Description
The LFA Apollo 11 V2 Full Size 9mm Bronze is the longest Apollo 11 V2, with a 4.9-inch barrel that gives the steadiest sight picture and softest recoil of the family, wrapped in a bronze Cerakote finish chosen for a Lipsey’s special run.
LFA Apollo 11 V2 Full Size 9mm Bronze Overview
Live Free Armory is a Century Arms brand. Lipsey’s lists this model, HG8640B-N, with a 4.9-inch barrel, an 8.41-inch overall length, a weight of about 35.2 ounces, a 1:16 twist and an 18-round magazine. Like its siblings it has a front night sight, an optics-ready slide and a billet trigger bow, and its bronze Cerakote is listed over a 6061 aluminum frame. It ships in a soft case with one magazine.
Built for the Range
The long slide and extra weight keep the muzzle flat between shots, which is why this length is popular for competition, training classes and home defense. The longer sight radius also makes iron sights easier to shoot precisely.
Optics and Sights
The front sight has a glowing insert for low light, and the slide is cut for a red dot. On a full-size gun a larger-window optic is easy to see. Use thread locker, confirm zero, and keep the irons as a backup.
The 2011 Format
The Apollo uses the double-stack layout of the 2011, with a single-action trigger, a thumb safety, a grip safety and a separate grip module. The result is high capacity and a crisp trigger. The trigger bow is billet machined for a consistent pull.
Running It Well
Double-stack 1911-pattern guns like to be run wet and clean. Use quality 115 or 124-grain ammunition during break-in, number and track your magazines, and replace springs on schedule. Most reliability problems trace back to magazines.
Value and Caveats
At over two pounds, this is not a lightweight carry gun. Holster choice is narrower than for common polymer pistols, and resale value is lower than premium double-stacks. In exchange, you get a well-equipped full-size pistol at a moderate price.
Who Should Choose the Full Size
Pick the 4.9-inch model if the pistol will spend most of its life at the range, in matches or on a nightstand. The longer slide adds weight out front, which settles the sights quickly after each shot and makes fast strings easier to control. It is the least concealable of the three, though some shooters still carry it in a sturdy outside holster. If you want one pistol for everything, the mid-length model is a better compromise.
State Laws and Ownership
An 18-round magazine exceeds the limit in states including California, New York, New Jersey, Colorado and Maryland, and roster states may not list this model. Pennsylvania transfers use a PICS check. Check local rules before ordering.
Specifications
- Model: LFA Apollo 11 V2 (HG8640B-N)
- UPC: 787450081789
- Caliber: 9mm
- Capacity: 18+1
- Barrel: 4.9 in., 1:16 twist
- Overall length: 8.41 in.
- Weight: about 35.2 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 Full Size 9mm Bronze is a great fit for competitors and home-defense shooters who want a soft-shooting, high-capacity 1911-pattern pistol with an optic cut.
Buy the LFA Apollo 11 V2 Full Size 9mm Bronze at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the LFA Apollo 11 V2 Full Size 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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