Why Did I Switch From VP9 to P30 LEM?

[@champy1210]

The P30 is the best defensive/duty firearm on the market. It's reliability, durability, ergos, build quality, fit and finish are unmatched. With that being said, if HK could build a 1.1"-max-width contender against the G43/P365/Hellcat, esp. given the Shield Arms ammo capacity, well, let's just say it'd be nice for them to join the party!

[@vladmordekeiser1054]

Indeed. I don't use an HK or Walther because ALL of their models are too big and heavy for how we dress in our tropical climate here in my country.

[@champy1210]

@@vladmordekeiser1054 PHLster Enigma, good sir. You’d be surprised what you can pull of with that rig in 100° F, humid Southern U.S. climate nearly year round with shorts and a T-shirt.

[@vladmordekeiser1054]

@@champy1210 Hmmmmm I have to try that. Thank you!

[@ItsEverythingElse]

Unmatched, yeah ok.

[@jonkR96]

Don’t be streaking rounds into your wedding tackle, folks! Aww man... John is hilarious!

[@helloharry1418]

Man had me rolling on the floor Funniest thing I've heard in a while

[@wehrewulf]

You guys must be easily amused.

[@earlyhead]

I carry a HK p30sk with the LEM trigger. I totally agree with your comments.

[@JaguarDieCast]

same here

[@HankProductions]

has any one put an RMR on the P30SK? I am looking at a trijicon RMRc but not sure...

[@willieb5911]

@@HankProductions I put a Vortex venom on my P30SK LEM with an EGW adapter plate. Was great except the easily exposed buttons on the side of the Venom allowed my holster to turn off the sight. I replaced it with a Deltapoint Pro with another EGW adapter plate. The unwanted button pushing problem was solved but now I have a new problem. The EGW dovetail adapter plate for the DPP on the P30SK makes the DPP sit too far back and hang off the rear of the slide. Makes it uncomfortable while carrying. I like the location of the DPP brightness adjustment button. You will never accidentally press up against it while in a holster. I just wish the EGW adapter plate was cut more like the EGW adapter plate for the venom. Doesn't make sense that the same company cuts both plates so differently for mounting on the same pistol. I thought about the Trijicon. I like how it is lower profile. But I went with the DPP because of the button location.

[@ArneAsada69]

Yup, I agree with everything John said. I have a P30 and P30sk, both in the LEM version. I only wish I could track down a P30L LEM to complete the family.

[@slashnagy6]

Arne Asada Have you tried armslist? I found one brand new in my area for $500 flat and the seller was willing to pay for the ffl transfer

[@kingLuu816]

@@slashnagy6 500?? Got damn I bought one in my local shop to hk p30l v1 for 850

[@slashnagy6]

@@kingLuu816 if you shop online, you can get lucky sometimes. This guy just didn’t like it so he was trying to get rid of it. I also sign up for different alert emails on different websites for guns/parts I’m looking for specifically

[@QuestionMark_119]

Lol..that's my holy grail as well P30 L with an LEM V1 Trigger , completed by Grey Guns

[@overrated121]

I have a hk p30 l v1 lem

[@chesshead3943]

Glad HK are supporting you!

[@Brock_CO]

After hours of research I decided on a P30LS and I couldn't be happier. I was used to the 1911 platform already so I wanted a thumb safety for a carry pistol, which the VP9 doesn't have.

[@laurencea9932]

I'm looking at the P30S DA/SA trigger for an EDC. I already have an HK45 with a DA/SA. I don't mind hammer fired at all. In fact, "He who is worthy to pick up this hammer (fired)...."

[@DLYskes1976]

As someone who has been a HK fan since 2017, my start happened when my father was looking for a new pistol and at the local gun store / range he looked at a VP9, and at the time i was all glock ( except for a sig 1911 ) well while we was looking at the VP9, I'm like wow this thing in my hand feels awesome, and the paddle mag release was different but when i figured it out, i got that straight up Ahhhh HAAA moment... and the Trigger, WOW!!!!!! Well after my dad bought the gun we put a few hundred rounds thru it on the range and wow, I was completely sold on HK... Well down the rabbit hole i go and a few months later, I have a VP9, HK P30L LEM, a HK P30sk LEM, and a VP9sk, and then a few months later picked up a HK P30 V1 ... And end up selling all my Glocks lol... I do like these models because they all use the same type of magazine and the grip is the same from gun to gun... so I can easily carry the VP9sk and have a full size back up mag in my pocket.

[@cccalifornia7206]

Hey Mr. Wick, I agree with your conviction of changing up your library of tools! I will be changing mine soon with my first on-board P30 LEM trigger! Looking forward to learning this smooth operator in fine tuning my carry mode. Please let me know if you up grade to the "Grayguns" light spring assembly kit on any of your tools! 👍🤔 and if you installed the kit yourself or if you paid the large price to have "Grayguns" install the kit?

[@herman66mi83]

John Wick , who did you use for holster maker for your HKp30L?

[@jeffcopenhaver2217]

Strider Do it you’ll thank yourself later. Best decision I’ve ever made moving from Blocks to Hk. No comparison, like trading in a Ford Festiva for a Mercedes.

[@davidcazares2469]

Whats the best version of the p30 ?

[@Nordheide]

@@davidcazares2469 LEM Trigger or V1

[@davidleung8158]

Same here, has a VP9, love it, just recently got a P30SK with the LEM trigger, love that setup even more.

[@misterchuck6866]

how would you like the trigger feel from the VP9 to the P30 LEM? i know the VP9 trig and the P2000 DA/SA trig, but not LEM

[@Ohio_Motonaut]

Great video! I also switched from a VP9 and a VP9SK to a P30L and P30SK in LEM as my main go-to pistols. The L is such an exceptional accurate shooter. Just ordered a holster for the SK so I'm looking forward to carrying that. I wish HK would "relaunch" the P30 LEM line to get more people on board. They also need to up their standard mag capacities to add 2 more rds.

[@ImCreepingdeath444]

I know your comment is really old, and you may already know this, but I just bought an HK P30L and it came with three 17 round mags. HK apparently listened to everyone's suggestion.

[@jimfirestone351]

I have carried the HKP30 for 5 years with the Gray Guns short reset and love it. I applaud you for training so often. We should never be done training.

[@ApharmdBattler]

Y0u already know that HK is my ride or die manufacturer and as a "lefty" I am in alignment with your assessment. The P30 is bomb-proof and one of the most vetted combat pistols in the market. I trained with the P30 DA/SA which makes shooting my P30sk with LEM a breeze. Like you, I chose HK for very specific reasons. And my VP9sk is still in my EDC rotation as well.

[@bebop_557]

I carry a Glock for work, ultimately due to constraints. (My main complaint with the Glock is that it is not very ambidextrous. Otherwise, I have no qualms trusting my life to a stock Glock.) That being said, I have zero qualms carrying a P30 of any variety, either. I consider it one of the single greatest pistols for police and security work. I think the only other European pistol I would put on par for police or security work is the FN 509 LE Tactical.

[@ApharmdBattler]

@Mike Jones It all comes down to if you prefer a hammer-fired or striker-fired pistol. My personal preference, especially for carry is a hammer. As I like the extra safety it adds as I can thumb the hammer, and I also feel that mastering a DA/SA trigger makes you an overall better shooter as you learn trigger control as you refine your technique. But I also carry striker fire as well. Again, it all comes down to personal preference. I own just about every P30 and VP model, so let me know if you have further questions.

[@ApharmdBattler]

@Mike Jones If you really want a P30L DM me, I can point you in the right direction.

[@ApharmdBattler]

@Old Soul I said, "one of the most vetted combat pistols" which is true, and one can easily search for that information, I did not say it was THE MOST vetted. Glock and Sig clearly have more documentation due to popularity. But I digress.

[@smic1961]

I got to shoot the P30 LEM and the VP9 back to back when I was visiting HK in Columbus over a year ago... among a bunch of other dream guns! MP5, G36, 416,.. all with the fun switch! I loved it over the VP9 as well! On my wish list!

[@MyDyerMaker]

Honest man. I bought a P30SK because of you, so your endorsement works.

[@nahtay72]

I bought a vp9 for the same reason.

[@cccalifornia7206]

@D'yer Maker, John, sold me also on the HK P30sk Lite LEM TRIGGER... I bought one also! I hope HK is rewarding John well $$$😉👍

[@thegreenberetlife0191]

The paddles on the HK (not the Walther) make for phenomenal ergonomics... The worked LEM is a solid setup!

[@edrosa3485]

That brutal and blatant honesty at the 1:15 mark got you a like. Puns galore and Terminator reference was just gravy.

[@jackbauer9077]

I carry the p2000 LEM, love that trigger!

[@billassande7628]

Wish I could find a nice used one.

[@vladmordekeiser1054]

05:50 G2c and G3 have strikers, but will work in double action too.

[@kodimah8577]

Hey HK. Would love an updated P30 with a factory RMR like you did for the 2020 VP9.

[@Paco2340]

I was just thinking to myself yesterday “John should do a video on this.” No joke. Thanks!

[@felixnieves1589]

Ur absolutely Right Best Trigger !👍

[@chaff5]

Well I guess I'm getting a P30 of some kind. In one of your other videos, I commented that the VP9's slide lock is too far back and rests under my thumb. Well, I rented a P30 and it turns out that it's low enough and just perfectly out of the way on the P30. Thanks for your vids man. Edit - Got a P30L V1 w/ night sights!

[@michaelglenn2468]

I cut my slide lock lever off my P30's lol. HK wants like 40 bucks for the stubby. I'm satisfied with what I made.

[@sirarnie9837]

You definitely peaked my interest in this weapon. However, my first HK will be the SP5.

[@chocodesu]

Just picked up a P2000SK LEM (best California legal option I had). Can't wait for my parents upcoming move to Arizona so that I have some nice gifting options open to me in the P30 line!

[@kleezer1]

As a new P30 owner, I learned a lot from this video ty

[@tanekabratcher3606]

I bought a used p30sk with LEM trigger and I took it to the range and it’s my favorite gun 👌🏽 I think I want a p30 LEM for home defense

[@ASPextra]

Great gun!

[@itzkingwaap5804]

How are you today Bratcher? That p30 lem is seek I got it once saw this review, and I can tell you it's amazing

[@jimu2896]

Such informative discussion, but always find myself laughing so hard at your comments; Tactical shelf, meaty bits, wedding tackle.. Great stuff!

[@pauljohnson9445]

Saw a guy hit steel at 300 yds with the VP9, on the 3rd and 4th shots, probably after just viewing a Miculek video, and it was the first time shooting it, back in 2014. But he fell in love with the P30 LEM after shooting it twice. Reduced reset is definitely the ticket, which makes it more USP LEM like. Of which there used to be 4. Same with the P2000 & sk. And HK45 & 45c. He shot the VP9sk from 5 out to 50 yds from concealment while moving back and forth, and did not miss. Awesome 1st and only gun, but it takes time, and work, and study, to be proficient with anything. A Glock, a 1911, a P7, are all other options that can do well what you need to have done. Or so I've heard........

[@michaelj6521]

Sold! Purchased mine two days ago.

[@ASPextra]

Nice!

[@vanilla50]

If you don't mind, where were you able to find one?

[@bernardhayes4459]

Very educational about preferring a hammer pistol to a striker fired for AIWB carry

[@coverfireconcepts9032]

Great video. You have come full circle from the “Vp9 you suck and they hate you” and the whole striker fired gun being superior to hammer fired mindset ......

[@ASPextra]

Pluses and minuses.

[@jeffmezzullo5864]

Great video I have both the VP9 and SK version I may consider swapping out the SK with the P30SK LEM. Regular VP9 is also home defense with surefire mounted.

[@stephenbrody2717]

John thanks great video. Answered the questions I had when I searched for the difference between the two guns

[@ASPextra]

You're welcome!

[@YasilTorvanna]

@@ASPextraclicked off the moment you admitted to be a shill.

[@kingwiththeax6880]

I also have a p30 lem. Great gun. My favorite grip and mag release. The trigger is a little weird because mine tends to double when I’m trying to ride the reset. I like the walther p99 trigger better and it also gives second strike capability with a similar mag release.

[@Cavemale2000]

I carry an MR9, which is practically the same as a P99 - my favorite trigger, mag release and grip so far for my chubby fat hands.

[@moustachio334]

“Wedding tackle” and that was when I subscribed

[@ASPextra]

Haha welcome!

[@andrewvillavicencio8496]

I have been a fan of H&K since I bought my USP. 40 in 1995. I am going to have to take a look at the P30 LEM :-) Thanks John

[@timelliott6036]

Thanks John for the great show and tell. You mentioned grayguns did your trigger… who did your optic cut?

[@ASPextra]

wrightarmory.com

[@timelliott6036]

@@ASPextra , thanks for the quick response!

[@cwprinting]

Sorry if this has already been asked..... who milled your slide for the RMR?

[@ASPextra]

It's not a RMR, but I get what you mean. wrightarmory.com

[@cwprinting]

@@ASPextra Thanks !!

[@cwprinting]

@@ASPextra I listened to your Video again.... You said RMR, ha ha

[@ricksteinbauer9970]

I need to step up my game! I don’t think I even shot 2,500 rounds total last year

[@ASPextra]

Rick, for the average Joe, 2500 rounds is a great year! Keep kicking butt!

[@danielrountree258]

Just bought my brand new HK P30SK LEM im very very satisfied. Can't say I've ever experienced a trigger like this before.

[@abc-wv4in]

Very interesting video, John! I enjoy learning about unfamiliar-to-me handguns. This looks like a great one. Thanks for posting and have a blessed Sunday.

[@Calibur95]

Could you do a trigger comparison with the CZ P10C? I've heard that it has the best out of box trigger for a striker fired.

[@ImaYam]

Cz p10 has a better trigger than the VP9 BY 25%.... I have the vp9 and the cz...cz takes it, but must be broken in first...took me about 500-1000 rounds to remove the grit

[@ImaYam]

@h person at this point I shot thousands maybe 5k rounds through my CZ and to be honest if I had 95% success I wouldn't carry it...my CZ thankully has ran flawless....I do not reload my own brass and you void your warrenty if you run reloads so I stick with Magtech, federal, s and b, fiochhi

[@ASPextra]

P10C has a good trigger. Not VP9 good, but very good.

[@RANDY_MAR5H]

There's more to pistols than just triggers. VP9/PPQ set the bar really high. BUT, look around man. P10c hype train died. Even the "sponsored influencers" like pannone and instructerzero both went to different platforms once their 2019 contracts were up. I wouldn't consider the p10c a duty grade handgun like I would a p30, M&P, or a glock.

[@steveasvitt5437]

@@ASPextra I think you've got me convinced to get the P30 LEM. Did you add the RMR using the rear sight slot? Which holster are you using? Thank you!

[@cavalierx6099]

I used to use a USP 45 and LOVED that GUN. Problem was H&K doesn't really care about the average man's budget. No compromise, on quality or price. If H&K could find a way to have $20/$25 Mags and parts and bits that worked with industry standard things like lights and accessories I bet sales would jump in the Self/Home Defense market by 20-25% at least. Until then I will live vicariously through Warren Zevon here. Thanks for the demo John.

[@RussDyer]

I bought the P30SK a few months back and its my daily carry. Im wanting to put n RMR o mine but not sure of whats required , like slide milling or adapters.

[@tylerleavitt2715]

Just got hold of a P30 LEM 9mm and this trigger is amazing.

[@RightWingNutter]

One of the many reasons I’m leaving California is all the excellent handguns I can NOT get here. That includes the H&K VP9

[@0779risingsun]

Lol now California laws are coming to all United States

[@TheBoxingCannabyte]

For real? Is it a capacity thing? Im a liberal gun owner and combat vet so there is a niche for my upcoming content and a chance to bridge some major gaps. If i could give a pistol to everyone itd be the p30 or p30l lem or beretta m9 or sig p226 or p229. Few guns are better. If the hk p7 was easier to maintain and get parts for and was viable for production that as well. Single stack obviously a good ol fashioned 1911 like the sig 1911 tac ops or colt m1991a1. All very safe and effective guns for experts and n00bs. Hammer fire> striker in terms of safety. For carry i thinkn.357 snub smith is a damn good route

[@venomgt7299]

Love my VP9 tactical, but have longed for an optics ready version.Shot show revealed vp9 2020 or A1. Wish HK would release it today so we can scoop 1 up.

[@jeffandstuff821]

I love my P30sk lem and I am on the hunt for P30 longslide LEM...They sell out quickly!

[@ASPextra]

SO hard to find right now!!

[@gunnerview6578]

Those series of pistols are Sick! HK45 LEM PLEASE!

[@escapedfromnewyork]

We are an HK family and make no apologies for it. My first pistol was a USP 40, the only HK I didn't care for. It was a bit clunky and not a great fit I have a VP9 and a G3K long. Originally a 91, but I had it converted to G3K configuration with a 12.4" barrel and 4" flash hider My son has a 416, a USP compact, a HK 45 Tactical, a P7, and just got the new SP5. A forgotten one....we had been chatting about shotguns and he was talking about how much he hates them when I asked him if he would give me my Benelli M1 Super 90. He said "f*** off" and reminded me that it is an HK marked shotgun. Why did I give it to him????

[@kmart1319]

Both are great pistols. I’ll still lean towards the VP9

[@us3657]

Hey John love your videos keep up the good work. I was wondering what red dot you have been using?Could you do a video on that?Thanks

[@ASPextra]

It’s a Trijicon RMR06 type 2

[@wv1022]

Love the antique copper looks in the rail. Can you give me light on how you doit? I own a P30L myself.

[@ASPextra]

It's "burnt bronze" cerakote from wrightarmory.com

[@wv1022]

@@ASPextra thanks a lot💪

[@giantslug6969]

P30L with a compensator doubles as a club. My favorite handgun.

[@thagrifster594]

Thanks for recommending Gray Guns trigger. They have one for my P226 👍🏻

[@ASPextra]

SO GOOD.

[@Hoons54]

Thanks for the video and reasons, subscribed!

[@ASPextra]

Welcome!

[@GaveMeGrace1]

Thank you- and you can’t best NOT having to rack the slide for dry fire (or laser bullet target) practice.

[@AnUnnamed3vil]

Have you ever reviewed the CZ P10 C? It has the best out of the box trigger for a striker fired pistol in my opinion. The ambidextrous mag release unfortunately needs some break in time, but overall it's a fantastic gun. I'd love to see what you think about it.

[@ASPextra]

I've played with one. Not a bad gun. But I prefer the HK.

[@PilotPlater]

good point about the thumb over the hammer, wondering if there's a tiny chance of fumbling with keys, zippers etc in some way that could possibly grab the hammer while holstered, or is the hammer recessed into the slide far enough that it's simply not possible?

[@ASPextra]

The hammer is completely bobbed and flush with the back of the slide.

[@MPGunther1]

Love my P2000, USP and P30SK! What took you so long to convert to the HAMMER

[@ASPextra]

Took me getting some time with it.

[@cccalifornia7206]

👍😉.... I believe I very well maybe selling my GLOCK pistols and making my library filled like yours!! Good choices my friend! I must say "John" convinced me to search deeper into the P30 LEM TRIGGER. Thus, my first one will be on-board very soon!! Looking forward to learning this smooth operator!!

[@therealcoolhandluke]

Hey John... Long time watcher here... Thank you for all the great videos.... Question.... how do you come up with the names for your guns?

[@BASEDinMaine]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Talbot,_1st_Earl_of_Shrewsbury I'm guessing this is the 'John Talbot" that lent his name as inspiration to John.

[@ASPextra]

Out of the mush of my decayed brain. My carry guns are all named for characters from Shakespeare. :) Based on the type of character.

[@therealcoolhandluke]

@@ASPextra Hey John... Thanks for the reply! And keep the lessons coming 👍🇺🇸

[@MilitantX1]

@@ASPextra My guns are named; "SHAFT" and "PASSENGER 57".

[@jacksonsaint2141]

You did it well right! 💯

[@isaiahmarquez9717]

Nice piece. If you wanna call it Cornholio, that’s your business. 😆 But seriously, there are several reasons I like HK, but probably the biggest reason is I really like the paddle mag release. The hammer fired LEM HK45 and the striker fired VP9 are in my stable. I love them both.

[@ASPextra]

Haha Cornholio!

[@Frosted.7]

Just got my P2000 V2 LEM and I love it, I had a P250 previously this is exactly what the P250 should have been. Now you have me looking at Grayguns awesome info thanks as always!

[@kyrozudesoya1829]

I got a P30 recently partly for novelty (never bought an H&K), and also because the V3 had a nice set of features that I prefer in a carry gun: 1) DA-SA-DCO 2) really dug the ambi mag release (though I'm right-handed I like having options), 3) John Wick gun. That being said the DA-SA out of the box isn't the greatest, but at the range it shoots just fine, and I love it being hammer-fired for all the reasons you've stated in the video. I'm getting ready to get the LEM V1, so I'm really excited to see how this gun is versus the V3.

[@beaster88]

Helpful review. Appreciate it.

[@LITTLEROCK2517]

Yo

[@JC-mi8xb]

John thanks for this video. I actually never shot a HK at range however I've do e a lot of dry fire with them. I really like the trigger reset on them or least the ones I've handled in past. I currently use Sig P365 and have enjoyed it. Have you done a video on the Sig p365 yet? I actually haven't seen it yet on your videos.

[@briansupermag3918]

Sounds good and glad you found something that makes you feel better to trust you and your life with. Me I'll take my striker fire vp9skle all day everyday over any DA. I want every trigger stroke to be the same no adjusting at all. We all just have to find what works best for us as individuals. Good review.

[@ASPextra]

Note that the LEM trigger has the same trigger press every time.

[@briansupermag3918]

@@ASPextra maybe its was the longer overall stroke compared to standard SF it was a bit ago at the range when someone had a P30. Granted it probably didnt have extra work done to it but I just preferred my SF vp 9 sk le. Well best of luck and enjoy your new friend. Love your stuff. Just different strokes for different folks.

[@briansupermag3918]

@@ASPextra I had a question for you John if you dont mind. I am stuck here in NJ where you cant carry and wanted your input on carrying in your house or being considered paranoid by others. Or do you think stashing guns around your house is ok but I dont. If I learned anything from you is to ... KEEP YOUR TOOLS ON YOU! Can you do a video on that for more of a home protection standpoint where like the situation I am in we cant carry. No carry for regulars. Only police or retired police. Thx John

[@captainphilly7816]

Where did you get your slide cut for your red dot Having trouble finding anyone that will do an HK hammer fired

[@ASPextra]

wrightarmory.com

[@nahtay72]

I still like a wml on my carry pistols. Can't hurt.

[@Joe.dirt7909]

This guy is a joke…..he will tune his carry gun’s trigger…… butt not have a weapon light on his carry gun 🙄

[@CorgiEnjoyer]

@@Joe.dirt7909 yeah, thats strange huh.. 🤔 he still makes great cctv review videos though

[@rickmoss7040]

I have several HK pistols, and LOVE them. Carry a P30 DA/SA every day. Love it. Tried the VP series, but after being an HK ‘fan’ for so long, they just do NOT have that ‘real’ HK feel and quality to me. Call me a prude or what ever, but I tried one, and they just don’t feel like the HKs I am so used to. I have three P30s, two USPS and a P2000....have not committed to buying the VP stuff yet....just can’t bring myself to do it.

[@ASPextra]

Huh. I love my VP9s.

[@chrisboyd1408]

Great logical review of the pistols. Unrelated question: for those of us during the work week who wear dress shirt and suit coat (which is taken on and off at work,in and out of car, etc.). Which is the best CCW holster?

[@Cavemale2000]

Try an outside the waistband paddle holster. mine conceals easily under a suit coat and it is easy to remove when you get in and out of a vehicle or sitting at your desk. I made my own paddle holster out of leather and now all my other holsters are just collecting dust.

[@ASPextra]

A tuckable holster is best.

[@chrisboyd1408]

@@ASPextra like the Urban Carry G3? Have you reviewed those yet?

[@chrisboyd1408]

@@Cavemale2000I had considered that style but the problem with this type I think is the pistol is completely exposed when the coat opens.

[@imanibarnett7513]

Great video. Hk is life. The best there is out there. Vp9 does have the best striker fired pistol.

[@mitubogoogle]

Excellent presentation -definitely a hammer😎

[@theChestnutMtnTinman]

I carry a light on all my carry guns not only for the possibility of low light but also for the weight on the front end. They shoot so much better. I’m a retired cop off 32 years, competition shooter, and edc person 😎😎

[@Falconryder]

Retired cop? So what's your opinion on this grey guns trigger job? I can see how that extremely short reset would be more fun to target shoot, but wouldn't that be a liability in a duty scenario or a self-defense situation, in terms of possible accidental trigger pulls?

[@aaronyoung542]

Love the terminator reference, glad the lem works for you!

[@wt.9261]

I am big fan of DA/SA semi-auto handguns. Beretta PX4 compact Carry LLT edition is my favorite handgun. I have to look into HK P30 LEM. John thank you for making this video. I have a question for you john can you change double action and make it around 8 pounds pull trigger? I personal like the traditional double action handgun “feel”.

[@ASPextra]

Yes they make a LEM variant are about that weight.

[@wt.9261]

@Active self protection thank you John for taking your time. i’ll definitely look into HK P30 LEM.

[@BassFlatsBeyond]

The TLR is fine choice as well *NDs the light. 😂

[@BigSkyGuyWhy]

Very specific question for the defensive and tactical world... For hammer fired, if you get a click without a bang is it ALWAYS best to pull the trigger again and hope for a bang this time or is it better practice to just rack again???

[@Knight_of_the_Old_Code]

I've always been trained to tap/rack to clear the malfunction (given it's a "basic" malfunction).

[@AslansMane88]

PHASED plasma rifle, Sir. 😆 Excellent video.

[@sgute691]

When will HK send optic cuts for the other pistol lineup?

[@ASPextra]

It’s a good question. I think it takes a good bit of retooling to do, so not sure if they’re willing to refresh the P30, USP, 45, etc to get that done.

[@kertp8482]

You carry the P30LEM for the same reasons I carry a Sig P250. My Sig has a 6 lb trigger, as opposed to your 5 lb, and the reset on my Sig is standard just like a double-action revolver, but dang, I really like this gun and was upset with Sig for discontinuing the P250. I do wish I could fit it with a red dot, so maybe I will check out the HK later this year when I move to a state that does not require me to waive my HIPAA rights in order to purchase a handgun. I've been working with a P320 with a red dot, and I really do like the red dot, just not a fan of the P320 for my EDC.

[@FezzUG]

Unsure why you say that but I recently got the X compact and it shoots and feels great but was looking at the P320 Compact and VP9 to get next but I think I'm going to wait for the P320 X Carry Tacops this year as a general home defense and maybe conceal if I switch the barrel to be flush.

[@kertp8482]

@@FezzUG I'm not sure which part of my comment that you are unsure of, but I will assume it is that Sig discontinued the P250. I like the P250 because it has a trigger that reminds me of my double-action revolvers. I grew up with double-action revolvers and still love them. The P250 is also hammer-fired, which gives me the same safety that John talks about with his P30LEM. I own a P320 RX and I do enjoy spending range time with it. I don't like the trigger on it as much as I like my P250. You know...some folks like Ford F-150s and others like Ford F-350s, or Toyotas, or Dodge Rams, or whatever. That is why we get to choose. I hope you will be happy with your choice of handguns. The selection on the market is great, and we all ought to enjoy them safely. Now, if you are unsure why I don't like giving up my HIPAA rights in order to purchase a handgun, I recommend you think about how much our government misuses the information we give them already. That part will be solved for me when I move later this year.

[@FezzUG]

@@kertp8482 whoops sorry I wasn't specific, I was unsure why you didn't like the P320 for EDC but you answered my question, more power to you, I recently enjoyed the P320 as an EDC but I do need to try a woder range of firearms from Sig with a hammer.

[@nathanmieure4071]

Wedding Tackle!!! 😆😂🤣

[@billassande7628]

Since I jumped on the HK train the LEM system has really interested me. My current daily carry is a P2000 but I have both a P30L and HK45 now. I don't mind the heavier DA triggers on HK's but the LEM I tried seemed much smoother with less stacking just before the break.

[@johndicapua6614]

As a lefty I'm sold! Too bad I can't find one. I would really like the P30L in .40 S&W with the LEM trigger. Any insider information on if H&K will ever be shipping any more guns to the US? Surely you have some pull.

[@ASPextra]

You won't hardly find one in 40. Don't get made anymore because no one shoots it.

[@jimmysmith3255]

Who milled the slide for rmr? Love the platform, but cant see iron sights without glasses , need red dot.

[@ASPextra]

Http://wrightarmory.com

[@dannystillman1283]

If possible could you let me know what Red Dot you are running on yourP30 and how was it mounted? I have carried an HK USP .40 since the gun came out in 1993. I am buying a new EDC and would like the P30SK and want to add the RD.

[@ASPextra]

It's a Holosun 507c-GR. It was mounted by wrightarmory.com

[@TrueMesa]

Very good video, was thinking of picking up a vp9 for my wife who is left handed and having issues with my currently owned guns. Wish someone in my area woulf rent a p30 to try it out also. As always great vid and keep up the great work. Now back to my dry fire lol

[@danielbass1234]

Hi John. Thank you for your great views on products. I would like to know what Name Brand Holster you carry? I'm Shopping for a new holster. Thank you for your response

[@ASPextra]

Dark Star Gear: darkstargear.com/ use coupon code ASP10 to save 10% (I make nothing) Also check out Henry Holsters: www.henryholsters.com/

[@Hawkins_BJJ]

Hello John, really love your channel. I had a question for you, I carry a P30SK 9mm Lem trigger for the same reasons however I'm under the impression that it's not possible to put a Red Dot on the 9mm, only the .40, I know you mentioned Bruce Grey milled your P30, do you carry a 9mm or the 40 or have any suggestions? Thank you I'm advance!

[@terrybobo1590]

Lookong to get the HK VP9 COMPACT AS OF NOW CARRY A WALTHER PPQ M2 AS WELL AS THE FN-FNS9

[@clachapelle]

It is just nice to see someone with something other than a Glock.. I don't hate Glocks I just think they are overrated..

[@triGRIMM]

Glocks have an aftermarket device control unit that allows one to holster the same as John's p30 lem

[@ASPextra]

Striker Control Device. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4ezmHturLycapY

[@oklahomahank2378]

Now available from Langdon tactical.

[@rossifumifan1]

Safety while IWB carry?

[@JohnDoe-sl8px]

I've been looking for a P30 for a while and they seem to be out of stock / back logged like crazy everywhere I've tried. Fall of 2019 I had begun to look around and encountered this issue then recently started to look again in 2020 and its the same story. Why are these things non-existent everywhere?!?!

[@ASPextra]

Germany isn’t sending any stateside.

[@JohnDoe-sl8px]

@@ASPextra Well thats a bummer, would I be better off to look for a different gun for my next purchase then if these wont be available?

[@enriquegimenez7920]

Hi John, thank you for sharing your thoughts. Any chance you can share who worked on your guns?

[@ASPextra]

My VP9 was customized by Grayguns and Bruce's team is stellar. My current P30 was first built by ROBAR who is not in business anymore and the trigger is done by Lazy Wolf.

[@treygilmore2141]

so...where is the HK sponsored discount code for a P30 LEM? Just checking...been wanting one for a while, and figure will end up buying one soon. Thanks for the great video!

[@ASPextra]

Haha I wish!

[@OG_HakunaMatata]

Try out the Canik TP9SF elite trigger!

[@ASPextra]

I have. It’s okay but not great.

[@OG_HakunaMatata]

Active Self Protection Extra 😭 Im thinking of getting a HK as well because of your review and also I have friends who have an HM and recommend it a lot

[@blakejake9618]

Where did you get the slide cut for the RMR? I can’t find any info on P30 slide cuts.

[@ASPextra]

wrightarmory.com

[@fearnonebutone4977]

Apart from the short reset system, what else did GrayGuns do to the trigger? I have the GrayGuns short reset system (drop in) in my P30L, both my P30’s and my P30sk. Is there other stuff to do?

[@ASPextra]

He tuned the complete action.