Description
There is a reason the P30 has been trusted by police agencies across Europe since 2006, and the P30S V3 might be the most versatile way to own one. The S in the name means you get an ambidextrous manual thumb safety on top of the standard rear decocking button, and the V3 designation means a traditional double action/single action trigger. Put those together and you can run this pistol cocked and locked like a 1911, or decock it and carry hammer down with a deliberate double action first pull. Very few production handguns give you both options in one package.
Grip Ergonomics That Fit Your Hand, Not the Other Way Around
HK went further than most with the P30 grip system. Instead of just swappable backstraps, you also get interchangeable lateral grip panels, which adds up to a wide range of possible configurations. Whether you have small hands or wear XL gloves, you can build a grip that points naturally for you. The controls are fully ambidextrous too, with slide releases and the paddle-style magazine release accessible from either side, so lefties are not treated like an afterthought here.
What the P30S V3 Brings to the Range and Beyond
This configuration runs a 3.85 inch barrel with HK's polygonal rifling, a front night sight paired with a black rear, front and rear slide serrations, and a Picatinny rail up front for a light or laser. At just over 26 ounces unloaded, the fiber-reinforced polymer frame keeps weight manageable while the recoil reduction system takes the sting out of extended range sessions. It ships with two 10-round magazines.
A Hammer-Fired HK Built to Last
In a market flooded with striker-fired polymer pistols, the P30S V3 stands out as a refined hammer gun with legitimate duty credentials. Fit and finish are what you expect from HK, meaning excellent, and the reputation for reliability is well earned. If you appreciate a DA/SA trigger and want the added option of a manual safety, this is one of the best executions of that formula you will find.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Heckler & Koch
- Model: P30S V3
- MPN: 81001104
- UPC: 642230269255
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Action: Double Action / Single Action (DA/SA)
- Capacity: 10+1
- Barrel Length: 3.85 inches, polygonal rifling
- Overall Length: 7.12 inches
- Height: 5.43 inches
- Width: 1.51 inches
- Weight (Unloaded): 26.08 oz
- Sights: Front night sight, black rear, fixed
- Safety: Ambidextrous thumb safety with rear decocking button
- Frame: Fiber-reinforced polymer with Picatinny rail
- Finish: Black
What’s Included
- HK P30S V3 9mm pistol
- Two 10-round magazines
- Interchangeable backstraps and lateral grip panels
- Owner's manual
- Cable lock
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the S and V3 mean on the HK P30S V3?
The S indicates the pistol has an ambidextrous manual thumb safety mounted on both sides of the frame. V3 is HK's designation for the traditional double action/single action trigger, which also includes a serrated decocking button at the rear of the slide. Together they let you carry cocked and locked or hammer down in DA mode, whichever you prefer.
Can I carry the P30S V3 cocked and locked like a 1911?
Yes, that is one of the biggest draws of this model. With the hammer cocked and the safety engaged, you get a short single action first pull. If you would rather have a longer, deliberate first trigger pull, just press the rear decocking button and carry it hammer down in double action.
Is the P30S V3 a good fit for left-handed users?
It is one of the better options out there for lefties. The safety levers, slide releases, and paddle-style magazine release are all fully ambidextrous, so nothing requires a workaround. The interchangeable grip panels also help you get a proper fit in either hand.
What sights come on this HK P30S V3 configuration?
This version ships with a fixed front night sight paired with a plain black rear sight. That setup gives you a fast, uncluttered sight picture in daylight while the glowing front dot helps with alignment in low light. Many defensive shooting instructors favor this exact arrangement.





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