Originally Posted by
Duelist
I agree. Even if you get the 22 or 23 for $300 or so, if your idea is to get a conversion barrel, they run from $100-$200. My LGS has a used 17.4 with night sights marked at $425. I got my 26.3 for $360 from the same shop. If your goal is to shoot 9mm, it just makes more sense to shop for and buy a 9mm rather than pick up a cheap .40 and spend the difference making it into a 9mm.
If you just want a cheap .40 mule for in case of another ammo crunch, get an M&P, SD40VE, or a G22.4 and knock yourself out.