Glock 30 Review – Glock 30SF Review
Glock 30 Review – Glock 30SF Review. The Glock 30 is a compact version of the Glock 21 .45 ACP pistol. It is a Glock in all respects. Light weight, highly reliable, and the small size does not hinder accuracy. The Glock 30 will punch big 45 caliber holes with the precision of any Glock. The Glock 30 holds 10 rounds of .45 ACP and will accept the larger capacity 13 round magazine. of the Glock 21. The magazine has a thick base which does provide a rest for the little finger. Shooting the Glock 30 with standard magazine is comfortable and allows plenty of control. If you have large hands then perhaps a Pearce or Scherer magazine extension will help.
The Glock 30 SF is a .45 ACP compact size pistol with a smaller size grip. The trigger reach is 3mm shorter than the full size Glock 30. Capacity is 10 rounds of .45 ACP in a double stack magazine. The Glock 30SF frame is checkered with finger grooves. A feature I like on all Glocks is the flat textured forward face of trigger guard.
The 30 SF is a wide pistol, about 1 1/8th inches wide. Even so it is popular for concealed carry and is the preferred CCW pistol by professionnals, law enforcement, body guards, and government agencies.
Glock 30 SF with Magazine Extension
I have the Pearce plus one magazine extender that provides a contoured rest for the little finger and also adds an extra round to the magazine capacity.
A note about Glock 30 magazines. The spring is very stiff. A trick to help make loading the magazine easier is to fully load the mags and let them sit. After a few days the spring will weaken to make loading easier.
Glock 30 with 10 Rd and 13 Rd Magazines
Glock 30 with 13 Rd Glock 21 Magazine
The Glock 30 can accept the larger Glock 21 13 Rd magazines.
Glock 30 Target Shot at 15 Yards
Glock 30 Sight Picture. Standard Glock outline rear and dot front sight provide outstanding accuracy. The Glock 30 can place rounds in the black all day long. This target was shot at 15 yards.
Glock 30 Sight Picture
Glock 30 Disassembled for Cleaning
Glock 30 disassembled for cleaning. Disassembly for cleaning is the same as for any Glock pistol. Make sure the pistol is unloaded. Remove the magazine. Make sure the pistol is unloaded. Pull the slide back just until the triger cocks and then pull up the slide take down lever. Dry fire to release the striker and the slide comes off the front of the frame.
Glock 30 Specs
- CALIBER .45 ACP
- WEIGHT Empty 23.99 oz.
- WEIGHT Loaded 33.86 oz.
- LENGTH 6.77 in.
- HEIGHT 4.76 in.
- MAG. CAPACITY Standard 10
- MAG. CAPACITY Optional 13
- WIDTH 1.27 in.
- TRIGGER PULL 5.5 lbs.
- TRIGGER TRAVEL 0.5 in.
- LINE OF SIGHT 5.95 in.
- BARREL LENGTH 3.78 in.
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I was surprised at how accurate the Glock 30SF is and it is a pleasure to shoot.
I too own a 30sf and have to say it is a wonderful choice for self defense. I wouldn’t call it “light weight”, but quite manageable to carry in a good holster. It is not my EDC, I have a Kahr cw9 for that. But I would not hesitate to use it as such.
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I think you will be very pleased at how accurate your Glock 30SF is. The smaller glocks seem to be more accurate than the full size Glocks. The same with my Glock 26, very accurate.
I am a new Glock 30SF owner. This one came with a LaserLyte mounted. I’m looking forward to taking it to the range today to try it out. I like the way it fits my hand size.
I’m with you on the Glock 30. It is a bit wide, but it draws quickly and is quite accurate. I’ve owned a number of handguns, but in my opinion the Glock beats them all. I am inclined to use a CorBon 165 or 185 grain load simply because of the increased velocity. I will NOT be selling or trading this gun for anything. It is to me the best of all possible worlds. If you’re looking for an outstanding ccw, look no further.