I started out with Lee, then switched to Hornady. The only other manufacturer I've tried is the RCBS lockout die.

Lee dies are ok, but just barely long enough to work in my Hornady LNLAP. The sizing and expander dies are rough. The Hornady dies are far smoother. I've only used their pistol dies, don't reload rifle. Ive never broken a die or decapping pin, so they seem to be equally durable.

The Lee seating die seemed to be slightly less consistent with the searing depth, but for pistol I'm not sure if that matters even when shooting 50 yds.

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