
The Glock 30 is a compact .45 ACP pistol that packs the full power of the 45 Auto cartridge into a subcompact frame. It features a 97 mm barrel and a double-stack 10-round magazine capacity, which is exceptional for its size. The slide is slightly wider than the standard Glock 17 slide to accommodate the .45 ACP cartridge. It uses the proven Safe Action trigger system common to all Glock pistols. The Glock 30 is particularly well suited for concealed carry of a major caliber handgun.
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