I was shooting as fast as I could to get a feel for each guns controllability in a worst-case adrenalin overload screw-up scenario. The gun is 5 inches tall, and is 1.18 inches wide at the slide. If you want to learn how to shoot fast, you have to practice shooting fast. End of story IMO>, i considered the Glock 19 until the Blue label program would only give me the Glock 30 SF. Psa 5.7 Rock Pistol Optics Ready W/ Threaded Psa Dagger Compact 9Mm Pistol With Extreme Carry Rock Island 1911 Tactical 9Mm 5" 8Rd Pistol. Glock 21 SF (G21 SF) Full-Size Handgun With Short Frame, Glock 21 Gen 4 (G21 Gen 4) Standard, Full-Size Handgun, Glock 30 Gen 4 (G30 Gen 4) Sub-Compact Handgun, Glock 30 SF (G30 SF) Sub-Compact Handgun With Short Frame, Glock 30S (G30S) Sub-Compact Handgun With Short Frame And Slim Slide, Glock 41 Gen 4 (G41 Gen 4)Modern Competition 4th Generation Handgun, Glock 41 Gen 4 MOS (G41 Gen 4 MOS)Modern Competition 4th Generation Handgun with Modular Optic System (MOS). Drum roll please, it is, (Are you ready for this?) Buy custom GLOCK accessories and more on the Team GLOCK Store. Follow him on Facebook,Twitter, YouTube, & Instagram. Rapid fire may be fun to do but it translates into a waste of ammo no matter which way you cut it, which is why gang bangers continually hit everyone except the scumbag they were trying to kill. The 40S&W model weighs 26.8 oz (slightly more than the 9mm model). Maybe not quite 9mm soft, but almost. Only difference was the G30SF is a tad shorter by about 1/4 Big +1 for saying what alot of us were thinking when we had a caliber queen give us the spiel. Trivia for which I have no data: I wonder if, on the civilian street, faster splits are actually advantageous with < 11 rounds. The Glock 19 9mm pistol is one of the most popular concealed carry pistols available. I don't carry mine but if I did, the 30s would be my choice. The real danger is that the only way I have found to get an FN 5.7 is through inheritance as I cant find any private sellers. Glock 17 (G17) Standard, Full-Size Handgun, Available in 3rd, 4th, in 5th Generation Models, Glock 17C (G17C) Full-Size Handgun with compensation system to reduce muzzle flip, Glock 17L (G17L) Long Slide, Competition Handgun, Glock 17 Gen 4 MOS (G17 Gen 4 MOS)Full Size, 4th Generation Full-Size Handgun with Modular Optic System (MOS), Glock 17 Gen 5 MOS FS (G17 Gen 5 MOS FS) Full Size, 5th Generation Full-Size Handgun with Modular Optic System (MOS), Glock 18(G18) Selective Fire Handgun developed for military/police use, Glock 19 (G19) Compact Handgun,Available in 3rd, 4th, in 5th Generation Models, Glock 19 Gen 4 MOS (G19 Gen 4 MOS) Compact,4th Generation Full-Size Handgun with Modular Optic System (MOS), Glock 19 Gen 5 MOS FS (G19 Gen 5 MOS FS) Compact,5th Generation Full-Size Handgun with Modular Optic System (MOS). 1.) Glock 19: Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum (9mm Luger) Magazine Capacity: 15 Length: 7.36 inches Width: 1.18 inches Height: 4.99 inches Barrel Length: 4.01 inches Barrel Height: 1.26 inches Weight (No Mag): 21 ounces Weight (Loaded): 29.6 ounces Sight Radius: 6.02 inches Trigger Pull Weight: 5.5 pounds Trigger Distance: 2.80 inches Twist: 1 in 9.84 inches However by not believing this one would have to forget about the 357 magnum and stick with 9mm for every purpose. When I told Eddie at AFS that I was carrying the Mass-compliant 10-round 9mm G19 in the new holster, he freaked me right the f' out. I got tired of waiting for the Gen4 30s and settled for a Gen3. If I am more than 7 yards from my principal, I need to be shot. Just then, the tacticool gentlemen next to me butted in with some unsolicited advice. This is the first one that uploaded and the others are on the way. I don't really need either gun for a dedicated role. I like the 230 grain bullets in my 45 but I like the 20 rounds in the 9 just as much. Sign up for daily stories delivered to your inbox. Yes. Due in large part to their popularity, Glock now produces several dozen models of the ubiquitous handgun. and travels at approx. The older .45LC Single Action Army pistols that had been decommissioned were tried and were found to provide the 1 shot stop that the military was looking for at that time. Call it a draw. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Edit: Looks like they use both best I can tell. The 9mm Parabellum measures .355 across, and usually weighs about 124 gr., and has approx. I never would have expected that. 1200 fps and 382 ft/lbs of energy. Unloaded, it weighs 23.65 ounces but only goes up to 30 ounces once loaded. Eddie needs to calm down. . I wonder how much that is in miles per hour? Glock G19 Gen5 Striker-Fired Compact Pistol Chambered in 9mm Luger Check Price vs Glock G20 SF Striker-Fired Full-Sized Pistol Chambered in 10mm Auto Check Price Dimensions Details Capacity Dimensions Customary Metric Want to sell a firearm? Prosecuted. So Im not surprised by the outcome of the experiment in this article. Second, I thought it was all about shot placement. In 2005 I shot 32,000 practice rounds, and 25% of that was almost as fast as I could pull the trigger. A transit officer in Houston hit an innocent bystander with a stray round in a justifiable DGU last year also. No one who has been in a gunfight has ever commented that they wished they had less ammo! Hi everyone. Glock 19X (G19X) Crossover handgun featuring a compact slide with a full sized frame, built with no finger grooves, Glock Marksman Barrel, ambidextrous slide stop, and comes in coyote color. The G30 has a 3.78" barrel, an overall length of 6.97", a frame width of 1.38", and a height of 4.8". Switching to 147gr 9mm (slower bullet, more dwell time) will likely provide more impact on a selected target. The retired TX DPS officer in my Sunday School class was asked one time what the value was in having a the 3rd through nth shot. Finally, Glock has updated their handguns several times during the course of their production industry. I've had my 30S for a while now. The video shows that the .45 was waaaaay more flippy than the nine, and yet your accuracy was the same. Note: all Glock handguns chambered in .45 GAP feature octagonal polygonal rifling in order to obtain a better gas seal with a larger bore. The Glock 19 comes with two 15-round stock mags while the Glock 23 comes with two 13-round stock mags. For IWB carry is the 30s more comfortable than the 30? Recently bought a G30S. So nobody was prosecuted. Buy the best GLOCK gifts and collectibles for your office, outdoors, and range. I missed the paper with BOTH guns two times out of ten. The regs are consumer protection regulations. Heres what you do . It is the most popular cartridge used amongst criminals. Which means I might as well carry the .45-caliber G30SF to gain the advantages of larger bullet size (bigger holes) and lack of penetration (slower bullet). I guess I am gonna have to go buy the G30S now so I can honestly and accurately answer your question. There are plenty of small guns chamber in .45ACP that are the same size as 9mm guns. I know all this, because I have one and carried it for several years. COPYRIGHT 2023, WOMG. If you thought it was ok to carry a 2 shot derringer, THEN I could see freaking the f out. However, many gun owners would probably agree that the sheer number of different Glock pistols in current production can be overwhelming. I figure with 10+1 rounds of 10mm,I have enough to deal with whatever comes up. Drag/drop and reorder the handguns to compare on top of eachother, New handguns and the best gun and ammo deals straight to your inbox, Striker-Fired Compact Pistol Chambered in 9mm Luger, Striker-Fired Subcompact Pistol Chambered in 45 ACP. The Gen4 design of this small easy-to-shoot package combines a shorter trigger reach with a great magazine capacity. The .38 Special measure .357 across and usually weigh about 158 gr and has approx. Springfield Armory Xdm Elite Pistol 9Mm Osp 4.5" Beretta Apx Carry A1 9Mm Optics Ready Jaxn920A1. I found it took appreciably longer to get the 30 back on target & that the recoil was much sharper than that from a 1911 or the Glock 19. I ran a MA-compliant mag through both Glocks at five yards as fast as I possibly could, sight picture be damned. The hump of the grip starts sooner on that smaller frame and for me anyways, makes the 30's (all of them) feel extra fat in the hand, notably more so than the larger 21's where the hump starts further down the grip. Some of the measurables for the GLOCK 19 include: Trigger Pull- 5.5lbs Barrel Length- 4 inches Overall Length- 6.85 inches Width- 1.18 inches Weight- 20.99 ounces Fixed Sights Accessory Rail Models: GLOCK 19 and 19x The 19 is not only an exceptionally designed pistol but it is one of GLOCKs best selling guns. Must be his massively developed forearms! These two differences aren't really that big of a deal. The .45ACP measures .452 across, weighs about 230 gr. get the most out of your GLOCK pistol. G19X.5, Coyote, G17.4 Gray, G17 (Gills).3. And the rest of you as you were. Was as fast as I possibly could faster with the 9mm or the .45? (Leastways, thats my mileage on this. Not limited? Glad to see the drill was useful. The 9mm is such a terrible round, that even military and police special operations forces use 9mms as side arms (and 45s in addition) and sub machine guns. It has just the right balance of barrel length, mag capacity, and overall gun size. The Glock 19 is regarded as one of the best . Springfield Armory Xdm Elite Pistol 9Mm Osp 4.5" Beretta Apx Carry A1 9Mm Optics Ready Jaxn920A1. with an empty magazine. Anyone who has not tried this ammo really should try it, not cheap but I think a life is well worth it. Drag/drop and reorder the handguns to compare on top of eachother, New handguns and the best gun and ammo deals straight to your inbox, Striker-Fired Compact Pistol Chambered in 9mm Luger, Striker-Fired Subcompact Pistol Chambered in 45 ACP. When I got my 30S I posted a side by side size comparison (dunno if it was in this forum or another) with the 30s with the 9rd mag and the 10rd mag compared to my G26 and G19. Too bad used GLOCKS in MA cost more than brand new ones elsewhere. I called the rabbi. The statute bans assault weapons. Theres an exception for grandfathered guns and mags, but you have to show that you qualify for the exception. Slow fire practice wont translate into faster fire when you want to. JavaScript is disabled. I actually find the recoil of .45ACP more pleasant than the 9 mm or the muzzle flash of the .357. The 30SF is my all time favorite hand gun..by far. I've owned the G30 Gen4 and the G30Sthe G30S to me feels much lighter and carries easier in my OWB holster (I bet it would be even better with an IWB) My preference is for Gen 4 Glocks, but if I had to buy a G30 right now, I'd have to go with the G30S, even though it's a Gen 3. Tossing out a choice between three comparable pistols (in terms of size, capacity etc). Ive personally found the Glock 36 (single stack version of the 30) to be very soft shooting for a .45 ACP. I did a few size comparison vids this evening. I am going to buy a Glock 30 or 30s in the coming weeks. This is as good or silly a test as any, I suppose. Thus, if someone from out of state has a nonresident MA LTC-A, they can bring their new Glock to MA. A .45 is usually just going to be too big. Go figure. GLOCK safety, reliability, and simple operation, all at an affordable price. They dont kick like Walthers, Bersa, et al. Competition models have a longer barrel length, longer slides, and better sights. Even if you have 17 rounds it wont last very long shooting at that rate.Thats why one must practice to hit what you aim at, by shooting slowly. They may not have, I dont keep up with anything SEAL since 90% of what you will find is made up info from SEAL wannabes. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. I concur, repeat the test as above. You never know. It is compact, easily controlled at rapid fire, fits easily into my hand, and I have confidence in my skills, so that I know I will stop any attack that comes my way. They include: The Glock 19 uses the 9 mm round while the Glock 23 uses a .40 caliber round. You have a permit to carry in MA, how hard was that to get. What oh what could it be? Robert do me a favor, he said. Meanwhile, its back to the range. 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Being a responsible gun owner means proper training and to regular practice. Hope this is useful for some. Misses also countjust ask the prosecutor as he tries you for hitting an innocent bystander. Even if you're facing a mob of, say, five to six people intent on disemboweling you . Just picked up a new 30S yesterday and shot it today for the first time, 79 rounds no malfunctions. I put calipers on both guns frames they are identical in thickness, width and length of pull. Having both the G30 and G19, I can tell you without any hesitation that I can hit more accurately with greater speed with the G19. The Glock 19 is considered the "compact" style Glock. Irresponsble Gun Owner of the Day: Andrew Seals, Houston: Four Armed Robbers Attempt Gas Station Heist, An Armed Customer Shoots Three, The New Henry Big Boy Revolvers at NRA Show 2023 [VIDEO], Vudoo Gun Works Unveils the New Priest Double Stack 1911. I have asked police friends the same question and gotten different answers and going to the AG is a joke. I am the same way, but I always figured it was since I learned on and always shot 45s. I know the slide is slightly more narrow on the 30s compared to the 30 but the width of both guns is exactly the same according to the Glock specs and the other dimensions are the same. During the Moro rebellion of the Philippine-American war in the early 1900s, it was found that the issued pistols in .38 caliber were requiring multiple hits to stop the Moro warriors, and were proving to be not enough to prevent the killing of the targeted officers. I'm thinking I want to go with a 10mm Glock and am trying to decide between the 20 and 29. Mere possession of a banned gun or magazine is a crime unless the gun or mag was in-state prior to the AWB (and you better have some documentation to prove it). If you practice a lot, you won't notice any recoil differences. Pistols that do not meet the AGs phony safety regulations are legal to own, possess or transfer between owners, but cannot be sold by or transferred through FFLs. Originally designed by the legendary engineer Gaston Glock decades ago, Glock pistols are some of the most popular handguns ever produced. I know they started using the P226 in the 80s, but I thought they had dropped it for the HK45. Since you're a lefty, try releasing the magazine using your trigger finger, then generation means nothing. Putting aside all the technical factors of shot placement, mag capacity, etc, the truth is that when the poop hits the propeller blades, youre being silly to worry about the 8th, 9th or successive shots. These updates can be grouped into several different Generations. Just about the only difference between MA and FL is that MA has a good system for checking mental hospital records. It is controllable in rapid fire, it fits right into my hand, I can carry extra mags discreetly, in a mini-mag light pouch, without drawing undue attention in public. O OleManDan Registered Joined Jan 31, 2014 Where is the accompanying boob pic? The G30 is way more manageable. 9 mm used by Navy Seals. With a 1911, training for IDPA-type shooting, that is a major skill to learn: How fast does your barrel .as you hold it with your gun and your standard loadcome back on target? Glock G19 Gen4 vs Glock G30 Gen4 size comparison | Handgun Hero Glock G19 Gen4 vs Glock G30 Gen4 Glock G19 Gen4 Striker-Fired Compact Pistol Chambered in 9mm Luger Check Price vs Glock G30 Gen4 Striker-Fired Subcompact Pistol Chambered in 45 ACP Check Price Dimensions Details Capacity Dimensions Customary Metric Want to sell a firearm? It has an ergonomic design and enough substance for easy handling, even for inexperienced shooters. Drag/drop and reorder the handguns to compare on top of eachother, New handguns and the best gun and ammo deals straight to your inbox, Striker-Fired Compact Pistol Chambered in 9mm Luger, Striker-Fired Subcompact Pistol Chambered in 45 ACP. Good question. . The difference with the 9rd mag is incredible. A little .380! I have botha springfield xdm 9 compact (19 round extended mags as thats the reason i bought it) and a springfeild xd 45 acp with 14 rds. Which means I might as well carry the .45-caliber G30SF to gain the advantages of larger bullet size (bigger holes) and lack of penetration (slower bullet).. A 45 Long Colt derringer in a small ziplock is my beach gun. With that post,I declare the 2012 Olympic Caliber Debate Games Open! One can argue the best Glocks in all their offerings are their 9mm pistols for their excellent ammo capacity. Of course, my back-up mags are only 10. 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Each GLOCK delivers on our promise of safety, reliability, and simplicity at an affordable price. Anyway, love both guns and I think in MA I would make the same decision.maybe. The weapon measures 7.36 inches long and has a 4.01 inch barrel. 770 fps and 208 ft/lbs of energy . It is considered one of the best semi-automatic pistols today, due to its robustness, reliability and ease of use. I must not be holding the thing right. Shooting the 9mm G19, I hollowed-out a 6.5 group. Todd Jarrett teaches a nice bit on that. and the Glock works just fine my 30 has never jammed on me. Bill, this may mean little in the bigger scheme of things, but it's worth considering. Apr 19, 2011. the gen4, or SF grip sizes have a somewhat odd feel. Yes, the test showed that you can control both guns equally well. The Glock 29 weighs. After perhaps tens of thousands of injuries and deaths, of soldiers with fouled, non-functioning weapons, did anyone see the light and correct those problems. Im sorry but 850 feet per second is pretty fast. Questions concerning what is manageable carry little value in this debate. The G21 is the full-size duty gun GLOCK in .45 ACP. Ive always loved 45s and the recoil isnt near as bad as some people make it out to be. Both the Glock 19 and Glock 23 . I too live in MA and agree about how absurd it all is. How do these two handguns stack up against eachother? Ive been experimenting with a Bladetech 5.11 retention holster for our T&E (Testing and Evaluation) Gen4 Glock 19. If I had to replace it I'd get another G30 Gen. 4. . Glock introduced their 5th Generation (Gen 5) handguns in 2017. So after about 5 min of being told that I was practically unarmed. Ill say right now this is a bit disingenuous. The only dimensional difference between the Gen3 and Gen4 pistols is the width (0.08"). Probably better than I can shoot. Springfield Armory Xdm Elite Pistol 9Mm Osp 4.5" Beretta Apx Carry A1 9Mm Optics Ready Jaxn920A1. In reality, the 45 ACP is only marginally better, if at all, than a 9mm in terms of stopping a assailant. Glock 30S vs 19: Size Comparison - YouTube. Unlike All the rest of the web biters out there in that caliber. of energy. M1911A1 (.45 ACP) Army The Glock 19 9mm pistol is one of the most popular concealed carry pistols available. BARREL LENGTH: 96 mm/3.77 in. That size advantage comes with less capacity to carry ammunition. It has something to do with their special plastic. How do these two handguns stack up against eachother? That would be the Sig Sauer P226 mk25. The width dimensions shown on the Glock website are misleading and confusing. Some police chiefs issue, some issue restricted permits, some dont issue at all. Psa Dagger Compact 9Mm Pistol With Extreme Carry Rock Island 1911 Tactical 9Mm 5" 8Rd Pistol, Beretta Apx Carry A1 9Mm Optics Ready Jaxn920A1. Model: GLOCK 30S Caliber: .45 Auto Magazine capacity: 10 (stock), 9 and 13 available Materials: Stainless steel slide and barrel, polymer frame Weight empty: 22.95 ounces Barrel Length: 3.77 Overall length: 6.96 Sights: Plastic, Dot in a U Action: Striker Fired Finish: Black Price: $545-600 ( $550 via Brownells) RATINGS (out of five stars): My usual CCW weapon. In my defense (so to speak), I havent been to the range in well over a week. My son has the G30S as his primary off-duty carry. Me too. I was being mentored by a friend thats an ISPC Grand Master, and if you havent seen one of these guys shoot, you wont believe how good they are. Granted, I like the .45 Auto better than the 9mm but when it comes to my own abilities theres no getting around The Way Things Are. When I got my 30S I posted a side by side size comparison (dunno if it was in this forum or another) with the 30s with the 9rd mag and the 10rd mag compared to my G26 and G19. 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