ammo--anybody roll their own ?

[marvin]

If in fact ammo is a major factor in FTF and quality variation is a culprit;there would seem to be a simple answer.
There is only one way that I know to control and optimize performance and reliability.
If my life depends on it I prefer to pack my own chute.
My question: does anyone manufacture their own brand and how does it work for them?

[Michigunner]

Marvin,

I've read several writers who recommended buying premium ammunition, rather than doing your own.  

But now, it's reasonable to question that advice.

When I had a Winchester 94 I used the little Lee loader to reload.  The first day out, I was starting to insert the rounds, and the bullet fell out.  

It's a good thing there wasn't a bear attack.  He would have probably ran off laughing.  

[R9SCarry]

marvin welcome

I have reloaded for a quarter century - less these days but concentrating on big stuff rather than trying to churn out loads of 38 and 9mm as I once did.

I do agree ''tailoring'' a home rolled load to a gun is an excellent way to achieve near perfection.  However, I think most people regard factory ammo quality these days as pretty good plus - the ever present slight concern (tho not really proven) of perhaps using homeloads in a defensive situation and then being dealt a harsh card in any legal sequele.

Arguably it should not be necessary, with all the factory ammo choices and I do not see enough variation in quality to really concern me.  What I am aware of tho is - the incredible difficulty of making small semi's work 100% - as there are so many dynamic problems to overcome.  

The R9 as with some other small semi's does push the envelope and at times does seem to give some folks problems - as indeed also do some high end 1911's, in particular the very compact versions.

[theirishguard]

Chris, yes it seems that the small size guns of any type, everything must work perfect for it to run. Timing is the upmost thing.
Tom