr8467]

Agreed. This is a combat pistol. Being highly reliable is more important. And who the hell rides the reset when shooting at speed in self defense? Hence why I don't give a damn how short the reset is.

[@kellydoran3952]

great video Joe ! Xoxo

[@FirearmFreedom]

Thanks Mom!

[@sissydreams7494]

@@FirearmFreedom Yay! LOL!!!

[@tictocbang7443]

You might ask Odin if they would adapt their Appendix Plus, as they make other holsters for the various P30 models.

[@FirearmFreedom]

I will have to check it out thanks!

[@mma709]

Won’t the p30L fit vp9 holsters

[@eg7381]

Darkstargear makes a great P30 holster. So does JM Custom Kydex.

[@FirearmFreedom]

I will have to take a look thank you!

[@BelovedChatter]

Made the mistake of picking one of these up - haven’t put it down.

[@ThomasSimmons-j9l]

Whats a fair price for the pistol Sir ?

[@David-rc8hp]

Great gun I have 5 hk handguns an only 2 in lem trigger system in it the hk45 an p30L But honestly i have a love/ hate relationship with the lem trigger I might switch it if I find a v3 model

[@FirearmFreedom]

I completely agree I feel the exact same way about mine. Thanks for the comment!

[@sissydreams7494]

I have three HK pistols. I won't buy a LEM. Not a fan. HK is a great company and I love my pistols. I honestly think they are the BEST handgun manufacturer out there. They get a lot of hate, but I think it is misplaced. Best to you, sir!

[@reker.a5790]

Love me an H&k.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Same here!

[@lanesworld4000]

I love mine ♥️ The V3 trigger, (while not the best) is fine if you're not super fast shooting. I shoot better when I slow it down a little. Mag dumps are for LEO 😂 Spray it😮

[@FirearmFreedom]

Lol glad you like yours, thanks so much for the comment!

[@michaelphillips5786]

Not hearing of any durability issues with the Hk vp9. Really is seems just the opposite, they have been in all kinds of use for a good number of years. This includes police, and military. I can find a so called torture test on any model and brand of gun that has failed.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Very true it was primary just the recoil spring that I was worried about it always feels a little weak to me even with the extra power spring.

[@nunyabusiness2127]

Interesting, at 2:25-2:31 you say you would prefer the model with the manual safety but at 8:45-8:55 you say you are not a fan of the safety and that it ruins the grip...Hmmmm

[@FirearmFreedom]

Sorry you may have misunderstood me at 2:25 what I meant by “this model does not have the manual safety which I would prefer” was that I would prefer this model without the safety. It just came out a little weird lol

[@redsquadace]

the p30 has a steel trigger shoe encased in polymer, and doing a detail strip of the p30 does not 'void' the warranty 🙄

[@FirearmFreedom]

Huh I could of sworn it does unless your an “HK armorer” or maybe I am getting it mistaken with the VP9.

[@Gieszkanne]

You can charge the sights with a flashlight in just one second.

[@stevenkennedy4130]

Loves me sum H&K! Thanks for the share!!

[@FirearmFreedom]

Same here, thanks as always for watching!

[@jasonseaton6895]

Black Point tactical holsters

[@FirearmFreedom]

I will check it out thank you!

[@JL-zm9he]

Black point tactical for holsters 🙌

[@aceshigh9364]

best review about the LEM hammer. really is distracting😛😛

[@FirearmFreedom]

Right? Lol glad someone else thinks so

[@FitnFire]

Unpopular opinion: I thought I liked the P30 but think I like the VP9 better 😬🤷🏼‍♂️

[@FirearmFreedom]

Damn lol it’s honestly kind of a toss up for me maybe a VS video between the two should drop in the near future 🤔

[@pandemonikussuperbus4590]

Dont be ridiculous the trigger on the vp9 is cheap as hell

[@FitnFire]

@@pandemonikussuperbus4590 and yet, still better

[@sissydreams7494]

Many consider the HK VP9 trigger to be one of the best in the striker-fired industry. I hate striker-fired pistols, so the discussion is a moot point. If I were to ever consider one, the VP9 would be a top pick!

[@tomking2334]

@@pandemonikussuperbus4590 The trigger only matter during competition shooting, however, when it comes to combat or self defend shotting, it's more than adequate.

[@Civilian_Patriot]

Still waiting on HK to make something like Sigs p365, small with lots of rounds. THEN MY COLLECTION WOULD BE “COMPLETE”…. 😂

[@lesgarten]

Gotta get that trigger worked! Looks like you're rowing a boat!

[@FirearmFreedom]

Very true lol!

[@timsimmons9995]

I'm 4 minutes in, still no review. Is there a review in the future?

[@aggrodkreg4321]

The P30 trigger isn't subpar. It's just bad. I chose a 92A1 over a P30 for a DA/SA gun in my collection, because the 92A1 had a better trigger on both pulls out of the box.

[@FirearmFreedom]

You are very correct, it definitely leaves a lot to be desired I wish they worked on these in the future.

[@reker.a5790]

I avoid double action at all costs. Try a no fail drill at 25 yards and that made my decision for me.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Ya it can be quite a bit to get used to lol

[@nosurrender4824]

I use a Safariland

[@chrispritchard5393]

Love the gun, can't get past the lousy trigger.

[@colehaans2863]

how dare you keep that beautiful gun so dirty! Those close ups at the beginning were a disgrace!!

[@MrSmith-zy2bp]

Firearm Autism is real, especially when it's HK. Think it's genetic by having German ancestry.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Very true although I’m Irish so who knows 🙌🏻🤣

[@MrSmith-zy2bp]

@FirearmFreedom part Irish ☘️ too, but a lot of German 🇩🇪🇨🇭

[@SomebodySadhanDurbanEleven]

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[@pewpewTN]

I've always liked FN a lot more than HK, but these are still cool.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Nothing wrong with that FN still makes a pretty solid product

[@johndeere1951a]

Who's John wick ?

[@rays.5764]

I'll always like the H&K USP because of Tom Cruise in Collateral. That one movie is 100 times better than the entire John Wick series.

[@FirearmFreedom]

I agree with you 100% lol such a good movie

[@sissydreams7494]

Agreed! It was so much more realistic, than JW.

[@ChadofWar1899]

Bold take but the club scene in Collateral is mid compared to Wick 1. Cruise ain't got shit on Keanu's training

[@Gieszkanne]

🔥💪

[@ilift45s81]

Get it worked on by Lazy Wolf Guns! Than do a review. Game changer. Those sights have to go. Dawson Precision on mine with fiber optic front. Next is dot once I get slide milled for SRO.

[@AmandaLittle-d6u]

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[@rickmoss7040]

The VP series is fkn GARBAGE. They are not even worthy to carry the HK name. HK farmed them out and didn’t even even make the VP pistols. THAT is why they suck. That is why the grip texture is crap…like the rest of the pistol. P30s are THE best fighting pistols on the planet, hands down. I own 5 of them in different configurations…they are awesome. The VP series shouldn’t even have the letters “HK” on them…I do NOT like Glocks, and I’d take a Glock over a VP. If you like the P30….grab a Langdon Tactical Technologies P30. They take them to the next level.

[@FirearmFreedom]

For me I have had no issues with my VP in the 8 years that I’ve owned it. But I definitely can understand the frustration and the P30 is far superior