Anyone dislike loading 9mm?

[bangerjim]

9's may be cost-effective when it comes to brass, lead, & powder. But you have not lived until you send a bunch of 255-300gn big guys down range in a 45LC version gun. I do not worry about the cost of the lead.....have plenty of it. I would rather use it on some real big boolits than just sending tiny little peas to visit the target to hear a gun go bang...bang.

I have several friends that just love their various brands of 9's. I have shot them all and just do not get that famous "thrill up my leg" as I do with 38's and big 45LC's. (not to be confused with shooting one's self in the foot!)

But to all those 9 lovers out there, glad you have your piece of heaven! I sure see a lot of 9 brass at the range. It just does not fit my needs.

Good shooting!

banger

[theperfessor]

When I handle little bullets and little cases I wear nitrile (blue) rubber gloves. I get a better grip, I don't seem to drop as many bullets on floor.

[mold maker]

I'm not overly fond of 9mm, because of a shortened thumb, and numb/stiff index finger.
Both are the results of a lost battle with a table saw, many years ago.
9mm is also the only one I ever had trouble with, as far as function and accuracy.

[plmitch]

Its not a matter of not liking or liking it. Its just so cheap why bother to reload it.

[DeanWinchester]

When I handle little bullets and little cases I wear nitrile (blue) rubber gloves. I get a better grip, I don't seem to drop as many bullets on floor.

Now THAT is a dang good idea! That's why I come here. So I can feel stupid that I didn't think of something so simple but effective. I've been needing to hit Harbor Freight again. Time to get a box or two. Might help ole ham fist here when lube sizing too.
Thanks.

[bobthenailer]

IMO the cases & bullets are a little smaller but no real problem !
I also load for the 380 & 32 acp never thought they were a problem either, As enjoy reloading !

[Eddie2002]

I'm loading for a .380 ACP which is a "mini me" 9mm. on a single stage press. Takes some time but it is relaxing once the rythm gets set. Picked up some .32 and .25 range brass in a grab. Now those two calibers would be way to small for my big fingers to handle.

[Estalio]

To what several have said, the cost benefit analysis doesn't add up for me. I don't shoot much 9 so when friends bring them over, I just buy a box at WalMart as they're .24c each there (& getting easier to find in the shelf with no limits too). I do save the brass to trade though.

I also tend to shoot quickly with autos so the time investment of casting and loading outweighs the benefit. If you have time and want to put forth effort, I don't see a problem with it.

All that said, I prefer 45 auto for my 1911 and revolver calibers like 357,41,44 & 45colt. They're easy to handle at the bench and I enjoy light loads in the magnum calibers for popping tin cans.

[Maximumbob54]

Now THAT is a dang good idea! That's why I come here. So I can feel stupid that I didn't think of something so simple but effective. I've been needing to hit Harbor Freight again. Time to get a box or two. Might help ole ham fist here when lube sizing too.
Thanks.

I'm glad I wasn't the only one that thought that exact same thing when I read that.

[jwber]

Its not a matter of not liking or liking it. Its just so cheap why bother to reload it.

I hear this argument a lot and I just can't comprehend it.

If I were to buy a case (1000 rds) it's in the $250-300 range. With my cast boolits I'm at $60 a case if I'm lazy/busy $120 case for plated/FMJs.

I shoot close to a case a month (fluctuates 800-1000 on average) I couldn't imagine not reloading.

[goste]

I had more of a learning curve with 9, than with any other caliber. I quit loading 9's in the 90's, when I could buy blazer at Academy for $3.89. I couldn't buy 100 fmj's for that. It's coming back around here, but it's still $12-$13 a box.

It's also the only pistol round I seat and crimp in 2 steps. After slugging a whole bunch of 9's, I've never saw a true .355.

[OverMax]

As is. My old arthritic fingers leave a little to be desired handling any size shell these days. {10 ga. hulls seem to be about easiest of them all for me.} If indeed trying to shave costs these days osteodoc08. Only one pistol can I think of that truly shaves cost. Yup Benjamin 22 cal. No bang but its got a wallop.

[Jayhawkhuntclub]

Its not a matter of not liking or liking it. Its just so cheap why bother to reload it.

I save at least $10 for every 50 I cast & load. That's worth it to me.

[dudel]

Its not a matter of not liking or liking it. Its just so cheap why bother to reload it.

It's well worth it to me.

[LeadRecycler]

Yes, I guess it helps that the barrel on my 9mm is .357, and my mold drops them at .358. Like I said before, what works for one person, may very well not work for another. I try to stay proficient with all my carry weapons; which one I carry depends on where I'm at. Around home, it's usually the .357 Mag, with hollow points, because it is the largest handgun I own. This is for protection from wildlife. Around my mom's, I carry the 9mm because it gives me 16 rounds before reloading, for large groups of 2 legged wildlife. I know I would never be able to get enough practice with either one to feel comfortable carrying it without reloading and casting.

[DeanWinchester]

Its not a matter of not liking or liking it. Its just so cheap why bother to reload it.

I can cast for this round and load it for less than $75 per thousand. It ain't that cheap! Lol!

[detox]

I would like to have a 1911 chambered in 9mm.

[plmitch]

I hear this argument a lot and I just can't comprehend it.

If I were to buy a case (1000 rds) it's in the $250-300 range. With my cast boolits I'm at $60 a case if I'm lazy/busy $120 case for plated/FMJs.

I shoot close to a case a month (fluctuates 800-1000 on average) I couldn't imagine not reloading.

As long as I can get a box for $20.00 at the LGS its not going to kill me to buy a dozen of so each month. Can't see that busting anyones budget. So not worth my time to cast for or reload for.

[35remington]

Given that's 240 bucks a month and equivalent to a car payment I can see where that would bust my budget. Nobody picks up their 9mm empties on my range so they are free.

[tazman]

Given that's 240 bucks a month and equivalent to a car payment I can see where that would bust my budget. Nobody picks up their 9mm empties on my range so they are free.

I agree. That $240 would buy me enough primers and powder to load almost 3000 rounds of 9mm. That amounts to almost $1000 savings for me!
My lead is nearly free so the cost stays minimal.
Since I reload about 100 an hour on my single stage press, it would take me about 30 hours to load 3000 rounds. That means I would be getting paid $33 an hour to load shells. Better money than I made at my job the last 40 years.