Nice unboxing!!!! I picked the Apollo compact recently as well and let me say it feels and looks good in the hands (pause)!!!! It’s a solid firearm like you say that slide doesn’t move very solid. Like you told me that grip isn’t bad very solid but with the good I only have one bad. I purchased the Elite Black (Black Guns Matters). It has alittle bit of hang up on the disconnect. Ima shot some rounds down range, LFA says give 200 if the cerakote doesn’t break in I’ll send it off to them for a quick fix. Nothing like the prodigy that safety literally broke left side. Both companies have great CS so it is what it is. This is my model of one, others will have different opinions. Still for the price I rather start below a grand then make my personal improvement then to be over a grand going closer to staccato. Not comparing it to staccato but still a good choice!!!
That cerakote definitely has to be worked down. I literally oiled and racked mine over 500 times. Then cleaned it and repeated the racking. Before shooting it the first time. Then at the range after 100 rounds, took it apart, cleaned and oiled it again. No issues after the first 2 or 3 mags.
@@islandprepperone Did you get last round lock back on the duramags? So far with rack testing they work. So I’m hoping you got some good news. I purchased 2 20rds but was sent 1 20rd with a 26rd!!
Congrats on that beautiful gun!!! I ordered one back on Feb 28, still haven’t received mine yet when I called them 2 weeks later they said give them another week or 2 cus they are backed up unfortunately! Did you have a long wait period????? And again congrats on the gun!
Thank you so much for your reply! I greatly appreciate it! And yeah that totally makes sense! I’ll keep a look out in the next week or so! Happy shooting and have a great day!
@islandprepperone I just got it a couple days ago, so I haven't shot it yet. It is a good looking gun and feels very good in hand, I'm trying to get out and put some rds through it today. I'll report back on how it goes. 👊
Hey buddy, i picked up my apollo from my ffl yesterday! I'm very impressed with build quality, it really doesn't feel like a budget gun at all. @islandprepperone
Hows the Checkmate mag going for you so far broski?? Lock back on last round? Any Double feeds? What problems if any? Thanks brother.. Shes a Beauty!!! Got my eyes on the Gold one 😍
@@islandprepperone dope… Its a GREAT LOOKING GUN!!! I love the 4.15 barrel length so much better!! Plus Full dust covers are a sexy look… Got my eyes on that tan/gold/fde one!!! Gotta dlc black that barrel though.. Im not fan of silver barrels on my guns
@@islandprepperone hahaha i know feeling man.. I bought a medium grey color too on my Cosaint arms CCW.. all good as long as they shoot… What goodies you puttin on? Tell you what… the Gifeon Omega is the truth man.. SRO clone but is really good
@@islandprepperone definitely understandable. I been playing with a used Tisas I bought. I’m definitely not changing my career to gunsmith any time soon.
@@islandprepperoneput a hundred rounds through my compact yesterday. Measured again and was at 6 lbs . Will mess with the over travel screw and see if that helps. I’m officially a fan of Lfa though. Not a single malfunction. Even ran my 26 round Springfield magazine without issues.
I am grateful to hear that all is well. Please keep me informed about the trigger and the final results. I may have to follow your steps and tinker with my trigger as well.
This is either new or straight up not true. As recently as 4 months ago the slide stop and safety were MIM. Edit: the post shot show models have NO MIM PARTS My bad.
@@islandprepperone I stopped looking at them initially because of the slide stops breaking so I missed the news. I should. Have double checked myself before commenting. This and the MJD Villain grip module might be an amazing 2011
One of the best looking 2011’s out right now, IMO 🤷🏾♂️🔥
Agreed.
Facts
Facts
your excitement is infectious ;-) lovely vid.
Thank you.
Just ordered one! Dope that it takes prodigy mags.... I got a few of them..... great video
Welcome to the Apollo 11 Club! I pray that it serves you well. Also thank you!
@@islandprepperone I have a good feeling that I won't be disappointed
Nice.. ive got one coming as well. Im excited. Thanks for the great video!
I hope that you enjoy it as much as I do mine. Thank you for tuning in!
Nice. Looks awesome. Might need to look into this.
Dope video bro !! I definitely can’t wait to pick mine up from my ffl !!
I’ll be on standby for the video. I’m interested in hearing thoughts on it.
I got the prodigy before any of these other awesome models came out. This one looks awesome. Great video
Thank you! And a Prodigy is on my list.
Very nice firearm my brother. I have the 5in and been looking at getting the compact myself
It’s worth it.
That’s Fire Bro, trying to get into the 2011 game myself !!!
Thank you! The Apollo 11 and MAC 9 DS are great affordable options. I also own a RIA Tac Ultra DS 9mm, it’s also a solid option.
I Gotta say that that guy is nasty! Bad ass beautiful!! The guide rode,slide, and barrel look sick, bro. Awesome buy, buddy.
Thank you!
Nice unboxing!!!! I picked the Apollo compact recently as well and let me say it feels and looks good in the hands (pause)!!!! It’s a solid firearm like you say that slide doesn’t move very solid. Like you told me that grip isn’t bad very solid but with the good I only have one bad. I purchased the Elite Black (Black Guns Matters). It has alittle bit of hang up on the disconnect. Ima shot some rounds down range, LFA says give 200 if the cerakote doesn’t break in I’ll send it off to them for a quick fix. Nothing like the prodigy that safety literally broke left side. Both companies have great CS so it is what it is. This is my model of one, others will have different opinions. Still for the price I rather start below a grand then make my personal improvement then to be over a grand going closer to staccato. Not comparing it to staccato but still a good choice!!!
That cerakote definitely has to be worked down. I literally oiled and racked mine over 500 times. Then cleaned it and repeated the racking. Before shooting it the first time. Then at the range after 100 rounds, took it apart, cleaned and oiled it again. No issues after the first 2 or 3 mags.
@@islandprepperone Did you get last round lock back on the duramags? So far with rack testing they work. So I’m hoping you got some good news. I purchased 2 20rds but was sent 1 20rd with a 26rd!!
@@islandprepperone the racking is getting on my wife’s last nerve. 😂
@rashiedej The slide lock worked most of the time. Sometimes my grip prevents lock back, but I know that it’s my doing.
😂 my wife complained also.I explained to her that I had to do it. Then got kicked out of the living room.
Awesome unboxing. Subbed after watching it. Thanks for making me spend more money 😂
Thank you! And I’m glad that I can help free some of those Benjamin Franklins. 😂
Looks good!
Congrats on that beautiful gun!!! I ordered one back on Feb 28, still haven’t received mine yet when I called them 2 weeks later they said give them another week or 2 cus they are backed up unfortunately! Did you have a long wait period????? And again congrats on the gun!
It took 24 days total. The demand is higher than they expected. Shot Show really drove the orders through the roof.
Thank you so much for your reply! I greatly appreciate it! And yeah that totally makes sense! I’ll keep a look out in the next week or so! Happy shooting and have a great day!
Same to you.
Love it, best looking 1911ds out in my opinion. Just ordered mine today!
Congratulations,I pray that it brings you much joy. Welcome to the Apollo club!
Thank you, I'm excited to get this one. I have the prodigy and the Mac 9, but I'm really diggin the looks of the apollo! Can't wait to get it!
How’s the Mac? I’m thinking that’ll be my next purchase. Any cons?
@islandprepperone I just got it a couple days ago, so I haven't shot it yet. It is a good looking gun and feels very good in hand, I'm trying to get out and put some rds through it today. I'll report back on how it goes. 👊
Hey buddy, i picked up my apollo from my ffl yesterday! I'm very impressed with build quality, it really doesn't feel like a budget gun at all. @islandprepperone
Looks like a really flat shooter. I gotta test one out. Your excitement got me excited lol.
It is surprisingly flat. I’ve since added a magwell and red dot. Looking forward to getting it ported.
Hows the Checkmate mag going for you so far broski??
Lock back on last round?
Any Double feeds?
What problems if any?
Thanks brother.. Shes a Beauty!!! Got my eyes on the Gold one 😍
No issues to report,this thing runs…
After the break in that is.
@@islandprepperone dope… Its a GREAT LOOKING GUN!!! I love the 4.15 barrel length so much better!! Plus Full dust covers are a sexy look… Got my eyes on that tan/gold/fde one!!! Gotta dlc black that barrel though.. Im not fan of silver barrels on my guns
@revvaddictz I would have chosen a different color myself. If I known that the gray would be so popular. I’m adding a dot , magwell and porting soon.
@@islandprepperone hahaha i know feeling man.. I bought a medium grey color too on my Cosaint arms CCW.. all good as long as they shoot…
What goodies you puttin on? Tell you what… the Gifeon Omega is the truth man.. SRO clone but is really good
Next cop for sure
i like that with the extendo... is it only with the silver slide or do they have black
They have black and FDE also.
Lfa is on the right track. I did measure my compact trigger weight. Was at 7 lbs but I have plans for that issue.
I’ve been thinking about adjusting the trigger. Just a little nervous about doing that. This would be the first on I’ve done.
@@islandprepperone definitely understandable. I been playing with a used Tisas I bought. I’m definitely not changing my career to gunsmith any time soon.
@@islandprepperoneput a hundred rounds through my compact yesterday. Measured again and was at 6 lbs . Will mess with the over travel screw and see if that helps. I’m officially a fan of Lfa though. Not a single malfunction. Even ran my 26 round Springfield magazine without issues.
I am grateful to hear that all is well. Please keep me informed about the trigger and the final results. I may have to follow your steps and tinker with my trigger as well.
@@islandprepperone I had reached out to LFA and that was their advice. If that didn’t work they would make it right.
There another video saying LFA 2011s can’t chew thru hollows? What is your take?
To be honest, I haven’t even tried. Heading to the range today going to see.
careful with those prodigy mags. few vids show those mags causing all sorts of issues.
Do you have holster in mind with a light and without let me know man!
Definitely… I will run the Goon Beam short V2. With a Werkz Outlier Holster for the Streamlight TLR -1H.
If you’re interested in a Goon Beam, let me know.
@@islandprepperone you have my attention 🤔
I not only use Goon Beams, I sell them also.
With a 20% discount to my subscribers.
She's pretty!!
Indeed she is.
Did you say no MIMparts?
Not one MIM part on the firearm.
This is either new or straight up not true. As recently as 4 months ago the slide stop and safety were MIM.
Edit: the post shot show models have NO MIM PARTS
My bad.
Yeah, the mim parts were breaking. So they started making machined parts in house. It’s one of the reasons I purchased the firearm.
@@islandprepperone I stopped looking at them initially because of the slide stops breaking so I missed the news. I should. Have double checked myself before commenting. This and the MJD Villain grip module might be an amazing 2011
@Yellow_Flannel No worries. I’m thinking that the hero grip might be great on here. That and some porting.
Those mags are not good
Which mags are you referring to?
No one gives a shit about the bag!
I feel the same way about your comment.😂
Man I want some range time with one of those! I like my staccato ALOT but I’d like to try out other 2011s 🫡🇺🇸
Let me know if you’re ever in Texas.
@@islandprepperone brother! I’m from TEXAS! 🤣
@WARFLOADED979 Where about? I’m in Houston.
@@islandprepperone I’m about 40 mins south of Houston. I’m in Bay City.
@@islandprepperone I’m in Sugarland all the time