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the Glock 30S is Glock’s subcompact .45 ACP — a compact, high-capacity .45 that pairs a shortened (short-frame) grip with a slimmer slide for easier concealment. Want a quick spec sheet, how it differs from the G30/G30SF, magazine compatibility, and pros/cons? Here you go.

Quick specs (typical / factory)

• Caliber: .45 ACP. GLOCK+1

• Capacity: 10+1 (factory double-stack 10-round magazine; can use Glock 21 13-rd mags).Barrel length: ≈ 3.77–3.78 in. On Duty Gear+1

• Overall length: ~6.96–6.97 in; height ≈ 4.76–4.8 in; width ≈ 1.27–1.28 in. Craft Holsters+1

• Unloaded weight: roughly 20–23 oz (varies by source / generation). An Official Journal Of The NRA+1

What “30S” means / how it differs from G30 and G30SF

• G30 (standard): the original compact .45 ACP.

• G30SF: “Short Frame” — slightly reduced grip/backstrap to shorten trigger reach (better for smaller hands).

• G30S: combines the short frame with a slimmer slide (the slimline slide used on the G36) — so the G30S is slimmer up top (easier concealment) while retaining the double-stack .45 capacity. In short: G30S = short frame + slim slide. GLOCK+1

Magazine compatibility / notes

• The G30S accepts the same double-stack .45 ACP magazines used by the G30 and full-size G21 (so you can use 13-round G21 mags in a G30S if you want more capacity, though they will extend below the grip). Many owners use G21 mags in the 30/30S for extra capacity. Always check local magazine-capacity laws. GlockTalk+1

Pros and cons (practical)

Pros

• Strong .45 ACP performance in a concealable package.

• Double-stack 10 rounds (better capacity than single-stack compact .45s).

• Slimmer slide improves concealment and can reduce perceived bulk. GLOCK

Cons

• Still a stout recoil impulse for a small .45 — more muzzle flip vs 9mm compacts.

• Heavier and wider than many 9mm compact carry options.

• Ammo cost and availability for .45 ACP vs 9mm (9mm tends to be cheaper and more plentiful). Ammo.com

Common uses

• Concealed carry for those who prefer .45 ACP stopping power in a smaller package.

• Backup/secondary duty gun, or a pocket/ankle carry for users who accept larger grips.