just stick with factory loads and shooting GAP. I see the point in buying like XD40 and getting 9mm conversion so you can really lower your ammo cost, but in my neck of the woods, GAP costs almost exactly as ACP, 40 being about 5 bucks cheaper per 100. So not a whole lot of savings even going to 40 conversion.
And with reloading it would take you years (at your shooting pace) to recoup your money spent on equipment.
I have a Dillon 650 that ran me about 700 bucks, but I shoot a lot of 45ACP, about 1000 a month (slow month, not counting IPSC matches). I figured it'd take me about 1.5 years to see savings start adding up.
Get the 9mm conversion, if one is indeed available, and shoot for 10$/100 rounds........
And the remark about shaving brass is to be taken cum grano salis.
Brass is shorter, but it's also thicker due to higher pressure generated. So, trimming brass is a no-no in this case, you may get away with a few, but one will KB on you eventually. And we don't want the Glock KaBoom reputation to hound XDs as well.
