H&K P30L in 40 S&W - Any owners out there?

**vjb.knife** · July 2nd, 2012, 08:37 AM

I have a USP 40 that I bought back in the mid 1990's and I really like it but I have been thinking about getting the P30L in 40 caliber. I just wanted to know if anyone out there has one and how they like it.

I am not interested in any other alternatives, so please don't tell me to get a Glock or whatever else is out there this question is only about the H&K P30L.

**joe magarack** · July 2nd, 2012, 09:21 AM

What are you going to be using it for...?....I have a p-30 LEM trigger, chambered in 9mm. Fantastic gun!..I had a p-30L in 9 and I sold it. I wanted it for carry and I like the p-30 better than the L series. Can't beat HK though. They are off the leash! I have a p-30 9mm lem...an HK 45c lem...and a p2000sk lem in 40sw. All do any ammo I feed them and are more than combat accurate. I don't see any difference in shooting the half inch L series gives you over the regular p-30. Just my 2 cents.......

**vjb.knife** · July 2nd, 2012, 04:39 PM

I will probably just shoot it at the range. I doubt if it will be a carry gun so I was thinking that the longer barrel may have an edge. Thanks for the info. I figured it would be supremely reliable after my previous experience with H&K firearms.

**17nut** · July 2nd, 2012, 10:52 PM

I have a P30L but in 9mm it is by far my favorite pistol in the world. Nothing even comes close to how it feels in my hands. I also shoot it better than I have ever shot any pistol. I never shot a regular sized P30 so I cant say there. But I love my L. I own 2 USP's and love both of them but the P30L is much better IMO. Another reason to go with the L is it is closer to the size of a Full sized USP. So If you liked that platform it will be closer to what you have. Here are some phone pics.

And one of RJ hanging out with his older Brother.

**harold63** · July 3rd, 2012, 06:10 PM

Originally Posted by 17nut

Nothing even comes close to how it feels in my hands.

I looked at this pistol more than an addict looks at porn. I kick myself sometimes because I chose the USP over the P30L. Had I not had a butt load of Taurus 24/7 Pro and 800 series handguns, already (they are a close second to the P30/P30L as far as feeling good in the hand), I would have chosen the P30. I figured I could live with the USP grip (ho hum) to get the other features I wanted in that handgun.

**17nut** · July 3rd, 2012, 07:19 PM

Originally Posted by 300WM

I looked at this pistol more than an addict looks at porn. I kick myself sometimes because I chose the USP over the P30L. Had I not had a butt load of Taurus 24/7 Pro and 800 series handguns, already (they are a close second to the P30/P30L as far as feeling good in the hand), I would have chosen the P30. I figured I could live with the USP grip (ho hum) to get the other features I wanted in that handgun.

Dont get me wrong, I love my USP's as well. I carry a USPc40. I too bought the USP full size first then the USPc then the P30L. I love having all three and someday wanna add a P2000 but for me the P30L has everything I want in a pistol.

**XTrooper** · July 15th, 2012, 07:16 PM

My P30LS Variant 1 (light LEM) in .40 S&W is my EDC. It is also in the top three of the best handguns I've owned over the last 40+ years which covers a LOT of weapons.

**vjb.knife** · July 16th, 2012, 09:32 AM

Thanks for the opinions and information on the P30L. I am pretty sure that I will have to get one.

**vjb.knife** · July 28th, 2012, 11:54 PM

Well I went to the dealer and tried one on for size and it just did not work. I really like everything about it except that I have pretty big mitts and my fingers don't feel good below the fingerguard. It did not present a comfortable grip so I passed on it. I ended up getting the new SA XDM comp model with the 5.5" barrel and adjustable sights. I ran a few hundred rounds through it at the range and it di dvery well. I am happy with it and it was a couple of hundred bucks less, not that cost was a consideration.