Glock 30S Overview and Comparison to Other Glocks

[@jmpiedmonte]

Honestly it's one of the best pistols I've ever shot.

[@kylepartridge5090]

Well, this review of the 30s was exactly what I needed. The 30s will probably be my first pistol when I turn 21.

[@cookie5535]

how u like it

[@kylepartridge5090]

@@cookie5535 don’t have one yet. I’m not living in a… permissible environment.

[@shnarfers]

good choice like a shotgun in yer hand. my firs gun was a glizzalk 27. very good gun till the cops got it. dont store shit at yer moms house.

[@IIG]

For me the 30s is the perfect gun.

[@chaskalous8040]

The only thing it's missing is MOS capability.

[@Whattaxstamp]

The 30S has the slimmer slide and short frame. When you held it next to the G29 you can notice it, the difference is taken from the back of grip to the undercut of trigger guard. So essentially there’s 3 different variants. G30, G30SF, G30S(w/ sf frame)

[@asav1976]

This was a huge help. Thank you. This 30s will be my first glock and trying to understand these variants was a challenge for someone who is uninformed on this platform

[@SebastianTorres-fz3me]

G30 is the Gen 4 G30SF is the gen 3 G30S is a 30sf gen 3 with a g36 slide

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

Although I'm primarily a 9mm user, I got this gun recently as a backup when I go hunting, in case a hog or something charges at me. My primary weapon is a .308 rifle. Being able to switch from your hunting rifle to a pistol with 10+ rounds of .45 or 10mm for close encounters with dangerous animals is really great, I haven't used it yet but it's nice to know I'm protected

[@voodoovasey9905]

Fantastic comparison! Best one I’ve seen. I’m way more confident in my recent purchase & decision to C&C a 30s. Thank you 👍🏻

[@johnhudson6170]

Never had a 45, had one in the army, but always opted for 19 & 22. The 45 was too expensive for just shooting. But always wanted one to carry if they got it reasonable for my big hands. The grip on this is perfect. That little extension on the magazine was genius. You will have to learn to shoot all over with this big recoil...if you are not used to shooting a 45. It's back to basics for sure. But after a couple of trips you will master it like the 19 or 22. I love it.

[@bensonhedges5471]

Did you ever get a 45?

[@Risteard156]

A excellent video on the glock 30s better than a 1911 and less money easy to clean and take apart 10 shots of 45acp parts easy to get if you could find one buy it they are hard to find 🇦🇹💯👍

[@okgentfarmer]

Nice review and I notice it was done over 6 years ago, so I will leave this comment for anyone who is looking at the G30S for the first time in this time frame (Summer of 2019) - The G30 is not the platform on which the G30S is based. The G30 uses the "standard frame". The G30S uses the G30SF "short frame". The "slim slide" from the G36 was put on the SF frame and thus was born the G30S . Note the "SF" stamp on the right side of the G30S frame. That difference is 1/8" and it makes a huge difference for most shooters in getting a good solid grip and shortening the reach to the trigger.

[@b.h.7430]

So the 30s is actually slimmer than the 30sf?

[@okgentfarmer]

@@b.h.7430 Yes, if you're only talking about the slide the G30S is slimmer and a lighter over all than the G30SF. The "S" stands for Slim referring to the slide meaning that it uses the slim G36 slide. The SF refers to the frame only and it's stamped "SF" on the right side of the frame. The G30S frame is the same exact SF frame as on the G30SF. So... the full designation is G30S SF

[@tonyy33055]

@@okgentfarmer great great greatness.... thank you for this feedback.. Quick question... which of the g30's will be compared to the G33 .357sig.? I have a G33 with a G32 mag that I EDC. And I would like to know which of the Glcok .45 cal would be some what the best side by side compared..

[@Tom-ij2qp]

I have a Glock 19 and a Glock 27. 45 is of interest to me. Thanks for the video!

[@troy9er]

I rented a 30s at the range and fell in love!! There's videos of me shooting it at the range on my Channel, It was smooth as butter. 45 is my favorite round to shoot. Thanks for the review.

[@121302posting]

Fantastic job on that video. I LOVE my G30 but I'm going to trade for the G30S. Thank you for all your work in putting together that video.

[@shnarfers]

yeah dude les be real that thing is was a mistake.

[@icedout3389]

Just got it cool gun luv it this my first gun

[@cfltitan]

Awesome video! You went above and beyond with showing the holster fit as well.

[@eddyb6865]

I just bought a 30 Gen4 and I love the chunky feel of it 😂

[@OldGrizz-p9p]

I'll bet you like chunky women too. Lol

[@chrissizemore4907]

Frames are different, the 30s has a 36 slide and the 30sf frame

[@joyroc885]

I didn't need it. I just wanted it. I think that is how most of our gun purchases. This should also be a T-shirt

[@Docprepper]

So it seems to be pretty much a glock 19-sized 45acp. I like it a lot.

[@stanleyl1293]

Glock 30 Glock 23 Glock 33 Are the perfect For ccw

[@hollywhelan5730]

@@stanleyl1293 yessir and the 26

[@bloodstriper3649]

Excellent video! Thank you for taking the time and sharing what you've learned.

[@chaunceyhart1346]

I love mine, and my 21.

[@hydroplaneconvoy8130]

I was at the glockstore asking about the 30. The guy brings out all 3 models. I got the original 30 gen.4 - but I want the 30s too for better holster options.

[@fhayman1985]

The newest issue of Recoil did a great write up on the 30s, seems like a good gun. I might be getting one.

[@jcraigshelton]

I have owned five Glocks and a number of Sigs. This is the best concealed carry gun I have ever come across.

[@joej6510]

Good review on the 30. Never leave home without my old Gen 2 (no rail).

[@giantpune]

Here we are 5+ years later and there's still no gen 4 of this. I've been waiting to get the 30s gen 3 because I know when I do, thats when they'll announce the gen 4.

[@TWITCH772]

gen3 pistols are superior to gen4's my friend

[@Silidons91]

i don't think they're going to make any more gen 4's man. i'm waiting for a fuckin gen 5 .45 of any sort...

[@rossdevers9478]

This is exactly what I was looking for. Appreciate it 🙏

[@ShutterUp]

Nice review. Thank you. I currently carry a G30 for EDC. I don't know if it would be worth the expense to "upgrade" to the "S" model. I'll have to see if my local shop has one.

[@secretsquirrel63]

Good video...nice close-ups. Thinking about selling my sig to get this...the sig is great but heavy in the summer w/shorts.

[@Andy911Mills]

I was on the fence about the Glock 30S. But after seeing your video in comparison to the Glock 19. I'm sold.Now trying to find a dealer that has it in stock. Thanks for the great video.

[@Andy911Mills]

Got my hands on the G30S. It's now my EDC..

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

My daily carry is the G19

[@skycorrigan6511]

In your opinion should I get the 30s or the 30sf? I'd like to customize it if that makes a difference. From what I've seen they're almost identical. Thanks!

[@chemoautotroph]

Excellent review, I'm thinking on getting a 30s and you sold me. Thank you very much!

[@douglasphillips24]

Have the G30 gen4 which is my favorite 45 but I'd love to try the G30S for carry. Definitely don't need a excuse to buy another Glock.

[@Americanblood76]

It’s known the regular 30 is a sweet shooter because the weight of the slide.

[@skelt11]

So why doesn't Glock narrow the slides on all the .45s? I would love a G21 with a lighter slide. That would almost be perfection.

[@rickvestuto]

10 years later............"WHAT IS UP?"...................I love my 30S

[@rafaelmadrigal9279]

The 30S can be even smaller with a flush 9 round mag. I have this one you can also by a glock 29 10mm complete slide and use it on the 30s frame it works I did it. Now I have two in one. Also takes glock 21 mags 13 rounds. And glock 20 mags. Also a 45acp is 11.4 MM

[@dezracr]

I have the 36 the 30s and 21 the 30s is my EDC 10+1 and same EXCACT slide as the 36 I have swapped the slides and ran them both haha

[@leelons2]

I carry a 30 here in Utah, and your review of the 30S has brought me around to it. I'm putting my pennies away now. See you at Thanksgiving Point tomorrow?

[@loganturner3895]

Glock knows what to call it!

[@shnarfers]

cool comparison and in slide finishes. I myself do think about these things often. wide grip ok. wide slide obsolete.

[@shnarfers]

is this a Glock finish video? yes it is. yes I too love glizzock trigger reset.

[@joehelvey5794]

One more comment, that 30s has that really nice finish too. That sparkly bastard will wear better than any older Glock. The gen 5 ndlc is wearing really well too. But that older style slide finish is hard, great hand gun bro.

[@REVLIMITER3]

I own a glock 30s awesome firearm glock is my choice and has been for 30 years

[@packlesswolf1]

Damnit I bought the 21 2 weeks ago. I would of loved this one.

[@andrewn.5117]

Thats what happened with me . I bought the 21 then got the glock bug and bought a 19x, a 19, and a 30. The 21 is an awesome gun though you got a great one!

[@bobbyb7127]

Buy the glock 30 or 30s also, you won't regret it...you'll only regret not buying it. LOL

[@Hilander1298]

The info I was looking for. Thanks

[@motoknivesandgunsbyjt]

So I’m going to play devils advocate here. So the 30s and the regular 30 have the same frame but the slide is thinner on the 30s. However, from what I’ve seen, when I look for holsters for the 30 or the 30s they say it uses the same holster. So if I’m going to conceal it the slide width doesn’t matter because the holster is going to be the same on both guns, right? So other than the weight, what’s the advantage?

[@phillipkleinmann2478]

If you want the 30 S to fit those other holsters warm holsters carefully with your propane torch then fit the 30 inside. Wallow the holster with a firm grip on the pistol grip while holster is still hot. BTW THX the 30 S would be perfect for close quarters combat. Will it handle +P?

[@kokpilipinas3623]

Sir, I looked at your video and I see the height of Slide/Dust cover of the G30 to the G19 is higher (top of the slide to the bottom of the dust cover)? Is the so?

[@pytheus]

Hi! Thank you for sharing a great review! Question: at 12:50 you state the Shield is still going to be your daily carry. Please excuse my obtuseness, but what is the Shield?

[@thepokergod1980]

You probably figured this out by now, but “Shield” is a series of polymer pistols made by Smith & Wesson.✌🏿

[@lairenjam4650]

Hello sir, where I stay I cannot find a glock 30, but I do have a beretta 92 which I conceal carry sometimes. Could you kindly tell me if the grip width of both guns are same and also which has a bigger grip

[@diccram]

I bought it most definitely. The only thing I truly need is talon grips. Otherwise this pistol is absolutely perfect.

[@Accion6x10]

Excellent video. Thank you

[@GlockumOllie]

I think Ill buy the higher capacity mags for glock in 45auto now Until I figure out if I'm going to want the 30gen4,the 30sf or the 30s. I know the high capacity mags will fit all the 30variations I just need to find out 1.Will the 30s slimmer slide and thinner barrel cost me that 1in at 25yard accuracy and 2. If a glock 45auto can be converted to 10mm are they going to make the 10mm with a slimmer slide and barrel for the 30s conversion.

[@Elvis2924]

Excellent comparison

[@shnarfers]

thank god for the G30s

[@MitchellShelby]

Great video, I 've owned a Glock since 1992...

[@propdoctor21564]

Have you compared the Shield to the Kahr CM9 or CW9 ? I like the Shield too but carry the CM9 cause it's smaller, especially in the grip length which matter to me the most.

[@4atlanta4]

Thinking about getting this, but I hear it really hold 9 shots bc the 10th round is so hard to get in the clip.

[@jcraigshelton]

@4atlanta4 it’s stiff on that tenth one but it’s doable even without the tool.

[@seanmgeorge]

You in southern Utah? I'm in St. George myself. Great video. Thanks for the review.

[@tonyy33055]

Which will be smaller.. the Glock 33 with the G32 mag. Or the Glock 30s with the 13r mag??🤔🤔

[@GlockumOllie]

right, but the 30s has a slimmer slide that as of this moment does not have all the conversion options as the 30 and 30sf. Its the slim slide and barrel i'm concerned about.Thanks for responding though.

[@theseekerndestroyer]

Mine fits perfect in my 19 kydex holster

[@bkredd3840]

Where did you get your od glock 19? Is it a gen 4?

[@seanvine39]

The 30S with a flush mag is the exact same lengh in the grip as a 26/27. For the life of me, I don't understand why Glock doesn't include a flush mag with the gun. It's the only way I carry it.

[@brettonmage]

They discontinued the flush mags is why. I agree with you and have no clue why they discontinued them. It's nearly impossible to find them now

[@seanvine39]

They haven't discontinued them, the demand is huge, and so so is the backorder. It's criminal what they're going for on Ebay. $127 and up!! I got lucky. I walked into my local gun shop, and they had one. This was back in December. The other, I got on ebay shortly after...I paid $50, which is still ridiculous.

[@seanvine39]

Glock doesn't seem to really care what its fan base wants. That gun should come with a 9 rnd mag, period.

[@ninja63639]

I wonder how making the slide thinner affects strength?

[@poisonousMANGOs]

great review and great weapon .. my next buy will be a 30s

[@Ricovette]

I know that you're displaying a Glock 30S, but why is it stamped "SF"? You can clearly see it in frame 8:51... Just curious... BTW, you answered my question about my G 30 on your video and I thank you for that... Stay safe... Rico

[@1979rdg]

the 30s uses the 30sf frame and the 36 slide

[@Ricovette]

Ah! Cool... I guess you do learn something new every day... Thanks again... Stay safe... Rico

[@okgentfarmer]

Good review, thanks for sharing.

[@propdoctor21564]

I had a standard 30 and recently sold it to buy a 30 SF which I like better... I've looked at the 30 S but they were too much more money that the 30 SF I bought... Also the thicker heavier slide makes for less recoil if you like to shoot more...

[@kenniitran]

Thx for sharing the video. I have a Glock 19 gen4 and I plan to get a Glock 30 45ACP for more power. From this video, I find that they are very much physically the same size with different power :-). Thx.

[@805GeMiNi]

I was thinking of buying a Glock but not to sure which one to get I'm a first time buyer more for self defense then anything and was wondering what yall would recommend thanks

[@ChrisARC]

Self defense (ccw) : Glock 19, 30sf, 23, 26, 27, 36.Home Defense: Glock 21, 20, 22, 41 and up.

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

You should get a G19. it's the Glock sweet spot for newbies to Glock. It's my daily carry also

[@g30mike]

Great video, thanks for the comparison.

[@Adamwilsonglassblower]

@dryflyelk I REALLY love my G30. It's my EDC. Would a 30S really be a worthy upgrade?

[@flyingrv6]

Love it! But I still carry my G29 over a 30. Feels a bit better having a 10mm over other choices.IMO.

[@richardsinger6877]

I too love my G30s gen3

[@macpac3803]

Will the 30s slide work on a 19frame?

[@seanvine39]

The concept is not hard to understand. It's lighter. Much lighter. 4oz lighter. Which makes a world of difference when it's hanging off of your belt for 10+ hours a day.

[@fire1777]

The G30 gen 4 is on the shelves now.. Why they just didn't do a 30S gen 4 is a mystery.

[@WorkerBee2011]

Thanks for the post!!

[@lrlizribeiro]

May I ask how much did you pay for your G30S?

[@made1981]

Great video. It really helped me make my decision.

[@michaelgrosik-flora6817]

i have to agree with you on two things you can never have to many glocks. and hickok is awesome.

[@aran125]

You think a Blackhawk serpa holster for a model 19, or 23 will fit the 30s?? Have heard that they possibly would. In need of a left handed duty holster for the 30s pretty quick.

[@johnhart6744]

I thought that too. Don't do it

[@aran125]

+John hart I got a Desantis thumb break scabbard and it fits the 30s fine. The Blackhawk for the 30 will be a loose fit for the 30s.

[@AdventuringTheVoid]

I use my Glock 22 holster for my glock 30S, there's a little space at the end of the barrel but there's no wiggle.

[@righteous247]

nice comparison. I have the XD-S but im sure it will take post in storage once i get mine in.

[@jersey1470]

Good simple vid 👍🏿

[@djbigmonay]

Great, informative vid! Thanks!!

[@codeseven7057]

I have this gun. It’s perfect.

[@eddieedro6344]

THANK YOU for the information hope they make a gen 4

[@ajonrockytop7]

Just curious I have a black hawk for a 19-23 and it fits my 30s perfect! It's also the serpa series

[@JP17g]

Nice comparison bro!!

[@txglock7862]

This looks like a gen3. Can you reverse the mag release on this for lefties?

[@dryflyelk]

I'm sure they will...and I'll probably buy it. I much prefer the grip and feel of the gen 4 models.

[@spookerr]

I use it (30S) ALL the time for work and my P2000 Hk.

[@radiohobbyist13]

I seem to recall that the 30S will also fit into many holsters for the Glock 19. 🤔 🤷

[@norrisdillahuntjr4570]

Is the 30s and 30sf the same gun?

[@robertg9095]

Great video thanks a lot I have the G19 gen 3 want a G30s gen 4

[@GlockumOllie]

Question; Can a g21, g30 and a 30sf be converted to 10 mm.

[@josephreyes36]

Great info! Thanks!!

[@G23ROCKS]

Great review. Looks like I'll need to make some room for another Glock. :-)

[@dmitrykarkov4747]

They should just put the slimmer slide on all the 10mm and 45 models honestly.