I have all 3 types, sk, standard and a L. All of mine are V3 with a safety. I have competed with the L and really like it. I CC the SK most of the time and the “standard” is for the house. I’m a HK fan boy. All of them are stock. Ive never had any malfunctions, the highest round count, the L, it has a bit over 12k through it.
In my opinion, an external safety on a DA/SA pistol sucks, especially when the lever is located where your right thumb needs to be if you use a proper modern thumbs-forward grip. I hate that the decocker/safety lever on my USP 45 Custom Sport forces me to use an inferior grip. I went with the 9mm P30L V1 with the light LEM trigger for my first P-series. No silly safety and no oddly located decocker. I've been told there's also an LEM option for the USP, but I'm hesitant to mess with the match trigger that came in it because it's perfect now that I've broken it in. I don't complain about the reset because I understand why the trigger was designed the way it was, and it doesn't bother me. I have many other handguns that are intended to be used in gun games or as range toys.
Why do you want to trade for a V3? I just bought a P30L V1 - hopefully I make it to the range today - I also have the GrayGuns short trigger reset, (and I’m not replacing the trigger to a GG flat one - yet 😜). I personally am not a fan of DA/SA pistols that’s why I opted for the Light LEM set up with the V1.
I personally have Three working on my fourth P30L V3, 2=NO Manual Safety 1=with MS. Don’t care for a manual safety whatsoever. They shoot phenomenally well and more accurately than I will ever be. The take up on trigger could use a little TLC but the reset doesn’t bother me at all. I dropped an 11lb hammer spring in from HK Parts and man what a difference, 8lb DA and 3lb SA trigger pulls… I’ll take my P30L V3 over a Glock, Sig and most other guns.
@@thetexasgunvault I love it. It's a lot different then the V3. No decocker, no safety. A true ambidextrous gun. Even with 1 in the chamber, the hammer is up in the decocked position and tucked inside the slide. The trigger is almost weightless. You should try one.
I ran mine in uspsa production. It's a fun gun, shoots very flat, not the fastest trigger in the world but it wasn't designed to be. Might be a hair slower than the race guns but it also ran flawlessly dropping magazines in the mud for 3 hours where the custom 2011's couldn't make it through a single mag without a malfunction that day.
Does Langdon do work on usp's? I have an LEM USP40 with the heavier trigger. I know they make springs to lighten the trigger but they're tough to find and I really love the pistol.
I guess to each their own. I personally prefer the long heavier trigger and the de-cocker and safety lever combo, as they add an extra level of safety. Yeah the reset isn’t great but to me it isn’t terrible, I’ve seen worse. For me it doesn’t affect accuracy. Personally this feels a lot like a Beretta, which I also really like. But if it isn’t for you it ain’t for you, nothing wrong with that. Very much appreciate the review!
Good video me being subjective and a southpaw, I love the rear decocker. The one thing I don’t like on some HK’s are the safeties on a Da/Sa because now the manual of arms now dictates that you must always thumb down the safety lever. ( I understand that many of there contracts require a manual safety)
Ever thought of reviewing the HKPARTS rail-mounted "compensator"? Curious to see how much it helps (if at all) other than making it look similar to John's pistol from JW1.
I would try one if someone sent it for review but I honestly do not think it will work well with the flex on the frame and gas leakage around the barrel. But I would give it a try.
Good video I appreciate your opinions on this gun like you said everyone is different and has different preferences I personally love the placement of the decocker on the back because the left side it interferes with my grip a bit and makes it much harder to hit the slide release when you're running the gun quickly. But I'm also the weird guy who likes the p2000 better 😁 Funny about the price you mentioned. I got my sk for a hundred MORE than the L.
Hey Tex, how long have you been on YT? As a Texican I try and follow all Texas Channels. I guess the first video I saw was your pistol brace video. Anyway, like your channel.
Thank you. I have been around since 2011, but YT recently nuked my old channel when they were going after the gun channels in January. I am rebuilding and uploading all my old content here.
I own a P30S SK V3 9mm - to short in my opinion great for carry but lacks on precision because of the barrel lenght P30S V3 9mm Excellent Gun P30LS V3 9mm has well over 35,000 rds true it Excellent gun Love these guns
No the P30SK is just as accurate as the P30 and P30L. Being smaller it may be harder for you to shoot but the pistol itself is more than accurate enough.
I have all 3 types, sk, standard and a L. All of mine are V3 with a safety. I have competed with the L and really like it. I CC the SK most of the time and the “standard” is for the house. I’m a HK fan boy. All of them are stock. Ive never had any malfunctions, the highest round count, the L, it has a bit over 12k through it.
Hk makes legendary pistols
I'm picking up an LEM equipped P30 soon. If I can't get along with the LEM trigger, I'll try something else.
I still need to review an LEM trigger.
I love my P30 LEM. How has it worked out for you?
@@BERSERKERNA39 I passed on it and bought ammo instead.
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In my opinion, an external safety on a DA/SA pistol sucks, especially when the lever is located where your right thumb needs to be if you use a proper modern thumbs-forward grip. I hate that the decocker/safety lever on my USP 45 Custom Sport forces me to use an inferior grip. I went with the 9mm P30L V1 with the light LEM trigger for my first P-series. No silly safety and no oddly located decocker. I've been told there's also an LEM option for the USP, but I'm hesitant to mess with the match trigger that came in it because it's perfect now that I've broken it in. I don't complain about the reset because I understand why the trigger was designed the way it was, and it doesn't bother me. I have many other handguns that are intended to be used in gun games or as range toys.
Very good observation and points. They are very valid.
I have a P30 V1. I love it but I’m thinking of trading it in for a V3 down the road.
They all all great.
Why do you want to trade for a V3? I just bought a P30L V1 - hopefully I make it to the range today - I also have the GrayGuns short trigger reset, (and I’m not replacing the trigger to a GG flat one - yet 😜). I personally am not a fan of DA/SA pistols that’s why I opted for the Light LEM set up with the V1.
I personally have Three working on my fourth P30L V3, 2=NO Manual Safety 1=with MS. Don’t care for a manual safety whatsoever. They shoot phenomenally well and more accurately than I will ever be. The take up on trigger could use a little TLC but the reset doesn’t bother me at all. I dropped an 11lb hammer spring in from HK Parts and man what a difference, 8lb DA and 3lb SA trigger pulls… I’ll take my P30L V3 over a Glock, Sig and most other guns.
That sounds great! Congratulations on getting the pistol so well tuned!
I have an HK USP compact in 357sig. I LOVE decockers (spoiled by Sig).
I love the 357 Sig!
@@thetexasgunvault BAD ASS!! I come to like you more and more!!
I have the P30 V1 LEM. ❤
Do you like the LEM trigger?
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I love it. It's a lot different then the V3. No decocker, no safety. A true ambidextrous gun. Even with 1 in the chamber, the hammer is up in the decocked position and tucked inside the slide. The trigger is almost weightless.
You should try one.
Good morning, Jason, nice piece of kit. The H&K has never been popular as a club competitive pistol. But a quality bit of gear, Cheers
Thank you Andrew. Here in the U.S. Hk is revered by many. They just have a mystique to them.
I ran mine in uspsa production. It's a fun gun, shoots very flat, not the fastest trigger in the world but it wasn't designed to be. Might be a hair slower than the race guns but it also ran flawlessly dropping magazines in the mud for 3 hours where the custom 2011's couldn't make it through a single mag without a malfunction that day.
I have the P30 and the P30sk from Langdon Tactical. Both have GG flat triggers. Love them!
Langdon does so amazing work
Does Langdon do work on usp's? I have an LEM USP40 with the heavier trigger. I know they make springs to lighten the trigger but they're tough to find and I really love the pistol.
Love this pistola. Have the p2000.
I need a P2000 for my collection
I guess to each their own. I personally prefer the long heavier trigger and the de-cocker and safety lever combo, as they add an extra level of safety. Yeah the reset isn’t great but to me it isn’t terrible, I’ve seen worse. For me it doesn’t affect accuracy. Personally this feels a lot like a Beretta, which I also really like. But if it isn’t for you it ain’t for you, nothing wrong with that. Very much appreciate the review!
Thank you so much and I agree. There are so many options out there because we are all different.
Good video
me being subjective and a southpaw, I love the rear decocker. The one thing I don’t like on some HK’s are the safeties on a Da/Sa because now the manual of arms now dictates that you must always thumb down the safety lever.
( I understand that many of there contracts require a manual safety)
You make a good point. I always feel bad for left handed people. So many guns are really for right handed only.
@thetexasgunvault Don't feel too bad. As a lefty, I never had to worry about riding the slide lock/release.
Great videos, btw.
Ever thought of reviewing the HKPARTS rail-mounted "compensator"?
Curious to see how much it helps (if at all) other than making it look similar to John's pistol from JW1.
I would try one if someone sent it for review but I honestly do not think it will work well with the flex on the frame and gas leakage around the barrel. But I would give it a try.
Good video I appreciate your opinions on this gun like you said everyone is different and has different preferences I personally love the placement of the decocker on the back because the left side it interferes with my grip a bit and makes it much harder to hit the slide release when you're running the gun quickly. But I'm also the weird guy who likes the p2000 better 😁
Funny about the price you mentioned. I got my sk for a hundred MORE than the L.
I really want to review a P2000
I have p 30 it great gun
They are really well built and designed.
Hey Tex, how long have you been on YT? As a Texican I try and follow all Texas Channels. I guess the first video I saw was your pistol brace video. Anyway, like your channel.
Thank you. I have been around since 2011, but YT recently nuked my old channel when they were going after the gun channels in January. I am rebuilding and uploading all my old content here.
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I own a
P30S SK V3 9mm - to short in my opinion great for carry but lacks on precision because of the barrel lenght
P30S V3 9mm Excellent Gun
P30LS V3 9mm has well over 35,000 rds true it Excellent gun
Love these guns
One of the best Hk makes!
No the P30SK is just as accurate as the P30 and P30L. Being smaller it may be harder for you to shoot but the pistol itself is more than accurate enough.
Just how old is this one. Lol
Not bad.
Only a few years
Not sure how I got unsubscribed.
My old channel was nuked by TH-cam. I had to start over and I am uploading all of my older videos.