Description
The LFA Apollo 11 V2 Compact 9mm Bronze is the mid-size member of Live Free Armory’s double-stack 1911 family, with a 4.15-inch barrel, a bronze Cerakote finish and an 18-round magazine. It is a Lipsey’s special run color.
LFA Apollo 11 V2 Compact 9mm Bronze Overview
Live Free Armory is a Century Arms brand, and the Apollo 11 V2 is its update of the Apollo double-stack pistol. Lipsey’s lists this model, HG8644B-N, with a 4.15-inch barrel, a 7.5-inch overall length, a weight of about 32.6 ounces, a 1:16 twist, an 18-round magazine, a front night sight, an optics-ready slide and a billet trigger bow. The frame is finished in bronze Cerakote over 6061 aluminum according to Lipsey’s. It ships in a soft case.
A Double-Stack 1911
The Apollo follows the 2011 layout: a steel 1911-style upper with a single-action trigger and a separate grip module that holds a double-stack magazine. You get the crisp, short trigger of a 1911 with capacity close to a polymer striker gun. The grip safety and thumb safety work like a classic 1911.
Sights and Optics
The front sight glows in the dark, and the slide is cut for a red dot. With a dot, the sights work as a backup if the optic fails. Mount the dot with thread locker and confirm zero, and check which plate or footprint your optic needs before you buy it.
Compact Size
At 4.15 inches, this length balances concealment and shootability. It carries well in an outside-the-waistband holster and is still long enough for a good sight radius and smooth recoil. It is heavy for its size at over two pounds, which helps control but is noticeable on a belt all day.
Ammunition and Maintenance
Double-stack 1911s are more sensitive to magazines and ammunition than most polymer guns. Use quality 115 or 124-grain ammunition, keep the gun lubricated, and test any defensive hollow point before you carry it. Spare magazines should be the LFA-specified pattern.
Value and Caveats
The Apollo costs far less than premium 2011s, and fit and finish reflect that, though the trigger and features are strong for the price. Holster choice is narrower than for a Glock, and resale value is lower than the high-end brands. Expect a break-in period.
Who Should Choose the Compact
Pick the 4.15-inch model if you want one pistol for both range days and carry. It is long enough to shoot well in matches and classes, yet short enough to holster comfortably for most body types. If concealment matters most, the shorter model in this family hides better; if you mainly shoot at the range or keep the gun at home, the longest model is softer still. Compare grip length too, since all three share the same full-height grip and that sets how well it hides.
State Laws and Ownership
An 18-round magazine is over the limit in states such as California, New York, New Jersey, Colorado and Maryland, and roster states may not allow this model. Pennsylvania transfers use a PICS check, and carry requires a license. Confirm your rules before you order.
Specifications
- Model: LFA Apollo 11 V2 (HG8644B-N)
- UPC: 787450081796
- Caliber: 9mm
- Capacity: 18+1
- Barrel: 4.15 in., 1:16 twist
- Overall length: 7.5 in.
- Weight: about 32.6 oz
- Action: single action
- Finish: bronze Cerakote; 6061 aluminum per Lipsey’s
- Sights: front night sight; optics-ready slide; soft case
Before You Buy
Federal law requires that this handgun ship to a licensed dealer, where you fill out ATF Form 4473 and pass a background check, and a dealer may only sell a handgun to a buyer who is 21 or older. Have it shipped to an FFL near you, inspect it before you sign, and confirm your state and local rules on carry and magazines first.
Who It Is For
The LFA Apollo 11 V2 Compact 9mm Bronze is a great fit for shooters who want a full-featured, optics-ready double-stack 1911 in a carry-friendly length at a moderate price.
Buy the LFA Apollo 11 V2 Compact 9mm Bronze at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the LFA Apollo 11 V2 Compact 9mm Bronze online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more pistols. For factory details, visit Century Arms.
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