Description
Fort Scott Munitions built the Claw Defense line around one core idea: delivering the penetration needed for real-world performance without relying on expansion. The solid copper flat nose design gives you a bullet that stays on task, pushing through what's in front of it while creating a tumbling effect once it reaches soft tissue. This isn't your typical 9mm load.
What Makes Claw Defense Different
The projectile is CNC machined from a single piece of solid copper with no lead core. Fort Scott's patented Tumble Upon Impact (TUI) technology means the bullet flies true to the barrel but tumbles end-over-end after striking fluid, creating a massive temporary wound cavity. You're getting a bullet that retains over 95% of its original weight after impact, which translates to more penetration and more energy doing damage where it counts. The flat nose nose profile maximizes the impact event and adds to that penetration capability.
Built for Versatility
This round works for hunting, match shooting, sport shooting, and defense scenarios. It feeds reliably in everything from compact 9mms to full-size pistols thanks to the traditional flat nose profile and solid construction. The brass casings are reloadable, the primers are non-corrosive, and the whole package is loaded to SAAMI specifications. At 1,250 feet per second from a standard barrel, you're looking at enough velocity to do what you need it to do without excessive recoil or noise.
Clean Shooting and Practical
Being lead-free means you can shoot this anywhere without environmental concerns, and the solid copper construction leaves your barrel significantly cleaner than traditional jacketed rounds. The 115-grain weight keeps recoil manageable while still driving deep, which matters if you're shooting this repeatedly or in a critical situation where follow-up shots matter.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Fort Scott Munitions
- Manufacturer Part Number: 9MM115SCVFNCD
- UPC: 758381722591
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Bullet Weight: 115 grains
- Bullet Type: Solid Copper Flat Nose
- Bullet Material: 100% Solid Copper (Lead-Free)
- Muzzle Velocity: 1,250 fps (from 4" barrel)
- Muzzle Energy: 409 ft-lbs
- Case Type: Brass (Reloadable)
- Primer Type: Non-Corrosive Boxer
- Rounds Per Box: 20
- Overall Cartridge Length: 2.750"
- Technology: Tumble Upon Impact (TUI) Design
What’s Included
- 20 rounds of Fort Scott Claw Defense 9mm ammunition
- Reloadable brass casings
- Non-corrosive Boxer primers
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Scott Claw Defense lead-free?
Yes, the entire projectile is machined from solid copper with no lead core. This makes it environmentally responsible and suitable for shooting areas with lead restrictions. You get penetration and performance without the lead.
How does the flat nose design compare to hollow points?
The flat nose stays together through the entire flight and impact, giving you maximum penetration through dense materials. Unlike hollow points that expand on contact, this design relies on deep, straight-line penetration combined with the tumbling effect once in soft tissue to create trauma.
Are these casings reloadable?
Yes, Fort Scott uses quality brass casings with standard Boxer primers, so reloaders can reload these casings multiple times. Non-corrosive primers and consistent construction make them reliable for reloading.
What's the Tumble Upon Impact technology?
The conical design of the solid copper projectile creates instability once it strikes soft tissue, causing it to tumble end-over-end and create a massive temporary wound cavity. The bullet flies straight in the barrel but tumbles after impact, generating more tissue damage than a simple penetrating round.




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