Been reloading now about 35 years. Started off with 45 ACP and a carbide set of RCBS. I've used Lee, Hornaday, Lyman, and Redding. I seam to always go back to RCBS. Love their lifetime, no questions ask policy.
I really can't tell much difference between the Cowboy dies from the regular dies in performance. They do seam to load lead bullets a tad better.
But maybe its more psycological than anything else, I do like them when I load my Cowboy loads. I have several sets, 45 colt, 38/357, 45/70 and 38-55.
how does one justify the extra cost for them? Remember, its a hobby, and go with what you like the best.