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How to Install the Fusion Firearms Toolless Guide Rod (1911, 2011 & XP Pro)

One of the biggest advantages of the 1911 and 2011 platforms is their modularity—shooters love the ability to…

AUG 29, 2025
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How to Check & Adjust Extractor Tension on Your 1911-Style Pistol

When it comes to reliability in your 1911, 2011, or Fusion’s XP Pro wide-body pistols, extractor tension play…

AUG 29, 2025
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Bantam 1911 How to Field Strip a Reverse Plug Recoil System

Hello, everyone! We are thrilled to bring you this exclusive video featuring the latest addition to Fusion's …

JUL 25, 2023
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What Is a Gun Magazine?

A gun magazine is a holder, container, or storage piece that holds the gun's ammunition and feeds the firearm…

MAR 20, 2023
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How Do People Use a Licensed Gun in Self Defense

A firearm or gun that uses slugs and fires shots over a short distance. A shotgun shoots straight at the obje…

MAR 20, 2023
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Different Types of Shotgun Chokes Explained

Performance levels when using shotguns constitute a significant concern for gun users. Absolute perfection is…

MAR 16, 2023
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How to Hold a Pistol

There are several techniques by which you can hold the pistol. However, it goes back to your preference of th…

MAR 16, 2023
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What Type of Pistol Is Meant for Long-Range Shooting

Pistols with longer barrels and adjustable sights have a longer range. The difference between a long-range pi…

MAR 15, 2023
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Best Ambidextrous Handguns For Left Handed Shooters

You might be wondering what an ambidextrous handgun is. An ambidextrous pistol is the equalizer of guns and i…

MAR 15, 2023
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How to Adjust Pistol Sights

Improving your gun's aim will require you to adjust your pistol sights. Here is how to remove and change a fr…

MAR 3, 2023
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1911 Barrel Relief Cut | Extractor Slot | 1911 Barrels

What is a 1911Barrel extractor relief cut? In the video we will show why you may consider getting an extracto…

DEC 14, 2022
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How Firearm Finishes Effect 1911 Feeding | 1911 Feeding (Ep.6)

Refinished pistol now it won't feed properly? In this video, we will cover how refinishing your pistol may af…

DEC 13, 2022
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1911 Recoil Springs: Weight, When to Replace, and How They Affect Reliability

What a 1911 recoil spring does, how spring weight affects feeding and reliability, when to replace it, and ho…

DEC 12, 2022
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What Are Cryogenic Barrels? | Are They Worth It? | 1911 Barrels

In this video, we will give you our thoughts on cryogenic 1911 pistol barrels including their benefits and dr…

DEC 12, 2022
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How to Fit 1911 Gunsmith Fit Firing Pin Stop Plate (Fitting)

In this video we will show you how to fit a 1911 Barrel and what common interferences you might run into when…

DEC 2, 2021
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1911 Feeding (Ep.1) | Extractor Clocking | 1911 Tech

This video will be the first installment of our 1911 Feeding Series where we will address common feeding issu…

SEP 15, 2021
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Standard vs. Bull Barrels

In this video we will cover the differences between the standard and bull barrels in the 1911 pistols! There …

JUN 8, 2021
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1911 Magazines and Capacity: How Many Rounds, Extended Mags and Single vs Double Stack

How many rounds does a 1911 hold? A single-stack 1911 holds 7 to 8 rounds in .45 ACP and 9 to 10 in 9mm, whil…

MAY 10, 2021