The Apollo 11 compact might be worth the time

[@dustinmacy9529]

V6 ports, done several now. 3 - 1/8" ports fit nicely in the compacts slide windows. Amazing shooter after tuning and porting.

[@SkipsGunz]

I agree there definitely not bad guns at all for what u pay just gota play alil

[@Kiloalphabravo]

Have you done any follow up videos on this gun after you played with it a little more? I think I want to get this…

[@Cerickson12]

I’d be interested in seeing you customize a Tisas B9R DS as well.

[@tommypicchi9601]

Great video, just got my waitlist notification and bought the Apollo 11 Compact. I’m definitely sending it to you for your amazing handiwork.

[@SkipsGunz]

Right on brother

[@Bujasim15]

Have you received your apollo yet I orderd mine 1 month ago and still hasn't shipped yet

[@tommypicchi9601]

@@Bujasim15 I received mine a couple weeks ago. I had Kayla in their custom shop do a multicam cerakote. If you’re looking to do that, you should reach out to customer service only an extra $150 and she does amazing work.

[@Bujasim15]

​@@tommypicchi9601oh nice thanks for the info il definitely do that I didn't know they could do it right there

[@tommypicchi9601]

@@Bujasim15 I didn’t either, I saw a Reddit post, and I’m glad I did.

[@PnP-td1mt]

I ran into timing problems with a few of them. The barrel link seemed to be on the long side. Heavy binding and beating the crap out of the take down pin. Both were early 5” guns. Yes they had EGW internals but the hammer and sear pin holes weren’t lined up all that well

[@SkipsGunz]

Interesting 🤔

[@NothappywithSGZ]

You’re talking over Skips head now. He can take em apart and send them out for coating. But, he’s not going to do that level of gunsmithing. Ain’t gonna happen. I can confirm that from the results of the builds I sent him. They are worse now than when I sent them to him for fitment of barrels and slides. Coatings were crap too.

[@arsenal_27]

Great video, I have the 5in and I had it ported. Super flat shooter I love it. Been thinking of getting the compact and if so I will be porting it as well.

[@SkipsGunz]

Can’t wait to get this port out for testing myself

[@DitryDee]

Interested to see how the V2 porting works out. Nice!

[@SkipsGunz]

Video soon I gota get to the range again

[@litho21519]

Great video! Good shot on putting the mic on your hat we can hear you clearly and perfect through the whole video 👍🏽 I'm looking forward in getting some work done by you soon

[@SkipsGunz]

Well unfortunately I’m in yt jail again so 2nd channel is SkipsGuns

[@tarikwomack1112]

I'm still waiting on the regular Apollo 11

[@tommypicchi9601]

I just got my email notice a few days ago.

[@davidgutierrez1705]

Tri-top it to make it look cleaner and straighten out the ports for V8.

[@siperstein]

I got disenchanted with LFA and have been joyfully using my Bul SAS 425

[@Citizen2ACitizenLLC]

ok so I think I have what I need to make a decision..... Gonna change the trigger and add a lightening kit to it. I'll be reaching out this week. Still trying to decide on the grip. It does feel weird but I like the look of the factory grip, just not the feel. Thanks Bro! .

[@SkipsGunz]

I’ll be ready

[@user-ed5jh3ff6u]

Thanks Skip

[@tippit1]

I just got my apollo, I think it's a really good buy! I'm very impressed with it, especially at the price point.

[@SkipsGunz]

I agree

[@marksd5650]

Great video and welcome back. I need ideas for a 6” toolless guide rod for my Infinity. I have a 6” island barrel. Thanks and best regards

[@SkipsGunz]

That sounds like a sick build I’m not aware of a guidrod for that though.

[@2ANLA]

Question, If you were charging someone to do everything that you did? How much would it be?

[@SkipsGunz]

Just varies depending how far they wana go so I try to not say specific prices here definitely easier to get the quote off the site

[@nicknikazy2030]

I love the grip on your xc in the background

[@SkipsGunz]

Me to

[@SOCMMOB]

I finally picked up a Prodigy 5" recently. Need to shoot it more, but I already know a few upgrades I want you to do. Definitely the better Prodigy package, maybe more.

[@SkipsGunz]

Ready when you are

[@yockhunter]

I’ve been waiting on you to talk about this gun!

[@SkipsGunz]

I don’t hate it lol 😂

[@Minutes-Mils]

Well damn, I was just looking into getting one of these as a project gun. Good to see your thoughts on one of these.

[@SkipsGunz]

I like the lil fella

[@Minutes-Mils]

@@SkipsGunz me too, just got one of the full size ones at the shop I work at, for sub 1000$ it's really not bad, I do agree about the grip on it tho, it's a bit garbage, but it has good bones, also interested to see how the V2 does in it as well

[@jonn8163]

I didn’t know you got some strikes. I was wondering where you were. miss you and good to see you

[@SkipsGunz]

Appreciate it I got some videos lined up

[@RegimentJoker]

That opening song was awesome

[@SkipsGunz]

Thankyou. I’m in yt jail again il be posting on my backup channel Type SkipsGuns

[@TexasSon74]

Still waiting on mine! Hopefully this week? Like all my tools? Pay a fair price to dump 2k in it. That stl looks too bulky?,

[@SkipsGunz]

That sti is a bad beeeeeep and a unicorn 🦄

[@Ayalarunescape]

What size reverse key plug do you use???

[@aquachris1183]

Skip quick ? What recoil spring would you recommend I think it comes with a 13 pound spring

[@SkipsGunz]

We can tune the gun for you if u want Www.skipsGuns.com

[@jerestolp02]

Full size is a 7# compact is a 12# from lfas mouth lol

[@jerestolp02]

​@@SkipsGunzcant u please just tell us the best spring weight to run in the compact without us having to send it to you and spend a to more $$ ..

[@jerestolp02]

And I mean this in the most polite way possible... Youre vids are great. But for us that are fairly compentant and can do most work ourselves the recommendation on weights coming from you means alot.. And helps alot... Thanks again

[@SkipsGunz]

lol 😂 the joker once said if your good at something never do it for free. There’s also some variables to take into account

[@TheLifeofRon]

And the Apollo sales go up 😮

[@SkipsGunz]

I hope so love for them to contact me

[@ThomWilliamson-i2e]

Yep, very good video good information (most just show a lot of shooting with very little info).

[@SkipsGunz]

Thankyou we got more if interested

[@tangoxrayniner5659]

So if I buy one of these how hard would it be for a simpleton like me to reduce the trigger pull weight and make it a little better shooter? Or should I buy a Prodigy?

[@SkipsGunz]

I’d go Prodigy these aren’t bad there just not something your gona learn to tune yourself and get better results

[@mikel6300]

I switched out my apollo11 grip for a prodigy but it won't load a round in the chamber. I used an apollo mag and prodigy mag. ???? What's the hold up?

[@SkipsGunz]

Could be afew things but I did reshape my Apollo barrel feed ramp and chamber because it was really tight

[@frankmischler4424]

Can’t decide between this and the tisas Mac 9ds

[@SkipsGunz]

I’m thinking Mac honestly

[@frankmischler4424]

@@SkipsGunz I like the size of the apollo but heard really good about the Mac. I have a tisas 1911 just a basic on and shoots amazing zero issues either

[@SkipsGunz]

@frankmischler4424 I’m modding both and have some light strikes with Apollo but hopefully I can figure it out cause it’s a good gun

[@cornbreadbrown4961]

what guide rod and reverse plug do you recommend for the 5" prodigy? thanks in advance.. i've watched 20+ of your vids on the prodigys.. i just can't remember. lol hope your weekend is kicking ass

[@SkipsGunz]

We use atlas and egw for those updates we offer all this if Interested Www.skipsGuns.com

[@skipx6072]

Hey Skip! How does it shoot without the light?? By the way...good job😅!

[@SkipsGunz]

Thankyou. Shoots very similar w/o light I just like lights on everything

[@aquachris1183]

Skip I did it I picked the compact up like I told you months ago my dream gun was the staccato but it's to expensive for my pocket so I got this one instead. Doe you have any recommendations for this gun so far I grabbed the atlas flat X-line trigger (small) and dawson magwell any thing else I should try doing. Thanks & keep up the amazing job your doing it is greatly appreciated

[@SkipsGunz]

Well first welcome to 2011s maybe 🤔 look into a good dot for now I went eps but budget wise 407k will do just fine

[@aquachris1183]

Skip just one more thing what weight recoil spring are you going with do you have any recommendations there. Thanks brother

[@jerestolp02]

This

[@blaiseeltine9516]

when are these hitting the market? I don't see anything on the site.

[@SkipsGunz]

They been out I got this off GB

[@ThisHandleIsntAvailableTryANew]

I wanna see a Hayes Custom Cobra in your hands. I can only imagine what you could do to it

[@SkipsGunz]

So do I lol 😂

[@blaiseeltine9516]

whenza roun2? hi5

[@Average_Joe_Arms]

What weight recoil spring do you recommend, 9lb is perfect for 5” but no idea on compact 👍

[@SkipsGunz]

I’m running a 8 and buffer but I ported it now and I’d probably try a 9 if it was a carry but 8s are my sweet spot

[@Average_Joe_Arms]

@SkipsGunz thanks brother 🙏

[@pitbulllover6152]

Does the slide not lock back when empty? I saw it a couple of times when you were shooting.

[@SkipsGunz]

It’s our gas pedal slide lock it won’t lock on empty

[@pitbulllover6152]

@@SkipsGunz Ah, ok. TY

[@Lil_Cheesekake]

Anyone have concealed holster help for this? I can’t find any from a trustworthy website

[@83jward]

Having a hard time between the apollo 11 compact or the prodigy. Any opinions would be appreciated.

[@SkipsGunz]

Honestly what ever one you can find would be a good choice to get started. If you just wana buy and play the Lfa if u wana mod then the prod

[@quintinleong4967]

If the prodigy grip fits, will the PT Hero grip fit?

[@SkipsGunz]

I don’t see why not we also sell aluminum grips at SGz

[@jerestolp02]

What # recoil spring do you recommend ( non ported) Well and ported lol Thanks

[@SkipsGunz]

9 for everyone unless the grip is strong

[@Bryan-1980]

I hate KZbin strikes 👎🏻👎🏻 good to see you again, bro 🫡

[@SkipsGunz]

Thankyou

[@Bryan-1980]

@@SkipsGunz thank YOU 🙏🏻 I think you’re an awesome gunsmith and just an all around good person and a family man. That’s something that I can definitely get behind and support 🫡 I’ll be looking forward to more Omen updates whenever you get closer to the release date 🥳🔫🥳

[@hopewilliams6705]

​@@SkipsGunz I think some ports in those nose slide cuts would be fantastic

[@SkipsGunz]

@hopewilliams6705 I actually added them in the end testing will commence soon lol 😂

[@hopewilliams6705]

@@SkipsGunz Hell yeah

[@Chris-ez7lu]

This small thing is on fire ❤❤❤

[@SkipsGunz]

I’m impressed with it

[@RyGuy80]

Would your mag well fit on this grip?

[@SkipsGunz]

Yes it’s a prodigy grip

[@marktorres5736]

Hey Skip, I got my compact Apollo 11 and had some issues right out of the gate with light and smeared primer strikes on all different kinds of ammo. I bought a bunch of parts to try out internally. Would I be able to send it to you with the parts I bought and have you install them and do whatever else you think?

[@SkipsGunz]

Absolutely we do that all the time. Go on the site send in a contact us form and will get u situated bud no problem at all.

[@Justin-v2u]

So if you completely change the gun from what it is its a good gun

[@SkipsGunz]

All I changed was the grip and trigger shoe

[@RashiedeJeter]

Did you get some slop on the OEM red dirt trigger?

[@SkipsGunz]

Honestly didn’t check I took that grip off instantly

[@RashiedeJeter]

@@SkipsGunz Have you used the red dirt trigger before? Can’t tell if it’s the grip or the trigger. Lol but there’s some side to side movement to the trigger in mine.

[@SkipsGunz]

@RashiedeJeter I use redirt triggers there’s different versions for manufacturers i haven’t had issues so far

[@StevePeterson13]

Do you have the carry magwells for sale?

[@SkipsGunz]

Yup Email in off the site

[@dc5277]

Oh goodness can I please send you my Apollo 11 compact. I have the prodigy grip but haven’t fit it. My original grip cracked on mine and have not trusted the gun since.

[@SkipsGunz]

Of course Email off the site Www.skipsguns.com

[@roguemodel]

I could not figure out why I wasn't seeing new content from Skip, I was starting to have withdrawal symptoms. I did not realize he was in the KZbin SuperMax.

[@SkipsGunz]

It happened again today go sub to my backup channel SkipsGuns

[@blaiseeltine9516]

can afford more but feeeling like this thing is really nice for the $. inline ports would be nice as the cuts seem like they'd be anti-plague.

[@SkipsGunz]

The v2 works nicely and it’s less expensive

[@LUIZS87]

Shouldn't the compact be priced lower? I feel like all compacts are cheaper than their full size

[@morals_2680]

Hey does anyone know the cerakote on that prodigy?

[@SkipsGunz]

I can help what Prodigy?

[@blaiseeltine9516]

what does your tune package run?

[@SkipsGunz]

Depends on what route u are going if we replace stuff it’s more,tuned existing works with your budget. Www.skipsGuns.com

[@Bryan-1980]

I wanted to get a keyed reverse plug and toolless guide rod for the 10mm I sent you but nobody had, or would make me one that would work. I’m sorry I sent you a gun with the paperclip bs Scott 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@SkipsGunz]

No worries il survive

[@ShootStraight4444]

Do you have the EGW kit?

[@SkipsGunz]

Yes we offer all these upgrades Www.skipsGuns.com

[@schuylerbrown8309]

Hey skip, do you have a website that has your services on there? I ran into your channel now a subscriber lol. Thank you so much brother

[@SkipsGunz]

Yup in every video the first pinned comment there’s a website Www.skipsGuns.com

[@schuylerbrown8309]

@@SkipsGunz thank you Brother

[@TheKoreanMarksman]

ooo that audio sounds xtra clean

[@SkipsGunz]

Still needs improvement but getting there lol 😂

[@n55Rob]

Tri Top it cause to me it just looks like it has a tall slide compared to other 2011s

[@SkipsGunz]

Really I actually liked the way it looks.

[@kevf500]

Waiting for new 2024 all black bull sas 2 pro tac 5 inch model, new slide cuts new optic mounting system , crowned barrel , WILL YOU HAVE A PACKAGE DEAL WITH THIS GUN , down the road

[@SkipsGunz]

I think so cause I like the lil fella

[@2ANLA]

Welcome Back!!!!!!!!!!

[@SkipsGunz]

Thanks brother ❤

[@driftitlikeyouownit]

I'm glad you did this on the LFA I really really want the LFA compact and the prodigy 4.25 The only queston i have is did you run hollow point in that Apollo 11?

[@SkipsGunz]

I’m gona try next video completely forgot

[@driftitlikeyouownit]

@SkipsGunz I'll look forward to that and see what you run into.

[@blaiseeltine9516]

MJD grips would be nice.. then they could stipple them..

[@joelbauer7583]

Put a Prodigy grip on my Apollo 11, $40.00 well worth it.

[@SkipsGunz]

Great update imo

[@davidgutierrez1705]

Where did you purchase the prodigy grip?

[@13aadger]

I think the parts except the frame are pretty good. But the fitting is horrible. I have both the compact and full sized. I think for a little more the prodigy is a much better gun

[@SkipsGunz]

I need to see more of these Apollos cause mine is fit pretty well

[@osprey2499]

So my issue with a lot of the more affordable 2011's, is the fact that they are heavy. I like my 4.25 prodigy, and now that it has a properly set up trigger, it shreds...but it was a bumpy ride to get to the point where it is, and it's not really something I would consider carrying. I really would like to have a 2011 that I can carry, and then the Prodigy can be reserved for competitions.

[@TheRealEricRose]

2011’s are suppose to be heavy for the most part. If there not heavy enough they feel weird and the performance goes down. Atleast the recoil aspect of it.

[@SkipsGunz]

I can see where your concern is it’s a really fine line

[@Thomas-vt7cz]

That's what I'm talking about Skip!!! Looking out for the 2A community... Not everyone can afford $1400-$2000 pistol then having to upgrade for another $400-$1500. Buying a pistol for under $1000 then making it a decent performer..! 😎Good job Skip for not having the attitude of a Springfield Armory putting a piece of shit prodigy out there for $1400+ and need additional work anyway to be reliable may as well save your money and buy a higher end Staccato..! 😎

[@watchyoutube9553]

💀 do u own one they run dummies ran out and got the first batch wtf does that for any man made thing THEY GOT WTF THEY GOT 💀🤣🤷🏾‍♂️ anyway keeping mine stock and still out shooting overpriced guns and worked on gun at the range and I love it the money I saved not trying to impress ppl who don’t know me or gaf what set up I have I put it into ammo and training the 💩 that really matters

[@SkipsGunz]

Awesome

[@Thomas-vt7cz]

@@watchyoutube9553 Thats WTF I'm talking about bruh..! I want the MAC 9 or the Tisas B9R DS... I have some mid tier 1911DS pistols and a 2011 Staccato. I just love guns fell in love with them when I was five years old thanks to my uncles...! 😎

[@Thomas-vt7cz]

@@SkipsGunz You stay awesome bruh!!!

[@joelbauer7583]

Springfield armory

[@travisburgess603]

You lost me when you said you pinned the grip safety. I would never carry a 1911 butchered like that. FYI, I shot USPSA with a Colt Combat Commander so I know a little about safety.

[@SkipsGunz]

I think using words like butchered because a secondary saftey that isn’t an option on higher end guns like infinity,atlas ,cheely and many more highend firearms used by plenty of professional shooters that have an understanding of saftey with weapons is just a very shallow way of thinking about the evolution of firearms furthermore being a bad example of practicing the real importance of something way more important, the 2A community and how we teach others about our weapons. Instead I hear a lot of negativity from such as yourself that should use his words for positivity instead of opinion.

[@siperstein]

My Apollo 11 is back to LFA FOR THE 3RD TIME!... Repeated failure to return to battery, every 3rd shot. LFA don't seem to know how to fix a gun. My Stacatto C2 and Bul SAS II 425 Pro run flawlessly. Stay away from the Apollo 11

[@x.adam1]

Mine just needed to clean up the disconnector. It was rough and would cause it to slow down and not go into battery. Resolved that issue and it runs amazing now. Also did some EGW upgrades because I wanted to.

[@delbert3539]

Sounds like this would be a semi nice weapon if you take a thousand dollar gun and do 5 or $600.00 Worth of work to it. Seem like you may as well pay a better firearm and save yourself the Misery.

[@pineychristian]

The Rock Island 2011's are junk. They dont run. Constant issues. Even Pewview has said same deal. No go

[@SkipsGunz]

That’s absolutely incorrect we have sold rebuilt ria 1911 ds guns that run flawlessly

[@SkipsGunz]

Www.skipsGuns.com

[@khuramsayeed8429]

Scott you can call it the BABA, Build A Better Apollo Package!

[@tacticaltina]

BABA Yega 😂

[@SkipsGunz]

Lmao

[@khuramsayeed8429]

Love that!!!😂