I also experience the lack of slide lock but not the sharpness you describe. Really fits my xl glove sized hands perfect. I can report in my first 300 rounds, I had ZERO malfunctions. It just ran. 100, 115 and 124gr were no problem. A little polish here and there brought it to the next level of smooth. Tuned the spring a bit and I am just a hair under 3lbs from the factory 4.5ish. Worth EVERY SINGLE PENNY.
Fusion came out swinging with this. If they would come out with a 3.5 inch to compete with the staccato cs that would be wild. What I really dig is that they listened to the beta testers. A lot of users were reporting erratic shell ejection, fusion acknowledged the issue and fixed it. Whether it be sending it in or they will send you the parts. That alone is a big plus while other manufacturers wouldn’t have acknowledged it at all. I was gonna get a Springfield prodigy for my first 1911 DS but I’m gonna go ahead and order the xp pro.
@@kiiingsimba524 the cs is the original STI guardian. When you look at the edc market. I don’t think anyone, can justify the Cs or any 3.5” 2011 pistol when you discuss it in the context of EDC. They are literally a cool gun cash grab. That’s a no bullshit answer from a dude who had had some variant of a 3.5” 1911 or 2011 over the last 25 + years. Do your own research but you better offer with the loger barrel. Any day of the week.
I can guarantee you don’t shoot a 3.5 as well as a 4 inch! Lol 😂 I’ve got a custom Springfield in 3.5, it’s awesome! But not enjoyable to shoot all day
@@joshmajor8662I had a Kimber Ultra CDP II chambered in .45acp that had a 3” barrel. It was super accurate and shot well. It wasn’t ideal for a long range day though 😉
Great video, and I agree with you that the issues with the safety and slide release will definitely depend on the hand size and natural grip of the shooter.
Pretty slick rig. I am a platypus owner myself and absolutely love the thing. For an additional 500$ you get completely customizable rig. I would like to see how they would stack up against each other. Either way, glad to see things moving in this direction.
@@xxPhoenixX-sg9tr they’re is relay no major issues. I know some said there were some erratic ejection pattern issues. Not really a concern for me. The slide stop issue that experienced is already under the from what I hear. Can’t really see them getting to a 3rd edition of this pistol to be honest.
They've fixed the ejection pattern issue and they are going to be making a shorter slide stop already. They've already come out with holsters for it as well
@ of course not haha! I just want something similar to my Platy. Got plenty of backups that aren’t in the same league. Might just order a second Platy in the spring, but the price point of these soothes my cheapskate mindset.
@@zachbrunelle oh lol ok. I was going to say. I have the 5” platy decked out. I’ll prob order another one in spring too when it calms down. I ordered one of these in black and chrome for the price of almost one plat. I doubt they are as good tho.
Try to make this question short pistol &red dot ordered (Xmas & B day present) the TRL7HLX is what I want, u have it so it fits the holster? I can only buy 1 at a time. Will the pistol fit the holster W/O the light? Need range time! Coming over from Glock & a Black hawk T. Been Sub for a bit now but a new customer, you and safariland.
Im looking to get into my first 2011 for competition/duty use but Im familiar with glocks 26/19/43x. How would you compare this to the Tisas models? Which base should I get if I plan on upgrading/swapping parts to mimic "stacatto" like performance? I have some smithing skills so should build one from a plane frame and add everything piece by piece? Im not rich so I gotta get in where I fit in lol.
@@LightSkinCapabilities what do you mean by duty use. If it’s for LE or security niether. IMO there is nothing wrong with striker fired gun for that role. A 2011 is a adanced pistol in its use. So for a first timer not the ideal duty gun. For matches I would say a 5” gun and I would strongly consider the prodigy for a first 2011 due to how well they run and the ability to upgrade the pistol. Can’t do that a lot with the Tisas to the app
I was really surprised, at how comfortable it was, for me being a non-lefty. You guys always get a rawl deal in the gun biz, I was happy you and your tribe could rejoice lol.
@@chadp47 not many people supporting the RTI wheel anymore. The Safariland stacatto holster that we offer fits. And that holster can take rhe RTI adapter.
@@FatBlueLine6217 i have already heard from Fusion about this issue. That i experienced. It’s not the same for everyone but they are addressing the design now. I’m sure it will be a drop in part for consumers who have already purchased.
@ i have a difficult time, due to training with glocks for years, reaching slide release on 2011. I was hoping this style made it easier. Maybe no need to manipulate my hand to access all controls.
I am sure a comp or ports are coming soon. I shot this gun at the range I felt it was kinda snappy compared to a platypus or the Apollo which are both American made. My one other issue is that co witness needs approvement imo. It not having mim parts and being under 1k for black one is a plus.
Edit I am seeing in the comments that platypus is made in turkey? Can anyone confirm this? I have shot it multiple times and I am about to buy my own but this may change my mind.
Check out the Live Free Armory Apollo 11 for a sub 1k 1911-2011. They are great shooting guns imo. If your looking for something a little more customizable take a look at the Stealth Arms Platypus. You can have it made however you design it and it has a metal lower not just the slide for around 2k. Both very awesome guns IMO.
Thank you very much for your excellent videos on this new, intriguing pistol, RDR. It has only made me more interested in possibly purchasing. May I please ask you 2 questions that require 3 measurements on the XP Pro. (1) What is the exact grip circumference - at the middle & widest part of the grip - in inches & percentage of final inch ? That requires a flexible tape measure wrapped around the grip to find out. Those should both be somewhere in the 5.50" - 6.00" area - but I'm hoping you can be as exact as possible. And (2) What is the exact length (in inches + percentage of final inch again) from the middle of the front of the trigger face to the back of the grip safety at its most indented point ? That should be somewhere in the 2.50" - 3.00" area. That will be, for me, EXTREMELY helpful in making it more or less likely that I purchase the XP Pro. In advance of your reply - THANK YOU VERY MUCH ! Much appreciated !
same here, now i am more into the platypus because of it. i also suspect alot more of Fusion's guns are also made in Turkey, like some of their Shotguns! and then completed here. i hope this does not hold true for their Freedom line of 1911 pistols.
@@frank.preacherall their guns I’ve shot have no issues and they are still in business so just cause it made in turkey is kinda irrelevant or they’d be outta business
I wish instead of gun reviewers worrying about slide lock you should be counting your rounds. Start going old school and you won't have to worry about small things like slide lock
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I also experience the lack of slide lock but not the sharpness you describe. Really fits my xl glove sized hands perfect. I can report in my first 300 rounds, I had ZERO malfunctions. It just ran. 100, 115 and 124gr were no problem. A little polish here and there brought it to the next level of smooth. Tuned the spring a bit and I am just a hair under 3lbs from the factory 4.5ish. Worth EVERY SINGLE PENNY.
Fusion came out swinging with this. If they would come out with a 3.5 inch to compete with the staccato cs that would be wild. What I really dig is that they listened to the beta testers. A lot of users were reporting erratic shell ejection, fusion acknowledged the issue and fixed it. Whether it be sending it in or they will send you the parts. That alone is a big plus while other manufacturers wouldn’t have acknowledged it at all. I was gonna get a Springfield prodigy for my first 1911 DS but I’m gonna go ahead and order the xp pro.
I was on the same page as you as i was thinking of the prodigy, and I ordered one of these 2 weeks ago.
4 in is way better than 3.5 in my opinion
@@kiiingsimba524 the cs is the original STI guardian. When you look at the edc market. I don’t think anyone, can justify the Cs or any 3.5” 2011 pistol when you discuss it in the context of EDC. They are literally a cool gun cash grab. That’s a no bullshit answer from a dude who had had some variant of a 3.5” 1911 or 2011 over the last 25 + years.
Do your own research but you better offer with the loger barrel. Any day of the week.
I can guarantee you don’t shoot a 3.5 as well as a 4 inch! Lol 😂 I’ve got a custom Springfield in 3.5, it’s awesome! But not enjoyable to shoot all day
@@joshmajor8662I had a Kimber Ultra CDP II chambered in .45acp that had a 3” barrel. It was super accurate and shot well. It wasn’t ideal for a long range day though 😉
Top notch b-roll and top notch review, you pooped all over my review! 👏🏼 keep up the awesome work.
Great video, and I agree with you that the issues with the safety and slide release will definitely depend on the hand size and natural grip of the shooter.
Pretty slick rig. I am a platypus owner myself and absolutely love the thing. For an additional 500$ you get completely customizable rig. I would like to see how they would stack up against each other. Either way, glad to see things moving in this direction.
Platypus 2k and they still won't make 45 im tired of it
Or 10mm
Really glad yall did a review on this one
This gun is going to be great. I’m definitely grabbing one but I’ll be waiting for the 2nd to 3rd run of these for them to fix and tweak it better.
@@xxPhoenixX-sg9tr they’re is relay no major issues. I know some said there were some erratic ejection pattern issues. Not really a concern for me. The slide stop issue that experienced is already under the from what I hear. Can’t really see them getting to a 3rd edition of this pistol to be honest.
They've fixed the ejection pattern issue and they are going to be making a shorter slide stop already. They've already come out with holsters for it as well
man as a lefty, this is PERFECT.
If fusion makes a 10mm version of this with a 6'inch barrel and optics ready I would definitely be interested on Day 1
That’s a beautiful looking firearm
Tried all the budget 2011 style pistols the nicest of all are the alpha fox trots the romulous
This just took my Christmas money 💰
It’s a solid pistol but the slide stop is the most common thing most reviewers have mentioned. I want to order one soon
What are gock mags?
@@tomnape28 he meant Glock Mags
He spelt cock wrong
Gawk mags
Family friendly version for the algorithm
Cut 45 degree slots in the barrel to match slide window cutouts
@@amstaffer1 gun shoot stupid flat and fast. I think there is porting work from Skips guns
Alright so the $$$$ question: XP Pro v Platy for duty use?
@@larungoscope platypus. Since you have the 5” option. You just need to run an X300 not a tlr-1.
If you had to choose between this and a prodigy for the same price which would you go with?
Not an easy decision without feeling this in the hand.
I upgraded my prodigy’s ones a comp with all new parts for $200 it’s ridiculously good but I ordered two of these
My old country makes one of the best guns in the market ,which makes me so proud
However, I still think the best gun is CZ and fallowing Turkish guns
Would you think this would be a great gun for USPSA carry optics?
You mean limited optics, right? SAO pews aren’t allowed in CO.
not legal for that division. it would be limited optics
@dyedm6 I'll just use my Springfield XDM osp.
Ok it's Gock from here on out for me
@@geoffwhite769 huh? Was that an attempt at humor?
If they make a 5" model I'm in, will be a perfect backup to my Platy,
You only have 1 gun? lol i need 50
@ of course not haha! I just want something similar to my Platy. Got plenty of backups that aren’t in the same league. Might just order a second Platy in the spring, but the price point of these soothes my cheapskate mindset.
@@zachbrunelle oh lol ok. I was going to say. I have the 5” platy decked out. I’ll prob order another one in spring too when it calms down. I ordered one of these in black and chrome for the price of almost one plat. I doubt they are as good tho.
Try to make this question short pistol &red dot ordered (Xmas & B day present) the TRL7HLX is what I want, u have it so it fits the holster? I can only buy 1 at a time. Will the pistol fit the holster W/O the light? Need range time! Coming over from Glock & a Black hawk T. Been Sub for a bit now but a new customer, you and safariland.
@@chriswollan9319 holster will not fit lock in place without the light on the gun.
Im looking to get into my first 2011 for competition/duty use but Im familiar with glocks 26/19/43x. How would you compare this to the Tisas models? Which base should I get if I plan on upgrading/swapping parts to mimic "stacatto" like performance? I have some smithing skills so should build one from a plane frame and add everything piece by piece? Im not rich so I gotta get in where I fit in lol.
@@LightSkinCapabilities what do you mean by duty use. If it’s for LE or security niether. IMO there is nothing wrong with striker fired gun for that role. A 2011 is a adanced pistol in its use. So for a first timer not the ideal duty gun.
For matches I would say a 5” gun and I would strongly consider the prodigy for a first 2011 due to how well they run and the ability to upgrade the pistol. Can’t do that a lot with the Tisas to the app
@@rdrgearI meant the “duty” model that brands label the gun with like Tisas… ok I’ll look into the prodigy!! Thank you!
Wow they reinvented the pistol.
why did u have to mention that it's good for left handed shooters, now i definitely have get this gun
I was really surprised, at how comfortable it was, for me being a non-lefty. You guys always get a rawl deal in the gun biz, I was happy you and your tribe could rejoice lol.
Does anyone make rti style holsters for this gun?
@@chadp47 not many people supporting the RTI wheel anymore. The Safariland stacatto holster that we offer fits. And that holster can take rhe RTI adapter.
@@rdrgear thank you for that info.
Right on ✌🏻
Fusion or platypus?
Witness
Second this
Platty. You won't be disappointed
@@TCOB89 platypus is great… I am gonna order another 4.25 version next year and hopefully by then the metal version is a thing
Platypus looks nicer
Your the second person i see with a complaint anout the slide lock. I feel, not have shot this firearm, it would help
They’re already making a shorter version of the slide stop
@@FatBlueLine6217 i have already heard from Fusion about this issue. That i experienced. It’s not the same for everyone but they are addressing the design now. I’m sure it will be a drop in part for consumers who have already purchased.
@ just ordered mine today, i want the extended slide stop! Hahaha
@@FatBlueLine6217 It may fit your hands, just to be clear, it was an issue for me and my grip. Two other people shot it and did not have an issue.
@ i have a difficult time, due to training with glocks for years, reaching slide release on 2011. I was hoping this style made it easier. Maybe no need to manipulate my hand to access all controls.
Make this in 45 with Glock 21 mags 😍
10mm that takes 20mags 😅
@@andreg36k they already do. It’s an Austrian gun. I think it’s called G-lock or something.
I’ll stick with my Bersa tpr9 4 5auto
Your loss
thats a pretty poor comparison to be honest.
Perry the Platypus ?
I am sure a comp or ports are coming soon. I shot this gun at the range I felt it was kinda snappy compared to a platypus or the Apollo which are both American made. My one other issue is that co witness needs approvement imo. It not having mim parts and being under 1k for black one is a plus.
Edit I am seeing in the comments that platypus is made in turkey? Can anyone confirm this? I have shot it multiple times and I am about to buy my own but this may change my mind.
@@bryanporter3920platypus is American
Check out the Live Free Armory Apollo 11 for a sub 1k 1911-2011. They are great shooting guns imo. If your looking for something a little more customizable take a look at the Stealth Arms Platypus. You can have it made however you design it and it has a metal lower not just the slide for around 2k. Both very awesome guns IMO.
@@williamvanderpool2773 I already have a platypus it’s one my top 3 pistols.
@@williamvanderpool2773 and I have. Posted several reviews on the platy. 🤙
Lfa is 🗑 🗑 , you can buy mines if you want
Thank you very much for your excellent videos on this new, intriguing pistol, RDR. It has only made me more interested in possibly purchasing. May I please ask you 2 questions that require 3 measurements on the XP Pro.
(1) What is the exact grip circumference - at the middle & widest part of the grip - in inches & percentage of final inch ? That requires a flexible tape measure wrapped around the grip to find out. Those should both be somewhere in the 5.50" - 6.00" area - but I'm hoping you can be as exact as possible.
And (2) What is the exact length (in inches + percentage of final inch again) from the middle of the front of the trigger face to the back of the grip safety at its most indented point ? That should be somewhere in the 2.50" - 3.00" area.
That will be, for me, EXTREMELY helpful in making it more or less likely that I purchase the XP Pro.
In advance of your reply - THANK YOU VERY MUCH ! Much appreciated !
I would suggest sending these questions to Fusion directly. They can get you the info you need.
Glock mags!
Yes, but Glock mags are extremely low capacity vs their size so I don’t see any benefit from cross compatibility in the mag department.
Fusion getting way to much credit for this gun manufactured by Ermox.
Nice👌
You will pay a little more for the alpha fox trot romulous but the finish alone being dlc is worth the difference
A plastic grip? Nah plus the XP Pro has Tennifer or tennifer and hard chrome which is more durable than dlc. It's not even close.
Plus, you still have to run expensive 2011 mags and not glock mags.
The Stealth Arms Platypus did it better though
@@sensei049gaming6 have you actually shot both?
I want this with no glock mags.
I was stoked for this over the Platty until I found out they’re making them in Turkey.
same here, now i am more into the platypus because of it. i also suspect alot more of Fusion's guns are also made in Turkey, like some of their Shotguns! and then completed here. i hope this does not hold true for their Freedom line of 1911 pistols.
@@frank.preacherall their guns I’ve shot have no issues and they are still in business so just cause it made in turkey is kinda irrelevant or they’d be outta business
@@North_Florida_Shooter I get the feeling. But at the end of the day it’s a great product that performed well.
I wish instead of gun reviewers worrying about slide lock you should be counting your rounds. Start going old school and you won't have to worry about small things like slide lock
lol… fudd?
It's 2025 dude slide lock should b standard...
Guys and gals today want everything right now so we can't expect them to learn how we did without using the slide stop and depending on iron sights
@ fudd?
@@driftitlikeyouownit this is dumbest shit I have read in the very long time. Please stop posting comments about shit you read on the internet.
35.5 Oz, No Thanks!
Any pistol over 1200 not interested.
@@davidvang7411 then you would hate all of my guns.
@@davidvang7411 upside you can always rock a stock glock.
It’s $1099 so you are good. You’re missing out on the platypus tho
I gotta watch this when I get home. 🫡