HK P30L
GunCritic Score
86%
Critic Rating
4 Reviews
98%
User Rating
47 Reviews
MSRP:$1300.00
Used Price:
$827.03+-4.51%
Sale Price:
$918.92+13.99%
Ballistic Stats
Average Fps
1180 fps
Average Energy
357 ft-lbf
Recoil
0.65 N
Ballistic Coefficient
0.15
Sectional Density
0.13 lb/in²
Average Gr
147 gr
Pwdr Chrg Wght
6 gr
Range
50 yd
Muzzle Velocity
1150 fps
Muzzle Energy
490 J
Only a year after the launch of the first generation of their P30 series, HK introduced an upgraded variant. This new model is called P30L and so far has been released in 9mm Parabellum and .40 S&W calibers only. All other features that apply to the first generation of P30 pistols also hold true for this one. The main differences between the two generations are: The overall length increased by 29 mm (1.14 in), which was achieved by increasing the pistol's height
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from 131 mm (5.16 in) to 151 mm (5.94in) and adding some 17 mm (0.67 in) to its width; Magazine capacity increased from 10 to 15 rounds for the 9mm version and from 12 to 16 rounds for the .40 S&W variant. Locking slots are added to the pistol's slide, which can be used with a "third hand" device. An ambidextrous external safety/decocker that can be mounted on both sides of the firearm. The front sight is now interchangeable – it is possible to install a different type of blade or an adjustable one. Spent cases eject slightly to the right (in conventional semi-autos) as opposed to directly down as before.
The most significant internal change was switching from simple holes drilled through the barrel, called venting, which acted somewhat like mini-ch and resulted in muzzle flip after firing, to a more effective and controllable "ported" barrel. Ports are drilled at an angle into the barrel's top section and allow escaping gas to press on the slide from the front as well as counteract muzzle flip by directing the gases to the side of that section. This results in a much greater reduction of felt recoil than with a non-ported barrel. The P30L proved to be a very soft shooter even when compared to other ported pistols such as, for example, HK USP Match or Beretta 92 Combat Competition.
The pistol is available either with conventional fixed sights or with a proprietary HK rear sight called Night Sight – similar in appearance and function to those made by Trijicon – which has two self-luminous dots. The latter is powered by a tiny lamp (powered either by phosphorous or tritium) installed in the rear sight's body and do not require batteries, allowing them to operate for several years without requiring any outside source of energy.
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Technical Data
Action
Single/Double
Caliber
9x19mm Parabellum
Capacity
15+1
Finish
Black
Sights
Fixed
Barrel Length
4.44"
Length
7.5
Weight
24 oz
Gun Type
Pistol
Height
5.5 Inches
Width
1.35 Inches
Hk P30L Capacity
Chambered in 9x19mm, the Heckler & Koch P30L ships with either 10 or 15 round magazines. Aftermarket magazine manufacturers also offer magazine capacities of 17 and 20 rounds.
Hk P30L Feature
The HK P30L is a feature-packed competition and duty pistol. Chambered in 9x19mm, this pistol has a 15 round magazine surrounded by a full-size grip with modular grip panels. All of the controls are ambidextrous including the safety and the tilt-down magazine release. There is a de-cocker button located next to the hammer to safely switch the trigger back into double-action. It has a long accessory rail along the frame to attach lights or lasers, and the adjustable sights allow the user to take advantage of the accuracy from the 4.45 inch barrel.
Hk P30L Ergonomics
Built with a full-size grip, the HK P30L features replaceable grip panels for the user to decide how much texturing he or she wants on the gun. The tilt-down style of magazine release may have a learning curve for some users. The long sight radius of the P30L and the square notch sights give this pistol an excellent and intuitive sight picture. The slide serrations along the front and back of the slide offer the user more grip options when cycling the action.
Hk P30L Concealability
The HK P30L is a very large pistol, and would be very difficult to properly conceal in any attire. Designed as a duty and competition pistol, the P30L is most easily carried in open-carry conditions.
Hk P30L Fit-N-Finish
Keeping in mind how Heckler & Koch, GmbH., has never issued a recall, the HK P30L is made with the same build quality as every other modern HK pistol. The surface finish on all parts shows extra care was taken to produce a superior handgun, and the textured panels around the grip are easy to swap while showing no gap between the panels and frame.
GunCritic Score
MSRP:
$1300.00
Used Price:
$827.03 +-4.51%
Sale Price:
$918.92 +13.99%
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HK P30L Specifications
Category
Action
Single/Double
Caliber
9x19mm Parabellum
Capacity
15+1
Finish
Black
Sights
Fixed
Barrel Length
4.44"
Length
7.5
Weight
24 oz
Gun Type
Pistol
Height
5.5 Inches
Width
1.35 Inches
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