Fusion Firearms: a one stop 1911 dream shop

​I know it's wrong to covet thy neighbors...um...1911, but dagnammit when you see a beautiful pistol it's all you can do to stop wishing you had one too. Not that anyone I know possesses the exact pistol of my dreams, but Fusion Firearms has a whole lineup in their (online) shop window for inspiration and as a customer you can fill out their customizer and submit it for a quote. For me it'd be a polished blue 6" slide on a color cased railed receiver, fancy fine top slide serrations, Heinie SlantPro sights (that fit into Novak dovetails), Colt Commander hammer, target crowned barrel and a Novak "The Answer" beavertail backstrap. (I also like the chamfered slide they show on their homepage pistol but I don't see that as an option.) $2,000-$3,000 is a handsome price for any gun but actually it's on the modest side as far as custom 1911's go: look around at other makers and you'll see them ranging from $3,500 up to $7,000+. Besides their customizer, Fusion offers 1) a very comprehensive lineup of finished 1911's ranging from $800 - $2,800, 2) ready to go $500 top-ends in 45ACP, 9MM, 40S&W and 10MM that you can simply install in 60 seconds on your existing pistol, and 3) a full spectrum of great and affordable gunsmithing services to makeover your current 45 in case you're bored with it's old school appearance, or, need to enhance performance. Their "reliability package" is only $195 which in my book is small price to pay for ironing out those occasional FTF's and FTE's - that done your favorite pistol would very quickly become your weapon of choice for EDC. I've never quite understood spending big money to customize a plastic weapon especially when shaping the polymer receiver compromises potential durability, but steel is an heirloom metal that when hewn, fit and finished by craftsmen feels like solid gold in the hand. As if all that isn't enough enticement, they get a full five stars from their customers meaning the entire experience from ordering to customer service passes the buyers' highest expectations. So, if you're in the market for your first 1911, or like me you're a longtime fan of the platform and you're starting to nurture the notion of creating your dream pistol, I suggest you take a good long look at Fusion: founded by Bob Serva (former President of Dan Wesson Firearms), they offer a broad spectrum of customizable options, their prices are noticeably below many of the competition AND they're highly rated by those who've already taken the plunge. My piggy bank is still a little light but when it's full I know I'll be calling them! https://www.fusionfirearms.com
​GOM