How long does self defense ammo last?

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I’ve had my CCW for 8 years now. I’ve been carrying daily since then. I have a few different handguns that I carry based on what I’m wearing. My question to all of you is, how long will my self defense ammo last in my carry handguns? I rarely ever rack the slide to eject a round (only when I clean the guns). I put the racked round at the bottom of the mag so it doesn’t get racked repeatedly.

A little background info that might be relevant…

I live in Florida (very hot and humid 6 months of the year).
I carry either IWB or in a Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack (again based on clothing).

Guns and ammo that I carry.

HK USP Compact .45 (Black Talons in handgun and Ranger SXT in spare mags)
Glock 30 .45 (Critical Defense in handgun and Civil Defense 78 gr -1900 fps in spare mags) – yes 1900 fps (that will be a subject of another thread)
XDs .45 (Critical defense in handgun and Civil Defense 78 gr – 1900 fps in spare mags)
Kimber Eclipse 1911 .45 (Black Talons in handgun, Ranger SXT in 1 spare mag, and Civil Defense 78 gr – 1900 fps in other spare mag)

Sometimes I carry 9mm too (not very often though) IWB and ankle carry

Glock 19 gen 3 9mm IWB (Critical Defense in handgun and Civil Defense 50 gr – over 2000 fps in spare mags) – yes over 2000 fps (will be another thread)
Glock 26 gen 4 9mm Ankle holster (Civil Defense 50 gr – over 2000 fps)

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