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P345r

I carry one or two of three: Ruger P345 Taurus PT145 KelTec PF-9

A kinetic puller is great for a few mistakes per loading session, but I keep a Hornady Cam-Lock puller set up in a single stage press. It is much faster, and MUCH quieter.

I use primarily Universal and Power Pistol for the full range of pistol calibers I reload.

I've used only Lee presses and dies I started out in Jan. '07 with a Lee 4-hole Turret in a Deluxe Pistol kit to load 9mm and .243. When I discovered I could not use auto-indexing for the rifle rounds due to the too-short OAL capabilities of the press, I sold it and got the Lee Classic Turret...

Exactly right. BTW, for me, at least, Universal Clays is a truly "universal" pistol powder, usable, though not always the absolute best choice, in virtually all pistol calibers. I have and do use it in some 9mm, .38 Spl, .357 Mag, 44 Spl, and .45 ACP. YMMV. I'll probably use it when I start...

Lee Classic Turret with Perfect Powder Measure Here is how I set up to load for .243:

This is the site I use: http://10xshooters.com/calculators/index.htm Note that this site has different calculators for pistol, rifle, and shotgun.

I don't know where I found this, but this site should help: "Handgun Cartridge Reloading Cost Calculator.mht" I use once-fired brass or good range brass, and with plated bullets, I save a BUNCH of money!

That those cheesy little collet rings that come with inertia bullet pullers are worthless and can be tossed. You can use a press shellholder for the caliber you are pulling and it works much better. Fantastic! This idea saved me about 100 rounds because my impact puller's collet rings was...

I have both the PT111 Pro DAO and a 24/7 DAO in 9mm. The 24/7 17-round mags DO work in the PT111.

I got the exact same pistol as a Christmas gift from my son, except he paid $300 NIB and it came with two 12-round mags. It is my primary carry gun in a Fist K8 kydex custom holster that is tuckable, has adjustable cant and interchange belt attachments. Mine has the key chain loop for extra...

Ditto the Taurus PT-111 Pro in stainless for right at $300. I got my new one for Christmas from my son, and everyone in my family, including my very small-handed wife, loves it.

I started out with a PT-111 Titanium for $359. Love it. Light as a feather, fits my hand better than any gun I had before it, and very reliable. My first carry gun. I bought a 24/7 9mm for $325. My most accurate gun, best feel, smoothest operation with no failures for 500+ rounds. Got...

One obvious mistake in your list is putting the .380 higher than the 9mm. Actually, the .380 is a 9x17 (9mm "Kurtz", German for "short") while the 9mm Luger is 9x19. Powerwise, many consider the .380 is minimal for SD, then .38spl, 9mm Luger <=> .38+P, .357, and .357 Sig. Note all these are...