Fort Scott T.U.I. Ammo Test

Published on October 17, 2018
Duration: 28:36

This independent test evaluates Fort Scott Munitions' T.U.I. 9mm ammo against established self-defense rounds using FBI protocols with heavy clothing barriers. The T.U.I. round achieved the deepest penetration at 22 inches, tumbling base-forward as designed, creating a significant wound channel but exceeding standard FBI limits. Control rounds like Federal HST and Lehigh Defense showed impressive expansion and penetration within expected parameters.

Quick Summary

The Fort Scott T.U.I. 115gr 9mm round achieved the deepest penetration in the test, reaching 22 inches in ballistic gelatin after passing through four layers of heavy clothing. It tumbled base-forward as designed, creating a significant wound track, though it exceeded the typical 18-inch FBI protocol limit.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Fort Scott T.U.I. Ammo Test
  2. 00:51Testing Methodology: Heavy Clothing Barrier
  3. 04:02Comparison Ammo: HST, Gold Dot, Lehigh, Hornady
  4. 07:31Test Firearm: CZ SP-01 Phantom 9mm
  5. 08:35Control Round Ballistics Results
  6. 21:12Fort Scott T.U.I. Performance & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the Fort Scott T.U.I. 9mm ammo perform in ballistic gel tests?

The Fort Scott T.U.I. 115gr 9mm round achieved the deepest penetration in the test, reaching 22 inches in ballistic gelatin after passing through four layers of heavy clothing. It tumbled base-forward as designed, creating a significant wound track.

What is the unique characteristic of Fort Scott T.U.I. ammunition?

T.U.I. stands for Tumble Upon Impact. This ammunition is designed to tumble end-over-end after hitting a target, creating a larger wound channel through its unstable flight path rather than relying on traditional expansion like hollow-point bullets.

How did the Fort Scott T.U.I. ammo compare to other self-defense rounds?

While the T.U.I. round penetrated the deepest at 22 inches, it exceeded the typical 18-inch FBI protocol limit. Control rounds like Federal HST (124gr JHP) penetrated 18.5 inches with massive expansion, and Lehigh Defense Xtreme Defense reached nearly 18 inches without deformation.

What firearm was used for the Fort Scott T.U.I. ammunition test?

The ammunition test was conducted using a full-size CZ SP-01 Phantom handgun chambered in 9mm Luger. This pistol features a 4.6-inch barrel, ensuring the rounds could reach their maximum intended velocity for a fair performance assessment.

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