Glock Gen4's?This is a discussion on Glock Gen4's? within the Non-XD Handguns forums, part of the Other Handgun Talk category; Compared the competitors the Glock 30 in its class is thicker. I know they use that same frame for one of their 10mm pistols and ...
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06-13-2012, 04:56 PM
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Compared the competitors the Glock 30 in its class is thicker. I know they use that same frame for one of their 10mm pistols and that explains the thickness. However I think they need to address this issue and make it a tad bit slimmer before I'd consider buying. Otherwise your right it's a cool pistol.
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06-15-2012, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Chadwick
Compared the competitors the Glock 30 in its class is thicker. I know they use that same frame for one of their 10mm pistols and that explains the thickness. However I think they need to address this issue and make it a tad bit slimmer before I'd consider buying. Otherwise your right it's a cool pistol.
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It's thick because it was made to have a high-round count. The Glock 29(10mm) and Glock 30 are virtually identical in size, like you mentioned. I have yet to find any other manufacturer with a subcompact 45 that sports more than a 7-round capacity. The closest to it is the Sig P250, which is actually a Compact, and it's still only a 9+1, while the Glock 30 is a 10+1.
Also, most people who mention the thickness have never actually compared the Glock 30 to other comparable options, or even holstered it for themselves. I was very skeptical at first, but after actually handling it and many other models, I finally realized the extra thickness was moot when concealing it.
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06-15-2012, 11:23 AM
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they are easily concealed. i personally just retired mine from carry after a year, never once had a problem with it. and now im looking for a gen 4 
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06-15-2012, 12:59 PM
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I had a Glock 30; I liked it quite a bit.
It carried comfortably in an IWB holster.
Accurate, easy to control, reliable...I'd recommend one to anybody.
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06-15-2012, 01:41 PM
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It's thick because it was made to have a high-round count. The Glock 29(10mm) and Glock 30 are virtually identical in size, like you mentioned. I have yet to find any other manufacturer with a subcompact 45 that sports more than a 7-round capacity. The closest to it is the Sig P250, which is actually a Compact, and it's still only a 9+1, while the Glock 30 is a 10+1.
Also, most people who mention the thickness have never actually compared the Glock 30 to other comparable options, or even holstered it for themselves. I was very skeptical at first, but after actually handling it and many other models, I finally realized the extra thickness was moot when concealing it.
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Holding the Glock 30 next to the XDM compact 45 it seems the XDM is slimmer. I could be wrong but it sure felt and looked slimmer and has the sale magazine capacity?? 9+1 flush mount mag or 10+1 without??
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06-15-2012, 01:42 PM
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I carry a G30 everyday all day. I don't have a problem with carrying it.
I also have a Gen 4 19. I like the feel of the Gen 4's better in my hand.
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06-15-2012, 02:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chadwick
Holding the Glock 30 next to the XDM compact 45 it seems the XDM is slimmer. I could be wrong but it sure felt and looked slimmer and has the sale magazine capacity?? 9+1 flush mount mag or 10+1 without??
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G30 is Subcompact, XDM 45 is a Compact, apples and oranges. The XD is 1.3" wide, the G30 is 1.27" wide, so pretty much the exact same width. The XD has a slightly longer barrel, and the grips are the same when the G30 has it's mag in place. XD is 9+1, G30 is 10+1. The differences are minute, but I give the edge to the G30.
EDIT: Also, both guns can accept the larger mags from their big brothers, both of which are 13+1.
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