Engineering:Heckler & Koch P30

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Heckler & Koch P30
Koalorka H&K P30L.jpg
The Heckler & Koch P30L.
TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Place of originGermany
Service history
Used bySee Users
Production history
DesignerFrank Henninger[citation needed]
ManufacturerHeckler & Koch
Produced2006–present
VariantsSee Variants
Specifications
Mass647 g (22.8 oz) P30 (without magazine)
687 g (24.2 oz) P30L (without magazine)
598 g (21.1 oz) P30SK (without magazine)
Length181 mm (7.1 in) P30
196 mm (7.7 in) P30L
163 mm (6.4 in) P30SK
Barrel length98 mm (3.9 in) P30
113 mm (4.4 in) P30L
83 mm (3.3 in) P30SK
Width34.8 mm (1.37 in) P30(L)
38.8 mm (1.53 in) P30(L)S
34.8 mm (1.37 in) P30SK
Height138 mm (5.4 in) P30(L)
116 mm (4.6 in) P30SK
Cartridge
ActionShort recoil operated, Browning-type tilting barrel, locked breech
Muzzle velocity
Effective firing range50 m (55 yd)
Feed systemDetachable box magazine; capacities:
  • 17 rounds (9×19mm) P30(L)
  • 15 rounds (9×19mm)
  • 10 rounds (9×19mm)
  • 13 rounds (9×19mm) P30SK
  • 10 rounds (.40 S&W) P30(L)
  • 13 rounds (.40 S&W) P30(L)
SightsIron sights (luminescent or tritium)

The P30 is a polymer framed semi-automatic handgun by Heckler & Koch, available in 9×19mm Parabellum and .40 S&W.

History

Early prototypes of the P30 were referred to as the P3000. The P30 is marketed by the manufacturer as a law enforcement service pistol.

As of 2006, the German Federal Customs Administration have procured 13,500 units of the P30 for its forces, making them the first customer of the P30. Additionally, the Norwegian Police Service decided in favor of the P30 pistol with an order of approximately 7,000 pieces.[2]

In October 2008, the cantonal police of Zurich, Switzerland granted the purchase of an undisclosed number of P30s worth 1.6 million CHF (US$1.35 million), replacing the previously used SIG P228.[3]

In late November 2008, the German Bundespolizei ordered 30,000 P30s with the option for another 5,000. Deliveries took place between summer 2009 and 2011.[4]

In April 2010, the state police of Hessen (Germany) ordered the P30 V2. In addition, correction officers in Hessen's state prisons are equipped with this model.[5]

The P30 NL (H3) variant was being considered for Dutch police service. This pistol finished second in a European tender, after the winning SIG Sauer P250 was rejected in November 2011, and before the Walther P99Q NL (H3) and Beretta Px4 Storm. When minister Ivo Opstelten concluded that SIG Sauer could not deliver the requisite quality in a mass production setting, he chose the P30 NL (H3).[6][7][8] However, Walther and Beretta appealed to court, insisting that a new tender procedure should be started. On 24 January 2012 the court decided that a new tender process should be organized. Opstelten chose to initiate a quick and rigorous new tender process that allows to choose another product if the winner should be rejected. This will delay the introduction of a new police pistol by 1 to 2 years according to the Dutch Ministry of Security and Justice.[9][10][11] In October 2012 it became clear that the P99Q NL (H3) will succeed the Walther P5 and Glock 17 pistols in 2013-2014.[12][13]

Variants

Heckler & Koch P30L

The P30L is a P30 featuring a longer slide and barrel. (The L stands for long slide)

The P30SK is a subcompact P30 featuring a shorter slide and barrel.[14] (SK stands for "subkompakt")

The P30S, P30LS and P30SKS variants feature an optional external ambidextrous thumb safety. This manual safety is available for most trigger variants. The variants with the optional external ambidextrous thumb safety have similar dimensions compared to the variants without this feature, but weigh approximately 50 g (1.8 oz) more and the safety levers add 3.66 mm (0.144 in) width resulting in an overall width of 38.46 mm (1.514 in).[15]

The P30, P30L and P30SK pistols offer multiple trigger configurations. It is possible to change the (original) trigger configuration of a P30 series pistol to another trigger configuration.

P30 trigger and model configurations

In addition to classic DA/SA trigger (V3) variants, Heckler and Koch features a proprietary Combat Defensive Action (CDA) or Law Enforcement Modification (LEM) in their P30 line, which is a variant of conventional Double Action Only (DAO) triggers.

The LEM mechanism operates via a combination of a cocking piece inside the hammer and an elbow spring to create a condition 0 or 1, while the hammer is placed in a hammer-down position. After racking the slide to chamber a round, the LEM versions produce a long Double Action trigger pull with the pull weight comparable to a Single Action.

Variant Action Trigger pull Trigger travel Notes
V0 CDA aka LEM 51 N (11.5 lbf) (DA)
20 N (4.5 lbf) (CDA) 		14 mm (0.55 in) Combat Defensive Action (CDA) aka Law Enforcement Modification (LEM):

Exposed two-piece hammer with spur. It uses a V1-type "light" Trigger Return Spring (TRS). The cocking piece can be decocked by pressing the decocker button, located at the rear of the slide, next to the hammer. This spurred hammer-version was designed for the European market.

V1 CDA aka LEM 20 N (4.5 lbf) 14 mm (0.55 in) Same as V0, but the hammer has no spur, and there is no decocker button; therefore, the only way to release the cocked mainspring is to pull the trigger over the empty chamber.

Employing a light Trigger Return Spring (TRS), it is referred to as "light LEM."

V2 CDA aka LEM 32.5 N (7.3 lbf) 14 mm (0.55 in) Same as V1, with a heavy Trigger Return Spring (TRS)

Employing a heavy Trigger Return Spring (TRS), it is referred to as "heavy LEM." The heavier TRS provides a more clean trigger reset while providing comfort to people concerned about accidentally discharging their firearm under stress. This version is no longer directly purchasable in the USA.

V3 DA/SA 51 N (11.5 lbf) (DA)
20 N (4.5 lbf) (SA) 		14 mm (0.55 in) (DA)
7 mm (0.28 in) (SA) 		Conventional DA/SA unit with single-piece, spurred hammer and decocker button at the rear of the slide, next to the hammer.
V4 CDA aka LEM 27.5 N (6.2 lbf) 14 mm (0.55 in) Same as V1, but it uses a medium Trigger Return Spring.

The medium Trigger Return Spring (TRS) strikes a compromise for a cleaner trigger reset like the V2 version while providing a trigger pull weight in between V1 and V2.

V4.1/CH CDA aka LEM 27.5 N (6.2 lbf) 10 mm (0.39 in) Same as V4, but, with the catch being slightly longer, the hammer slightly sticks out in the cocked position. The hammer is internally more recessed to accommodate the longer catch when decocked.

V4 and CH are used interchangeably due to this version being designed for Swiss law enforcement to reduce pretravel by roughly 1/3 of the other LEM versions. The shorter pretravel is associated with a reduced risk for trigger jerking.

Users

Current users

  •  Finland: Used by Police Rapid Response Unit (Finland)
  •  Germany:
    • German Federal Customs Administration: 13,500 pistols were purchased.[2][16]
    • Federal Police: 30,000 V2 pistols were purchased with an option for another 5,000.[4] 38 455 pistols in use as of 2019[17]
    • Approx. 16,000 P30 V2 pistols were ordered for the Hesse State Police and Hessian corrections officers.[5]
    • German Army: Used by the Feldjäger and commando soldiers of the Kommando Spezialkräfte (Special Forces Command; abbreviated KSK)[18]
    • German Navy: Used by operators of the Kommando Spezialkräfte Marine/Kampfschwimmer ("Naval Special Forces Command"; "Combat Swimmers"; abbreviated KSM)[19]
  •  Malaysia: Used by Pasukan Khas Laut (PASKAL) counter-terrorism forces of the Royal Malaysian Navy.[20]
  •  Norway: Norwegian Police Service.[2] - being replaced with SIG Sauer P320
  •  Portugal: Used by Portuguese Army, Public Security Police and Republican National Guard since 2009.[21]
  •  Singapore: Used by the Army Deployment Force and Military Police.[22]
  •  Spain: Mossos d'Esquadra.[23]
  •   Switzerland: Swiss Border Guard,[24] at least six Cantonal police forces like the Kantonspolizei Zürich[3][25] and at least one municipal police department (municipal police of Winterthur).[25]
  •  United States: P30L V1 used by Border Patrol Tactical Unit.[26][27]

Former users

  •  United States: Used by Loudoun County Sheriff's Office 2012-2016; replaced by Sig Sauer P320[28][29][30]

Failed bids

See also

  • Heckler & Koch HK45—Chambered in .45 ACP, it shares HK's current design aesthetic with the P30, as well as similar design principles.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 with RUAG 9mmx19 SX NATO Ball 124gr German Army (DM51) service ammunition[yes|permanent dead link|dead link}}]
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 P30-The new Service Pistol of the German Federal Customs Administration. Originally from http://www.heckler-koch.de, restored by web.archive.org
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Sicherheitsdirektion". Ds.zh.ch. 2013-06-17. http://www.ds.zh.ch/internet/ds/de/informationsstelle/news/news2008/230_NB.html. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Federal Police to receive new service pistol . Heckler & Koch, Nov 26, 2008
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Super-Pistole: Hessens Polizisten bekommen HK P30 - Frankfurt" (in de). Bild.de. 2010-04-26. http://www.bild.de/BILD/regional/frankfurt/aktuell/2010/04/26/super-pistole/hessens-polizisten-bekommen-hk-p30.html. 
  6. ↑ "Opstelten besluit overeenkomst SIG-Sauer over nieuw politiepistool te beëindigen (press release),http://www.rijksoverheid.nl (Dutch)". 2011-11-08. http://www.rijksoverheid.nl/regering/het-kabinet/ministerraad/persberichten/2011/11/09/opstelten-besluit-overeenkomst-sig-sauer-over-nieuw-politiepistool-te-beeindigen.html. 
  7. ↑ "Ontbinding overeenkomst aanschaf nieuw dienstpistool politie (letter to the Dutch parliament), http://www.rijksoverheid.nl (Dutch)". 2011-11-08. http://www.rijksoverheid.nl/bestanden/documenten-en-publicaties/kamerstukken/2011/11/08/brief-tweede-kamer-ontbinding-overeenkomst-aanschaf-nieuw-dienstpistool-politie/20111108-2011-2000503011-ontbinding-overeenkomst-aanschaf-nieuw-dienstpistool-politie.pdf. 
  8. ↑ "Nieuw politiepistool afgekeurd, http://www.rijksoverheid.nl (Dutch)". 2011-11-09. http://www.rijksoverheid.nl/nieuws/2011/11/08/nieuw-politiepistool-afgekeurd.html. 
  9. ↑ "Aanbesteding politiewapen moet over, http://www.nos.nl (Dutch)". 2012-01-23. http://nos.nl/artikel/333629-aanbesteding-politiewapen-moet-over.html. 
  10. ↑ "'Vertraging nieuw politiepistool 1 tot 1,5 jaar', http://www.volkskrant.nl (Dutch)". 2012-01-24. http://www.volkskrant.nl/vk/nl/2686/Binnenland/article/detail/3135570/2012/01/24/Aanbestedingsprocedure-politiepistool-moet-opnieuw.dhtml. 
  11. ↑ "Court decision LJN: BV1636, Rechtbank 's-Gravenhage , 408727 / KG ZA 11-1438, Rechtspraak.nl (Dutch)". 2012-01-24. http://zoeken.rechtspraak.nl/resultpage.aspx?snelzoeken=true&searchtype=ljn&ljn=bv1636. 
  12. ↑ "Nieuw pistool voor Nederlandse politie, http://www.rijksoverheid.nl (Dutch)". 2012-10-26. http://www.rijksoverheid.nl/nieuws/2012/10/25/nieuw-pistool-voor-nederlandse-politie.html. 
  13. ↑ "Brief Tweede Kamer Voorlopige gunning nieuw dienstpistool politie, http://www.rijksoverheid.nl (Dutch)". 2012-10-25. http://www.rijksoverheid.nl/bestanden/documenten-en-publicaties/kamerstukken/2012/10/25/brief-tweede-kamer-voorlopige-gunning-nieuw-dienstpistool-politie/voorlopige-gunning-nieuw-dienstpistool-politie2.pdf. 
  14. ↑ "P30 SK at HK USA". http://hk-usa.com/hk-models/p30sk/. 
  15. ↑ 'P30 Series' user manual, includes the P30
  16. ↑ "Heckler & Koch :: Welcome". Heckler-koch.de. 2013-07-26. http://heckler-koch.de/HKWebNews/byItemID///4//3/14. 
  17. ↑ https://www.bundespolizei.de/Web/DE/Service/Mediathek/Jahresberichte/jahresbericht_2018_file.pdf?__blob=publicationFile&v=5 [bare URL PDF]
  18. ↑ "Streitkräftebasis". https://www.bundeswehr.de/portal/a/bwde/start/multimedia/videoarchiv/streitkraeftebasis/beitraege_2012/!ut/p/z1/hVDJTsMwEP2aXD2OS7NwS7pAwaoQRW3jS-UkxjFK7ch1E4T4eBxVqjhQMYeRZt4yCzDYA9O8V5I7ZTRvfV2w6JAn9I2SlBAa5RFe0dljmi5mISYEtrD7j8I8jG9EhmFTCyi8R3zbI4YNMGC1QJXRwo3ZCe2Uz9JyZyzqjHXtiJyt9QhSNRQ4nOdhfB0Vfqdk8TB9vgsn81X-Ohp-8J5_XrW8Go-GouG6bsWLqbJL4wmYbE15-Uamy0kigVnxLqyw6Gx9u3GuO90HOMDDMKBSaelXPAb4L0FjTg72v3nQHZfJej3tv6jY_QDc8Nja/dz/d5/L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh/#Z7_B8LTL2922L6B60ILCH99EC1027. 
  19. ↑ "Kommando Spezialkräfte Marine | PhotoBW.info". http://www.photobw.info/marine/einsatzflottille-1/kommando-spezialkrafte-marine. 
  20. ↑ Dan, Alex (9 February 2016). "PASKAL Malaysian Special Forces Weapons". Military Factory (Small Arms). http://www.militaryfactory.com/smallarms/paskal-special-forces-weapons.asp. Retrieved 1 May 2016. 
  21. ↑ "Pistolas novas já durante este ano - Portugal - Correio da Manhã". Cmjornal.xl.pt. 2007-06-24. http://www.cmjornal.xl.pt/noticia.aspx?channelid=00000010-0000-0000-0000-000000000010&contentid=00247628-3333-3333-3333-000000247628. 
  22. ↑ "Singapore issues P30 pistol as new sidearm | Shephard" (in en). https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/singapore-issues-p30-pistol-as-new-sidearm/. 
  23. ↑ Defensa.com (2019-07-18). "Pistolas P30 de Heckler & Koch para los Mossos d'Esquadra - Noticias Defensa Homeland Security" (in es). https://www.defensa.com/homeland-security/pistolas-p30-heckler-koch-para-mossos-desquadra. 
  24. ↑ "Neue HK-Pistole P30 für das Grenzwachkorps in der Schweiz (german)". https://www.all4shooters.com/de/Shooting/Waffenkultur/schweiz-grenzwachkorps-neue-waffe-hk-p30/. 
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 "Polizist (37) schiesst sich durch die Hand" (in de). Ringier AG. 2019-11-12. https://www.blick.ch/news/schweiz/zuerich/so-schlimm-war-der-dienstpistolen-unfall-in-schaffhausen-wirklich-polizist-37-schiesst-sich-durch-die-hand-id15610924.html. 
  26. ↑ "Heckler & Koch P30L: Border Patrol's Adopted Beauty". 3 November 2014. https://www.tactical-life.com/firearms/bortac-heckler-koch-p30l/. 
  27. ↑ "Heckler & Koch on Facebook". https://www.facebook.com/hecklerandkoch/photos/a.763417430366212/810976055610349/?type=3&permPage=1.  [user-generated source]
  28. ↑ https://sheriff.loudoun.gov/DocumentCenter/View/60287/H-and-K-P30-Pistols-04-05-12 [bare URL PDF]
  29. ↑ https://www.loudoun.gov/DocumentCenter/View/119757/RFQ-372?bidId= [bare URL PDF]
  30. ↑ "SIG Sauer Settles Lawsuit Alleging Gun Discharged Without Trigger Pull". 3 June 2019. https://www.nhpr.org/post/sig-sauer-settles-lawsuit-alleging-gun-discharged-without-trigger-pull#stream/0. 

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