Description
The Fusion Firearms XP Comp TR Black is the Ambi Thumbrest Edition of Fusion’s compensated wide-body 9mm, a Custom Shop model made in limited runs. It adds frame-mounted gas pedals on both sides to the standard XP Comp recipe and ships with 17-round Glock G17 pattern magazines.
Fusion Firearms XP Comp TR Black Overview
Fusion Firearms of Venice, Florida built this version after customers asked for an XP Comp with integrated thumbrests. Both sides of the frame carry a gas pedal that gives the support-hand thumb a solid anchor point, without adding ports or changing the slide. Everything else follows the XP Comp design developed with Ermox: a steel frame with Picatinny rail, a modular aluminum grip with removable magwell, a 4.6-inch Clark/Para ramped bull barrel, a pinned threadless compensator, a one-piece steel trigger and a full-length guide rod, all finished in black Tennifer QPQ.
What the Thumbrests Do
A gas pedal gives the support thumb something to press against, which lets you apply downward pressure to fight muzzle rise. Combined with the compensator, that leverage means flatter shooting, faster transitions between targets and more consistent support-hand indexing from shot to shot. Because they are ambidextrous, left-handed shooters get the same benefit. The trade-off is width: the pedals stick out from the frame, which rules out most standard holsters and makes the pistol even less suited to concealment.
A Gamer’s Pistol
This configuration is aimed squarely at action shooting. Seventeen-round magazines, a red dot plate, a big magwell and a heavy, flat-shooting frame all point toward USPSA, IDPA-style club matches and steel events. Check division rules before a sanctioned match, since some divisions limit add-ons like thumbrests or set weight and size limits.
Compensator and Maintenance
The comp is pinned rather than threaded, so there is no threaded barrel to worry about, but it also means you cannot easily mount a suppressor. Expect more muzzle blast and noise than an uncompensated gun, plus carbon buildup on the comp and front of the slide that needs regular cleaning. The black Tennifer QPQ finish hides that fouling better than chrome.
Sights, Optic and Trigger
Novak-compatible combat sights are standard, and the rear sight sits on a removable plate. The included RMR plate accepts RMR and SRO footprint red dots, and a large-window dot pairs especially well with a thumbrest grip. The one-piece steel trigger is machined from bar stock and gives a short, clean single-action break. Ambidextrous thumb safeties mean the pistol is carried cocked and locked, so practice wiping the safety on the draw.
Limited Production Notes
As a Custom Shop model built in limited quantities, this version can be harder to find than the standard XP Comp, and replacement thumbrest-specific parts may need to come directly from Fusion. Fusion is a smaller maker, so resale value is less predictable than mainstream competition brands. Its Glock-pattern magazine compatibility keeps feeding costs low.
State Laws and Ownership
Seventeen-round magazines are not legal in states with capacity limits, and some states keep handgun rosters or restrict compensators. Confirm that this pistol and its magazines are legal where you live before ordering.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Fusion Firearms
- Model: XP Comp Ambi Thumbrest Edition, black (XP-COMP-9-BLK-TR)
- UPC: 789049492679
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Platform: 1911-based double stack
- Barrel: 4.6 in. Clark/Para ramped bull
- Compensator: Pinned, threadless
- Thumbrests: Ambidextrous, frame mounted
- Magazines: Glock G17 pattern, 17-round
- Sights: Novak-compatible, rear plate removable, RMR/SRO plate included
- Trigger: One-piece steel
- Safety: Ambidextrous thumb safety
- Frame: Steel with accessory rail
- Grip: Modular aluminum, removable magwell
- Finish: Black Tennifer QPQ
- Barrel length: 4.6 in.
Before You Buy
Federal law requires that this handgun ship to a licensed FFL dealer, where you complete ATF Form 4473 and a background check. You must be at least 21 years old to buy a handgun from a dealer. Verify that 17-round magazines are legal in your state.
Who It Is For
The Fusion Firearms XP Comp TR Black is a great fit for action pistol competitors who want maximum recoil control, shooters who already use thumbrest grips, and owners of Glock-pattern 17-round magazines.
Buy the Fusion Firearms XP Comp TR Black at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Fusion Firearms XP Comp TR Black online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more pistols. For factory details, visit Fusion Firearms.
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