Before the H&K VP9, There Was ... HK P30 SKS Review

[@hanrahi9030]

I am amazed by your presentation; it was concise, to the point, didn't wander all over the map, and you had your material ready to present without using "ahhs, ummms, errrrs" and all the usual rambling, long-winded, gather-your-thoughts filler sounds used by 99.99% of KZbin reviewers, whose reviews are intolerable beyond 15 seconds. I am enamored by HK's hammer-fired guns, since only they seem to have a decent selection of guns with the right feature set - non-striker fired, safety lever, decockers, compactness, high-mag capacity etc. After seeing your presentation, I decided to go-ahead and add another hammer-fired HK to my collection.

[@yqtszhj]

I lucked out and got one of these about 5 years ago new LE version with 3 mags and night sights for $560. Love this pistol. I’ll never sell it.

[@yellowboxster06]

The 15-round mag offered for the VP9SK will work and it has the integrated sleeve. Great review.

[@OldmanSnake]

I own sig 365, Hellcat, vp9sk and p30sk. Still love the p30sk the best.

[@ljs2274]

I have hellcat also. And I’m looking at getting the p30sk. How is it for carry ? Any special variation of gun you think is best ??

[@joogullae3456]

glad I found this comment. Im currenty debating my first cc and my choices are the p30sk, hellcat and the sig 365sas. Any advice?

[@D-Mag]

P30SK for sure or VP9SK

[@joogullae3456]

@@D-Mag i got the p30SK V3 DaSA no safety. I love it so much.

[@Gpiforever1]

I’m switching to sig p365 ONLY because it’s thinner and optics ready. I wear slimmer clothing and T-shirt’s the p30sk prints too much

[@rowdystam]

Even with the bad trigger reset this would be the version I would want

[@johndilday1846]

Thanks for the very thorough review. I have always been interested in these pistols, but never had the chance to see one up close. Your review was very helpful.

[@whatsup24_7]

I don't have a P30 but I have a VP9 and a VP9 SK. I carry the VP9 often. 17+1 with tritium night sights, great ergos and trigger make it very hard to pass up. It shoots extremely accurate too.

[@frakkintoaster]

Good review. All the relevant points without extraneous fluff. And no flubs or mistakes. Good job. Thank you.

[@TheLegoJoker]

Love my HK pistols almost as much as my 1911s. Thinking about picking up a P30SK to go with my P30L once they work the new mags into circulation. Don’t know if you’ve heard but the 10 round mags now hold 12 and the 13 round mag holds 15. They finally upgraded like they did to the standard VP9/P30 mag a couple years ago when they went from 15 to 17 capacity.

[@deucedeuce1572]

Excellent gun. Think the DA/SA is the best action for safety and self defense. There are many great guns... but I think the P30SK is one at the top of the list for a subcompact CCW/EDC. Don't get me wrong, I think Glocks and other striker fired guns are good guns (and they're perfectly safe)... but many people want to have added security that the trigger won't get accidentally pulled (at-least not easily) if something got into the trigger guard on accident.[ Have heard the new light LEM trigger is a "must have" for anyone carrying a P30 for self defense.

[@Visiblyblue]

@@deucedeuce1572 the da/sa system has been shown for decades to be incredibly safe to carry Something almost never mentioned about the LEM trigger is this. It's consistent to pull and has a long take up. Thats all great but you're losing that heavy first pull which is what makes the da/sa system safe.

[@deucedeuce1572]

@@Visiblyblue Good point. Didn't realize that. Have seen a couple videos on the LEM trigger specifically (because my father has a P30)... and I'm not sure if anyone ever mentioned that. Appreciate it.

[@rackpull772]

I'm waiting for those mags to come out to use on my SKs as well

[@teller1290]

I just bought SK today, still with one bulky 13-rd mag and one pinky 10-rd one...sadly. I have a custom CZ 75 P-01 (compact 75, basically) and was a bit surprised to see P30sk closer to P-01 than to a sub-compact, imo.

[@Renwark]

Just watched two minutes of un-skippable ads. I sure hope you see that money.

[@williamplatt6859]

Thank you for an outstanding presentation. I was considering purchasing this gun or the S&W CSX. I am going with the P30SK

[@HammerStriker]

Thank you.

[@3wheelmannc860]

Fantastic pistol, but H&K needs to update it with a factory plate option. DA/SA is a very timeless option imo.

[@tymz-r-achangin]

Great review! Very nice when we're given the explanations and demonstrations for the features of the gun. Thank you! I been reviewing 5 different DA/SA compact pistols for the past several weeks, and I finally settled on this P30SK-S

[@butchie2752]

Well worth it and when you buy a high quality gun you can always get most of your money back. Good choice.

[@tymz-r-achangin]

@@butchie2752 I hear ya on that! Just last year I bought a brand new Taurus G3c 9mm (optics-ready version) After it was all said and done, it cost me close to 350.00 Well just 2 months after getting the gun and realizing that I dont like striker fire guns, I called 4 different guns shops in my area and I was lucky if they wanted to give me 150.00 for the gun. But yes, youre absolutely right on the H&K P30 SK being a good choice ... well other than its actually a great choice ;o) I love the gun and wont ever go back to a striker fire gun

[@butchie2752]

@@tymz-r-achangin I’m ok with striker fired but only if they have a manual safety. I have one Glock (42) which I like and a couple of smiths but otherwise I’m picky about. I want to know at a glance if it’s cocked.

[@orthogonal1]

I am looking at the P30SK. Not too hip on striker fired guns as my last one was a P7M8.

[@OscarDad]

Excellent review! Thank you ! The P30SK V3 on my short list. Merry Christmas 2023 🎄

[@scooter5940]

Was fortunate enough to pick up a DA/SA P30 SK from LTT. No safety. Eliminates one of the biggest complaints about this gun, which is the trigger. Smooth as butter, lower pull weights, shorter reset. You can specify several different pull weights, and a flat trigger if you wish. They also offer several different iron sight options and will also do an optics plate. Quite a splurge but what a great firearm.

[@thedoctorsoffice7790]

where are these available, what is LTT?

[@Spartanfan0514]

I’ve been looking at the LTT ones too. What spring did you go with? Also did you get the grey gun trigger or not? Looks like those triggers are not in stock so deciding if I’ll wait or try with just the LTT trigger job.

[@Spartanfan0514]

@@thedoctorsoffice7790 Langdon Tactical

[@scooter5940]

@@Spartanfan0514 10lb spring, and glad I did, as the DA pull is still plenty heavy. The GG flat trigger is a tough call - think I would have been good with either. Only been to the range a few times and I shoot the gun very well (for me) inside 10 yards. I got the GG trigger because two of my other carry guns (P365 /365XL variants) are flat triggers and I do like them. I like the GG trigger in single action, but it does feel a bit strange to have the flat trigger and its edge for the long, relatively heavy DA pull. I have a P229 Legion and a Beretta 92 (also from LTT) and I will say I prefer those physical triggers (not necessarily the action) for the first pull. Worth noting that the Sig and the Beretta have insanely short resets. The H&K has a nice reset, but not even close.

[@rogueee]

Great overview! Just got this guy and happy with this chunky guy. Flawless in 300 rounds except for a failure to lock back x2 with 15 rounder. Awaiting the cc9 review!

[@kastnreeln]

Thank you for sharing a very detailed review 👍

[@johndeere1951a]

Who doesn't admire H&K ? But all the complicated V1, V2, LEM varients with all the internal moving parts concerns me for reliability. Servicing, parts availability. Enter Glock, or Walther PPQ, PDPs, USPs. If Glock would introduce Gen6 with altered ergonomic grip angle they would set the pistol world on its ear. My H&Ks are the classic VP70Z and VP9 SK, and USP 45 Elite . 🎯💥👀🗽⚖️☮️✌️🇺🇲 Glock = 34 parts H&K = 52 parts My sub compacts? CZ 2075 RAMI and VP9 Sk. Excellent presentation 👍👍

[@rjo8500]

HK’s don’t break 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@johndeere1951a]

@@rjo8500 exactly, and Glocks don't either. Both reliable till Bubba thinks he's an Armourer and "makes it better " 😟🚫

[@lizzapaolia959]

HK makes some fantastic firearms. Great video of yours. Happy New Year too you ⛄🎄🙏

[@QuantumTactical]

I loved my p30sk LEM so much I bought an LTT p30 LEM!!

[@cherrbo8414]

My new P30 is my favorite autoloader ( for real use anyway) , the DA/SA trigger works great for me ( my last was a M92 the rest are striker fired) and is my preferred carry system now. So impressed with this pistol the SK version is next on my list.

[@mc909a]

That flexible grip design is nice

[@butchie2752]

Nice vid. I’ve owned this awhile. I recently added the gray guns flat trigger and short reset. Significant improvement especially on the reset.

[@albertptran]

Got my P2000SK with the LEM trigger after looking for a whole year

[@michaelmulholland3504]

I went with P30sk and standard P2000..both 9mm and LEM..Great guns..

[@paulcallaway71]

I have the VP9SK and have found it to be a great versatile pistol.

[@terryholloway9930]

Very good review sir enjoyed it

[@noneyabusinesshomie]

The first commercially successful handguns to really start making popular the trend of having adjustable straps for grip were the HK pistols and SW M&P pistols, and maybe FN if i remember correctly. Everyone else in the 21st century just followed suit.

[@jacobmanalang8162]

you can convert the 15rd to 17rd with the new follower and spring combo they sell. very nice if you want the extra 2 rounds but dont need to buy a whole new magazine. i hope to get a p30sk one day. i like it a lot. i want the non s model which is perfect for me. i scored a p30L s version when hk did the price restructuring after releasing the vp9 so it was 689 and i think the p30 and sk were 589 and that didnt last very long at all! 719 was the best i could find for a new p30 locally and i swear you cant find an sk or vp9sk. i also dont have the budget to shop around! definitely a keeper!

[@hubriswonk]

My P30 SK no safety is my EDC and I have found it to be a little bulky but with the right IWB holster it is manageable. The trigger action requires me to constantly train and sight acquisition and accuracy is awesome. Gun has a heavy feel with easily controlled recoil. But, I will say this pistol requires a lot of training....at least for me.

[@scottjackson1332]

I have this exact pistol, pre manual safety version. I'll never sell it. It's a great shooting pistol. So much so my fiance keeps hogging it at the range. I finally bought one for her for her birthday. Hers will have the manual safety though.

[@ResplendentRaider]

I want either this or the CZ P01

[@lukevanhuis4228]

I have the p01 Ω and now I want this. Still want my p01, just want p30sk too. P01 is a bit heavy and bulky compared to the p30sk.

[@ResplendentRaider]

@@lukevanhuis4228 I got the P30 and now want the P30sk.

[@kayakdan48]

Amazing review. I ordered the SKS V3 w/One 15mag and Two 12mags. My FFL happened to have two 13 round mags so picked those up too. Now for my delivery and three day delay on NICS...ugh!

[@HammerStriker]

Thank you.

[@joogullae3456]

i have the V3 without the safety. God I love my p30sk somuch. Its my first gun and alsk my edc cc.

[@theguyinmaine]

never got used to the decocker. Sold the SK v3 and bought a p30l lem, love it. I think the p30sk lem would be ideal.

[@theguyinmaine]

sold the p30L, didn't like the night sights. Bought the p30sk lem light with phosphorescent sights, yep, ideal.

[@quoththeraven7]

This is the 4th channel gun that I had to resubscribe to this week, I don't know what's going on?

[@fw1421]

I’ve never understood thy they put a Picatinny rail on a sub compact pistol. You are going to be carrying it concealed and most likely inside the waistband and the weapon needs to be as slick as possible so you can get it out quickly.

[@OscarDad]

When I take my conceal off at night, set it on the night stand.. I attach a light. Up in the AM, take off the light, back in the holster.

[@32189djsddk]

Can the safety be activated with the hammer down? Or only activated in SA mode?

[@deaneng8540]

HOw do you carry this? Condition 1 is what I am used to coming from 911 guns. So I''m thinking condition 1 would suite my fine. Love the SA action

[@992turbos]

I would carry this like a 1911, in SA mode, cocked and locked. What i like even more about this handgun is it also gives you the option to carry DA, hammer down, with safety either on or off. I really don’t understand why people object to the manual safety, because they don’t have to use it, and if they train properly, flipping a switch takes almost no time. If they can switch mags, troubleshoot jams, and tap and rack in high stress situations, I’m really unsure why flipping a switch would be that difficult

[@minnesnowtan9970]

Why are DA/SA guns never thin? The P239 was the only one but hit 32 oz loaded.

[@albertptran]

Interesting

[@champy1210]

V: trigger/action "variant."

[@franman781]

Good first and likely only pistol?

[@bigk4026]

yes. great for that! What did you get.

[@franman781]

@bigk4026 haven't yet. I'm in NY, so getting a permit is more complicated than I'd like.

[@bigk4026]

@@franman781 I couldn’t recommend it more

[@mikey5848]

This or 45C. Since capacity is an issue in NY you could opt for 45acp

[@billyjones9045]

Mine has no safety. I thought all the SK models had no safety

[@frankfalkenburry5373]

The p30sk has a safety option, the striker fired vp9sk does not