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If your main interest is 9mm at the present time I think you can buy factory stuff cheaper than you can make it yourself. At least I can buy it cheaper when you figure time invested. One other issue is a legal issue and many have reported that you should use factory ammo for concealed (or open) carry, maybe the same brand your local LEO uses. Anyhow, save your brass.

zimmerdesignz wrote:I have been a shooter all my life but have never reloaded. I curious to learn more. If I do decide to move forward, I would love advise on how to get started and maybe avoid some new guy pitfalls. Can you suggest reading material and maybe equipement for the first timer. Is it going to be cheaper reloading compared to purchasing if I have brass? Thanks in advance

Lyman book is very good. What do you want to reload? Pistol, rifle, shotgun? I reload all but I would not say any are cheaper. For a good not too expensive setup I would look at Lee Classic 4 Hole Turret Press Deluxe Kit , $185 at Midway.
One great source also is YouTube as many have posted fine videos of their reloading experience.
The final hurdle in reloading is getting supplies and powder can still be difficult to obtain. All in all, reloading is a lot of fun, not necessarily cheaper, more important for rifle than pistol. I would suggest not spending a lot of money on a progressive press to start, the Lee press above has about everything without spending a fortune and will turn out quality ammo.