They were a glock 19 and a 22. They are both awesome weapons but my heavy 99 just felt better.
I purposefully evolved my pistols to all light DAO or striker fired. In competition i use a Glock 34 & 22 primarily. The Beretta and 99 are way up the list (neck and neck) on the Best 9s site ( under $650) - the XDm is ranked even higher with justified praise!
Of all the plastic/SF guns I've tried, I personally like my Wife's XDM 5.25 Comp the best.
there are some great guns ("metal" and "plastic") that I've just decided not to shoot. I sold a sa/da and a decocker trading for uniformity. Guns I own, I shoot. That uniformity may sound a bit boring to some. The similarity really works well for me - would I say "shooting well is the best revenge" - maybe.Of all the plastic/SF guns I've tried, I personally like my Wife's XDM 5.25 Comp the best.
There just doesn't seem to be many of us metal gunners left these days. Except for a couple 1911's, I'm usually alone in a huge sea of plastic during IDPA matches
The IDPA equipment survey shows Glock + S & W with 64% of the field. Wilson Combat($$) and Springfield were the next 2 places - all amazing action shooting pistols. Some with big marketing budgets and sponsor programs. Glock mags are (to my knowledge) the most affordable of them all. That matters a lot to a self funded competition shooter. There is an LEO turn in market for used mags that is hard to beat especially if you shoot multiple calibers. 1911 mags are not bad price wise and all the clones are changing that market but if you buy a Wilson Combat 1911, mag prices may not be on your mind as much. 
