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pepsiray77 · July 25, 2013, 05:36 PM

Bought a Fusion Scout XL pro series online yesterday. Hoping for the best, hate to hear about the bad experiences some folks have had. Makes me kind of nervous but other companies out there have complaints as well. NOT ONE company is going to have a perfect record.

Grimlok · July 27, 2013, 06:06 PM

I bought a Fusion about 5 years ago, it has functioned flawlessly, is easily more accurate than I am and the process was painless, albeit a bit long...but there was a long wait for any custom type pistol at the time.

Bob was great to deal with, emailed me the day before they sent it out to be coated to see if I was sure I didn't want to change anything. I've always wanted to get another but funds haven't permitted it.

Babychief · September 15, 2013, 05:08 PM

Has anyone had experience building a ground up custom using a Fusion kit?
They have a $795 commander kit that looks great.

http://www.fusionfirearms.com/shop/1...ies-commander/

I just read this old post and i am curious as to whether or not the Q.C. Issues have been rectified as of late.
My misses wants a custom 1911 in an officer or commander size. I was going to do mostly E.B. hardcore parts (if fusion small parts Q.C. Is still bad in 2013) From what ive gathered is the extracter and old non-ramped barrels were really the only major issues on the Fusion.
For $795 plus components/grips, coating/polishing you can have a custom the way you want it for less than $2k! Im seriously considering this option so she can have a semi/full custom on the cheap.

So if anyone has bought a FUSION KIT, i would like to see pics and hear about your build.

Thank you

1911junky · September 11, 2015, 03:59 PM

I own a Fusion Samaritan, WC Protector, EB Special Forces, LB Boss, Springfield TRP, Kimber Tac Custom, NH Falcon, blah blah blah... The Fusion 4" Samaritan has functioned flawlessly. With the Briley bushing, it is as accurate as any I own. As with all the above (bought NIB) break in is important, and cleaning/maintenance essential. Been a firearms instructor for 20 years and use my 1911 as training rentals. Nothing but respect for all the Custom makers. If I was stuck picking a favorite, Wilson Supergrade no question. I own 54 1911s and have been shooting all my life. Nothing beats 1911 and nothing beat Wilson Supergrades.

Red-5 · September 11, 2015, 08:57 PM

I own three Fusion's. Two have been nothing short of solid since I have owned them. My 9mm has been problematic since day one.

Bob is a wonderful person, but poor when it comes to follow through.

When I first received my 9, got tired of the issues after several months. Sent it back to him on my dime, and he had it for over three months. Seemed to run half OK, but recently had some issues again and decided to write to ask for suggestions. As he is about 90 minutes away since his move to Florida, figured it would be an opportune time to get it back to him and see his new shop.

His answer was to try lighter recoil springs or shoot +P. Really???

Took it to a local guy, first thing he did was check the extractor, which is what I suspected the problem would be.

Traded emails with Bob, expecting since it had a lifetime warranty, he would offer to at least send a new one. No dice, but he did say I could purchase one from his site.

So much for purchasing a 4th from him.

One thing I will say for him, his parts are top notch, and if you look at his site, he seems to be going in the direction of packaging and selling his parts.

9x19 · September 12, 2015, 08:56 AM

Holy thread resurrection, batman!

Fusion have some very good salesmen, but you can find lots of those at used-car lots... good 1911 builders are much harder to find at both places.

Dan Wesson quality improved about 1000% once CZ-USA bought the brand.

iviax · September 20, 2017, 08:22 PM

Did lance ever get back to Caesar?

July 25, 2013, 05:36 PM	#51
pepsiray77 Junior Member Join Date: July 25, 2013 Posts: 1	Fusion Bought a Fusion Scout XL pro series online yesterday. Hoping for the best, hate to hear about the bad experiences some folks have had. Makes me kind of nervous but other companies out there have complaints as well. NOT ONE company is going to have a perfect record.

September 15, 2013, 05:08 PM	#53
Babychief Junior member Join Date: July 31, 2013 Location: Daytona beach florida Posts: 281	FUSION kits Has anyone had experience building a ground up custom using a Fusion kit? They have a $795 commander kit that looks great. http://www.fusionfirearms.com/shop/1...ies-commander/ I just read this old post and i am curious as to whether or not the Q.C. Issues have been rectified as of late. My misses wants a custom 1911 in an officer or commander size. I was going to do mostly E.B. hardcore parts (if fusion small parts Q.C. Is still bad in 2013) From what ive gathered is the extracter and old non-ramped barrels were really the only major issues on the Fusion. For $795 plus components/grips, coating/polishing you can have a custom the way you want it for less than $2k! Im seriously considering this option so she can have a semi/full custom on the cheap. So if anyone has bought a FUSION KIT, i would like to see pics and hear about your build. Thank you

September 11, 2015, 03:59 PM	#54
1911junky Junior Member Join Date: September 11, 2015 Posts: 2	Fusion compared to others I own a Fusion Samaritan, WC Protector, EB Special Forces, LB Boss, Springfield TRP, Kimber Tac Custom, NH Falcon, blah blah blah... The Fusion 4" Samaritan has functioned flawlessly. With the Briley bushing, it is as accurate as any I own. As with all the above (bought NIB) break in is important, and cleaning/maintenance essential. Been a firearms instructor for 20 years and use my 1911 as training rentals. Nothing but respect for all the Custom makers. If I was stuck picking a favorite, Wilson Supergrade no question. I own 54 1911s and have been shooting all my life. Nothing beats 1911 and nothing beat Wilson Supergrades.

September 12, 2015, 08:56 AM	#56
9x19 Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 1998 Location: Sherman, TX USA Posts: 3,750	Holy thread resurrection, batman! Fusion have some very good salesmen, but you can find lots of those at used-car lots... good 1911 builders are much harder to find at both places. Dan Wesson quality improved about 1000% once CZ-USA bought the brand. __________________ Make mine lean, mean, and 9x19!

September 11, 2015, 08:57 PM	#55
Red-5 Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2015 Posts: 104	I own three Fusion's. Two have been nothing short of solid since I have owned them. My 9mm has been problematic since day one. Bob is a wonderful person, but poor when it comes to follow through. When I first received my 9, got tired of the issues after several months. Sent it back to him on my dime, and he had it for over three months. Seemed to run half OK, but recently had some issues again and decided to write to ask for suggestions. As he is about 90 minutes away since his move to Florida, figured it would be an opportune time to get it back to him and see his new shop. His answer was to try lighter recoil springs or shoot +P. Really??? Took it to a local guy, first thing he did was check the extractor, which is what I suspected the problem would be. Traded emails with Bob, expecting since it had a lifetime warranty, he would offer to at least send a new one. No dice, but he did say I could purchase one from his site. So much for purchasing a 4th from him. One thing I will say for him, his parts are top notch, and if you look at his site, he seems to be going in the direction of packaging and selling his parts.

September 20, 2017, 08:22 PM	#57
iviax Member Join Date: August 13, 2013 Posts: 30	Did lance ever get back to Caesar?