I use Tula primers from Canada Ammo at $3.80/100. I might be out a cent or two for powder. Yup brass and my lead WW alloy are free. I work cheap, LOL, I am retired.
Still for new shooters and non IPSC Production shooters the Shadow2 in my mind is a waste of money. The gun is heavy and sport specific. Most of it's features are beyond the scope of most shooters starting out and many who have been around for awhile. I have seen virtually new Beretta FS go for $650 and 75B's and 85 Combats go for the same amount. I don't think a striker fired pistol is the best choice for a new handgun shooter but I have seen Gen 2 M&P's listed on the exchange here for $450. For a range plinker and dry firing in front of a TV set there are some great ways to get into shooting right now. Most of these same guns make very good competition guns as well. Certainly for the casual competitor who just wants to enjoy a day with the boys he can do it just as well with a stock M&P as he can with a Tanfoglio Stock 111 or a Shadow2. His young family will enjoy a better vacation.
Take Care
Bob
