I have no problem using the RC for reloading small pistol cases. The only set-back is that it is a single stage loader, and loading 2,000+ shells is a little time consuming. But, reloading is supposed to be a relaxing time spent doing something I like...

In 35 (or so) years of reloading, I've done every centerfire I've ever owned on a RC and a JR single stage press. That includes 9mm, 38/357, 44spl/mag and 45ACP pistol. I prefer the JR, for the faster stroke, but often set up the dies in pairs (size on the 'chucker/bell on the Jr, seat on the 'chucker/taper crimp on the Jr). For rifle I use the RC to size and the Jr to seat (except for the real long rounds where the Jr opening is to small IE: 375H&H length).
SS presses take longer than progressives, but as I "shoot to reload", the extra time is good time.

I have used a RC for 32+ years. It is an excellent press that has withstood heavy duty case forming as well as loading 10s of thousands of rounds. I rate it highly for
rifle rounds larger than the .223. For large volume handgun loading or the smaller rifle rounds it has a longer handle motion and stroke than necessary. Not a big deal but a good bit of wasted motion since you don't need the extra mechanical advantage with the smaller rounds. However if you must have only a single press the RC or one of its equivalent competitors is about idea. Yes I have loaded a lot of 9MM using one. No problems.
Ed

Reloading 9mm and short pistol cases is one area that my Rock-Chucker is clearly better than my Bonanza press. With the Bonanza you have to use a full stroke to release the brass from the shell holder, with a Rock-Chucker you can get the case out of the shell-holder as soon as it exits the die. This of course only makes a difference when loading several hundred rounds......DJ

Some seem to have one of these loaders and prefer it for rifle, do you load pistol loads on a rock chucker or similar loader? Thanks!