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Tex1961 wrote: My problem with the 45 is like the old lays potato chip commercial.. You can't eat just one... If I go the range I'm going to go through at least 1 box of 50.. I'd like to say that I won't.. but I know me ....

I hear you! I used to shoot 1or 2 boxes only... now that I reload (and buy components in bulk) I shoot 200-300 rds!

Tex1961 wrote: I have been wafting between:
45 ACP... just because I don't have a 45.. But It bothers me to send a quarter down the range every time I pull the trigger...

I go to the range on average of 4 - 6 times per month and on average run anywhere from 150 - 200 round per session... That's 600 - to 800 rounds per month... More if I do a competition shoot...

If you are just buying a .45 (of any plastic variety) because you don't have one, save your money. However, if you are buying a 1911, then it's another story. I have yet to meet anyone that didn't really like shooting a 1911, regardless of caliber. And a 9mm 1911 is pretty sweet, in it's own right!

You wouldn't be shooting the .45 for all of your range time on every session, so the cost would be spread down quite a bit. And for someone shooting close to 1k rounds a month, you may be better served with a progressive press now and buy a 1911 later. You can easily load your own .45acp for $14/100, which is likely less than you currently pay for 9mm. (cheaper still if you bulk buy components.)

It's a great dilemma, either way! I wish I had the cash to struggle with your current decision!