Sometimes with handgun ammo , there is not enough bullet sticking out that the cam can lock onto.
You are correct , the catalog says in all caps , "INTENDED FOR RIFLE CARTRIDGES ONLY-DO NOT USE FOR PISTOL CARTRIDGES " , no fine print there , they want you to know it ain't for pistol ammo.
Try it on the ammo you want pulled there is a chance it will work , it's not dangerous but don't call Hornady and tell them it's defective.
Did previous owner include instructions , there is a trick or two getting them to work. I never had much luck with them.
It's not just Hornandy's , all collet type pullers have this problem pulling short bullets. For handgun pulling the old fashioned Inertia puller is still best.
Gary
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