UPDATE!! 8/27 - New to handguns, new to H&K
Hey guys. New to the forum and I'm looking to purchase my first handgun as I'm finally of age. I'm young and relatively new to shooting (probably shot less than 500 rounds through pistols) but I'm really into it and love it. I was first introduced to H&K by Ross from Spike's Tactical when I bought my first AR-15 from him and he said he used to work for them. I've been looking around for quite a while and I want to get the H&K P30, but here is my main dilemma and question I had for the more experienced:
Being new to H&K and handgun shooting, would I be better off getting the more traditional V3 and possibly getting a trigger job by Gray's if I don't like it, or should I get the V2, convert it to a V1, and learn with the LEM since I won't really have a problem getting used to it because I'm not accustomed to anything as I'm new.
Just curious what your thoughts were. Thanks a lot in advance. I know this could be posted in the Rookies section, but I figured it would get a lot more input and feedback from more experienced people here. Thanks again.
UPDATE 8/27
So just a quick update. I picked up my brand new H&K P30 v3 in 9mm on Friday (8/24). I was super stoked to finally find out what all the hype about H&K was. Long story short, I bought 500 rounds of Federal 115 grain FMJ Friday night, went to the range this afternoon to shoot 100 rounds, and out of 100 I had 4 jams and 2 failure of the slide to lock back upon firing the last round. I absolutely love the feel and way this gun shoots, but I'm pretty disappointed. I've shot thousands of rounds through my brother's stock $500 Glock without a single hickup. Anyone have any tips or advice? Should I send it back? Thanks everyone for any help you can offer.
Hey guys. New to the forum and I'm looking to purchase my first handgun as I'm finally of age. I'm young and relatively new to shooting (probably shot less than 500 rounds through pistols) but I'm really into it and love it. I was first introduced to H&K by Ross from Spike's Tactical when I bought my first AR-15 from him and he said he used to work for them. I've been looking around for quite a while and I want to get the H&K P30, but here is my main dilemma and question I had for the more experienced:
Being new to H&K and handgun shooting, would I be better off getting the more traditional V3 and possibly getting a trigger job by Gray's if I don't like it, or should I get the V2, convert it to a V1, and learn with the LEM since I won't really have a problem getting used to it because I'm not accustomed to anything as I'm new.
Just curious what your thoughts were. Thanks a lot in advance. I know this could be posted in the Rookies section, but I figured it would get a lot more input and feedback from more experienced people here. Thanks again.
UPDATE 8/27
So just a quick update. I picked up my brand new H&K P30 v3 in 9mm on Friday (8/24). I was super stoked to finally find out what all the hype about H&K was. Long story short, I bought 500 rounds of Federal 115 grain FMJ Friday night, went to the range this afternoon to shoot 100 rounds, and out of 100 I had 4 jams and 2 failure of the slide to lock back upon firing the last round. I absolutely love the feel and way this gun shoots, but I'm pretty disappointed. I've shot thousands of rounds through my brother's stock $500 Glock without a single hickup. Anyone have any tips or advice? Should I send it back? Thanks everyone for any help you can offer.