Based on what I've read and the videos I've seen, "envirosafe" if it really is, is only a bonus. As for most dealers/shops I've been to, their shelves are already filled with dust covered ammo they can't sell. Yes, $1+ per round of 9 is high for range ammo. I don't mind spending money on good quality SD ammo. The Speer Gold Dot I have now is $1.30 a round.