My experience with the Lee Loader Pistol Kit for the 45 Colt is sort of backwards. That is, I've been reloading for about 3 years, and I have a single stage and dies for several pistol and rifle rounds. A buddy of mine had purchased many years ago the Lee Loader for his 45 Colt, but had never used it. He asked me to reload some brass he had. I had everything else but no dies. So I borrowed his kit. It worked. It's slow, but not that slow. My opinion is that if somebody wanted to dip his toes into reloading, and didn't want to spend a lot of money initially, it's a good place to start. You will need a scale and a small hammer.
I will say, the seating of the primer isn't for the faint of heart.
I will say, the seating of the primer isn't for the faint of heart.