also keep in mind the Q400 is glass, with a max gross of 64,500, so your operating a good sized airplane, with glass, with FMS and ACARS. I personally don't see myself having any trouble getting into a major once I have a good amount of time in this airplane. now if i was only flying the Beech 1900, I could see the argument that you may have a hard time.
just my 2 cents