I do need to get into reloading, but starting from scratch is daunting
Its really not bad, once you get going. There are "sets" to get you started, and .45acp is a good round to get started on.
Personally, Id just get one of the bigger name, single-stage press set ups and go with that until you get some expereince.
As WVsig said, there are lots of resources online.
Yup but that is not factoring in my time. I don't like to reload. I do it for better more accurate and consistent ammo but when I can buy factory for a few $$$ more than I can reload I will take the factory ammo. 9mm is almost not worth it anymore at the prices we are seeing. I am just keep my components because I believe ammo prices are going to rise so I am shooting the cheap stuff now and will reload when the numbers move more in my favor. My stuff was paid for long ago but that does not mean I have saved any money. It hasn't saved me a penny.
I generally dont save any money either, but I do shoot a lot more for the same money.
Your time is just part of it. I really dont mind reloading, and have done it with single-stage and progressives since the 60's.
These days, its all single stage, and I load or prep pretty much every day. I load what I shoot as I go each week, which is pretty steady at around 500-1000 rounds a week. 300-500 of that is usually 9mm, the rest, a mix of other things.
Back in the 90's, while surplus was readily available and dirt cheap, I went that route and just bought that. Why wouldnt you? It was cheaper loaded than it was to buy just the components.
Those days are long gone now though. Then again, now that Trump is selling US rice to the Chinese, maybe he can get those cheap, $125/2000 round cases of Norinco/China Sports 9mm to flow back in.