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Originally Posted by HaydnV
(edited for focus) amathis, I don't know how to reload and while I would love to learn I am afraid I would screw something up and cause a lot of problems both ethically and legally. I guess I could reload but would be afraid to reload SD ammo, would only do it for plinking ammo.
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Reloading is not rocket science, though it does involve smoke and flame and things that go very fast. With care and assiduously following directions it is safe and rewarding beyond the cost savings (which cost savings for 9mm are, unfortunately, not that much).
But it is relaxing and fun.
There is nothing ethically or legally wrong with reloading that I know of.
Using your own loaded ammuntion for self defense is a contentious subject with advocates on both sides of the question. Opinions are sincerely held and adamantly, too. Makes for some long, educational and heated threads. If anyone wants to open the discussion, please start another thread. I will say no more about it in this thread.
If you can change a tire, bake a cake or strip, clean and reassemble your gun yourself, you have the capacity to reload practice ammo. If you want to get fancy, it will involve some study and deep thought, but the basic assembly of safe, reliable ammunition is simple.
I encourage you to consider it. If you don't, years from now, when you do start, you will kick yourself for not doing it sooner.
Lost Sheep
P.S. This thread is educational
http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=230171
These threads were started by shooters in much the same position as you, and are enlightening.
http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=474382
http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=475711
http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=474582