Which HK P30?

General Firearms Handguns - Semi Auto
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I would not feel deprived and lose sleep if I had the P30 in LEM V1. That said, being OCD as I know I am, the extra barrel length and sighting radius of the P30L is irresistible, so I’ll wait it out for the P30L LEM V1 (or V2 convertible to V1). After all I have read, the LEM is the safest and most useful variant. Although I expect it would do well on the range, it’s not the reason for having the gun. In a real life situation that I hope with all my heart never occurs - the LEM will serve me better.

EDIT: My life and the life of those I would protect is worth waaaaay more than $50. Priceless.

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How is the reset on the LEM, compared to a Glock?

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Long!

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That’s why people apparently have been willing to spend the $300 on a Bruce Gray trigger job - among other things, to shorten the reset.

That said, another point of view is that trigger reset is not unimportant but has been highly over rated as a consideration.

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Very Over Rated!

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I’m going to a couple ranges today to see if they have any HKs to rent, but in the meantime, how does the trigger pull compare to Glocks?

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For the P30, the DA 1st pull is very long and very heavy, at 12 lbs. The SA pull is close to 5 lbs, with a good bit of travel before the break. The break is fairly crisp in SA. I had the HK45 & HK45 compact, and the SA pull on the those had less travel before the break, than the P30.
Ive never tried an HK with the LEM.

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In a word: inferior. I’m happy with my P30L, but the trigger is the only thing keeping this gun from greatness. That’s true of a lot of HK products, however.

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Thanks to everyone’s replies and advice. I have decided that the V3 will be fine for me. Unfortunately, I was unable to find one to shoot, but I was able to dry-fire, and I am satisfied with the feel of the trigger. I am almost dead set on getting the P30L VS NS from Bud’s, especially since the deal is superb.

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A striker fired P30, with a Glock trigger action, would be the ultimate pistol. HK is developing a striker fired pistol. It’s in the design stages.

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Where did you hear this? Any more info? I would love to see HK come out with this.

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There is a thread about it on HKPro.com. I am excited about it too, but im assuming this pistol will be at least 2 or 3 years down the line.

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Have you considered the Bruce Gray trigger job? $300.

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It’s $300 for the work by Greyguns and then with shipping, you will be in the $400 range. But the work they do is guaranteed for life, and is supposed to be the best in the biz.

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For $300 you can get 1200 rounds of 9mm and learn the trigger system…

Where in Florida are you?

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jw, I am in Tampa area.

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If you want to shoot one before you buy it and venture to the other end of I4, send me a PM I’ll let you shoot mine.

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You are the man! Very generous of you, and I appreciate it. I did however already order the gun this evening. I do get to that side of the state on occasion, maybe a range trip can be arranged.

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I’m going too Shoot Straight in Tampa this weekend. You guys want to get together.

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There is a Tampa area thread in the regional section, good place to post about meets.