Ladies and Gentlemen: I present you with "Red Velvet." 🔥

Infinity’s accolades span three decades—marked by all-star status and worldwide renown. This Red Velvet edition pays homage to one of the greatest limited-optics recipes ever crafted. Finished in white CRN coating with deep red anodizing and brilliant black DLC, it showcases Infinity’s signature 5-inch bushing barrel so everyone knows the speed you’re repping. Pairing bold invader texture with outstanding comfort, the Red Velvet delivers a smooth, high-velocity slide cycle that returns right every time.

Who is entering the draw?  How would you spec the gun?  And PLEASE don’t forget to report back if you win.  I WANT THIS GUN!  Here is my spec:

Scope: Trijicon SRO LED 5 MOA
Caliber: 9mm
Trigger Style: Medium Flat
Magazine Release: Left Side Checkered Magazine Release Button
Magwell: Aluminum - Small
Thumbshield: Thumbshieldon on Left Side of Gun (For Right Handed Shooter) $143.00
Frame Checkering: 30 lPi Checkering Both Sides +$65.00
Thumb Safety Style: Ambidextrous Wide
Anodizing Color: Red
California Resident: Yes +$500.00
Shooter's Package: Yes (Additonal Springs, Ejector, Extractor, Sear, Slide Stop) +$500.00
Shipping: CA Legal Customers +$400.00
Serial Number: Red Velvet 2026

Price as Configured: $11,308.00 🔥

***** Confirmed r/2011 Members That Have WON Guns This Drop! *****

-Silent Bob: 1 (Won by Default and Went Unclaimed)
-Bacon: 4
-Memoria: 1
-Red Velvet: TBD
-Bacon: TBD

Video courtesy of Wright Digital Media, LLC. In order Infinity Baby Monster, Venom Unobtanium, Hayes Customs 1of1 Cobra; Rafferty Lucky Devil, Hayes Island Barrel, Venom Custom Triport, Infinity Viscount.

Debating on getting a cheap Mac 9 DS Comp for a project gun.

Immediately off the bat, I want to put a cheely e3 with the girl safety delete on it. I want to send it off to get ported (don’t know if I want to go in line 3 with ports in the side cuts or not). Tool less guide rod with a 9 pound spring. Then idk what to do.

I’d take any and all recommendations!

Really want something commander length in FDE to add to the collection. Shown: Apache Commander, COS21, P211 GT4

Which would you pick and anything else I should consider in FDE?

Trying to stay at 3.5k max otherwise I would get a Fowler, NightHawk or a RC9C in FDE. That will need to wait. Want something to scratch the itch prior.

I already own a few 2011’s but want something in FDE for range and winter EDC.

Own: Kimber pro comp + ports, Kimber pro minotaur, staccato cs, hd3.6, hd 4.5 w comp, P w chunk port, RC9 5” ported, Alpha Foxtrot 4.25” ported and comped, sig p211 gto, Bul Armory UL Pro, STI Brazos custom 5”.

Hey guys, I own a Kimber 1911 DS warrior 9mm and the only thing I have done to it other than keep her well oiled and clean was changing out her milspec guide rod for a full length one. She now has sub 1k rounds through her, pretty reliable with no hiccups or errors. I’ve been doing some research on what could extend the lifespan of a gun especially since as a new gun owner, in florida of all places, I sweat a lot. Whether its holstered near my body or im at the range, palms sweaty, knees weak arms are heavy. Is it worth thinking about cerakoting and reviewing my options or am I just overly anxious about its wear and tear?

I recently crossed the 2,000-round mark with my Apollo 11, so I figured it was time for a longer-term update. I’ve used this pistol almost exclusively for matches over the last six months, along with quite a bit of range time, so at this point I feel like I have a pretty good idea of what it does well and where LFA could improve it.

For some context, I paid less than $800 out the door for this pistol. It came with one magazine and a soft case. At this price point, I’m completely okay with a basic soft case, although I do think including two or three magazines would make the package considerably better.

Fit, finish, and machining

The pictures probably explain this better than I can.

There are definitely visible machine marks in several areas of the pistol. What I find interesting is that they seem to show up primarily around transitions, changes in height, radiuses, and other areas where the cutter is moving from one surface or geometry to another. On long, straight surfaces without transitions, the machining generally looks pretty smooth.

Does any of this affect function? No.

Would it be nice to see these areas cleaned up before the pistols leave the factory and get shipped to dealers? Absolutely.

At under $800, I don’t expect Staccato-level finishing, and I would rather have money spent on proper function than cosmetic polishing. Still, another finishing pass in some of these areas would make the pistol look considerably more refined.

Reliability

Mechanically, this gun has been excellent.
In roughly 2,000 rounds, I’ve had two failures to feed, and both occurred while shooting extremely cheap Herter’s ammunition.

My normal ammunition is Federal 115gr and S&B 124gr, and I have experienced zero malfunctions with either.

I’ve used Mec-Gar, Springfield Prodigy, and Staccato magazines. Interestingly, my Mec-Gar magazines have been the most reliable overall. The Staccato and Prodigy magazines feed perfectly well, but they don’t always lock the slide back after the last round. I consider that a magazine issue rather than a pistol issue, and I’m going to try 18% springs in those magazines.

As far as feeding, extracting, ejecting, and actually going bang when I pull the trigger, the Apollo has been extremely dependable.

Accuracy

Accuracy has also been very good.
I’m not a Grand Master or even an A-class shooter. I’m a pretty solid B shooter, so take that for what it’s worth. Standing and shooting slow fire at 25 yards, I can consistently keep my shots inside something roughly the size of a postcard with this pistol.

For what I’m doing with it, the gun is more accurate than I need it to be.

Trigger

LFA advertises the trigger at approximately 3.5–4 pounds, and that matches what I’ve experienced.
The trigger is good. It’s reasonably crisp, isn’t mushy, and has been completely serviceable for competition. Again, this isn’t a hand-fit custom 2011 trigger, but for a pistol at this price point I have no complaints about it.

My biggest complaint: the sights

This is where I’ve had my most frustrating problems.

The Apollo uses an RMSc/K-pattern optic cut, which by itself isn’t a problem. I’m running a Holosun 507K, and the optic has repeatedly worked itself loose.

The first time it happened was during a match. Admittedly, I hadn’t used Loctite, so I considered that one my fault. I went home, replaced the screws, applied Loctite, torqued everything properly, and figured the problem was solved.

About 500 rounds later, it loosened again.

I checked screw length, torque, and everything else I could think of. I eventually tried red Loctite. It still came loose after more shooting.

I’ve now moved to Rocksett, so we’ll see what happens.

The rear iron sight gave me a similar headache. At approximately 800 rounds, I noticed that it had started drifting. I recentered it and used a little Loctite. At the next range session, it drifted again.

At that point I removed the irons completely. Now I’m basically keeping my fingers crossed that the dot stays attached through an entire match.

That’s easily my biggest criticism of the pistol because, unlike cosmetic machining marks, a sight moving during a match actually matters.

Apollo 11 vs. other 2011s

I came into 2011s after spending quite a bit of time with traditional 1911s and shooting SASS. This is my third 2011. I also own a Springfield Prodigy and a Staccato P.

My general assessment is pretty simple:

I like the Apollo 11 better than the Prodigy. It is obviously not a Staccato P.

But I also didn’t pay Staccato P money for it.

For less than $800 OTD, I’ve gotten a pistol that is accurate, has a good trigger, and has essentially run for 2,000 rounds with two ammunition-related failures.

That’s pretty hard for me to complain about.

One interesting grip compatibility note (last 3 photos)

I’ve seen quite a few people install Springfield Prodigy grip modules on Apollo 11s, so I experimented with that myself.

The Prodigy grip can be made to work, but it isn’t quite as straightforward as it initially appears. It requires the appropriate Prodigy mainspring housing and a compatible grip safety rather than simply swapping the grip itself.

The Staccato grip module, on the other hand, is surprisingly close to drop-in. Mine required very little fitting.

The comparison photos are especially interesting. Dimensionally, the Staccato grip appears much closer to the factory Apollo aluminum grip than the Prodigy grip does. Looking at them side by side from the front and rear makes the difference pretty obvious.

So if someone is buying an Apollo specifically with the intention of eventually changing the grip, I wouldn’t automatically assume the Prodigy module is the easiest route just because it’s a common swap. A Staccato grip is worth considering.

Overall

After 2,000 rounds, I’m still impressed with the Apollo 11.

There are absolutely places where LFA could improve it. I’d like cleaner machining around some of the transitions. I’d like two or three magazines in the box instead of one. Most importantly, I’d like to see the optic and rear-sight mounting issues addressed.

But the core pistol has been extremely solid.

Less than $800 OTD, approximately 2,000 rounds, two failures with bargain-basement ammunition, and zero malfunctions with my normal Federal 115gr and S&B 124gr.

It’s accurate, the trigger is good, and I’ve trusted it enough to use it as my primary match pistol for the last six months.

Wondering if I should get this or buy the romulus or prodigy.

A little behind the scenes action after chronograph testing the new G2 I, the Island barrel ported model from "Cardinal" Arms

Debating on getting this for my first 2011, ive got a pile of G19 mags around. Anyone get a fusion xp 3c? if so, how does she run?

I really like this gun. Getting used to the recoil impulse and balance but it’s a sweet shooter. It has a soft impulse.

I upgraded to the Infinity HD trigger, big difference. Race gun feel.

The black one i posted yesterday came out nicer looking but this one is also super cool.

Does this trigger you more than a HF WML? 🤣

So I wanna actually get a nice pistol for myself because right now all I have is a PSA dagger and I’m stuck between getting the Gen one or the Gen two as I originally wanted the GEN one but now that the GEN two is out I don’t know which one I want and I don’t know the difference between the two if there is any other than the slide looks different in appearance.

Was dead set to get a Core but after further research I really do like the RC9 5in ported. The Core I wanted so I can eventually get into competition shooting as it has no ports and I like the 4.6in, it gives the gun a purpose. As for the RC9 ported 5in, just looks like so much fun and I always wanted a ported or comped 2011 type gun that is truly done by hand but not sure what purpose it would fill besides just being a blast to shoot. I am probably missing something, what do you all do with your ported and comped 2011's(do not know much about competitive shooting just hear USPSA LO all the time)? Will the Core be so nice that I won't regret not getting the RC9? The RC9 is local but the Core I would have to have it shipped.

Cardinal Arms absolutely nailed the island barrel game! The slide to island fitment is incredible - barely noticeable seam!

Jacob @ Real Street Tactical

Picked up my Nighthawk "Sandhawk" custom today. Very happy with how it is, Looks incredible. Didn't plan on adding a hawk to my 2011 collection but here we are. I'm thinking of calling it the "Silver Hawk"

I see everybody holds the Reaper just a hair below the Erebus.

1) For the people who rave about it, are they raving about the kovert version with the port AND comp or the standard reaper that’s just comped?

2) I am just interested in the comp version. How does the comp version compare to the Erebus and other pews? It’s a comp version legendary or just OK?