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Local gun shop has both. Kimber is 150 bucks cheaper but the Fusion takes Glock mags. Kimber is 45 and Fusion is 9mm.

Held them both, the Kimber has the nicer trigger both have Ambi safety (nice since I am a south paw). Both are optics ready and include mount plates. Both are all metal.

Tough choice the Fusion is made in Turkey and Kimber is making a comeback from the bad rap they got using substandard parts for a few years.
 
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I have had a pro carry II since 2009, zero issues. But if you already have glock mags then I would look hard at the XP.
 
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I personally like the Fusion. When I saw fusion I was thinking this was fusion that was the guy that used to make Dan Wesson pistols out of NYS but it’s not. Still like the gun and I’m sure you can make the trigger much better than it is.
 
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I'd take a risk and go with the Fusion, Turkey has been pumping out some quality pistols lately. I couldn't be happier with my Girsan.

The ability to use Glock mags is a very nice touch. Much cheaper then buying Checkmate mags. The concept reminds me of the Vuurwapen HMC9. The frame uses Glock parts, a Glock 43 slide but utilizes the P365 mag release and mags. So you get Glock reliability and the round capacity of the P365.

I was never able to get my hands on one.
 
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Sig is making a 211 model which takes 320 mags, MSRP is 2400 bucks. I have told the LGS to let me know when they get one in.

I like the Kimber Rounded butt for carry. The Fusion is not a carry gun to me. While it is a 4” gun the magwell makes it a range/ race gun. I have not found a holster maker for Fusion though, guess I could make my own.

Fusion offers a threaded barrel so it could be suppressed, 5.5” threaded barrels are available from just about every barrel maker so the Kimber can be suppressed quite easily.

the witness holes in the slide are not really in the best place for porting, but it is a 9mm so there is that.

the optic plate on the kimber has 4 holes for slide mounts. They really don’t want that optic going anywhere.

since I own a crap load of 1911s in 45 and a few poly80s and PC9s magazines are not an issue for either choice.

Neither is a purist’s 1911, the Kimber has an external extractor, the Fusion is for lack of a better term a hybrid (Glock and 2011).

Realistically I need another 1911/ 2011 like I need another hole in the head. Fortunately for me need never enters the equation.

choices…… Isn’t America great?
 
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RooftopKorean said:
Have you checked out the Mac 9 DS 2011 or Stealth Arms Platypus 1911? The Platypus also uses Glock mags.
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Yeah the LGS has one of the MAC9s and one of the guys has the Platypus. To tell the truth I never looked at the MAC because it was a Tisas, I do have a Prodigy and 10 Staccato mags so there wouldn’t be an issue with mags.

The availability of the Platypus is an issue as I am one of those impulse gun buyers. I am sure if they had one on the shelf I would have bought it by now.

The LGS has Staccatos on the shelf but I have a hard time paying 4 grand for a handgun, I can build myself. I have been looking at some 60% 2011 frames lately.
 
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Saltwater60 said:
I personally like the Fusion. When I saw fusion I was thinking this was fusion that was the guy that used to make Dan Wesson pistols out of NYS but it’s not. Still like the gun and I’m sure you can make the trigger much better than it is.
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Unless Bob Serva sold Fusion Firearms, it is the same guy. Bob started Fusion Firearms here in Binghamton then left and went to Florida.
 
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Unless Bob Serva sold Fusion Firearms, it is the same guy. Bob started Fusion Firearms here in Binghamton then left and went to Florida.
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Got it. I didn’t think he bought outside guns in if this one is made in turkey. If that’s the case I’d trust the guns he’s brining in. My FIL has a fusion and loves it. It is a nice gun.
 
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dsdmmat said:
www.kimberamerica.com

Stainless Next Gen (OR)

The new Custom Two-Tone 1911 from Kimber capitalizes on the tremendous success of the 2K11 and carries over several features that have enhanced the performance of this Kimber hallmark. Featuring an optic-ready slide and external extractor, the new Custom Two-Tone provides flexibility to the...
www.kimberamerica.com www.kimberamerica.com

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XP PRO™ Pistol - 9MM - Black

Pre-Order Now! Due to high demand, orders placed today are expected to ship in 60 to 90 Days from order date. Secure your spot in the queue by placing your pre-order today!
fusionfirearms.com fusionfirearms.com

Local gun shop has both. Kimber is 150 bucks cheaper but the Fusion takes Glock mags. Kimber is 45 and Fusion is 9mm.

Held them both, the Kimber has the nicer trigger both have Ambi safety (nice since I am a south paw). Both are optics ready and include mount plates. Both are all metal.

Tough choice the Fusion is made in Turkey and Kimber is making a comeback from the bad rap they got using substandard parts for a few years.
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I can't speak for the specifics of those two models, but I DO prefer my Fusion over the Kimbers I've had...Kimber made a name, got big, had to bring on less talented assemblers with higher demands allowing quality to slip.
The 1911 is a basic Pistol that's reasonably, accurate and reliable, once you start modding it things don't always go as planned...
 
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PA Guns & Ammo said:
I did not realize the XP Pro was made overseas. Not a bad thing but I guess Fusion is just an importer.
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They used to make all their own guns. The OP said it’s made in turkey and I don’t verify it. My FIL gun was made by them but last I looked he was out of many things so maybe he started importing and modifying or importing to supplement. I don’t know anymore.
I believe this is the gun he has. If not it’s in that series.
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I can't speak for the specifics of those two models, but I DO prefer my Fusion over the Kimbers I've had...Kimber made a name, got big, had to bring on less talented assemblers with higher demands allowing quality to slip.
The 1911 is a basic Pistol that's reasonably, accurate and reliable, once you start modding it things don't always go as planned...
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Been building 1911s since 1997, started making my own from 80%frames for about 10 years. I usually just pick up things I don’t have or catches my eye. If I can’t make a 1911 shoot I will start carrying a scatter gun.
 
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Been building 1911s since 1997, started making my own from 80%frames for about 10 years. I usually just pick up things I don’t have or catches my eye. If I can’t make a 1911 shoot I will start carrying a scatter gun.
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Don't remember when i really "started" but I've had quite a few since about 1989...
Never finished a 80% 1911, looked at them several times from Vendors at Knob Creek...no particular reason, just wasn't interested in finishing a Frame.
"Ballester Molina's" are Argentinian Pistols that look like 1911's using the same magazine, Barrel and a few small Parts: I reworked four or five that came from Century Arms "U-fix-em" list, once I got through with them they most certainly did not look like anything besides a worn out mil-surp, but those bastards were accurate, reliable, and I won a few Shoots with them...just 'cuz it ain't all shiny and racy don't mean it won't shoot!
 
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