My New P30L! First Impressions! Stateside Pics!

[HKCHEF]

Here is the New P30L, they are officially stateside and being shipped in small quantity's. The gun is identical to the P30, only difference is L for longer.

The case content was a little different compared to the P30, as you can see in the pic the lock is different and it came with a sticker.;)

Also the white buffer is quite large. The gun has great balance and looks fantastic, here are some pics, I will post detailed range info as soon as I have time to shoot.

If you need a different angle or comparison to what I have just ask and I will post pics for you.


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[forFREEDOM]

Awww that's one bad boy! Thanks Chef! I know what my next purchase will be.

[mikecleonard]

Beautiful pistol!

Any idea where I could pick one of these up and the cost?

Thanks!

[Sobriquet]

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This picture messing with anyone else? I'm getting like vertigo from looking at it. LOL.

[SudS]

My PM is busted until HKPro processes my payment. I've changed my profile to allow messages sent by email.

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This picture messing with anyone else? I'm getting like vertigo from looking at it. LOL.

[KurtP2k]

slobber

[HK1286]

That buffer is huge. What is the barrel length on the P30L?

[Stingray65ny]

Great pics and thank you.

[HKCHEF]

P30L Technical Data

Model- P30L
Caliber- 9mm
Capacity- 15
Sights- 3 dot
Width- 1.37"
Height- 5.43"
Weight with Empty Magazine- 1.72 lbs.
Sight Radius- 6.42"
Barrel Length- 4.45"
Overall Length- 7.65"
Overall Awesomeness- High

[Kost]

Very nice! Im officially jealous! ;)

Let us know how it shoots

[Cadillac Johnson]

Great news! Looks amazing!

HK FINALLY got something released in the states on time. Well not really... the P30L should have been released at the same time as the P30, but at least they got it here quickly after it was announced it would be coming over.

I'm picking up a new P226ST on Saturday and might just have to put in an order for a P30L.

[spyder1439]

sweet gun and nice pics

[FChen17213]

Whoa, didn't see this one coming so soon. However, I can't find one anywhere. Anyone know who has them in stock?

[HKCHEF]

Whoa, didn't see this one coming so soon. However, I can't find one anywhere. Anyone know who has them in stock?

My dealer ordered two, mine and he decided to keep the other one.

[rohardi]

wow chef, that's one lucky pelican case you got there!

[cmdrdredd]

Now where's the LEM? :(

[Sobriquet]

Now where's the LEM? :(

Don't give him any ideas. He's already got half of the 2008 GDP of Oberndorf in that case.

[cmdrdredd]

Don't give him any ideas. He's already got half of the 2008 GDP of Oberndorf in that case.

No I meant that I want the LEM. The P30L looks nice and grats on the purchase. However, for me it's not practical to be spending abother $800+ on basically the same gun with a longer barrel. That's me. I can however see myself spending the money on an LEM option.

[LCSO264]

very jealous!!!! let us know how she runs at the range...

[BOBBY]

WOW! :eek:

Very nice. CONGRATS!

[jehu]

Hows the trigger on that gun?

[jamesp]

if you dont mind me asking, what model pelican case is that you have?

[drt]

So is that P30L standard DA/SA with decock and no manual safety right?

If they made that thing in V1 I believe I would have to start pimpin ho's to come up with the scratch for that.

I am also curious of the trigger. I see an HK45 in that mix. How does the SA P30L trigger stack up against the SA trigger of the HK45?

Thanks for the help

[HKCHEF]

Hows the trigger on that gun?

The same as the P30

[HKCHEF]

if you dont mind me asking, what model pelican case is that you have?

Model 5200, under the guns the lower section has the mags.

[HKCHEF]

So is that P30L standard DA/SA with decock and no manual safety right?

If they made that thing in V1 I believe I would have to start pimpin ho's to come up with the scratch for that.

I am also curious of the trigger. I see an HK45 in that mix. How does the SA P30L trigger stack up against the SA trigger of the HK45?

Thanks for the help

I will compare them later, but they feel similar dry.

[NvrenufRR]

Very cool man and congratulations.

Give us a range report vs the standard P30.

I hope makes good on the rumors of a hybrid P30L and introduces a match trigeer system and Match sights. Hopefully in both V3 and LEM

[Patmos]

Here is the New P30L, they are officially stateside and being shipped in small quantity's. The gun is identical to the P30, only difference is L for longer.

The case content was a little different compared to the P30, as you can see in the pic the lock is different and it came with a sticker.;)

Also the white buffer is quite large. The gun has great balance and looks fantastic, here are some pics, I will post detailed range info as soon as I have time to shoot.

If you need a different angle or comparison to what I have just ask and I will post pics for you.


http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg106/Sukimasterchef/DSC_0559.jpg
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Nice! Thanks for posting.

[KILO1-1]

damn you! daaaaaaaammmnnnn youuuu!!

[Viktor]

Awesome!!!


Viktor

[chainring]

That is quite nice! The barrel length on the P30 was the only thing I didn't care for - I guess I'm out of excuses. Shucks! :)

[horns]

Nice GUNS. I'm relatively new to HK's and I'm thinking of picking one of those up. The latest offerings have really caught my attention.

Quick question though...is the oil seen on the barrel the condition as shipped, or do HK's need to run that wet?

[NiceHK]

Thanks for sharing. Awesome pictures. I'm looking forward to your range report.

[dtheman]

That grease is for shipping

[mikecleonard]

I would really like to know if there is anywhere selling these yet, and if not, when we can expect to see them showing up in larger numbers.

[Devious]

My supplier is now only expecting delivery this fall.

*Sigh!*

I'm just going to have to shoot the hell out of my USP and HK45 in the mean time to compromise (if you must compromise, shoot another HK).

Nice gun! Thanks for the pics.

[HenryAZ]

I was able to find one by calling around to different dealers I've dealt with (HKPro and Sig forum vendors). They all had them listed with a price, and one's distributer actually had one. It should be here early next week.

[HKCHEF]

That grease is for shipping

Yea, I had not cleaned it yet. That is all of HK's packing grease.

[Tommeh]

Wow awesome pics Chef I can't wait until mine arrives! (...Thinks to self where the @#$@# is it?)

[tiger888]

Very Nice!!

The P30L was on the cover of Visier Magazine last year in August in Germany, was passing through the train station in Koblenz (home of the WTS, a must see for any HK fan!) and the P30L looked great then, even better now...

Thanks for sharing. I love long slide German handguns. Not sure why, just do, though it seems the P30L is just slightly longer than a USP full size?

[Savior 6]

Bravo HKCHEF, Bra-vo. I'm going to have to look into one of those. Nice set-up you got there.

[djlethalweapon]

Although I still prefer the look/barrel length of mine better, that's a nice looking pistol! I bet the accuracy is damn near unbeatable too. The regular P30 is already known for being accurate handgun, so I can only imagine one with a longer barrel.

[E.W.]

Holy crap CHEF, whats next? A P2000 or USP would make a nice addition to your collection.

[CyberH&K]

Very nice pics HKCHEF thanks for posting. I got to play with a P30L yesterday. The P30L feels lighter than the P30.

[NiceHK]

I can't wait to hear how she shoots and especially in comparison with the p30.

[NiceHK]

Very nice pics HKCHEF thanks for posting. I got to play with a P30L yesterday. The P30L feels lighter than the P30.

Possibly b/c it's better balanced? P30 weighs 1.63 lb with magazine. Anyone know the weight of the p30L?

[HKCHEF]

P30L Technical Data

Model- P30L
Caliber- 9mm
Capacity- 15
Sights- 3 dot
Width- 1.37"
Height- 5.43"
Weight with Empty Magazine- 1.72 lbs.
Sight Radius- 6.42"
Barrel Length- 4.45"
Overall Length- 7.65"
Overall Awesomeness- High

Here you go.

[NiceHK]

I love the Overall Awesomeness stat. Thanks.

[HKCHEF]

Holy crap CHEF, whats next? A P2000 or USP would make a nice addition to your collection.

I won't be buying and handguns for a minute, I want to get a LWRC M6A2 10.5 barrel. I plan to place my order by September.

I do want a USP eventually, but not sure which one. My friend has a combat competition USP in 9mm, that is probably my favorite USP. But the next handgun purchase depends on HK, I really want a P30sk. If they don't release any news on a new sub-compact then I will go with the P2000sk.

At some point I also need to get a safe, the pelican case has room for one more sub-compact HK, but its starting to get a bit on the heavy side.:rolleyes:

[Sobriquet]

At some point I also need to get a safe, the pelican case has room for one more sub-compact HK, but its starting to get a bit on the heavy side.:rolleyes:

Now there's a problem I'd like to have. ;) You've really got the full spectrum of handguns now both in caliber and size. I'm not sure how much easier to carry a P2000sk would be over a P7M8 - the only meaningful distinction would probably be weight. I'd imagine that difference is substantial.

I say it's time for a HK93 or 94 clone.

[HKCHEF]

Now there's a problem I'd like to have. ;) You've really got the full spectrum of handguns now both in caliber and size. I'm not sure how much easier to carry a P2000sk would be over a P7M8 - the only meaningful distinction would probably be weight. I'd imagine that difference is substantial.

I say it's time for a HK93 or 94 clone.

Its not that I won't carry it because of its size, its just that its so dam nice. I would rather abuse a more tactical firearm that cost half as much.

As far as the spectrum of calibers, .45 and 9mm are the only handgun calibers that really interest me. They are the most well rounded in my opinion, I was never a huge fan of the .40 and don't see it in my future.

[Sobriquet]

Its not that I won't carry it because of its size, its just that its so dam nice. I would rather abuse a more tactical firearm that cost half as much.

There's a healthy gap between use and abuse. Use it for many years, and when the time comes, refinish the gun. That's what I plan on doing. It'll give me an excuse to eventually get one of those cool looking nickel finishes. ;)

[KILO1-1]

I won't be buying and handguns for a minute, I want to get a LWRC M6A2 10.5 barrel. I plan to place my order by September.

I do want a USP eventually, but not sure which one. My friend has a combat competition USP in 9mm, that is probably my favorite USP. But the next handgun purchase depends on HK, I really want a P30sk. If they don't release any news on a new sub-compact then I will go with the P2000sk.

At some point I also need to get a safe, the pelican case has room for one more sub-compact HK, but its starting to get a bit on the heavy side.:rolleyes:

good luck trying to get that LWRC M6A2! I placed and order for one in May. I was told I might get it by xmas or new years! Merry Fing xmas.

[HKCHEF]

Yea, I have kept the backorder in mind, It might motivate me to make the order in August.;)

[dprichard]

CHEF, where did you order it? All the local gun shops around here are a total rip off. I tried finding it online last night, but couldn't locate one.

[Cadillac Johnson]

Yeah LWRC hasn't been doing so well these days..

[cmdrdredd]

CHEF, where did you order it? All the local gun shops around here are a total rip off. I tried finding it online last night, but couldn't locate one.

CDNN had them...call and see. under $800

[HKCHEF]

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I will shot and review Saturday, check the range report section by Saturday evening.

[NiceHK]

subscribed

[Zapfenstreich]

subscribed

and eagerly looking forward to the report.

[steelshooter]

Haven't seen one in Phoenix yet but I will be making the rounds this weekend to try to find one.

[HKCHEF]

I shot the P30L today for the first time there is a review in the Range Report section of the forum.;)

[Mark71]

Chef,
I guess your dealer was right when he said the P30 was due out in a few weeks :p.

Congrats on the purchase.

[HKCHEF]

Chef,
I guess your dealer was right when he said the P30 was due out in a few weeks :p.

Congrats on the purchase.

So far he is proving to be a accurate source.:)

[Mark71]

Hey Chef can you check to see if the P30L barrel will fit in the P30?

Thanks

[HKCHEF]

Hey Chef can you check to see if the P30L barrel will fit in the P30?

Thanks

Yea, hold on.

[HKCHEF]

Mark my guess is the P30 will function with the P30L barrel, it felt smooth and went together just fine. :D

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Sorry for crappy pics.

[Mark71]

Thanks for the pics and trying it out! I wonder if HK will sell the P30L barrels seperate ;). That would also be good for people who want to suppress the P30 as they may be able to have the P30L barrel threaded.

[HKCHEF]

Yea, that is what came to mind when I put it in, thread the P30L barrel and it would be ready for a can on the P30.

[infoe]

cue the 007 music...the newest sexiest gun on the market p30 with a p30l threaded barrel and a can...(someone pass me a tissue)

[A96HondaAccordEX]

very very nice

[Alan_13]

Chef, does it appear that there is enough barrel exposed to actualy make the threading possible? man i hope so.... this idea came to me as soon as i saw the P30L and if i can get the barrel and find someone to thread it... then you can bet ill give it a shot....

[HKCHEF]

Chef, does it appear that there is enough barrel exposed to actualy make the threading possible? man i hope so.... this idea came to me as soon as i saw the P30L and if i can get the barrel and find someone to thread it... then you can bet ill give it a shot....

Yes it looks to be long enough, if not you could probably use some kind of adapter.

But my advise would be to wait for the release of the tactical model or threaded barrel.