So I have recently got a G17 and I think Glocks are starting to grow on me. In the past I had always thought Glock grips felt like a 2x4, until I learned how to properly hold a pistol and now I am liking it. I still don't like the Glock U rear sight
but that is something that can be fixed with a sharpie. Plus I am really liking that HUGE aftermarket for Glocks as well.
Now I have a SA ported XD40 (which I've had for 10 years) but I won't carry for safety reasons and I also want to get into IDPA (which doesn't allow ported barrels). SA does not want to sell me a replacement non-ported barrel. Trying to find an aftermarket plain 40s&w 4" barrel has been kind of nauseating with just about everyone not having one in stock. As a matter of fact, trying to find ANY decent aftermarket parts for the XD seems to be a chore. I really like the gun and enjoy shooting it, but it has pretty much sat in my safe since I got my CHL.
So I am seeing some police trade in G22s for around $350. If could find a 22C, then I could still have the ported barrel for fun shooting, but get a non-ported factory barrel from midway/brownells for daily carry/IDPA for about $140. Then also the entire aftermarket would be open to my new gun.
Anyone have any more thoughts on advantages/disadvantages to add?