Fusion 1911's

[Bawanna]

Anybody with first hand experience with Fusion 1911's? A Riptide kind of caught my eye on an auction site. Looks good, few reviews I found were positive. Wife is almost ready to distribute the loot.

[dao]

I've been watching them for awhile Colonel. Bob, the owner, used to run Dan Wesson. Thing about them though is that there aren't a lot of reviews on them, and they've been sold out of some of their models far longer than you would think they should be.
If I get one it will be a Bantam-R, which is a 3", in .45, because it is a steel framed gun. I believe all of their guns are. There regular Bantam, also a 3" doesn't have quite the refinement of the R model.

[zamboni]

I don’t have first hand experience but the 1911 forum I frequent has very mixed reviews of fusion. Enough that I will probably never own one.

[jeepster09]

Is this the one you're looking at?

https://tombstonetactical.com/product/fusion-1911-riptide-9-9mm-4.25-commander#product_detail

[Bawanna]

Thats the gun but not the place I was looking. I found one that's been at 750 for several installments, guy goes with one day auctions. It has a left hand holster and 3 mags. But with shipping, transfer and tax it would be around 900 bucks.
I found another yesterday that's also 750 with free shipping, two right hand holsters (good ones) and two mags. Still end up about 850 give or take.
Wife is almost receptive to the idea. I should probably get her a Doc appointment, this isn't normal.
What do you think. It's all steel but being a little 9 it should be a soft shooter. I'm kind of used to my 365 now days but I much prefer the look and feel of the 1911. Thought about an alloy frame 45, but after shooting a couple weeks ago, the alloy would have a definite bark. Never bothered me before but turning girlyman 9, the 45 barked pretty good.

[yqtszhj]

Wife is almost receptive to the idea. I should probably get her a Doc appointment, this isn't normal.
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She didn’t take out a life insurance policy did she? I ask myself that when things start getting too agreeable. Makes me wonder if my days are numbered.

[Bawanna]

Maybe she plans to use this gun on me, she don't particularly like the 45.

[jeepster09]

Well if you get one of these too I would worry ....

[Bawanna]

I'm communicating with the little devils on my shoulders. Of course one is all go for it, the other is you don't need another gun. The first one says it's planning for the future, an all steel 9 for when I'm feeble and weak and can't handle the recoil. The 2nd of course says that will never happen. The first says even the high speed, low drag experts practice with 9's to save wear and tear on their wrist etc since they shoot a lot! Then carry 45's for carry.
This would work in my case even though I don't shoot alot, but it's the same platform as my preferred carry 45's. Course the 2nd devil says, ya big whuuus, you been totin a girlyman 9mm 365 for months.
Might be time for the coin flip.

[340pd]

There are plenty of 1911's in 9mm ans one of the better of the ones I have shot was a Rock Island commander. Good trigger, all steel, I think they are still around $500. Most carry guns are for defending yourself and your family so I don't get too wrapped in aesthetics as long as it goes bang every time I pull the trigger.

That said, it was you colonel, that made me buy that pre owned Wilson Stealth in 45acp, so ignore what I said in the paragraph above.

[berettabone]

I'm communicating with the little devils on my shoulders. Of course one is all go for it, the other is you don't need another gun. The first one says it's planning for the future, an all steel 9 for when I'm feeble and weak and can't handle the recoil. The 2nd of course says that will never happen. The first says even the high speed, low drag experts practice with 9's to save wear and tear on their wrist etc since they shoot a lot! Then carry 45's for carry.
This would work in my case even though I don't shoot alot, but it's the same platform as my preferred carry 45's. Course the 2nd devil says, ya big whuuus, you been totin a girlyman 9mm 365 for months.
Might be time for the coin flip. They're just like Wisconsin weather. Wait a minute and something else will come along that you want more. If you don't shoot that much, I'd stick with the .45. You've already gone too far with the 9mm. :p Wait, what am I talking about. I just purchased a 9mm. Even my wifey is worried that something's wrong......................

[gb6491]

Anybody with first hand experience with Fusion 1911's? A Riptide kind of caught my eye on an auction site. Looks good, few reviews I found were positive. Wife is almost ready to distribute the loot.
Colonel,
I've no experience with Fusion's pistols, but I have used quite a few of their parts (sights, guide rods, plugs, screws, etc.). I've not had an issue with any of them.


There are plenty of 1911's in 9mm ans one of the better of the ones I have shot was a Rock Island commander. Good trigger, all steel, I think they are still around $500. Most carry guns are for defending yourself and your family so I don't get too wrapped in aesthetics as long as it goes bang every time I pull the trigger.

That said, it was you colonel, that made me buy that pre owned Wilson Stealth in 45acp, so ignore what I said in the paragraph above.
I've had a full size Rock Island 1911 in 9mm for quite a while now and like it quite a bit. It goes to the range with me on most every trip and rings the fifty yard target about as often as my SIG P210 Standard does. It might be a hair more pleasant to shoot as well.
https://i.postimg.cc/fL4dqkMw/ria9mm.jpg (https://postimages.org/)
FWIW, it runs 38 Super with a barrel and magazine swap.
Regards,
Greg

[jeepster09]

Here is the gun I lust for .....:w00t:

https://shopwilsoncombat.com/Beretta-_-Wilson-Combat-92G-Centurion-Tactical-9mm/productinfo/BER-92CT-9/

or

https://langdontactical.com/92-elite-ltt-compact/

[Bawanna]

Colonel,
I've no experience with Fusion's pistols, but I have used quite a few of their parts (sights, guide rods, plugs, screws, etc.). I've not had an issue with any of them.


I've had a full size Rock Island 1911 in 9mm for quite a while now and like it quite a bit. It goes to the range with me on most every trip and rings the fifty yard target about as often as my SIG P210 Standard does. It might be a hair more pleasant to shoot as well.
https://i.postimg.cc/fL4dqkMw/ria9mm.jpg (https://postimages.org/)
FWIW, it runs 38 Super with a barrel and magazine swap.
Regards,
Greg
I've used quite a few Fusion parts also, always seemed to be good stuff. My main thought it the Stingray is all steel so still kind of hefty, nice for a soft shooter but not nice for carry weight although it's never really bothered me. But my quest was primarily for a light weight since I probably won't shoot it near often enough. I back pedaled and ordered a Tisas, it's an aluminum frame with the Bobtail already on board which I like. Not quite as refined as the Fusion but I think it will work for me and a few hundred dollars cheaper too. Guess we'll find out when it finally arrives. Now the painful wait for shipping, then the additional painful wait for the county to give me the ok.

[berettabone]

Here is the gun I lust for .....:w00t:

https://shopwilsoncombat.com/Beretta-_-Wilson-Combat-92G-Centurion-Tactical-9mm/productinfo/BER-92CT-9/

or

https://langdontactical.com/92-elite-ltt-compact/ You and me both. It sure is hard to justify the prices. I know they do a lot of handwork, but at almost $1300 it's hard to swallow. I'd have to change the sights also...........

[Barth]

Saw an interview with Mas Ayoob and Bill Wilson.
Mr. Wilson said he builds/sells more 9mm 1911s than 45 ACP these days...

My single 1911 is a Dan Wesson V-Bob 45.
So I can't help with the Fusion question :)

[dao]

FWIW I'm happy with the Tisas models that I have.

[kenemoore]

Colonel, how could anyone who own's a Dan Wesson 1911 ever consider another brand. Disgraceful. 50 demerits.

[Bawanna]

colonel, how could anyone who own's a dan wesson 1911 ever consider another brand. Disgraceful. 50 demerits.


sorry.

[Barth]

I love my Dan Wesson V-Bob.
But the safety drew blood?!?!?
Contacted DW customer service, and they basically gave me the finger :mad:
That's not customer service in my book.
Got a Bullet Proof Tactical Safety from Wilson Combat.
Problem solved :cool:

If I ever buy a 1911 again? It will be Wilson Combat :cool:
https://ih1.redbubble.net/image.3119224968.5865/st,small,507x507-pad,600x600,f8f8f8.jpg

[Bawanna]

Took the new Tisas to the range today. It's a keeper for sure. Very accurate, comfy to shoot not a single malfunction. Out shot my Sig 365. Shoot it a few more times this week and it'll go into primary rotation. I love it.

More detail later, hate using this laptop but better than nothing I guess.

[dao]

They are one of the best bang for the buck guns out there right now.

[Bawanna]

Put a bunch of rounds through the Tisas this week. No issues. Shoots just a bit to the left. Cleaned her today and tried to drift the sight just a bit but failed. That sucker is beyond tight. It has an allen screw like many that tightens, but I took it all the way out. Have a good sight pusher, tried a punch, not budging. I'm put some kroil on it best I could, hoping it'll break loose.
Just totally happy with it. One the hip full time.