Yea, the gun EATS money - over time, I got 9 mags. That's enough to buy another gun. With all the stuff, I have spent a fortune on this gun. I also have 2100 extra rounds of ammo stashed. 5-10 years from now, I don't want to have a gun w/ no bullets. So, I cycle thru it and buy more to replace what I shoot - so I always have the same amount on hand