astephenson Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I'll second (or third, or fifteenth...) the reloader. My Dillon 550 was the best gun-related investment I've ever made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GmanCdp Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 get the loader...and while your at it..get a good set of scales....then charge yourself $15.00 a box and save for your gun.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Gundry Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 (edited) One thing no one has brought up - *some* 2011's won't feed factory length ammo very nicely. They need to be loaded long. Very long. So, you will either need a reloader, or a friend that reloads, or very deep pockets to buy the long ammo from Atlanta Arms & Ammo in order to run a 2011. That pretty much makes the decision for you. Edited October 21, 2008 by Krautwagen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drivingit Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Loader!!! Even though a new gun would be "sexier." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisStock Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I've been through 4 different pistols in the last 2 years competing. If I look at the $2100 I spent on the three I don't shoot or even have anymore, I could've bought one hell of a setup from Brian and a bench full of components to hold me over for awhile. I'll never outgrow my press... it's been the only constant in all of my shooting experience since I started hunting alphas. Get the press and know it's a long term brilliant move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry White Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 There are hundreds of 2011 pistols out there running right along on factory ammo. I know of several that have never even been close to a handload. They may need a little tuneing but they will run factory ammo. Buy the loader, best money a shooter can spend.-----------Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Gundry Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I stand corrected - my apologies - new to 40's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormbringer Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I would buy a press.......(first) But I would buy a Hornady LNL AP. It has the same features of the Dillon 650 HOWEVER! With their get loaded program the press is practially FREE. Then........you can tell your significant other that the press was FREE so then you can still go out and BUY THE GUN! The best of both worlds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 With your G21 you can shoot almost every USPSA division there is, except single stack and revolver. Buy a press, load lots of ammo and shoot the hell out of that gun. That will give you time and savings to then get the new gun you want. My guns have come and gone but my 650 still stand in the same place saving me money with every crank of the handle. $0.02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Without reading the whole thread, get the press. IF you already did, good decision Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rledwards Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 SharonAnne said: "You may change your mind about what pistol you want but you will never regret buying a Dillon reloader. " Truer words were never typed! The single best reloading press maker is Dillon! Any one who says differently has every right to be wrong. Get the Dillon and you will never regret it! And no, I do not work for, nor do I sell Dillon presses or equipment. --Lin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Get a 650 is that is all that is in the budget, but IF you can afford a 1050, and plan to shoot a lot, GET THE 1050!!! It is the Cats AZZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwit Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 You can't go wrong or make a bad decision if you buy BOTH. And you'll need both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spray_N_Prey Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Get the press, you really don't know what gun you'll want down the road. Stick to the basics and get you a high dollar gun down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Norman Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 If you plan to shoot a lot of different calibers and can only afford one press a Dillon 659 is the way to go. If you plan to shoot a REAL LOT and can afford it, then a Dillon 1050 (or more than one) is the way to go. Change over in a 650 is real fast, a 1050 takes a bit longer, but not all that much. Conversion kts cost more, but the press does more. A lot more. Swages primer pockets, Performs all steps on the down stroke, adjustable primer seating depth. All around a great press, but there is a learning curve involved. One thing for sure, you will never regret a Dillon Press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 One thing for sure, you will never regret a Dillon Press. And you will LOVE a 1050 650's are nice, 1050's are the business!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supsen43 Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Get the press as the gift, the new gun would be a more personal purchase. When I started shooting, I calculated that at 800 to 1000 rounds per month, I could pay for a Dillon 650 in about 5 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glockinitup Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 (edited) I don't think it can be stressed enough... get the press. You'll end being a much better shooter for when you can afford the new gun again. Edited November 17, 2008 by glockinitup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mace85 Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Get the Dillon. I recieved a 650 as a Christmas gift from a very generous fiancee 2 year ago. Since then I have saved a ton of money on shooting. As a matter of fact, I bought factory ammo recently because I am totally out of components and needed to get to the range. As I handed over my debit card in the check out line of Cabellas, I almost broke into tears. GET THE DILLON! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titanium Eagle Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 (edited) Raise the bar!! Figure out a way to get them both!! Do not settle. Remember...Fortune Favors the Bold. Pete Edited December 7, 2008 by Titanium Eagle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatford Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 i would take something in the s_i family and buy a dillion 650. when i started shooting uspsa i shot a single stack and loaded on a single stage press. i would load all week to shoot the next weekend. friends kept telling me to get a nice progressive loader but i opted to by fancier guns thinking it would improve my shooting, but i was wrong.i keep buying this and that gun and never invested in a nice loader untill about 7years ago. lets just say i`m a little slow but i dont know how i got by all those years without my dillion. hope i`ve been some help and keep on shooting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Get the reloader, you can save enough by reloading to pay for another gun. Specialty If you using factory ammo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ-Ranger Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I would look for a used Dillon (I always buy used due to their warranty). Don't bother with a single stage or any machine that is not blue. Bulk reloading on any sort of single stage is maddening and time consuming. I bought a used Dillon 650 from a local gun board and it included 45acp lead projos (I shoot Glocks so I sold the bullets) 5k primers, tons of brass, 11lbs of Winchester Super Target, spare parts, and some reloading equipment. Living in Phoenix, I have a distinct advantage of being able to return the machine for warranty work if anything goes wrong. I love Dillon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 With the reloader your will never run out of ammo, unlike several of the local stores Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbadoc Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 As a noobie, I am playing dog pile and saying... ... get the relaoder. Progressive. Enjoy your EXTRA shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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