Live Free Armory Apollo 11 9mm Double-Stack 1911 – Compact, 4.15 in Ported Bull Barrel, 17+1, Made in USA
The Live Free Armory Apollo 11 stands out as a U.S.-made, compact double-stack 1911 in 9mm Luger with a 17+1 capacity, a 4.15 in bushingless stainless bull barrel with three ports, and a tri-top slide with forward lightening windows. It is a recent release from Palm Bay, Florida, combining modern features with classic single-action 1911 controls and robust steel construction.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes are present from prior handling.
What’s Included
- Original case
- Live Free Armory soft case (embroidered logo)
- Three 17-round steel double-stack magazines with numbered witness holes
- CrossBreed IWB holster
- Cable lock
- Spare double-stack grip module with fish-scale texture (not installed)
The Apollo 11 uses a 4.15 in bushingless stainless bull barrel with three ports near the muzzle. Its tri-top slide includes forward lightening windows that align with the barrel ports, plus front and rear serrations and two countersunk screws on top. The slide is marked "APOLLO 11" with the Live Free Armory lion-head logo and Palm Bay, FL USA marking.
The double-stack 4140 steel frame delivers a 17+1 capacity and includes a flared magazine well for quicker reloads. Controls follow the single-action 1911 pattern with a beavertail grip safety with memory bump and ambidextrous thumb safeties. A skeletonized commander-style hammer and a skeletonized, curved, three-hole trigger complete the fire-control setup.
Sighting is straightforward and durable: a fixed black rear notch pairs with a front blade that carries a high-visibility green dot. The dust cover features a 1913 accessory rail with five slots for mounting compatible lights or other accessories.
This example ships well-appointed for immediate range use, including three 17-round steel magazines with numbered witness holes, both the original case and a branded soft case, a CrossBreed IWB holster, a cable lock, and a spare grip module with fish-scale texture. It is a recent U.S. release introduced circa 2023–2024.