When considering equipment for a new reloader ask about their comfort with mechanical devices. In doing this it will give you a little insight as to which equipment to suggest. Some have to walk before they run, others can run right away.
Even though I have made a living repairing things, from automobiles to computers and everything in between, I started with a single stage press. Not because of lack of mechanical aptitude, because I started reloading when I still had 5 kids at home and only one income, hence the next criteria on equipment selection, money.
Every press out there is going to function as designed (except maybe the Lee progressives :lol: )
The next criteria is amount of ammo needed. If you are loading for a family that shoots in competition it maybe a good idea to start on a Dillon progressive.
FWIW