I bought a NIB P30L 9mm about two months ago and I could use your help. My first two range visits with 115 grain were disasterous. Countless FTEs and the slide frequently failed to lock back after the last round was fired. My grip was firm, I wasn't riding the slide, and I wasn't touching the slide release. I did a search on this site of P30L FTEs and discovered that the general consensus was to use 124 grain for at least 500 rounds and after that 115 grain would cycle properly. HK cs confirmed that solution.
I now have about 700 rounds of 124 grain downrange and the pistols' performance has greatly improved, however I still have intermittent FTEs. That brings me to my question, Would 147 grain ammo improve the cycling even better than 124 grain? The gun is a pleasure to shoot, and would be so much better if it would be as flawless as my VP9. I really don't want to send it back to the mothership for repairs unless all else fails.
Once it starts to work properly I plan on using up my stock of 115 grain and only using 124 grain as I can get them for the same price.
Yor input would be appreciated.
I now have about 700 rounds of 124 grain downrange and the pistols' performance has greatly improved, however I still have intermittent FTEs. That brings me to my question, Would 147 grain ammo improve the cycling even better than 124 grain? The gun is a pleasure to shoot, and would be so much better if it would be as flawless as my VP9. I really don't want to send it back to the mothership for repairs unless all else fails.
Once it starts to work properly I plan on using up my stock of 115 grain and only using 124 grain as I can get them for the same price.
Yor input would be appreciated.