The Live Free Armory Apollo 11 is a full-size 9mm semi-automatic pistol with a 4.9-inch ported barrel. It has a 17-round capacity and is finished in Flat Dark Earth. The ported barrel is noted across all vendor listings. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Live Free Armory 
• Model: Apollo 11 
• Caliber: 9mm 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Capacity: 17 
• Barrel Length: 4.9 in 
• Color/Finish: Flat Dark Earth 
   

Detailed Features 

• 4.9-inch ported barrel 
• Full-size frame with 17-round capacity 
• Flat Dark Earth finish 
• Semi-automatic 9mm platform

Owners of the Apollo 11 typically single out the ported barrel as the defining characteristic. The porting reduces muzzle rise noticeably during rapid fire, and most owners find the effect meaningful in a full-size 9mm. A minority note that the ports are louder and produce more flash than a standard barrel, which matters in low-light situations.

The Flat Dark Earth finish gets consistent approval for appearance, though a few longer-term owners note that the coating shows wear at common contact points faster than expected. The full-size frame and 17-round capacity are described as well-suited for range use and home defense, with the grip angle and controls drawing favorable comparisons to other polymer-frame pistols in the segment.

Value is generally seen as competitive for the Apollo 11. Live Free Armory does not have the name recognition of larger manufacturers, which leads some buyers to approach it cautiously, but owners who have put significant rounds through it tend to report reliable function with standard 9mm ammunition.