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Jim Watson · January 31, 2005, 03:50 PM

If I were not retired, with dies and brass and the time to fool with it, I probably would not bother reloading 9mm. Certainly not ball, although handloaded fast JHP defense practice or subsonic target ammo are enough better than econo-ball it might MIGHT be worth the effort. Only you can say.

Handoading .45 ACP is worth the trouble. You will save money (or shoot more) and the flexibility of loading your own stuff is a big advantage. I load mostly to 90% of hardball power for IDPA, but with an occasional batch of full power defense practice and some powderpuff beginner ammo.

January 31, 2005, 03:50 PM	#4
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,541	If I were not retired, with dies and brass and the time to fool with it, I probably would not bother reloading 9mm. Certainly not ball, although handloaded fast JHP defense practice or subsonic target ammo are enough better than econo-ball it might MIGHT be worth the effort. Only you can say. Handoading .45 ACP is worth the trouble. You will save money (or shoot more) and the flexibility of loading your own stuff is a big advantage. I load mostly to 90% of hardball power for IDPA, but with an occasional batch of full power defense practice and some powderpuff beginner ammo.