Glock 30/30sf/30s Review – The Best .45ACP for Concealed Carry Pistol

In this article, we will review three of Glock’s offerings in .45ACP, the Glock 30, 30SF, and 30S. These hangunds are all built around a subcompact frame, which means that they are smaller and size, and are great options for concealed carry.

If you are looking for an extremely high quality .45ACP pistol that you can comfortably concealed carry, continue reading on for our full review of the Glock 30 pistols. These handguns will be reviewed in terms of their pros, cons, and best uses.

The Glock 30 pistols are primarily aimed for concealed carry and self defense uses.

However, this does not mean that the pistols aren’t excellent for other uses as well. As you can expect from Glock, these are extremely high quality handguns.

However, due to the fact that they shoot .45ACP but are also small, light, and very durable, these handguns are also commonly used as hunting sidearms. This specific round is very deadly, and the smaller size allows hunters to carry them all day without feeling dragged down.

But, like with most pistols, the uses are not limited. The Glock 30 pistols would be good for home defense, and are also relatively enjoyable to shoot at the range. More on that later.

Next up in our review of the Glock 30 pistols, we will talk about some of the measurable statistics of the handgun.

As we mentioned earlier in the review, there are a few different versions. We will be focused on the Glock 30 Gen 4, the Glock 30SF, and the Glock 30S.

The Glock 30 Gen 4 and Glock 30SF are the exact same size. These pistols measure 6.88 inches long, 4.8 inches tall, and 1.27 inches wide. They have a 3.77 inch barrel, and they weigh 26.3 ounces unloaded. Their magazine capacity is 10+1, with an optional 13+1 magazine available.

One of the biggest pros of all Glocks is how easy they are to maintain. The Glock 30 pistols are no different.

To start with, the Glock 30 doesn’t require as much maintenance as some of its competition. Glocks are notoriously durable, and can take a beating. While we certainly don’t recommend being rough on your pistol unnecessarily, it can take it. There’s a reason that they are used by so many police departments and militaries around the world.

Back to the maintenance though, Glocks are extremely easy to maintain. Like we mentioned, this is one of the main reasons that people love them. They are extremely easy to take down, and they have very few internal parts. This makes it a very easy handgun to clean and maintain.

Another huge pro of Glocks is their reliability. We mentioned it earlier when talking about the maintenance of the handgun, but Glocks have almost no internal parts. As such, there is very little internally in the handgun that can go wrong.

It is not heard of for Glocks to last for 60,000 rounds. This is undeniably one of the biggest pros of the handgun. Buying any of the Glock 30s will be an investment that will last for years to come.

Glocks are extremely safe handguns

Safety is somewhat of a point of contention with Glocks, and is one of their biggest concerns to some people. Before getting into the one fact that some don’t like, let us start by saying that Glocks are extremely safe handguns. In fact, Glocks utilize three different safeties. Two of these are internal, and will protect from accidental discharges if you drop the handgun, and the other is a trigger safety.

One complaint that some have against Glocks is they don’t have a manual thumb safety. However, as we just said, these are very safe handgun, so this really shouldn’t be a concern.

One other con in the eyes of some firearms users is the comfort and ergonomics of Glocks. Not everyone loves the grip and how the handgun feels in your hand.

However, as with many aspects of Glocks, this is kind of a topic of debate. For as many people as there are that dislike the grip, there are others that really like it, and think it feels natural. While we like the way Glocks feel, we recommend that you try it out for yourself to see how it fits you.

For the Glock 30 specifically though, since it is a subcompact handgun built in the classic Glock mold, it may be slightly more difficult to grip, especially if you have larger hands. The smaller size of the handgun will make it slightly more difficult to hold than its larger counterparts.

If you’ve got smaller hands, the Glock 30SF or Glock 30S will be a better fit for you.

In terms of shootability, the Glock 30 is not as enjoyable to shoot as some of the other Glock handguns for one primary reason: you are shooting .45ACP out of a subcompact handgun. The smaller grip makes it harder to control the increased recoil.

Shootability is the worst in the Glock 30S, due to the reduced weight. This will make the recoil even more exaggerated.

If you are looking for a range gun, the Glock 30 pistols will certainly work, but there may be better options to check out. This is one of the cons of the Glock 30 specifically.

Hopefully our Glock 30 review has been helpful to you. While this handgun is primarily aimed at concealed carry and self defense, there are a few other uses that this handgun would serve well at. While there are certainly plenty of options out there, we recommend you check out a Glock 30 at some point.