So I read the replies and thought real hard and decided I still didn't know what the hell I wanted to do. So I went over to talk to my dealer and do some coon fingering. Glock 27, several different sizes of 1911's and then some of the Springfield XD line up. Weight and bulk were my two main concerns. Turns out 1911's are heavier than they look no matter what size they are. I thought long and hard about a G27 but decided I want to move away from the unsupported chamber in the Glock. So it's on to the XD models.

With the bigger XD's I had the same issues I have with my G22. The weight and bulk were more than I wanted. Then I started coon fingering the XDs. Slim, light, .45 caliber and it feels good in my hand. I kept putting it down and looking over other choices. I kept going back to the XDs. Then as if a sign from above the little gal who works there (Cute AND very gun savvy) come packing a used XDs out of the back and proceeds to tag it up and put it in the case. So I now have a used XDs on lay away and two extended mags on order. All for well under half of what I was willing to spend on a 1911.

Now to address the training. I have a friend who retired after 12 years on the SWAT team who is willing to work with me and teach me. A good friends best friend (Long road, I know) who does a lot of traing for the county and local PD's is willing to work with me also. I'd love to hit Thunder Ranch or Gunsite but my wallet and work schedule just wont allow it. So I'll work with the guys I can to get better.

Thanks again for all the advice, opinions and kind thoughts.

Scootter