For my .380 that I took lessons with I had 10. Since each mag only holds 6 rounds I did not want to wast private instruction time reloading mags.
Number of Spare Magazines You Consider Adequate?
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When there isn't a global plague I usually shoot a pistol match that needs about 200 rounds and a rifle match where I need about 120 rounds monthly.
My goal is to have 18 to 24 months supply on hand to support the matches I shoot. I don't want to be forced into buying ammo when it 150-200% higher than non-panic prices. OTOH, ammo ain't like fine wine, it doesn't get better with age.
How much do you actually shoot? Have enough on hand to support doing that for a while. Have enough magazines (and other spares like firing pins and extractors) to keep your guns running for a while.
BSW
If you were around from 1993 and highly interested in guns during the mid to late 90's, there is no number of magazines that you'll ever consider "enough".
Further, if, like me, you own pistols from that era, many of their magazines are no longer made, and have become quite expensive.
For example, magazines for a Smith & Wesson 1006 (full size, all stainless steel 10mm) are going for outrageous money now that they are in limited supply. Auctions have closed at over $100 for each. One enterprising seller on GunBroker is listing 1006 magazines for $200 each.
Magazines for my 4006, 5906, 4506, and 6906 are also quite scarce and difficult to source. Glad I stocked up on the 5906 mages when they were still new. Wish I had done the same for others.
For example, magazines for a Smith & Wesson 1006 (full size, all stainless steel 10mm) are going for outrageous money now that they are in limited supply. Auctions have closed at over $100 for each. One enterprising seller on GunBroker is listing 1006 magazines for $200 each.
Magazines for my 4006, 5906, 4506, and 6906 are also quite scarce and difficult to source. Glad I stocked up on the 5906 mages when they were still new. Wish I had done the same for others.
Adequate amount? As many as you can get your hands on.
For me they do--I'm 76, not, for instance, 36.. I have two pistols of the same caliber and brand and have eight mags, always loaded, for them.. When I practice, I shoot a few from EACH mag.. I have about 6k rounds of PD ammo for the two pistols.
Don't forget to bury a school bus and stock it top to bottom, side to side! 
Don't forget to bury a school bus and stock it top to bottom, side to side!
For the overflow?
To be ready.
I'm wanting to buy some 15 rd. magazines for my M&P 40's. Which aftermarket name brands should I avoid? Is PRO-MAG magazines any good?
6 for a pistol 20 for a rifle you may have to fight with
I’ve had good experience with OEM, MEC-Gar and Magpul. In your case, I would go S&W all day long. Not worth saving $10 on a magazine, only to have trouble with it....
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