Anyone could have bought a Hi Point 45 ACP carbine for less than $200 last year. It is a perfectly serviceable and functional home defence weapon that, while ugly and cheap... just works.
Given that the average Glock or SA striker fired pistol costs $5-600, what could you do with the extra $3-400? That would have bought a Lee press kit and a whole lot of components last year.
Priorities.
Starbuck's lattes and going out to dinner 3-4 times a week will put a dent in your ammo budget, too.
Slaves get what they need. Free men get what they want.