The Live Free Armory Apollo 11 is a single-action 9mm Luger pistol built around a heat-treated 416 stainless steel slide and a 4140 steel frame, finished in Elite Black Cerakote. It holds 17+1 rounds and runs a 4.9-inch bushingless bull barrel. 
 

Key Specifications 

• UPC: 810128640152 
• Caliber: 9MM LUGER (9X19 PARA) 
• Action: Single Action 
• Capacity: 17+1 ROUNDS 
• Barrel Length: 4.9 inches 
• Weight: 2.2 lbs. 
• Sights: Fiber Optic 
• Finish: Elite Black Cerakote 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The bushingless bull barrel is match-grade and sized at exactly 4.9 inches, which contributes to consistent accuracy. The skeletonized trigger has a pull weight of approximately 3.5 lbs. The grip is black polymer with aggressive texturing for recoil control during fast strings. Both the thumb safety and grip safety are ambidextrous, so left- and right-handed shooters can use the pistol without modification. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Home Defense: 17+1 capacity in a pistol that sits just over 2 lbs. unloaded. 
• Target Practice & Competitive Shooting: The match barrel and fiber optic sights are well-suited for accuracy-focused range work. 
• Concealed Carry: At 2.2 lbs. it's on the lighter end for a full-size single-action pistol, which makes extended carry manageable.

Owner feedback on the Apollo 11 Elite Black tends to cluster around a handful of consistent topics.

Accuracy and range performance get strong marks. Shooters report tight groupings and consistent felt trigger pull, which makes sense given the match-grade barrel and 3.5 lb. single-action trigger. The fiber optic front sight picks up fast in good light.

Build quality comes up frequently. The stainless/steel construction and Cerakote finish feel solid, and most users report no reliability issues after break-in. A few note that the fit and finish is tighter than expected at this price point.

Ergonomics are generally well-received. The grip texture is aggressive enough to stay put during rapid fire without being rough during carry. Weight distribution is front-biased, which some shooters prefer for muzzle control and others find takes adjustment.

Price is a split point. Buyers who compared it directly to 1911-pattern or CZ-pattern pistols in the same tier found it competitive; buyers who walked in without context sometimes expected a lower number. Aftermarket support is limited compared to Glock or S&W M&P platforms, which matters to anyone planning heavy customization.

Customer service experiences vary. Some owners report quick, helpful responses; others have had slower turnaround for parts or warranty questions. Worth noting if after-sale support is a deciding factor for you.