The loading state of the pistol is indicated at all times both visibly and mechanically by the loaded chamber indicator. When a round is chambered the indicator sits proud of the top slide so it can be felt and the red indicator marking can be seen. This allows the shooter to readily recognise whether the pistol is loaded or unloaded.

After the last shot has been fired, the slide release blocks the slide of the pistol in the open position. The (red, white or orange) magazine follower is then visible and indicates that the magazine is empty.

The ambidextrous arrangement of the magazine release makes magazine removal equally easy for right and left handed shooters. It can be operated by the thumb/index finger of the either hand.

For cleaning purposes the pistol is easily disassembled into its subassemblies without tools. Disassembly of the pistol is carried out without having to remove the slide release from the grip.

The pistol has a square notch rear sight and post type front sight. The long glowing (non-radioactive) contrast points allow the shooter a rapid target acquisition, even under unfavourable lighting conditions.

Some variants of the P30 offers additional safety features. The ambidextrous safety lever can be handled by both left and right hand shooters. With the centrally arranged de-cocking latch the pistol can be carried in a "cocked and locked" condition as well as easily de-cocked.

The backstrap inserts and grip shells (right/left) are easily exchanged to allow perfect individual adaptation of the weapon to various hand sizes - men and women alike. Backstrap inserts and grip shells are available in three different sizes S, M, and L.

In the forward part of the grip the P30 has a NATO (MIL-STD-1913) picatinny interface for use of optional accessories including aiming units and tactical lights.

For recording of weapon specific data, a passive transponder may be integrated into the weapon. Reading of the data will be carried out via an external unit.

The P30 has been adapted to the use of the new police service ammunition. The use of the new deformation ammunition makes increased demands on the weapon. When firing a wide scope of ammunition types, from standard issue service ammunition to the new deformation ammunition, the P30 always has a sufficient functional reserve.