Anyone have any opinions on Fusion Firearms? My favorite dealer has a trade in that has never been shot. I held it in my hand and it feels real comfortable.

I never carried "Cocked and Locked" but I like the holes that a .45 makes. Now that Im retired, I can carry pretty much anything I like. I see the cookie cutter .45's and Im not too impressed but this one just felt nice. Anyone have one or have an opinion?

Thanks,

Lou

I have heard good things about them. The 1911 I built I used Fusion Fire Control Group and a few other parts and love it.

Fusion takes STI parts and components and brand them as their own.

Fusion takes STI parts and components and brand them as their own.

That I did not know. At least they use good parts.

I've seen the gun in question (he's my favorite dealer too ) and while I know almost nothing about 1911s, it certainly is a good looking gun

Or they will take a design and copy it cheaply like they did with the Doug Koenig hammer and sell it as their own. They got into trouble for that one from EGW.

 

Fusion takes STI parts and components and brand them as their own.

Fusion is owned and run by the former owner of Dan Wesson (which he sold to CZ). Someone either had a very good or a very bad lawyer, because I can't believe that CZ would not have had a non-compete clause in the buy-out contract.

 

I have heard nothing but good about Fusion. They ae a semi-custom maker. They have set packages, but you can add or subtract from them as you wish. Of course any deviation - even if we would think of it as being less valuable - will result in additional charges; i.e. a GI guide rod set-up in place of a full length. I know someone with a 6" (long slide) 10mm in a Fusion and he said that it is the finest 1911 he has ever had - and I respect his opinion.

 

If I were you, and I was looking for a 1911, I'd grab it if the price were right. They have a nice website, but you really need a 16:9 monitor to view it correctly.

 

Good luck.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

The examples I looked at as complete guns and as a basis for build left me underwhelmed. Personally, unless it was a particulerly nice unit at a very good price, Id keep looking.

Here is a really long but informative read on Fusion firearms. While I think the OP is a squeaky wheel, he certainly should've been treated better.

There is one 1911 Forum where Fusion is a sponsor. Any mentions of problems with the gunsor customer service are promptly deleted. This thread is from Glock Talk, where the rules are a bit looser than the uptight freaks at the other sight. Ask Tony357 about them.

 

http://glocktalk.com...d.php?t=1240356

For the price, I'd sooner look at Baer and lower end Wilsons.

 

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Go for tha baer. look for a slightly used on GB. Can be had for 11-1500 for a nice premier 2.

Here is a really long but informative read on Fusion firearms.

 

 

Wow, I had no idea. One does have to remember that the Internet is a two-edged sword. One small incident can be blown-up to the point where it condemns a manufacturer's entire reputation. Given there are several stories outlined in the linked thread, I'd guess, even giving Fusion the benefit of the doubt, that is not what we're seeing here. At the very least his customer service leaves much to be desired. While I'm sure there are probably lots of good Fusions and Fusion stories out there, in light of this, not sure I'd take the chance. Pretty sad, guess my friend got lucky.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

I only found this out after many searches. I was ready to plunk down some $$$ for a Fusion 1911 in 10mm. I have spoken with the owner and found him to be pleasant. Sometimes things change once a business already has your money though. There are lots of good stories and reviews about Fusion on the 1911 Forum and in the 10mm club on Glock Talk. But this is just enough smoke here to make me think there might be a fire. That's a real consideration on a nearly 2k pistol.

 

Wow, I had no idea. One does have to remember that the Internet is a two-edged sword. One small incident can be blown-up to the point where it condemns a manufacturer's entire reputation. Given there are several stories outlined in the linked thread, I'd guess, even giving Fusion the benefit of the doubt, that is not what we're seeing here. At the very least his customer service leaves much to be desired. While I'm sure there are probably lots of good Fusions and Fusion stories out there, in light of this, not sure I'd take the chance. Pretty sad, guess my friend got lucky.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

Its a matter of numbers. At that price point who is going to be the best chance of no disappointment. Another thing to consider. If you are ever going to sell, you will get your money back out of a Wilson, Baer, Brown, far better than a Fusion I think.

In fact, PK90 has a few really nice Ed Browns right now I believe!