The Lee Carbide Sizing Die, .45 ACP is a straight-wall pistol sizing die built around a carbide insert (part no. 90532) from Lee. Carbide construction means the case runs through the die and comes out resized without any case lubrication step, which is the main reason handloaders switch to a carbide die for pistol calibers in the first place. It resizes the fired case back to dimensions that chamber reliably, and it is cataloged specifically for .45 ACP.

Key Specifications

• Built with a carbide sizing ring, eliminating the need to lube cases before running them through the press.
• Resizes fired brass to factory chamber dimensions for reliable, repeatable chambering.
• Cataloged for .45 ACP.
• Sold as a die only, without a shell holder.
• Classified by Lee as a Carbide Sizer Die, a straight sizing die rather than a combination crimp die.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to lube my brass with this die? No. The carbide sizing ring lets fired cases run through without any case lubrication.

Does this die also crimp the case mouth? No, this is a sizing die only. If you also want to apply a crimp, Lee’s separate Factory Crimp Die for this caliber handles that step.

Buy the Lee Carbide Sizing Die, .45 ACP

Order the Lee Carbide Sizing Die, .45 ACP from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and skip the case-lube step on your next reloading run. See our complete reloading dies selection for shell holders and seating dies to round out your .45 ACP setup.