Fort Scott Munitions loads a 225-grain solid copper TUI (Tumble Upon Impact) projectile at 869 fps, producing 377 ft-lbs of muzzle energy from a .45 Colt case. The all-copper bullet is machined rather than swaged, and the TUI design tumbles end-over-end once it hits soft tissue. This creates a wound channel without relying on expansion, which means the bullet performs consistently regardless of barriers like heavy clothing or drywall.

The solid copper construction gives this round two practical advantages over conventional JHPs. First, there is no lead core to separate on impact, so the bullet retains 100% of its weight through the target. Second, the monolithic design resists clogging from intermediate barriers that can plug hollow point cavities and turn them into ball ammo. At 869 fps, the TUI sits between the slower Fiocchi 225gr CMJ at 750 fps and the faster CCI Blazer 200gr JHP at 1,000 fps, occupying a middle ground on velocity.

Trail defense and personal protection are the primary applications here. The barrier-blind performance makes it a strong pick for .45 Colt revolvers carried in the field, where you might need to shoot through brush or a pack. Shooters who live in jurisdictions with hollow point restrictions will find this a legal defensive option that still creates effective wound channels. It also feeds well in lever-action rifles chambered in .45 Colt, adding versatility for camp gun setups.