Fusion Firearms at SHOT Show 2026: what caught my attention on the show floor

SHOT Show 2026 in Las Vegas (Jan 20–23 at the Venetian Expo + Caesars Forum) was packed with the usual chaos: bright lights, big promises, and enough “game-changing” claims to fill a dump truck. So I did what I always do — I went booth to booth looking for the stuff that holds up when the marketing noise dies down.

Fusion Firearms was one of the stops I was genuinely looking forward to.

I’ve already spent real time with Fusion’s lineup — I’ve reviewed their original XP Pro, the XF Pro, and the XP Pro Comp — and overall I’ve been pleased with all of them. The guns have run flawlessly for me. The only real hiccup I ran into was on the original XP Pro: the optic plate had my point of aim / point of impact slightly off. Annoying? Yeah. Deal-breaker? Not for me, especially since everything else on the platform stayed solid.

And I’ll be straight about one personal preference too: I wasn’t a fan of the original XP Pro grip texture. I need something more aggressive if I’m going to run the gun hard, especially in heat, sweat, or faster strings. The good news is Fusion clearly heard that kind of feedback, because they’ve been paying attention — and they’re coming up with solutions aimed at guys like me who want more bite and more control without having to immediately go aftermarket.

What I focused on at the booth

I’m not interested in reading a spec sheet to you. If you want that, the internet has plenty of copy-and-paste heroes. On the show floor I’m looking at:

Fit and finish: slide-to-frame feel, consistency in machining, and whether the gun looks like it was built with intention or assembled with hope.

Controls and ergonomics: grip shape, texture, and how the controls fall under the hand without having to think about it.

Trigger feel: not a pull-weight contest, but clean take-up, a defined wall, and a reset that doesn’t feel like it needs a permission slip.

Practical setup choices: optic readiness, sighting options, and whether the build makes sense for the role it’s being pitched for.

Build quality that’s easy to feel

There are brands where you can tell in about three seconds whether corners were cut. Fusion’s table didn’t give me that “budget build trying to cosplay premium” impression. The overall presentation felt deliberate — the kind of stuff you’d expect from a company that’s been living in the 1911 world long enough to know customers notice the small things.

And those small things matter. Clean lines, consistent machining, and thoughtful configuration aren’t “nice to haves.” They’re the difference between a range toy and something you’d actually choose when it matters.

The big theme: options without nonsense

One thing I appreciate about Fusion is their approach feels practical. Some companies either go full custom (with full custom pricing), or they go mass-market and hope you’ll fix it with aftermarket parts.

Fusion sits in a more realistic lane. You get meaningful options, but you’re not drowning in gimmicks that don’t translate to performance. And based on what I saw at SHOT Show 2026, they’re continuing to refine the user experience — especially in areas like grip and control — in ways that show they’re listening to real shooters.

No “how-to,” no hype — just an overview

Quick housekeeping: this was a show-floor overview. Everything I’m sharing is observational and educational. I’m not providing instructions on building, modifying, or manufacturing anything. If you handle firearms, follow all safety rules and manufacturer guidance — always.

What’s next

If you’ve followed my content for any length of time, you know the show-floor visit is step one. The real story comes with time on the range: reliability, recoil behavior, accuracy consistency, and how the gun performs when you’re not carefully posing it for a camera.

So here’s what I’m doing next:

I’ll be keeping a close eye on Fusion’s newest releases and updates coming out of SHOT Show 2026.

If I get hands-on range time with any of the standout models, I’ll break it down the way I always do — the good, the bad, and the stuff you only notice after real trigger time.

If you want me to prioritize a specific Fusion model for a deeper dive, tell me exactly which one and why. “Because it looks cool” is still a valid answer. We’re allowed to enjoy things.

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