All G22s here in the Upper Valley of NH/VT.

 

Massad Ayoob probably knows specific departments in the U.S. that use the G30 for a duty weapon. You can submit a question to Mas in the GATE Self-Defense Forum at Glock Talk. I assume there are several agencies using it since Glock, Inc. states in the G30 model description on their website that "...the G30 is the first choice of plainclothes officers and security personnel in the US."

 

The Glock 30S was developed in part by the LAPD SIS Unit for a deeper concealment .45. They are still carried by that unit.

Here is my article on it...

https://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/glock-g30s-hybrid-10-round-45acp-compact-new-gun-review/

 

The Glock 30S was developed in part by the LAPD SIS Unit for a deeper concealment .45. They are still carried by that unit.

Here is my article on it...

https://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/glock-g30s-hybrid-10-round-45acp-compact-new-gun-review/

Good job with the article.

 

My buddy's department issues them to detectives and some of the higher ups.

 

Thanks...it was loads of fun to research and write.

 

A couple of our Senior Staff at the Agency I serve carry the G-30SF, it's a good choice if you like the .45acp, as for me it's the G-19/43...

 

All Nebraska State Patrol Troopers carry G30sf for a Backup gun.

 

Most of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies that use the G21 as primary on duty carry a G30 as backup. Same of the G17 primary use a G26. Off duty is whatever the armorer approves.

 

I think it was developed by a guy that had a G30 and a G36 in his garage before LAPD got a hold of it.

 

Very true...There were lots of people who cobbled them together that way. But when LAPD had a chance to try it, and liked it they went to Glock and requested it be made. (LEO's are not likely to carry a gun that's pieced together for liability.)

 

I remember catching an article where the Garland cop that shot the cartoon terrorists had a Glock 30 of some type (maybe SF?), definitely a .45. I think Garland PD issues a Glock 17 but does allow other weapons that meet the regulations of the department - especially since this 30 year veteran at 60 years old definitely knew how to engage. Just an Obama aside - did you know that one of the handguns used by the would-be terrorists was one that was bought under the watchful eye of the ATF Fast and Furious gunwalker debacle?

 

Pinellas County deputies I believe are allowed to carry them. Don't quote me on that but I thought that I'd read it somewhere. I was in traffic court last year in Pinellas County and the deputy (bailiff?) had a 30 strapped on her.

 

I haven't worked with any agencies who issue them. But I worked with a sheriff's deputy in south Florida who carried one every day. It's a pretty progressive agency and allows a variety of sidearm choices. Their SWAT team even bought 300BLK SBR's - though they traded the uppers for 5.56 after they kept having trouble getting ammo.

 

I own 3 G30S'. I've used one for EDC for over two years now. Best CC gun out there IMO.:thumbsup: And I have quite a few to choose from.

 

Is that a 30S, or do you just do the G30?

 

Charlottesville Va. City PD just went from G21's to G41's.

From what I've heard, most of the officers were not wanting this - but some of the trainers liked the 41 more.

Bob S.

 

My Agency allows carry of personally owned firearms...I carry a Glock 21 on duty and a 30s off duty. Issued weapon is a Glock 22 with a 27 as backup.

 

Pittsburg PD uses the 30. They traded some of their reserve pistols that were never issued, new on shelf, last Fall for some 41's. I happened to get one of their never issued trades (30 g4-2012 build w/Trijicon HD's mounted).

It as a excellent buy for me. I really like the 30....

 

My department allows them. I carry a G41 MOS with a Burris Fastfire III on duty and a G30S off duty.

 

If you do an internet search there are numerous agencies that issue or allow the G-30SF or G-30 Gen 4 for duty use for plain clothes and or administrative officers. from Texas to Rochester NY I found a dozen in only 15 mins of searching the net.