They were previously issuing Smith & Wessons and were probably comfortable with their relationship with the company.
The Glock Kb propaganda is a little yesterday, dontcha think?
Dunno about the Glock, but Wolf 124gr (or maybe it's 115gr) 9mm does NOT cycle properly in my HiPower. In fact, it's the only thing said HiPower has refused to eat.
Dunno 'bout KB, though. Never had that happen, nor seen it happen, nor heard first hand of it happening.
You are right about Colorado having a good relationship with Smith, as Smith offers a lot of extras on most of their contracts.