Help with .22 conversion kit for a 9x19

[B!ngo]

I'd appreciate some help in selecting my next 9x19 handgun to use principally as a .22LR range tool. That is, I am looking to purchase a .22LR handgun. My wife and I each have a Benelli MP95 Atlanta chambered in .22LR. They are a joy to shoot, are limited with an 8 round or 6 round magazine and are rather large to carry in a backpack if the need existed.
So I've been shopping for a more conventional .22LR - looking at Sig's, Ruger's and the too pricey S&W 41, and others. But it seemed like choosing a 9mm (my round of choice for centerfire handguns) with a well-functioning .22LR conversion kit may be a better choice.
The cost will be higher of course but the value of shooting and plinking with the same gun as the one to be used for HD/SD is very valuable.
We both currently own H&K USP's with light LEM's in 9mm. Of course if H&K or others made a .22LR conversion kit for the USP I wouldn't have to come to the CalGuns crowd seeking info. But of course we suck, and H&K will not help me
So, what is the 9x19 handgun that has the best .22LR conversion kit?
Here's a few more details:
I'm left handed and my wife is right-handed. I would prefer a design that is more ambi if possible leaving Sig's out (they really are perfect RH handguns);
I'm more and more tempted by SA/striker-fired guns and so a Glock 19 or equivalent would be tempting. They also have the advantage of not having to have an ambi safety on them.
I'm not too excited by DA/SA guns anymore. Thus the change to the light LEM's on the USP's. We also own H&K P7M8's which are perfect handguns but no chance of a .22LR kit except for the very rare multi-chambered version. No chance of affording that one.
I'm not too interested in a 1911 design particularly because I am looking to stick with 9x19 as the centerfire round of the design.
So, is the answer simply Glock 19/26? Which is the best conversion kit for a Glock? Or are there others that I should consider?
Thx,
B

[MA2]

Glock 17/19 + Advantage Arms 22lr conversion.
If it's not for carry, go longer slide for sight radius.

XD9 Service + Advantage Arms 22lr conversion. <- going to a little bit of a wait (June 2013), pluse it's the first batch, who's going to be the testers, lol.
XD's have a ambi. mag. release.

CZ 75b-SA or CZ SP01*+ CZ Kadet Kit adapter.
The SA does not have a accessory rail, that is why I added the SP01 as a suggestion.
*The SP01 is DA/SA, I hear it can can be converted to SAO with factory parts. I can not find one to buy at a good price to do first hand :-[
My SA have ambidextrous safety, mag release on the left side only.

Springfield EMP 9mm (1911 style, 3" barrel, shoots really well, trust me, and all the reviews online) + GSG 1911 22lr (full size with 5" barrel).
Both has ambidextrous safety, mag release on the left side only.

I am sure more suggestion will come, good luck with choice.

[dyson]

Sig has the "two step caliber x-change kit" for their sig classic 22lr guns that upgrade them to 9 mm, but finding either one might be tough

[tbc]

Smith and Wesson M&P 9mm and M&P 22. The M&P 22 is not a kit and the cost is comparable to the CZ kadet. I think these models are designed with ambi feature.

My current 9/22 set up are (1) Kimber Target II 9mm and (2) GSG 1911 .22LR. The weights and sizes from these two firearms are almost the same. The safety from the Kimber is not ambi but I believe you can always upgrade it.

[rsmorgan]

If you are happy wiith your USP I'd just stay with those and simply buy an inexpensive 22 that meets your needs. Training benefits of 22 conversion kits is overrated since the change in recoil dynamics changes the shooting experience so much anyway. Dry practice will get you more familiar with your fighting gun and the skills you gain from putting 22 rounds downrange are highly transferable between platforms. Personally I think a single action 22 revolver is the best tool for training and practice since it slows you down and makes you think about each shot.

[Furncliff]

CZ Kadet conversion. Check them for all the requirements you have. What I can tell you. Reliable, accurate, ten second switch. Depending on the base model you choose a SA only mod is available.

I've had my 75b and Kadet conversion a long time, this is quality gear with excellent CS backing it up.

The problems:

Initial cost is high.

Finding one.


Should you buy and not like, resale is easy.