[marktwain]

Gun prices are likely to be up. Why not consider getting some reloading equipment and supplies? I see some at gunshows and it is often severely discounted. You can often obtain a complete quality reloading outfit for $200, that likely cost three times that when new. Good equipment tends to last through several owners.

[Larry R. Johnson]

Absolutely...get some good reloading stuff. Ammo will cost you a third of what it does for store-bought. But, semi-auto pistols throw the husks quite a ways off, and I find that aside from the fact that many will be lost in the weeds during practice, some will also be damaged or nicked in the ejection process. Also some semi-autos are very finicky about reloads (my 1911 Springfield doesn’t cycle them well at all). This, of course doesn’t apply to revolvers. It’s easy to save every case from a revolver. Of course your capacity is limited to 6 or 7,but it is important to learn to be a good shot. My fave is the Ruger GP100 (.357Mag) Go for it! Still, 9mm and .45 auto ammo isn’t THAT expensive yet. Practice, practice practice!