HK P30SK Shooting, Review, & Field Strip - TheFireArmGuy

[@TheFirearmGuy]

Here is the HK P30SK. A subcompact 9mm shooting and field strip review

[@lethalcross7]

Great review once again !! How has the reliability been on this firearm? I use all of my guns as defense guns.

[@TheFirearmGuy]

lethalcross7 Excellent. I have this gun in V1 now and like that even more

[@lethalcross7]

Thank you

[@SoulSurvivorX2]

You have become a great gun reviewer. No doubt about it

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+SoulSurvivorX2 I really appreciate that Cindy

[@MajorLeagueShooter1776]

HKs are nice and I do prefer hammer fired pistols so that makes this gun even better

[@MatteoSixSeventyFour]

Same here. Striker fires are nice also but they really have to impress me.

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+Major League Shooter Yeah this gun and all it features make it pretty outstanding

[@wcsdiaries]

@@TheFirearmGuy If you had to choose 1 for stashing in your car/conceal carry sk or L? Is the effective firing range for the sk a lot less than the L?

[@drumrboy80]

I've had my V1 maybe a couple weeks after they were released. No complaints to mention thus far. I've only changed out the sights to trijicon HD

[@TheFirearmGuy]

I absolutely love the HK V1 models

[@hammer3579]

Great review! Just got the variant 3 with night sights about a month ago after getting rid of my glock 27. The glock was a great ccw size and I had many holsters for it but the .40 in a sub compact just wasn't fun to shoot as it had a little bite. I love everything about the p30 sk and it's a great shooter. It's seems a little chunkier than the glock ,but it's the most comfortable subcompact I have ever fired personally. With the glock I never got quite comfortable carrying with a round in the chamber with its light trigger pull. With the Hk it's a da/sa variant so the first trigger pull is very heavy and subsequent rounds are similar to the glock in single action. I'm definitely a new Hk fan!

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+Hammer357 Everything you said is right. Good stuff Hammer

[@MTBAviator]

I agree. I think the DA/SA trigger is a MUCH safer alternative to striker fired.

[@beretta92x93]

just got my p30sk yesterday. it's the v1 lite lem,came with night sights and 3 magazines for 655 from sportsmans guide. it's a great compliment to my p2000sk,. bought both these guns on your recommendation and also got my two p30 modles and my 2 p2000 full size guns on your reviews also. you are a true statesman in the firearm review community. your professional attitude and we'll spoken reviews are second to none. keep up the good work. do you have a patron page,would love to support the channel.

[@wcsdiaries]

If you had to choose 1 for stashing in your car/conceal carry sk or L? Is the effective firing range for the sk a lot less than the L?

[@mikepipher3347]

For a long time I've wished HK would come out with a single stack 9 similar sized to a PM9

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+Mike Pipher Yeah that would be cool

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

Look at the Walther PPS m2. Great little single stack.

[@ramfactor7285]

The Walther PPS m2 is a great shooting single stack. I've shot hollow points through it also with no feed issues.

[@kaiul2967]

Still waiting like.....💀

[@WM2602]

I have a P2000SK in .357 Sig and have a 40 S&W conversion barrel. I am looking at picking up a P30SK in 9mm also. Thanks for the video.

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+WM2602 Good stuff man. Cant go wrong with HK

[@johnscreekmark]

I have a major HK bug. Love the paddle mag release. Both the P30SK and the VP9SK are super accurate pistols. The Viridian C5L laser/light fits perfectly on these SK versions. My next passion is the HK 45C....but they are nowhere to be found these days. Great review.... always look forward to the “Hey there, Folks...Thanks for checkin’ in!”...👍

[@5jjt]

The slide release in the right side is made of polymer, or plastic; Does anyone think they should have used metal instead? I ask because it's a lengthy item and can act as a lever if something got stuck underneath it, thus making it likely to break. I'm surprised HK chose plastic here.

[@fumasterchu12]

I have had mine for several months now and I hope they come out with a VP9/40 sk version. You certainly have excellent taste in firearms brother.

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+fumasterchu12 Thanks buddy but I borrowed this gun for the review

[@MrBulletpoints]

Congrats Dan, you got the exact same model I have. I've only carried mine a couple of times so far. It's going to take a minute for me to get used to carrying it because it's a lot wider than my Sig P238 and it digs in sometimes in appendix carry.

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+MrBulletpoints Thanks buddy but I mentioned in the description that I borrowed this gun for the review

[@MrBulletpoints]

TheFireArmGuy Sorry, I didn't hear that part.

[@rebeccacoldsteel9033]

I just got my p30sk and i am loving it. I am a new shooter, been to the range once with my brother and found i really love it so i went ahead and looked at pistols and decided on the SK and so glad i did. It is shooting wonderfully for me, only been to the range 5 times so far with it and its really on target with where i am aiming (keeping in mind i am new to shooting). I even decided to take my carry test and passed with flying colors, had 3 low shots but everything else was center. 20 rounds fired needed to keep 15 on target and managed to keep all 20 with good shots. Great review though, ty!

[@MTBAviator]

The P30SK is the best pistol I’ve ever owned. Safe. Small. Accurate. High quality. And it looks amazing.

[@teller1290]

​@@MTBAviator I just got mine today and wondered if you knew answer to a few questions: 1) it says sites should be altered by a "certified H&K technician." I guess that doesn't mean everything has to get sent to Columbus, GA. I haven't even fired it yet but just curious, since I couldn't find such a list anywhere. 2) I thought it strange that manual, at top of p.30, says to "re-apply lubricant periodically during firing as it burns off from the heat." I've never seen such advice and I've owned a few pistols. 3) mine came with pinky drop 10-rd mag and another mag that was a full extension 13-rd one. There seems to be a flat-bottomed mag. I guess you have to order that special? 4). Have you done the "function check" on p.15,16? On items #11,12, I'm not getting any different push on the hammer than at item #7. How about you? Looks like a sweet piece and I'm looking forward to running a couple hundred thru my P30sk soon.

[@MTBAviator]

@@teller1290 Hi Teller. I have a few HK pistols. 1) I would send it to Columbus if you want any work on it as not to void the warranty and HK has a variety of good sight options.

[@MTBAviator]

@@teller1290 2) I would just lubricate components as needed when cleaning. 3) Mine came with two 10-round mags… a flat-bottom and a pinky. I replaced the flat-bottom plate with a pinky plate. A quick fix with a part from their website store.

[@teller1290]

@@MTBAviator the basic, flat, 10-rounder, without pinky extension, does seem impractical for avg sized adult male hand.

[@alfe1402]

Dude, between the P30sk and the P30L, how much velocity you get (due the barrel length)??? How much accuracy???

[@leadcounsel4869]

Solid review as always! Thanks.

[@paulrisley9252]

Love my sk 15 rd mag makes nice too

[@jamespetry3337]

Great review!

[@TheFirearmGuy]

Thanks James

[@Sir_Pants_Alot]

Another good video man. I wish there were more "subcompact" hammer guns. I hear rumors the Rami is a great option in the category but as I've never been able to find one in person I'm beginning to wonder if they even really exist. CZ really needs to make more of their damn guns.

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+David P I really want to review a Rami. With the all metal frame, it is very heavy

[@shockwave6416]

We need more sub compact hammer guns.

[@TheMosinNagantChannel]

That is one beautiful gun bro. Soon I'll b adding The VP9 to my collection. Always a thumbs bro.

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+The Mosin Nagant Channel Im waiting for a subcompact VP9

[@russelder9743]

was shooting my VP9 today and love it-------with tax money would like to get either a CZ or another HK. Thanks for sharing brother

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+russ elder Both great choices Russ

[@TheOl1911]

enjoyed the review! My friend loves this pistol!

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+TheOl1911 Thanks buddy

[@dr.blobberblobbarian7879]

Love this gun.

[@toynazi]

Great little gun. Just hope I can rustle up the money to get one sometime soon. Shot one when they first came out. It really impressed me.

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+Charlie & snoopy Yes Im impressed too

[@medpilot]

Nice gun...Never understood why a manufacture would put a rail on a subcompact though...

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+medpilot Many guys love lasers and options are always nice

[@kmfiz]

Nice review! I'm getting one soon.

[@TheFirearmGuy]

Thanks man

[@JDTR696PR]

H&K quality! Great review!

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+PRVeteran Yes for sure - thanks

[@MatteoSixSeventyFour]

Very nice Dan. I like the larger 40 version. But that's just me.

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+MatteoSixSeventyFour Yeah I love it too Matteo. Something about full size guns speaks excellence

[@tempo529]

Great video Dan!Sadly in Canada we have those nasty "restrictions" on barrel length. :( Keep up the great work!!

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+tempo529 Thanks tempo

[@joshuasmith6346]

Sounds like the government in Canada are a bunch of pussies like our government in California

[@treyjohnson1604]

I really enjoy your videos they are very educational and informative. I like the HKP30SK, excellent gun, great job.

[@TheFirearmGuy]

Much appreciated Trey

[@ammohead73]

Thats a great looking little compact pistol,me likey!

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+ammohead73 Thanks buddy

[@GeorgeWashingtonjr-p7r]

I've been looking for one for over a month! jealous.

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+BEARDofAWESOMENESS1 They are available on gunbroker. I borrowed this for this review

[@GeorgeWashingtonjr-p7r]

+TheFireArmGuy I've seen them on there, I want to hold one before I commit to buying it though. love the vids, keep em coming

[@TheFirearmGuy]

BEARDofAWESOMENESS1 Completely understandable

[@TakeDetour]

This is an amazing Firearm. I would so carry it!

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+Take Detour Its amazingly accurate too

[@wcsdiaries]

@@TheFirearmGuy how does the range compare to the L?

[@synystur21]

papow papow! haha. I have a couple P2000's including the SK, been considering adding this one but I was waiting for the LEM version. Thanks for the review.

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+Mark Chaverri I would get the LEM V1 model

[@jgharts4949]

Really nice review Dan but will you CCW carry it or keep with the Kahr or Glock?

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+JG Harts Im sticking with my Kahr for CCW. I mentioned in the description that I borrowed this gun for the review

[@stefanfful]

Thanks!

[@TheFirearmGuy]

You bet!

[@mikedifeo8344]

I like it. I like the exposed hammers. I like single/double action guns. Only thing is I don't care too much for 2 finger grip. I wonder if they make a mag that will elongate the grip. Having said that HK is good stuff. Good vid. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+mikedifeo I saw that there are after market companies already making them

[@jamesearl5024]

The full size mag from the p30 (15 rounds) will fit in it great.

[@fivesfilms]

I really love this gun, but I hate the first DA pull.

[@jaytay7989]

Good thing you can pull the hammer back if you want.

[@luisfercaz]

Sweet HK. I love my VP9.

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+luisfercaz Yeah man HK is great

[@CWB1863]

Looks like a solid firearm, i like it.

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+CWB1863 Thanks buddy

[@T.A.B.Videos]

Ambi, got my interest up. Nice pistol

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+ShootingandStuffwithTrees Yeah definitely would be good for you

[@L72Chevelle427]

Prefer the slide stop staying on the pistol over the slide stop on my P2sk which has to be totally removed from the gun. Other than that, I prefer the lines of the P2000sk just a bit better. As an aside, both pistols are definitely NOT sub compact IMO - more of a "compact" design. Great vid as always...

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+Philip Beal I have the P200 too. Both are great no doubt

[@arbhall7572]

Only thing I dont like about this pistol is the rear sight. If it had a sharp edge to it so you could work the slide against your belt or shoe for one hand operation I would absolutely love this pistol. (edit) still an excellent pistol, if a bit pricey.

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+Arbhall McDougall Yes I agree with that point

[@isrstrategies]

I didn't have to Use MY HK I would have to say it was a good day. I have the p30sk lem and this version with nights and three mags as a back up, lol. I shoot the LEM as good as an full size expensive pistol.

[@TheFirearmGuy]

I have that exact P30sk now. Love that gun

[@TheFirearmGuy]

Todd Kerkstra Bummer man. I went after the V1 LEM

[@judokan12]

M Dassow well you know ice cube talks about AK

[@scotttraver9845]

Great video. Thanks for the review. No thumbs down yet!

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+Scott Traver Thanks buddy. Thats amazing for me

[@eric19875]

It's a sweet little pistol!

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+ERIC K. Thanks Eric

[@eric19875]

TheFireArmGuy You're welcome Dan!

[@push1960]

Have you compared this to the P2000sk?

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+steve CARL No but I plan to very soon. My buddy has a P2000sk

[@push1960]

I couldnt get the P30sk so settled on the P2000sk the P30 sk better looking:)

[@ArneAsada69]

Could you stick the P30sk in a P30 holster with no retention issues?

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+Arne Asada I would guess so but not exactly sure

[@jalcanites2939]

Yes you can. I have several variations of the P30. I have a Vedder IWB holster for the P30, and my P30sk fits just fine.

[@bluetunder40]

Awesome Bro! Nice One

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+The Lone Patriot 111 Thanks buddy

[@TheDustin151]

That's pretty cool.

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+Dusty151 Its a real nice gun Dusty

[@NB6488]

Good review!! Would you carry this gun?

[@NB6488]

Regarding price. Most the people I know end up modifying their Glocks. Stipple, triggers, undercuts on trigger guard and certainly the sights. When all is said done...they typically have more in their Glock than this price tag on this P30sk, which is ready to go out of the box. One reason why I'm considering this gun for carry. I'm not wealthy, I know what I've done to my G17 over time. How easy is this gun to be a "self armorer"?

[@TheFirearmGuy]

Most definitely. I would get the V1 variant

[@NB6488]

hahaha...my thoughts exactly.

[@mistertapia4491]

I have the variant 3 model with a 20 round magazine and custom xgrip sleeve so its the best 9mm hands down besides my usp full size 1992' 9mm for being a compact gun damn its sweet the single action 🥰🔫⚰ damn it get u a p30 sk or vp9 sk with a 20 round HK mag No Compromise !!

[@TheFirearmGuy]

Too cool Mister

[@gcdiver]

Thoughts on P30SK vs P2000SK?

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+gcdiver I like the P30sk but will be review a P2000sk very soon

[@ParasidicGeneration]

thats a cool takedown

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+ParasidicGeneration Sure is - thanks man

[@archersfriend]

That mag release seems like a Big Problem to me. I am a firm believer in "If it ain't broke, don't fix it rule). the standard mag release (like the 1911) has worked for over a hundred years and absolutely no reason to change it.

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+archersfriend Many guys dont like it. I can go either way

[@Trueclaritynw]

I love them, I have huge thumbs and can reach it with my thumb, pointer or middle finger without changing my grip at all

[@robl884]

No safety/decocker on a hammered pistol? Weird.

[@chevy6299]

I really like the looks of this gun. It's not your standard box looking Glock sort of gun. I call it Ruggedly Handsome.

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+chevy6299 Thats a good way to describe it

[@gunenthusiast9201]

That's a cool gun

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+Gun Enthusiast Thanks buddy - its borrowed

[@TotusEius]

Looks like they took a page from the Walther P99 AS

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+Mike Canney HK has been using mag releases like that for a while

[@TotusEius]

Not talking about the mag release bud. The HKP30SK in general looks and feels just like the P99 AS. (double/single action with the exact same ergonomics). If you are a fan of the PPQ, check it out TheFireArmGuy. That being said, I will be picking up a P30SK :)

[@scottf.3808]

HK's are nice guns...

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+Scott F. For sure - thanks Scott

[@MikeBixby]

DA/SA HK OK!

[@TheFirearmGuy]

Im diggin them all but love my V1

[@rickypastille]

Hope the .40 S&W isn't too 'snappy' for your delicate little hands. ;-)

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+Ricky Pastille Too funny man

[@hksigman]

You don’t have to pull the trigger to disassemble the gun

[@TheFirearmGuy]

Thanks bud

[@MajorLeagueShooter1776]

First

[@louieallen1608]

8th guy Cath Sybil chuff chubby chicory ki fig full removable people like engineering that lol

[@biguy525]

I don't know anyone in my area that owns an H&K pistol. H&K hasn't had the best attitude toward the civilian market and with their price is probably why there are not any in the area.

[@elliottbutts153]

Man you don't know what you are missing. Once you have one HK they will tend to multiply quickly. Find a used one for a good price and try it. If you don't like it you can sell it easily for what you bought it for. You only live once, try it!

[@TheFirearmGuy]

+biguy525 Well the VP9 can be bought in the mid $500s so thats right around Glock prices