Okay, so I ended my 3 weeks blitz of classes at Rifles Only with a few conclusions about my HK P30L as compared specifically to my Sig229. I picked up the HK P30L about a month ago and brought it down with me so I could get a decent volume of rounds through it.
My initial thoughts on the piece was it was comfortable to hold and pointed very well. Accuracy seemed very good and liked the way it was performing during my early outings. Before coming down to TX I put the flat sides on and the short back strap, so it was set up pretty small for me.
After using more I found, the dots on the sights to be too big and distracted me a bit. I notice a pretty good "slip" in the grips as if the back strap and panels need a little more securing as the top moved out of place a bit and would flex in your hand. Also, on Sunday I shot it in the middle of the day and noticed my hand would slip as I wasn't getting any grip with it especially in the high heat. After every shot my hands would have to be repositioned. I think I need to experiment with the side panels and back strap to make it more supporting when fired.
Finally, I was distressed when I say the chip taken out of the pic rail on the bottom, how it happened I don't know, but having a chip in the polymer is a bad sign if you ask me.
We also noted the trigger has a heavy curve to it, which is a bit much if you ask me, and the trigger has too many different pull weights so consistency is an issue. We also felt the reset was a bit long.
Complete clunker, not really, but it definitely needs work to see how it can be made to perform better. One of things I like about my Glock is the fact I can change out things that need to be in order to make it perfect for me, this way I don't have to adapt it as much as making it adapt to me. The HK needs work in this department.
Now my Sig229, flawless, and while I initially thought I was against the thicker body and grip, with the tall slide, I found my comfort and accuracy to this point with the Sig is where it has become an extension of my hand and hammers away. During the last class I was able to put shots in a 3" Shoot N C from 25 yards from basically a stock gun. It's a great tool and has definitely become my go to piece. The Sig being Stainless is also proving to be more durable, especially when compared to the chipped polymer of the HK.
So, while I am not giving up right away on the HK, I have to say given the choice as asked in another thread I am gonna stick with my initial recommendation that the Sig is the way to go. Hk is still a bit short in many areas and this is why I sent my USPc to the desk drawer and basically took it out of use for anything but a house piece.
As a side note, I also bought a couple of Black Ops IWB holsters from Rocky @ Pure Custom Holsters and not only did he have the Sig229 in stock along with the Glock19 I am finding they are comfortable to wear, and work both as in the waist band and over holsters. They are nicely done with no wait time, all good stuff.
Next up, the Sig vs my Glock 19.
My initial thoughts on the piece was it was comfortable to hold and pointed very well. Accuracy seemed very good and liked the way it was performing during my early outings. Before coming down to TX I put the flat sides on and the short back strap, so it was set up pretty small for me.
After using more I found, the dots on the sights to be too big and distracted me a bit. I notice a pretty good "slip" in the grips as if the back strap and panels need a little more securing as the top moved out of place a bit and would flex in your hand. Also, on Sunday I shot it in the middle of the day and noticed my hand would slip as I wasn't getting any grip with it especially in the high heat. After every shot my hands would have to be repositioned. I think I need to experiment with the side panels and back strap to make it more supporting when fired.
Finally, I was distressed when I say the chip taken out of the pic rail on the bottom, how it happened I don't know, but having a chip in the polymer is a bad sign if you ask me.
We also noted the trigger has a heavy curve to it, which is a bit much if you ask me, and the trigger has too many different pull weights so consistency is an issue. We also felt the reset was a bit long.
Complete clunker, not really, but it definitely needs work to see how it can be made to perform better. One of things I like about my Glock is the fact I can change out things that need to be in order to make it perfect for me, this way I don't have to adapt it as much as making it adapt to me. The HK needs work in this department.
Now my Sig229, flawless, and while I initially thought I was against the thicker body and grip, with the tall slide, I found my comfort and accuracy to this point with the Sig is where it has become an extension of my hand and hammers away. During the last class I was able to put shots in a 3" Shoot N C from 25 yards from basically a stock gun. It's a great tool and has definitely become my go to piece. The Sig being Stainless is also proving to be more durable, especially when compared to the chipped polymer of the HK.
So, while I am not giving up right away on the HK, I have to say given the choice as asked in another thread I am gonna stick with my initial recommendation that the Sig is the way to go. Hk is still a bit short in many areas and this is why I sent my USPc to the desk drawer and basically took it out of use for anything but a house piece.
As a side note, I also bought a couple of Black Ops IWB holsters from Rocky @ Pure Custom Holsters and not only did he have the Sig229 in stock along with the Glock19 I am finding they are comfortable to wear, and work both as in the waist band and over holsters. They are nicely done with no wait time, all good stuff.
Next up, the Sig vs my Glock 19.
