Just got my black Apollo 11 today and so far it is nice. Have not fired it yet. Just field stripped and cleaned it. Initial impressions: 1. Coating appears to be more susceptible to damage than just regular cerakote. The inside of the slide where the barrel rubs was full of scratches from the barrel, down to the metal. 2. I'm concerned about the grip safety. It is very heavy and requires +90% engagement to allow firing. 3. Trigger pull weight is suppose to be ~3.5, but I'm measuring 4Lbs 15oz consistently. 4. Minor issue here, the trigger reset is slightly scratchy, but this might wear in as it breaks in. Overall for $979, this is a deal and definitely a Prodigy killer. I have 3 Prodigies and had to change out a lot of parts to get them to work right. I also have 4 Staccatos and 5 Wilson Combats which of course are not a fair comparison to either the Prodigies or the Apollo 11.

@VenableRacing 2 minutes ago Nice video and a very good pistol that punches well above its price point. I have just over 1000 rounds through my Apollo 11, no issues at all with various FMJ ammo, after about 600 rounds and a good cleaning and lube it would feed hollow points just fine. LFA has done a great job especially for a sub 1k price. My only suggestion is for them to offer an aluminum or steel grip option as a factory upgrade, and to offer a good exchange to us early supporters of this platform from them. The Plastic or whatever Grip, looks good and feels fine but the material is to thin and light and does not balance well or give a firm confident feel. Keep the current grip at the same price point and add 10 to 20 % upgrade for a guality aluminum grip with tactical Magwell.

They should release a white cerakoted one to fit the theme of the Apollo 11

This is a great piece of kit. The fact you can get a quality 1911DS for under a thousand bucks sets a new bar. The red dirt trigger is excellent. I prefer a full-length frame as it adds weight balancing the full magazine. The tri-top is a nice touch. LFA should offer a pinned grip safety. I would put a tooless guide rod in and if they manufacture a forged ignition system there is no need to put an EGW system in. I have read reviews and have shot this pistol at my club. There is a lag in the slide return, I think maybe it is the disconnector, an easy change, and an upgrade. Here is the question, if I own all of the usual suspects in 2011s, Atlas, Hayes, Bul, then what does this gun add to my collection. Well, I would carry this. The polymer grip deducts weight so it would not drop my pants. In addition, IF I ever had to pull for a threat, I could live with the police confiscating a $1000 pistol over my $6000 Nighthawk. Remember why we carry. protection and defense for you, your family, and innocent strangers.

Amazing video thanks

I was really impressed with Apollo at ShotShow , cant wait to get mine .

Great video thanks.

great video and the only one out there ive seen as a tabletop

That is a really nice gun. If I was in the market for a 2011 style pistol, this would be something I would strongly consider. Amazing price for what you get. I have decided to pair down my collection to a strictly Glock 9mm system. Having multiple guns with different calibers and magazine compatibility made it more difficult to maintain. I am focused on a a strictly utilitarian approach to what I have on hand . I want to focus more on my training and less on my gear. Thanks for sharing.

Def have to pick one of these up!

Another WV boy here glad I found your channel thanks for the review ❤❤

MJD Villain or Staccato P grips are mint for this gun

Just ordered mine in FDE. I have watched a lot of different videos on this. It has its issues but overall for the price point I am looking forward to getting it and shooting it. It does have MIM parts though. I believe the take down lever is MIM. Great video, thank you.

Thanks good info. waiting on my silver apollo

Just FYI, that's not an RMSc footprint. It's RMSc-compatible. The recoil lugs that are part of the RMSc spec are missing, so the optics screws will take all the recoil vs distributing it across four lugs + two screws. Even the HolosunK modified RMSc would still have had the two front lugs. This is indicative of end-milling the slide vs. CNC milling it, representing cost-savings at the potential expense of durability of the optic/screws because of what's being forced to absorb the recoil and where (all in the middle of the optic vs. two or four corners + two screws).

Can't wait for mine 😢

maybe you can make a seperte video on how to remove the internals? the sear, disco pin looks a little funky. it sticks out one side and is grooved for the left side thumb safety. I just got mine ( FDE too) and i wimped out trying to remove that pin

I really wanted the Girsan but this looks like a considerable upgrade for not much more.

I just picked up the Springfield prodigy. If I would have saw this first I might of picked this up instead. Edit: just added myself to the waiting list for the compact version

Mine arrives on Tuesday!

Wonder if the stacatto captured guide rod will fit so u dont needa paper clip

Got nice real recent. safety flips down alright, but up is very tough, basically have to break grip completely to safe?

do you recall when you got on the presale list? new sub, great vid. thx

What about the trigger reset

I might check one of these out when they out out the 4.25 inch model. But I’ve heard that the 5inch ones trigger is bad n heavy

One of their techs told me the grip modules and springs are outsourced. Everything else is made in house. No idea about the sights

Where in WV are u? I’m in Calhoun county if your close

Do you know if the grip is based on a Gen1 or Gen2 Staccato grip?

Great video! Waiting for mine to come in. Just sub'd/. Thanks for sharing.

getting one of these tho.. on the list somewhere.. then getting the Commander .. and,,..

7:37 Okay, I understand that the grip module is "patterned after" the Staccato, but does that mean that a magwell designed for STI will pop right on without issue?

Just found a very, I would say embarrassing, misspelled word on the gun. I thought, possibly it was just mine, but I see this one has it too (12:19). "MELBOURE", come on, nobody checked this?

Cant get mine to come apart after i just went and shot it for the first time, was able to take it apart prior to shooting it

Just shot the girsan and its really nice and was 800$ at the shop ...I have to say I was really impressed but its a import

I couldn’t find one. Where did you get yours?

Apollo owners; has anyone else who has mounted an optic experienced any issues with having to max out their RDO adjustment range in attempts to gain zero?

Sure wish the mag release was ambi…. I’m a lefty and to me that makes all the difference…

I was late to the party. So gonna wait 6 months😢

Looks like a nice 2011 but the optic cut is garbage. Theirs no recoil lugs which is a big problem if tou want to direct mount your Dot.

Sounds good, but unfortunately i know at least with the amp however anything not made in house was ordered in bulk from Taiwan.. not a very impressive company. I'd rather have an honest import than a domestic lie...

eww Girsan.. cmon. Turkey guns, FTL, IMO. i do my best not to buy products from companies in countries that hate the US. Hard pass.

It's an awesome gun mine just has a bit of a loose thumb safety on the right side

It has a pre travel screw too

Less than 1k...now we are talking. They make a 4.25 and im in. I Don't like the stacatto mags...i wish it was glock or somthing else. But you get what you get