We wanted to report on Damsel’s Para Ordinance Warthog, but she’s still breaking it in. We will post something next week for sure.
Today, however, I would like to report on my new Glock 30. The picture at the right shows the pistol in a Bianchi holster. Two ten-round magazines are supplied with the pistol and are shown loaded with .45ACP ammo.
I really like this gun. As is the case with my Glock 26 9mm pistol, it’s accurate, smooth and easily stripped for cleaning. I’ve had it out to the range three times now and have had no problems.
Out of the box, it just started performing like an already-broken-in semi-automatic pistol. No jams, no feeding problems and the only complaint I have is with my own ability to hand-load the last of the 10 rounds into the magazine. I eventually get it done, but it takes considerable force. (I am NOT a wimp!) Eventually, the springs will relax and it will be easier to load.
The Glock 30 is an affordable .45 ACP carry gun. It offers a compromise between size and capacity coupled with the stopping power of the venerable .45 ACP.
Photo courtesy of Damsel – Click on the image to see a life-sized picture.
Factory specifications are listed below.
Caliber: 45 ACP
Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds
Overall Length: 6.77″ (172 mm)
Height (Including Mag): 4.76″ (121 mm)
Width: 1.27″ (32.5 mm)
Length Between Sights: 5.95″ (151 mm)
Barrel Length: 3.78″ (96 mm)
Barrel Rifling: Right, Octagonal
Length of Twist: 15.75″ (400 mm)
Weight (Without Mag): 23.99 oz (680 g)
Empty Mag Weight: 2.50 oz (71 g)
Full Mag Weight: ~9.87 oz (~280 g)
Trigger Pull: 5.5 lbs (~2.5 kg)
Trigger Travel: 0.5″ (12.5 mm)
Action: Glock Safe Action
Number of Safeties: 3
Just my 2 cents, but Glock is one of the best anywhere. You can not go wrong with a Glock.
This is my second Glock pistol (I have had my Glock 26 9mm pistol since August). When we decided to upgrade to .45ACP, there was no question in my mind about which one I wanted to get.
I have thought about getting rid of my 1911 and getting a glock in 45ACP. But then I think,”why not both”
I would think that too, Kenny. Just owning a classic 1911, one of the “guns that changed the world,” would be a nice part of the gun collection. New Glock .45 ACP pistols like the G-21, G-30 and G-36 are under $600 new. One online law enforcement outlet has the G-21 on sale for $497.
I sure like my new gun.