Glock 30

[VBwoodie]

I am looking real hard at replacing my sig 229 with a glock 30 as my carry gun. Wondering if anyone has carried a glock 30 and any feedback they may have on it. The glock 30 is slightly smaller than the 229, the size of the gun hasnt been the issue with the sig, its been the weight. The glock is deffinately lighter at about 10 ozs. less than the sig loaded. thoughts?

[Gman1231]

as far as comparison to the p229, its hard for me to. simply because ive never carried one. i can say however that carrying the glock-30 is a simple task. a little easier for a bigger guy like myself(6ft. 235) to conceal, but not impossible for others. just out of curiosity, what caliber is the 229? if im not mistaken it comes in 9mm,.40 and .357? the glock is a wide gun compared to the other glocks, but like i said not impossible to conceal. i enjoy it and never have problems hiding it. at times it can become uncomfortable in the waist band (rear carry) but a change in wardrobe when carrying it is a simple enough fix. a lighter gun to carry concealed is always an improvement, however with any gun, you just have to get used to it and adjust as necessary.

i almost forgot, if its concealment your worried about, you can look into the G36 its a single stack .45 AUTO and is thinner than the G23 (.40) and has the same height as the G30.

[VBwoodie]

my sig came from the factory with the .357 sig barrel. i bought the .40 S&W and thats what i use now.
i looked at the g36 and would rather have that but it seems there have been some malfunction issues with that gun, some folks call it glocks only lemon. it is real nice looking and feeling though. i may have to research it further. i too and am not a small fella, 5 ft 10 and 235. concealing big guns isnt a problem, but when they weigh as much as the sig and pull my pants down i get over hiking my pants up every 10 minutes in a hurry.

[gunderwood]

What belt are you using? Was it designed for carry? If not, I would look at getting a better belt first. I primarily carry a G32 or steel 1911 in .45ACP. Yes, the 1911 is pushing 2x the weight, but with a good carry belt/holster there isn't much difference in comfort. Yes, you can feel the weight, but your hips can carry a lot more weight than a few pounds comfortably. I have humped 70+ lbs packs up and down Shenandoah NP a few times. Use a pack that carries the weight on your shoulders and you will be hating life. A good pack that properly supports the weight on your hips and your feet/legs will wear out first.

I wear this: http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterP3.asp?Pr ... alogID=255

I have used that belt for the last 4 years and it is still going strong. I got the 1-1/4" belt because that is all that would fit through my dress pants (yes, it looks like a dress belt). I would get a the widest one you can fit through your belt loops. If I was to buy a second belt (I only have one total for everything and I wear it every day) I would get a wider one that only fits my jeans/shorts.

The key features of it is the contour and the reenforcement. They both help significantly with supporting the weight and keeping the belt from digging into you. The hardware is high quality brass or brass plated nickel. Mine is the black/nickel and the nickel has not worn off at all! Again, I wear it every day to work and then I carry with it (can't carry at work). I can not recommend that or similar products for carry enough. I have yet to find one person who took my suggestion and upgraded to a quality carry belt that wasn't amazed at how much better it worked.

Finding them locally can be a pain, but the gun show carries them. If push came to shove, you could just order it (or similar) and return it for just the cost of shipping.

Edit: Make sure you check their sizing chart because they run small compared to other belts (having measured them myself, I think they are spot on and other belts are cut longer than spec, but match your pant size). Also, you will want at least 1-2" more for IWB carry. For Galco belts, generally I recommend you add 2-3 inches to your pants to find the proper size. That way when you aren't carrying, the smaller/est hole fits fine, but you have room to expand for IWB carry extra.

[chfaunce]

Slight threadjack: I've been pondering the purchase of a .45. Not because I really need another firearm, but because I simply want one and the wife has offered to help with the purchase for an upcoming b-day. Anyhoo, I ran across this neat looking 1911 in the latest NRA rag - ICA something or other, and it had an MSRP of $560 or something. Turkish made, I think, not the most accurate at 25 yards (3" group reported, I think), but for a defense piece, it's not likely I'll ever be shooting at something that far away, anyway. So, this seemed kind of neat for 2 reasons: it's cheap (for a 1911, at least) and it's got the cool factor. But, would the $560 be better spent on the tupperware? What's the better value, I guess? Or should I just save the $$ and be happy with what I have (perhaps accessorize with a laser sight or something)?

[gunderwood]

When it comes to CC guns, I'm very risk adverse. I.e. I buy what is known to work regardless of cost. The best 1911 in that price range IMHO is the Taurus PT1911. YMMV.

Glocks are great guns, but they aren't something I'll be handing down to my children...at least not those I own today. I'll simply wear them out. 15-25k rounds high pressure rounds through a Glock and they are suppose to be replaced (according to Glock which wants to sell more guns, so take it with a grain of salt). Contrast that with a forged steel frame. The military (Marines) have frames with 75k+ rounds and still going strong. Granted, most 1911s are not not built on a forged frame.

[VBwoodie]

Gunder, thanks for the advice on the belt. There are several shops around that have galco gun belts, not the one with the contour in your link but they would still work good im sure. Im gonna go get one of those belts this weekend and hope it makes the sig better for all day carry. ill let ya know!
chfaunce....for shame! get your own thread!
just kidding, get the new remington 1911. they is purty

[gunderwood]

@VBwoodie

The contour is nice, but technically your belt will break in that way just from wearing it. However, it won't be as comfortable until it does. Other than that, get the widest and thickest/stiffest one you like.

[zephyp]

What belt are you using? Was it designed for carry? If not, I would look at getting a better belt first. I primarily carry a G32 or steel 1911 in .45ACP. Yes, the 1911 is pushing 2x the weight, but with a good carry belt/holster there isn't much difference in comfort. Yes, you can feel the weight, but your hips can carry a lot more weight than a few pounds comfortably. I have humped 70+ lbs packs up and down Shenandoah NP a few times. Use a pack that carries the weight on your shoulders and you will be hating life. A good pack that properly supports the weight on your hips and your feet/legs will wear out first.

A big thumbs up on that. I know from experience as a leg soldier that bearing the weight around your waist is the preferred way to carry a load. That's why they put them nice belts on packs...not to keep it from shifting around...thats merely an added benefit...