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Yesterday, I purchased a used Dillon 550B from someone who upgraded to the 650. So now I have crossed the line and will officially become a "gamer" in IDPA, loading my own 9mm rounds. Unfortunately, this means I now have tons of information to read and learn, and new forum sections to keep up with. Seems like a lot more work, but it'll be worth it.

Just wanted to say hello.

Ryan

I also started loading a few weeks ago.....it is a lot of work, but so far I enjoy it. Good luck getting started!

Welcome to loading.
It is fun & you shoot more.
That is a good loader.
I wish I could get one.

Welcome to the world of reloading. Just remember that saying "I am going to start reloading so I can say money" is just a lie we reloaders tell our wives. The truth is we still spend the same amount of money shooting each month but we get to put a lot more bullets down range.

Aggie MM,

First thing to buy is a Carbide Lee Factory Crimp Die. About $21.00 It will replace the standard crimp die. This little guy is the 2nd best reloading invention ever made. (Next to the Dillon press) It brings the outside dimensions of a loaded cartridge to factory specs and crimps the bullet at the same time. This is a huge plus when loading brass that's been fired in factory Glock barrels. I have one for every caliber I load.

Second, there are more 9MM "pet" loads out there than the gov't has corn. I like 3.3-3.4 grs. Titegroup and 145-147gr. lead or plated bullet. You will need to load that Glock of yours to at least 140PF to get it to work 100%. Many have tried to get one to run at 125+ w/o success...including me.

If someone out there has accomplished this please post it.

Good luck,

Cody

Welcome to loading, Ryan. The answers to all of your questions are here .....somewhere!

I'm still waiting on the UPS-stork to bring my bouncing baby Lee set-up.

Sailor wrote:Second, there are more 9MM "pet" loads out there than the gov't has corn. I like 3.3-3.4 grs. Titegroup and 145-147gr. lead or plated bullet. You will need to load that Glock of yours to at least 140PF to get it to work 100%. Many have tried to get one to run at 125+ w/o success...including me.

I'm running that load in my Beretta PX4. I'm using the Lee auto disk powder measure but I found that the amounts stated on the disks vary according to the powder you're using. I think I'm using the 3.0gr disk for 3.3-3.4gr of titegroup. I picked up 147gr bullets at southwestern ammo supply for $4.50/100. Not a bad deal. What's getting harder to find is small pistol primers.

Thanks for the welcome and information. I have so much to learn.

Ryan