Reloading Pistol Ammo

[XD9]

Savage, they have a 4 hole Turret Press and then they have the 4 hold Classic Turret Press.  They are both 4 hole and offer the same accessories.  The Classic has more steel instead of aluminum and the way it seats the primers is a little different.  Other than that, I don't see many differences.  The regular one is what comes with the kit but the classic looks like a little better press.  Just wondering if it's worth it because it would be quite a price difference to buy everything separately that comes in the kit.

[Savage]

XD0,
I didn't have any problems with the less expensive turret press I had. It was a 3 hole and I needed a 4 to use the LFCD. If the extra cost of the "Classic" is a show stopper, then go with the other press. Be sure to get one with the auto index. It's a nice feature to have. By the way, I gave my old turret to my son, he still uses it. Sure is nice to have extra turrets and shellholders ready for a quick caliber change! In a couple of minutes, (counting filling and adjusting the powder measure) I can be loading any one of a dozen or so cartridges. Still use a progressive for  my high volume rounds, but wouldn't be without the turret!!!
Savage

[kansas45]

As Savage say's, it is handy to have set-ups for the different calibers you are loading. I have a Dillon 550 set up for large primers, but I only us it for 45ACP, as I use my RCBS Rock Chucker single stage & a Lyman All-American turret press for loading .308 ammo. I do that because I only use the .308 for long range target stuff, & don't require fast production. I have another Dillon 550 set up for small primers. All I have to do is clear the small rifle or pistol primers, Fill the tube with the kind I need & change the die head. This only takes a few minuets. The dies rarely need adjusted (unless I am changing the type of bullit I am using, & of course the powder dispenser needs adjusted for different loads) With this setup I load  .223, 38/357, 38 Super, and 9mm.

[BRL]

I love the Dillon stuff. I switched to the Square Deal B from a Lee Pro 1000, the only 2 machines I've owned. I taught myself on progressive and, now, am glad I did.

Good luck!