Monthly Archives: June 2020

  1. How To Install A Thumb Safety!

    Posted: June 29, 2020
    Categories: Basic 1911 Information, Assembly / Disassembly of your 1911 Pistol, Maintenance & Repair
    How To Install A Thumb Safety!
    In this video we will touch on the fitting techniques Bob uses when installing a thumb safety in the 1911 Colt platform. Remember Bob has done this for years so if you have any questions leave them down in the comments and we can help clear up and questions you may have.
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  2. The Fusion Podcast - Q&A (Ep.1)

    Posted: June 15, 2020
    Categories: Basic 1911 Information, Choosing / Upgrading Your 1911 Pistol
    The Fusion Podcast - Q&A (Ep.1)
    In this video at the Fusion HQ we will be going over a few questions and going over some general information and updates. Let us know what you think! We will be doing more Podcasts in the future!
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  3. 1911 Night Sights

    Posted: June 11, 2020
    Categories: Basic 1911 Information, Choosing / Upgrading Your 1911 Pistol
    1911 Night Sights
    In this video we will be going over what night sights and what you need to know about the different types! Lots of awesome sights out there!
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  4. 1911 Thumb Safety and Grip Safety Explained: How They Work and How to Set Them Up

    Posted: June 04, 2020
    Categories: Basic 1911 Information, Choosing / Upgrading Your 1911 Pistol
    Fusion Firearms guide to the 1911 thumb safety, grip safety, and ambidextrous safety and how they work together

    A 1911 has two safeties that work together: a manual thumb safety on the side of the frame that blocks the sear, and a passive grip safety on the back of the grip that blocks the trigger until you take a firing grip. This guide explains how the thumb safety, grip safety, and ambidextrous safety work, the difference between a beavertail and a GI grip safety, and how a thumb safety gets fit.

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