I hoard my pennies until I can have at least three - but no more. More than that is a waste for me since I really only fire a few of my autos. And, I waited until too late for my SIG P230 and P232 - I only have three mags for the two pistols (mine only came with one each). And, I hate to spend too much for mags when I can watch, locally, and pick up a reasonably priced auto. I picked up a Beretta 21a in .25 last year for $250 - I'd rather have another (albeit scratched, a little) auto than 8 to 10 mags for something else ...