Don, there are times when the hand press is perfect. Sitting in your recliner to resize and de-cap. It is not really any slower than at a table, but just more comfortable. That's my preference, since I have both.
To prime, spend the 25 bucks and get the hand primer. WOW!
When you load the powder and seat the bullet is when I think the table press is best. Moving the bullets around in one hand and holding the press with the other may be a spill waiting to happen. Perhaps it's not a major catastrophe, but it is a PITA.
The worst part about the hand press is, it is the basis of graduation. No matter how you start, you'll have to upgrade.
