Choosing / Upgrading Your 1911 Pistol
1911 Slides Explained: Slide Types, Slide Stop vs Slide Release, and Long Slides
Quick answer: A 1911 slide is the reciprocating upper assembly of the pistol. It houses the barrel, firing pi…
JUN 24, 2026
1911 Triggers Explained: Trigger Pull, Trigger Jobs and Drop-In Kits
A 1911 uses a single-action trigger that slides straight back, not a pivoting trigger like most modern pistol…
JUN 19, 2026
1911 Sizes Explained: Government vs Commander vs Officer and How to Choose
Government, Commander, and Officer are the three classic 1911 size classes. Government is the full-size 5 inc…
JUN 19, 2026
1911 Grips Guide: G10 vs Wood vs Aluminum, Fitment and How to Choose
A plain-English guide to 1911 grips. Which grips are interchangeable, Government vs Officer fitment, G10 vs w…
JUN 19, 2026
What Is a PVD Finish on a 1911?
A PVD finish is a hard, ultra-thin coating bonded to the metal in a vacuum. See how Fusion's bronze PVD works…
JUN 9, 2026
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
Upgrade Your Firearm: Choosing the Best 1911 Threaded Barrel
A 1911 threaded barrel adds machined muzzle threads so you can run a suppressor or compensator. This guide co…
JUN 13, 2024
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
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
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
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
Firearms Base Materials
In this video we will cover all the base materials that are used in firearms manufacturing and their applicat…
MAR 25, 2021
1911 TOP END DISASSEMBLY | FUSION TECH | 1911 BASICS
In this video we will go over the top end disassembly of the 1911 and specifically the slide stop. This is pa…
MAR 5, 2021
WHAT IS A SET POINT?
In this video we will go over the mystery of the set point on the 1911 pistol. This video should give clarity…
FEB 3, 2021
Gunsmith Barrel Bushings.... What Are They?
In this video we will go over different barrel bushings and what would be a good fit for your pistol.
FEB 3, 2021
1911 Pistol Ejectors (Pre Drilled vs Undrilled)
In this video we will go over the pros and cons of Pre-Drilled Vs. Undrilled Ejectors. We will also show you …
FEB 3, 2021
Pistol Reliability Jobs! What are they?
In this video we will go over what is entailed in a standard reliability job! there are many aspects and basi…
DEC 1, 2020
Fully Supported Barrels
In this video we will go over the myths and truths to what people call fully supported barrels for the 1911 p…
NOV 29, 2020
