Heckler & Koch P30
Latest Pistol from HK
Cal. 9mm x 19
(Source: HK Europe PR information)
The data provided below was obtained from H&K European website (hotlink above). The HK P30 (previously known as the P3000) pistol is the most recent creation of the Heckler and Koch. It was announced in 2006; prototypes, initially known as HK P3000, were demonstrated during previous year. The P30 is a further evolution of the HK P2000 pistol; it is positioned by the manufacturer as an ideal police pistol, but it also could make a very good self-defense weapon for civilians.
HK P30 is technically similar to the HK P2000 pistol; the differences are in exterior appearance and ergonomics. P30 is available in several (six) variants, which differ in the type of the trigger.
The HK P30 pistol is short recoil operated, locked breech pistol that uses modified Browning-type locking. Frame of the pistol is made from impact-resistant polymer. Trigger unit is a separate module. The front part of the frame, below the barrel, is shaped to form an integral Picatinny-type accessory rail. Other features of P30 include a double-stack magazine that holds 15 rounds of 9mm ammunition, with ambidextrous magazine release, ambidextrous slide release lever, and modular grip design.
For this purpose, Heckler & Koch developed a system unique on a worldwide basis, allowing the user a maximum of flexibility with respect to individual grip design via interchangeable lateral grip panels and backstrap inserts, each one of a different volume. The new system patented by Heckler & Koch consists of three different lateral grip panels and backstrap inserts, each, capable of being assembled completely at random, also asymmetrically, and thus allowing individual adaptation to any hand size and shape.
Design of the grip geometry itself was conducted in close cooperation with the company Karl Nill, Mössingen/Germany, which has decades of experience in this field and in addition to the grips of many target weapons has also designed the grip of the Heckler & Koch PSG 1 Police Sniper Rifle. In addition to the above, the grip was extended towards the bottom to prevent magazine blockage by the shooting hand during the exchange. This results in a better grip comfort and magazine capacity increased to 15 rounds.
The slide and magazine releases have been lengthened clearly to enable a faster and more convenient magazine change. The slide release is captive which means inseparably connected to the grip during disassembly.
Optionally a loading indicator is available in which indicates the presence of a chambered round by a red “flag” rising above the extractor claw. A loaded chamber is thus indicated and can both be seen and felt considerably more clearly.
The magazine follower is optionally available in a variety of colors in order to enable an empty magazine to be instantly recognized during a safety check. The standard magazine follower is black, the version for the Federal Customs Administration has a white color.
The P30 seem to be a big hit in Europe. The German Federal Customs Administration has decided to procure 13,000 of the P30. Additionally the Norwegian police has decided in favor of the new police pistol with a quantity of ~7,000 weapons. One month after start up of series production of the P30, more than 20,000 weapons have been sold.
Presently, it's still unclear whether the P30 will be imported for American consumption, but when/if it does make that trek across the pond, lets hope HK chambers the gun in a larger caliber. Also, I would assume HK would de-market the P2000.
HK P30 Specifications
Length: 6.99 in.
Height: 5.43 in
Width: 1.37 in.
Barrel Length: 3.86 in.
Sight Radius: 5.85 in.
Weight (empty): 26.1 oz.
Cal. 9mm x 19
(Source: HK Europe PR information)The data provided below was obtained from H&K European website (hotlink above). The HK P30 (previously known as the P3000) pistol is the most recent creation of the Heckler and Koch. It was announced in 2006; prototypes, initially known as HK P3000, were demonstrated during previous year. The P30 is a further evolution of the HK P2000 pistol; it is positioned by the manufacturer as an ideal police pistol, but it also could make a very good self-defense weapon for civilians.
HK P30 is technically similar to the HK P2000 pistol; the differences are in exterior appearance and ergonomics. P30 is available in several (six) variants, which differ in the type of the trigger.
The HK P30 pistol is short recoil operated, locked breech pistol that uses modified Browning-type locking. Frame of the pistol is made from impact-resistant polymer. Trigger unit is a separate module. The front part of the frame, below the barrel, is shaped to form an integral Picatinny-type accessory rail. Other features of P30 include a double-stack magazine that holds 15 rounds of 9mm ammunition, with ambidextrous magazine release, ambidextrous slide release lever, and modular grip design.
For this purpose, Heckler & Koch developed a system unique on a worldwide basis, allowing the user a maximum of flexibility with respect to individual grip design via interchangeable lateral grip panels and backstrap inserts, each one of a different volume. The new system patented by Heckler & Koch consists of three different lateral grip panels and backstrap inserts, each, capable of being assembled completely at random, also asymmetrically, and thus allowing individual adaptation to any hand size and shape.
Design of the grip geometry itself was conducted in close cooperation with the company Karl Nill, Mössingen/Germany, which has decades of experience in this field and in addition to the grips of many target weapons has also designed the grip of the Heckler & Koch PSG 1 Police Sniper Rifle. In addition to the above, the grip was extended towards the bottom to prevent magazine blockage by the shooting hand during the exchange. This results in a better grip comfort and magazine capacity increased to 15 rounds.
The slide and magazine releases have been lengthened clearly to enable a faster and more convenient magazine change. The slide release is captive which means inseparably connected to the grip during disassembly.
Optionally a loading indicator is available in which indicates the presence of a chambered round by a red “flag” rising above the extractor claw. A loaded chamber is thus indicated and can both be seen and felt considerably more clearly.
The magazine follower is optionally available in a variety of colors in order to enable an empty magazine to be instantly recognized during a safety check. The standard magazine follower is black, the version for the Federal Customs Administration has a white color.
The P30 seem to be a big hit in Europe. The German Federal Customs Administration has decided to procure 13,000 of the P30. Additionally the Norwegian police has decided in favor of the new police pistol with a quantity of ~7,000 weapons. One month after start up of series production of the P30, more than 20,000 weapons have been sold.
Presently, it's still unclear whether the P30 will be imported for American consumption, but when/if it does make that trek across the pond, lets hope HK chambers the gun in a larger caliber. Also, I would assume HK would de-market the P2000.
HK P30 Specifications
Length: 6.99 in.
Height: 5.43 in
Width: 1.37 in.
Barrel Length: 3.86 in.
Sight Radius: 5.85 in.
Weight (empty): 26.1 oz.
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