Fusion Firearms 1911 kits

[stephen87]

The Fusion kits seem like a heck of a deal. My question is, are they a complete kit with everything needed to build it, or it just some pieces?

 

[drillsgt]

The Fusion kits seem like a heck of a deal. My question is, are they a complete kit with everything needed to build it, or it just some pieces?

Skip fusion and go direct to the source and call Remsport, probably half the price and the same thing.

 

[churchmouse]

Skip fusion and go direct to the source and call Remsport, probably half the price and the same thing.

Any machine work required or just fit up.

 

[UGaARguy]

Skip fusion and go direct to the source and call Remsport, probably half the price and the same thing.

You have their contact info, or a source that sells their parts? All google turns up is forum posts talking about them.

 

[drillsgt]

Any machine work required or just fit up.

The frames I received already had 25lpi checkering, beavertail cut and magwell beveled. The slides were cut for novaks, and were round top serrated. Frame and slides were already fit. All you had to do was fit the barrel, beavertail, install the trigger, fit sights etc and other details. Still a lot of work to do but the machining was done.

 

[drillsgt]

You have their contact info, or a source that sells their parts? All google turns up is forum posts talking about them.

He recently partnered with an AR mfg, best bet would be to contact them about availability. He supplies to the custom/high end companies and sells the overruns from factory orders. The last two sets I ordered were railed and had all the options and were 400.00 a set. That was a year and a half ago though. I'm about positive they were NH GRP's though. Search my threads and there are plenty of pics of the remsports i've used in the past.

About Us

 

[rob63]

You have their contact info, or a source that sells their parts? All google turns up is forum posts talking about them.

Found this on another forum, about 3 years old:

Remsport Mfg. is a Mass. based manufacturer of 1911 frames, slides and barrels. We have also started to manufacture some of our own 1911 small parts, main spring housings and bever tail grip safeties.
We also manufacture AR parts uppers, lowers and barrels along with many of the small parts.
We stock all small parts for AR's along with many other parts for your build.
We have 1911 frames, slides and barrels available for sale and all AR components. Also we stock all small parts for 1911 pistols.
We can custom build you an AR or an 1911.
You can also purchase one of our already built AR's we have in stock or purchase one of our 1911 custom built sample.
All our parts and firearms carry a lifetime warrant.
Our hours are Tuesday - Saturday 10:30 to 4:30

413 579 1994
remsportsales@aol.com or visit us on Face Book Remsport Mfg
Address 566 Holyoke St.
Ludlow, MA. 01056


edit: looks like more up-to-date info was posted while I was searching.

 

[churchmouse]

The frames I received already had 25lpi checkering, beavertail cut and magwell beveled. The slides were cut for novaks, and were round top serrated. Frame and slides were already fit. All you had to do was fit the barrel, beavertail, install the trigger, fit sights etc and other details. Still a lot of work to do but the machining was done.

I can do all of that no worries. That is the fun part.

 

[Grelber]

Dealing with Fusion (Bob Serva Ceo in particular) was the only nasty, ugly, I'd like to beat on this guy because I'm sick of being lied to over and over, to experience I've ever had with guns or anything gun related.

In my opinion they make junk that looks pretty & and that is it.

Do a google search for something like "problems with Fusion Firearms" , if the threads have not been deleted you will find folks with experiences similar to mine.

 

[iChokePeople]

Just as a point of reference, I had a completely different experience with Bob. He was very helpful, very friendly, went out of his way to work with me personally, and sold me a great pistol. I know there are those out there who had bad experiences, but mine was great.

I suppose it's worth noting that mine was for a complete pistol, not a kit.

 

[Grelber]

I suppose it's worth noting that mine was for a complete pistol, not a kit.

Mine also.
Gun was good for about 1000 rounds then it started breaking link pins.
They kept wanting to send me parts rather than fix it.
Finally they agreed to fix it in x amount of time. A gun that you know will break every 500 - 1000 rounds is useless for competition.
Finally got the gun back in about 4 x amount of time.
It appears to work (I use it as a back up in case my good gun ever breaks, I have zero confidence that it would work very long) but they basically half arsed it, didn't recrown the new barrel & I had to get a real gunsmith to look at the feed ramp.
At the front end I had ordered a hat from their website. They did not have any to sell but charged my card for the hat and shipping anyway. By now I'm fired up about the principle of the things and after months and emails and phone calls I finally get my refund.

A gunsmith shooting buddy of mine ordered a kit and it was poor quality & he went through the same frustration.

 

[Grelber]

It's really interesting to read the impressions here. I lurk on the 1911 forum and they have a no grievance rule in the Fusion section.

Sticky: Do Not Post Any Grievances Here

From the top, first page of the Fusion forum.

 

[mshogren]

Sticky: Do Not Post Any Grievances Here

From the top, first page of the Fusion forum.

And they have that same sticky on all of the manufacturers sub pages...


Oh, and I had a Fusion kit that I finished without any issues in the time that I had it before I sold it. Granted I did not buy it for nor run in competition, it was a CC gun.
Mark

 

[Grelber]

And they have that same sticky on all of the manufacturers sub pages...


Oh, and I had a Fusion kit that I finished without any issues in the time that I had it before I sold it. Granted I did not buy it for nor run in competition, it was a CC gun.
Mark

You are right, didn't think about that until after posting. Fellow Fusion haters have posted that Fusion petitioned for the no grievances exclusion, but that is really just hearsay.

Even with the exclusion there are still some interesting threads, Should I Be Concerned? - 1911Forum , http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=451025 , and etc.

 

[LARGrizzly]

I just got done building a 6 inch long slide 38 super with a Caspain frame and slide. They were nothing but helpful and I am very happy with it. May have cost a few more bucks, but I figure it will probably be the only one I ever build.

 

[drillsgt]

I just got done building a 6 inch long slide 38 super with a Caspain frame and slide. They were nothing but helpful and I am very happy with it. May have cost a few more bucks, but I figure it will probably be the only one I ever build.

I've done a lot of builds with caspian as well it's good stuff. I just don't like how if you order checkering they mill off the last quarter inch makes it look weird to me. Caspian hasn't been without their complaints either but in general it's nicely finished parts.