Lee Pro 1000 progressive

[K_Josh87]

Anyone have one of these presses? I am looking into one to load for 45 auto. Between myself and my friends, we have 4 of pistols in this caliber, so thinking getting a progressive set up may not be a bad idea for these rounds... Thoughts?

[Selmer]

They work okay, but if you're new to handloading, you'll quickly learn that Lee is less expensive often because it's cheaper. If you guys shoot a lot and are looking to save money on ammunition and have the production you want, you'll be better off looking into either a Ponsness/Warren or Dillon Progressive. Lee uses cheaper and softer steel and aluminum where possible. I use some Lee stuff, but not much. He has innovative designs and great ideas, but makes the actual product out of less-than-stellar materials.

[K_Josh87]

do you think it would be adequate for say a few thousand rounds a year? I have a single stage to do all of my rifle work with, and am satisfied using that for the long rounds... but, I am finding with the handgun, it's nothing to go out and pop 100 rounds off in a setting...