Glock 30 Vs 36

[atchman]

30sf, very controllable.

 

[ldmtulsa]

I have been making the same calculation between the 30 and the 36. There is quite a bit of internet lore that says the 36 is not as reliable as the rest of the Glock family. Most of the horror stories, however, are from years ago. I wonder if anyone on the board has a recently built 36 and could comment on the reliability of their model 36?

Bought my 36 in March 2010. About 500 rounds thru it with zero issues.

 

[UnSafe]

How do you plan on carrying?
I tried to carry a G30 in a CTAC, but it felt like a brick. Traded for a G36 and am happy. A little difference in thickness makes a big difference.

BTW- G36 Absolutely reliable and can use an adapted Glock extended slide release, if desired.

 

[sdalover]

have and love the 30sf. It does take with g21 mags with no issues at all.

 

[RedTape]

If the G21 fits your hands, go with the G30. Got to love being able to use the G21 mags in both guns.

 

[1911Sooner]

I was facing the same decision a few months back. After holding both the G36 just didn't feel like a real Glock to me. I bought the G30sf and don't regret it one bit. Holds ten rounds, you can get 9 round flush mags, G21 mags, and also convert it to 10mm. Very versatile and my most accurate handgun.

 

[WhiteyMacD]

I have been making the same calculation between the 30 and the 36. There is quite a bit of internet lore that says the 36 is not as reliable as the rest of the Glock family. Most of the horror stories, however, are from years ago. I wonder if anyone on the board has a recently built 36 and could comment on the reliability of their model 36?

As others have said, the reliability issues with the 36 are non-existant,.. well at least with the Gen3. 1000s of rounds through mine without failure.

Thanks for the replies, i am leaning more towards the 30sf at this point, i have bigger hands so it would fit me a little bit better, and i agree with the above comment, i can use my 21 mags in it.

The 36 with factory mag will more than accomodate your hands if you feel the 30 accomodates your hand.

Both have an overall height of 4.76", length of 6.77". Line of sight is longer on the G36, and is lighter fully loaded by 6oz.

So if you are only getting the 30sf because of your big hands,... that would be the wrong decision.