A True "2011" for UNDER $1000 [Live Free Armory Apollo 11 - Unboxing and Review]
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Күн бұрынHeyo! Thanks for joining me!
In today's video: A short review and showcase of the Live Free Armory Apollo 11! It's a double stack 1911 or "2011" chambered in 9mm, made in the US, for under $1000! What more could you ask for?
This is my first "review" so let me know if I missed anything down in the comments. I tried to hit all the major points that interest me when purchasing a new handgun, but if you'd like to know anything else, shoot me a message down in the comments!
I'll be doing a 1000-round review in future, so stay tuned if you're interested in it!
If you enjoy my content, don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for watching, love you all!
Oh, and Happy Late Valentines Day! ❤️
#guns #firearms #america #livefreearmory
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:57 "2011" Prices
1:20 LFA Apollo 11
2:25 Unboxing
3:09 Safety Check
3:31 Features
5:53 Range Experience
8:18 Malfunctions
9:55 Final Thoughts
10:39 Outro
@evandell8014 Ай бұрын
About the hollow points, humble marksman concluded that sig crowns really didnt function in any 2011’s. From the prodigy to the staccatto and even bull armory gave him trouble with every one of them because of the shape of the projectile.
@MasonsGunRoom Ай бұрын
Thanks for the info! I been trying out the Norma MHPs and so far, 100% reliability. I'll try and get the video out soon. Thanks for watching 👍
@Gun_God1 4 ай бұрын
Great review man. You're a natural. I just ordered my Apollo 11. Should get it in first week of April
@MasonsGunRoom 4 ай бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate it 😁 And hell yeah brother, enjoy it!
@Gun_God1 4 ай бұрын
@MasonsGunRoom I definitely will man too excited for it😂
@ronaldwoodman224 5 ай бұрын
Great review! I've watched a few LFA Apollo vids, your action looks smoother than most I've seen.
@MasonsGunRoom 5 ай бұрын
Thank you! Out of the box, the apollo had a little friction, but after 250 rounds and a clean, it's smooth as butter. My table top clips were done after the fact, so maybe others might have done it fresh out of the box? Thanks for watching! 😁
@SgtChewy5 3 ай бұрын
I can't believe I missed this video. Great Review and made me want to buy one too. Keep up the good work!
@MasonsGunRoom 3 ай бұрын
Thanks Chew! 👍
@TheGr8Brewski 4 ай бұрын
Getting one ASAP!!
@elman8283 4 ай бұрын
Great VIDEO, keep it up!!! The voice is very pleasant. The pace is almost ideal for maintaining your audiences attention. Keep going guy !!
@MasonsGunRoom 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I'm gonna keep at it, no worries there! 👍 Thanks for watching! 😁
@PabloDamonte 2 ай бұрын
Great first review homie
@MasonsGunRoom 2 ай бұрын
Thanks man 🙏 Appreciate you watching
@SkylorMaxon 5 ай бұрын
Great review, man. Covered the important topics. If you have others to compare it to, throw in an opinion about recoil impulse.
@MasonsGunRoom 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words and feedback! 😁
@StayBusy88 15 күн бұрын
I’m heated I just bought the tisas b9r carry I didn’t know about this beauty
@MasonsGunRoom 14 күн бұрын
You can never have too many guns 😉
@MarvinTurner-oc4ml 5 ай бұрын
Dude, I don't trust my own shooting enough to leave my ATV parked that close to the line of fire 🥸 Other than that I agree with your review completely. I have to clean my LFA Apollo 11 tonight since I ran 150 rounds through it yesterday. I too had a couple of interesting failures to feed or eject while running Remington Golden Sabre 115 grain JHP ammo. It handled a variety of FMJ without a hitch. This isn't the best gun I own but it *IS * the newest and I am quite pleased with it. Have fun running your 1000 round test!
@MasonsGunRoom 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! I too am quite pleased with mine! I had a few rounds of Norma MHP that seem to feed the best, but I didn't have enough to be conclusive. They have the most FMJ like nose, so I think they would feed quite reliably. I'm collecting a handful of brands and plan to do a JHP test video soon! 👍 Thanks for watching! 😁
@frankgonzales8098 5 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@MasonsGunRoom 5 ай бұрын
Thanks Frank! 😁
@SauloHidalgooficial 3 ай бұрын
Very good video. Im thinking on getting me one. Congrats
@MasonsGunRoom 3 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 Loving mine! Thanks for watching 😁
@enyce9 5 ай бұрын
Nice review
@MasonsGunRoom 5 ай бұрын
🙏 Thank you, and thanks for checking it out!
@Citizen2ACitizenLLC 2 ай бұрын
Great video bro! I just ordered one! Just sub’d. Thanks for sharing!
@MasonsGunRoom 2 ай бұрын
Thank you sir 🙏 and thanks for the sub! I checked out your channel, nice content brother👍 I sub'd
@Citizen2ACitizenLLC 2 ай бұрын
@@MasonsGunRoom no worries. Gotta support the community
@grantgillum8768 4 ай бұрын
What is that bag/pouch you're running at the very back of your belt for?
@MasonsGunRoom 4 ай бұрын
It's an IFAK. A personal med kit for treating injuries and gun shot wounds. It contains your essentials like chest seals, hemostatic powder, gauze, bandages, airway tubes, gloves, tourniquet, alcohol wipes, etc. If you're at a local indoor range, no real need to have one. But if you're on you're own property or out hunting with no one around, it's nice to have. Better to have it and not need it, then to need it and not have it 👍
@grantgillum8768 4 ай бұрын
@@MasonsGunRoom I applaud you for being smart and prepared by having a medical kit on hand. I do want to offer some unsolicited advice, though: it's a very, very bad idea to place items in the small of the back, because if one were to fall on that spot, it can result in a spinal cord injury. On a side note, you would be surprised just how many gun ranges are run by morons that don't have the basic essentials on hand. I've been to an indoor range that didn't have first aid kits or an AED.
@MasonsGunRoom 4 ай бұрын
@@grantgillum8768 Thanks for the heads up, that's a good point. I've been looking into shrinking and relocating my IFAK since its a pain to sit anywhere with it on lol. And it's crazy that a range wouldn't have any trained medical professionals on standby or a kit! I know you sign a waiver before you shoot, but damn, you'd think they'd at least have a basic first aid kit.
@Circ1209Tactical-fl8mu 3 ай бұрын
I’m loving my Apollo 11 compact so far, just wish I had more optic options
@MasonsGunRoom 3 ай бұрын
I agree, options for the RMSC footprint aren't great. Basically just Holosun 😂 I'd assume someone will make an RMR plate for it soon Thanks for watching!
@charleswilford8875 Ай бұрын
Good job
@MasonsGunRoom Ай бұрын
Thank you! 😁 I appreciate you watching!
@michaelolin2219 13 күн бұрын
I just subscribed, great video and great pistol. I bought the compact and love it. It’s the second run so problems were ironed out and no mim parts. It runs like a clock. The HP issues burned themselves away after a couple hundred rounds and a good cleaning. No follow up video? I noticed you haven’t put anything out in a while, hope all is well.
@MasonsGunRoom 13 күн бұрын
Thanks for subscribing, and I appreciate the kind words! I am doing as well as one can, just have a lot on my plate. I have full intentions to get back to producing videos and hope to soon!
@michaelolin2219 12 күн бұрын
@@MasonsGunRoom glad to hear, it’s not a great economy at the moment. Your videos are fantastic. Definitely deserve more subscribers. Do what you can buddy!
@MasonsGunRoom 12 күн бұрын
Thanks brother! One of the best comments I've ever read, made my week! Blessings to you and your family 🙏
@domingomercado8340 23 күн бұрын
😮 nice 🔫
@MasonsGunRoom 22 күн бұрын
😁🙏 Thanks for watching
@LosDoyerss 5 ай бұрын
Dang, great looking pistol at that price.
@MasonsGunRoom 5 ай бұрын
I agree! Thanks for watching! 😁
@4fazo 4 ай бұрын
Subbing 🔥
@MasonsGunRoom 4 ай бұрын
Thanks man, I appreciate it! 🙏
@OregonBladez 4 ай бұрын
Have you checked out the MAC 191 DS9? I like to see it compared to LFA as both are under 1k. LFA appears to have MIM parts and a 3D printed grip, where the MAC does not.
@MasonsGunRoom 4 ай бұрын
I just looked it up, very nice looking firearm. I'll see if I can get my hands on one 👍 Originally, the Apollo did have 2-3 MiM parts. Spoke to a rep at LFA for an hour or so and asked him some questions for my 1000 round review, and he said they are machining everything in house now. They were using MiM parts to get the gun out in a reasonable time, but no longer do, and will be offering a program to replace the MiM parts for earlier models. And the grip, I get it. I personally have no problems with the 3D printed grip and actually quite like it, but I can understand the hesitation. Both very solid options 👍 Thanks for watching! 🙏
@OregonBladez 4 ай бұрын
I wasn't necessarily saying the 3D printing is a bad thing, there are definitely quality differences between a hobby grade and an industrial 3D printer. Personally, I like the look of its grip better than my MAC and it appears to me to have a grip texture advantage over MAC. When I purchased my MAC, I had both it and the LFA in my cart. Ultimately, MIM or lack thereof was the deciding factor for me. I'd love to see them head to head either way. And if that barrel was ported...
@MrContemplation 3 ай бұрын
I feel like this won’t stay cheap for much longer.
@MasonsGunRoom 3 ай бұрын
For sure! Get em' while they are 👍 Thanks for watching!
@Benjeepjammin 5 ай бұрын
Just found your channel, enjoyed the review. Probably a stupid question, but why would this not fit other holsters made for a 2011?
@MasonsGunRoom 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! 😁 Not a stupid question! You might be right on some holsters, like leathers and light bearings that index off the light itself, but there are slight differences between 2011s and 1911s that make most nicely fit holsters incompatible. I just got off the phone with LFA, and they said they're currently looking into companies to work with on holsters, but nothing at the moment. I also ended up calling Safariland and asking if any holsters they had would be compatible with the Apollo, and they said no. Custom kydex might be the only option right now 👍
@Benjeepjammin 5 ай бұрын
@@MasonsGunRoom thanks for the reply!
@Bursar60 3 ай бұрын
Is your safety and easy flick up or pretty tough? Mine is and trying to figure out how normal b4 contacting them.
@MasonsGunRoom 3 ай бұрын
It was. Out of the box it was tough as nails to actuate with just the thumb, but after 250 rounds and a clean, it's nice and smooth Thanks for watching!
@swartzkoft7886 5 ай бұрын
Was your disconnecter cut machine work real bad to or no ?
@MasonsGunRoom 5 ай бұрын
Out of the box it had a little friction, no hang up though like the prodigy's had. After 250 rounds, it's now smooth as butter! I did a full inspection before shooting, didn't see any burrs or bad machining. Color me very impressed!
@shammone3333 5 ай бұрын
Is that the black hawk omnivore? if so do you need to attach anything to make it fit like the non light version?
@MasonsGunRoom 5 ай бұрын
Yes it is. As for the Non Light version, I'm not sure. I only have the TLR-1 compatible model. On their website, it does say the non light bearing model requires an included piece to be attached to the rail, so I'd assume they aren't compatible.
@shammone3333 5 ай бұрын
@@MasonsGunRoom So outside of the TLR-1 you do not need to put anything else on for it to work. good thank you
@MasonsGunRoom 5 ай бұрын
Correct. If you buy the TLR-1 version, all you need is a TLR-1 attached and it'll work with most handguns. No problem! 👍
@kfranklin308 4 ай бұрын
I hate that it doesn’t like hp ammo. I would snag one in a heartbeat if it would function with them.
@MasonsGunRoom 4 ай бұрын
It's a bit of a bummer, I agree. But for a "budget" competition or plinking pistol, it shines! I found a few brands of HPs that have a more FMJ like nose that I plan to try in a video soon 👍 Thanks for watching! 😁
@miguelangeldiaz9380 Ай бұрын
@@MasonsGunRoom this gun needs a polished feed ramp right outta da box for it to feed hollow points.
@francsiscog 4 ай бұрын
Not made in the US, but rock island and tisas both have their own under 800ish.
@MasonsGunRoom 4 ай бұрын
Nice! Good to see more companies make affordable "2011s". I believe Girsan makes one under $1000 too
@miguelangeldiaz9380 Ай бұрын
I would so have taken the rock island double stack, but that gun is way too heavy to be a duty weapon.
@MoJohnson58 2 ай бұрын
What screws are those?
@MasonsGunRoom 2 ай бұрын
I can't remember what company I got them from, but they're titanium screws 👍
@MoJohnson58 2 ай бұрын
Aw ok cool @@MasonsGunRoom
@xubi8902 4 ай бұрын
Ronnie mcnutt
@MasonsGunRoom 4 ай бұрын
Shyyyyyttt 😂
@jasonkidd1689 4 ай бұрын
Almost had me until it doesn't like hp. Probably why it's under a grand😅
@MasonsGunRoom 3 ай бұрын
I understand for sure. Still a killer piece for competition or plinking! I've been testing a few different companies for a video and have found a handful it likes, should have the video out next month 👍
@WVGunsNGoats 5 ай бұрын
Good video, I love my Apollo 11, and its been doing extremely well, check out the video on my channel i made where i test JHP ammo through mine. I had the same stovepipe malfunction that you had with winchester ranger ammo. But otherwise it ran well.
@MasonsGunRoom 5 ай бұрын
Thanks! I'm loving mine as well. Funny you should mention, I've already seen all your videos on the Apollo 11 😁 I watched every video on KZfaq about it while waiting for it to ship lol. Quality content you have there brother 👍 Thanks for commenting and checking out the video!
@WVGunsNGoats 5 ай бұрын
@@MasonsGunRoom Thanks for watching mine! I do the same thing when i order a new gun!
@RedEyePergo 5 ай бұрын
Why blur your face ?
@MasonsGunRoom 5 ай бұрын
Privacy, and to avoid unwanted attention from undesirables. Maybe some crazy dude who doesn't like the things I say and finds me. Or maybe someone sees all the firearms I have, figures out where I live, and breaks into my house. Or maybe a tyrannical government wants to take away all firearms from civilians. Definitely don't want to be blasting my face around for their registry.
@WVGunsNGoats 5 ай бұрын
@@MasonsGunRoommy dude, if you bought any firearms from a shop on a 4473, you’re already on a registry, ATF knows what you have and was shown to have a illegal registry of gun owners info, they even moved the type of firearm to the front of the 4473 so they can quickly photograph/scan your info. But hey good video, Subbed.
@FoulPet 4 ай бұрын
@@WVGunsNGoatswonder if he's using some way to mask people tracing the account.
@wood-wheel-wizard 4 ай бұрын
@@WVGunsNGoats, 🖕🏻 4473 👻
@stcktrading5227 Ай бұрын
need another in depth review psa don’t limp wrist all love🫡
@MasonsGunRoom Ай бұрын
I'm currently making some modifications to the Apollo that I won't spoil 😁 Video is on the way
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