HK P30
Heckler & Koch · Pistol · In Production · 2006
Also known as: P30, P30L, P30SK
Overview
The HK P30 is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, produced by Heckler & Koch GmbH since 2006.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 739 g (26.1 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 879 g (31.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 181 mm (7.13") |
| Barrel Length | 98 mm (3.86") |
| Height | 138 mm (5.43") |
| Width | 35 mm (1.38") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Double Action |
| Trigger Type | Double Action Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 15 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 360 m/s (1181 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 481 J (355 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | Nitrocarburized |
Calibers
- 9x19mm Parabellum · primary · 9mm NATO — also known as 9mm Luger, 9mm NATO, 9x19mm
- .40 S&W — also known as 10mm Auto Short, .40 Smith & Wesson
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Decocking Button, Firing Pin Safety, Trigger Safety, Disconnect Safety
- Features: Ambidextrous Controls, Modular Grip System, Interchangeable Backstraps, Accessory Rail, Ergonomic Grip, Exposed Hammer, Luminous 3 Dot Sights
Variants
- HK P30L — Long Slide
- HK P30SK — Subcompact
- HK P30S — Manual Safety
- HK P30 LEM — Law Enforcement Modification
Service history
Operators
- German Federal Customs Administration · adopted 2006
- German Federal Police (Bundespolizei) · adopted 2008
- Hessen State Police · adopted 2010 · as P30 V2
- Norwegian Police Service
- Swiss Border Guard
- Kantonspolizei Zürich
- Finnish Police Rapid Response Unit
- Malaysian PASKAL
- Portuguese National Police
- Singapore Army Deployment Force
- US Border Patrol Tactical Unit · as P30L V1
Production
Production years: 2006-present
Over 30,000 units procured by German Federal Police alone. Widely adopted by European law enforcement agencies.
Origin
Country of origin: Germany
Notes
The P30 features HK's proprietary Law Enforcement Modification (LEM) trigger option, a refined DAO trigger system. Available in multiple variants: P30L (long slide, 4.4" barrel), P30SK (subcompact, 3.3" barrel), and versions with/without manual safety. The modular grip design allows for unprecedented ergonomic customization. Shares parts compatibility with the earlier P2000 series.
Background
The HK P30 gained unexpected pop-culture fame as the sidearm of choice for John Wick in the action film franchise, specifically the P30L variant. Its modular grip system allows 27 different configurations, making it one of the most ergonomically adaptable pistols ever designed.