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Description

The Fort Scott Munitions .38 Special +P 81gr TUI Solid Copper (Fort Scott Munitions part no. 38+P081SCV) is a .38 Special +P load stepping up a 81-grain Solid Copper Spun (TUI) for personal defense and everyday carry. Fort Scott Munitions builds this load for shooters who carry every day and need a bullet that performs on the first shot. The Solid Copper Spun (TUI) is built to expand reliably through denim and drywall alike, transferring energy instead of overpenetrating. For handgun ammunition, this is a carry-and-forget load for the nightstand, the holster, or the range bag.

Key Specifications

  • The chambering is .38 Special +P, a proven defensive chambering with wide handgun and ammunition availability.
  • The bullet weighs 81 grains, a bullet weight that balances penetration depth with manageable recoil.
  • The bullet design is Solid Copper Spun (TUI), a bullet construction designed to expand reliably and stop the threat.
  • The case material is Brass, the reloader-friendly standard, easy to inspect and resize.
  • This is a +P-rated load, so confirm the firearm is rated for +P pressure before shooting it.
  • Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to zero, practice, and still have rounds in reserve.
  • At about $1.27 per round in this box quantity, it is easy to plan a case purchase around.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Fort Scott Munitions .38 Special +P 81gr TUI Solid Copper best suited for? With .38 Special +P chambering and a 81-grain Solid Copper Spun (TUI), it is built for personal defense and everyday carry.

What does Tumble Upon Impact mean? The Fort Scott Munitions TUI bullet is a solid, non-expanding projectile machined to tumble after it strikes, transferring energy through a longer wound channel without relying on expansion.

Is this +P ammunition safe in any .38 Special handgun? Only in firearms rated by their manufacturer for +P pressure. Check the barrel or owner’s manual before shooting +P loads.

Buy the Fort Scott Munitions .38 Special +P 81gr TUI Solid Copper

Carrying every day means trusting the round in the chamber, and this is the load built to earn that trust. Load up, run it through your carry gun to confirm function, and keep it ready. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.

Additional Information

Caliber/Gauge

.38 Special

Case Material

Brass

Cost per Round

1.27

Grains

81 gr

Length

2.8500

Manufacturer

Fort Scott Munitions

Manufacturer Part Number

38+P081SCV

Units per Box

20

UPC

758381721259