I pretty much agree with you.
Hard numbers don’t really matter to the .gov. . Minimums do however. The FBI went looking for something bigger than 9mm after the 86 Miami shootout and ultimately went 40. Bullet technology made the 9mm good enough (and in some ways better since most folks shoot...
40s became popular because 9mm bullets at the time didn’t expand all that reliably. As bullet tech improved, 9mm bullets can now reliably expand and penetrate, so the 9 can do what the 40 and 45 do, but in a lighter,smaller pistol with less recoil.
Reloading ‘worth’ is directly proportional to how esoteric and or demanding your needs.
If 115 Blazer 9mm does what you need, it is kinda silly to start reloading at todays prices.
On the other end, if you want a practice load for your 375 H&H before your safari next fall, reloading is a no...
Free standing bin rack
Perfect for tools, parts, tackle, reloading supplies etc
Can be mounted on wall as well and stands/feet removed
$150
Pace
compare to $385 at Uline
https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/H-1427/Bin-Organizers/Single-Sided-Floor-Rack-Bin-Organizer-36-x-66
Is that some FL thing? Because there is no federal law that prohibits a FFL from receiving from an individual. When I was in Alabama, most of my purchases and transfers were from out of state individuals that shipped direct to my FFL. That said, lots of FFLs refuse to receive from individuals...