• A+ Customer Service

  • Lowest Price Guarantee

  • 100% Authentic, Factory-Direct Items

  • Hassle Free Returns

Top 5 LFA Apollo 11 Holosun Red & Green Dot Sights + How to Mount

Top 4 Live Free Armory Holosun Red & Green Dot Sights + How to Mount

paul rinaldi |

If you’re reading this guide then we realize you have done your due diligence and have decided the Live Free Armory Apollo 11 is one of the best choices when it comes to affordable doublestack 1911’s.

With it’s appealing looks, robust features, match grade barrel, optics ready slide, and multiple color options, the Apollo 11 is an amazing choice for a doublestack 1911.

If you are wondering which optics will fit it then keep reading and we will explain the best Holosun red and green dot sights we recommend for the Apollo 11.

All of these optics will fit directly onto the slide with no adapter plates needed.

Which Holosun Optics do we recommend for the LFA Apollo 11?

K Series Footprint Optics - these are smaller optics with smaller windows and less overhang:

Quick Nav

Which LFA Apollo 11 models does this apply to?

This applies to all LFA Apollo 11 models that have an optics ready slide.  

Why do we recommend Holosun Optics vs other options?

  • They are a good combination of high quality and affordability.
  • They have the longest battery life and batteries can be changed without removing the optic.
  • They come in red & green reticles with different sizes and styles.
  • They are strong with 7075 aluminum or titanium housings and glass.
  • They have convenient features like Shake Awake, easy to press brightness buttons, and Side Mounted Batteries.
  • Some models have Solar Panels which will power the optic if the battery dies.
  • They have a Limited Lifetime Warranty.
  • They are reliable, water proof, and have a great track record

When you compare them to other options like Leupold, Trijicon, Crimson Trace, Burris, Bushnell, Aimpoint or others you will find the Holosun’s are more affordable or have more features, longer battery life, and a proven track record with millions of optics sold in the last 10+ years.

What optics footprint is the LFA Apollo 11?

The engineers at Live Free Armory did a great job making the Apollo 11 a modified RMSc footprint. Their website states it’s an RMSc cut, but it’s actually a modified RMSc cut a.k.a. K Series footprint. Learn more about RMSc vs K Series footprints here.

What’s great about this optics cut, is that it will let you mount the Holosun K Series and EPS carry optics, as well as any normal RMSc cut optic.

Live Free Armory Apollo 11 Optics Footprint - K Series a.k.a. modified RMSc

Best Modified RMSc Footprint Holosun Optics for LFA Apollo 11

Below are the best K Series a.k.a. modified RMSc footprint optics that you can mount on your LFA Apollo 11. These red and green dot sights fit on the slide with no modification needed.

These are some of the best, most trusted, and durable optics you can run.

These optics all feature shake awake, bright reticles, clear glass, long battery life, and are sleek and slim so they will fit very nicely on the 1911 X Full slide.

1. Holosun 407K Green & Red Dot - Best Budget Option

Holosun 407K

Buy the 407K At The Best Price

This is the most affordable micro optic Holosun makes and is available in a 6 MOA green or red dot.

If you are looking for a single dot optic that is very affordable and great for plinking then this might be the one for you.

The 6 MOA dot is a really nice size. It's big enough to pick up rather easily, but still small enough to be precise with.

It has an aluminum housing, side removable battery, manual brightness controls, shake awake, is IP67 waterproof, and 50,000hrs of battery life.

Read our full 407K Review here.

2. Holosun 507K Green & Red Dot - Best All Around Option

Holosun 507K

Buy the 507K At The Best Price

The next step up from the 407K is the 507K. This has all the same features like an aluminum housing, side removable battery, manual brightness controls, shake awake, IP67 waterproof, and long battery life but it also has Holosun's Multi Reticle System (MRS).

The MRS Reticle is a 32 MOA Ring with a 2 MOA dot. It's really cool when you look at it - it's similar to an EOtech's reticle if you've ever seen them.

The other cool thing is you can toggle the reticle holding down the "-" for 3 seconds. So if you wanted to, you could use just the 32 MOA Ring, the 2 MOA Dot only, or both the 32 MOA Ring + the 2 MOA Dot.

Read our full 507K Review here.

3. Holosun 507K ACSS Vulcan Green & Red Dot - Best Speciality Option

Holosun 507K ACSS Vulcan

Buy the 507K ACSS Vulcan At The Best Price

Next on the list is the 507K ACSS Vulcan. This is exactly like the 507K except is has the ACSS Vulcan reticle. This reticle has a 230 MOA dotted outer ring and a 3 MOA center dot.

The purpose of this reticle is to help you find the center dot quickly if you are off center. To learn more about the ACSS Vulcan reticle check out our article here.

The dotted outer ring can be turned off by holding down the "-" button for 3 seconds.

The main advantage of the ACSS Vulcan reticle is to be able to find the center dot quickly when drawing the pistol.

All the features are the same as the 507K except for the reticle, and this is available in both red & green.

Read our full 507K ACSS Vulcan Review here.

4. Holosun EPS Carry - Closed Emitter Option - Best Enclosed Emitter Option

Holosun EPS Carry MRS Green

Buy the EPS Carry At The Best Price

 The EPS Carry is very similar to the 407K and 507K except it has one major difference, it is an enclosed emitter optic. This means the laser emitter is protected by a hood. So dirt, mud, or debris will never get in the way of the emitter to distort the reticle. It also has the highest waterproof rating at IPX8.

There are 3 versions of the EPS Carry. The 2MOA, 6MOA, and MRS Versions

The MRS version has a solar panel on it which acts as a solar fail safe to power the reticle of the battery dies. It also gives you an extra auto brightness feature which can be toggled on or off.

Read our full EPS Carry Review here.

    5. Holosun SCS Carry Green Dot - Best Solar Recharging Option

    Holosun SCS Carry

    Buy the SCS Carry At The Best Price

    The SCS Carry is similar to the EPS Carry in that it is an enclosed emitter, except it features Holosun's latest "Solar Recharging Technology". 

    It has an internal rechargeable battery with theoretical unlimited battery life. The battery has a 20K hour power reserve which is constantly being recharged. The optic charges the battery faster than it consumes. It has the MRS (multi reticle system) and is available in green dot only. You can use the 2 MOA dot, 2 MOA Dot + 32 MOA Circle, or 32 MOA Circle only.

    This model doesn't have Shake Awake like the others, but recommend from Holosun, you just leave it on and it will stay on. It is constantly recharging from natural and artificial light sources. It does have a power off button if you wanted to turn it off.

    This optic is a great option if you are looking for something super sleek, and where you never have to worry about batteries. Just turn it on and keep it on!

    Choosing between Red or Green Reticles

    You may be wondering if you should get a red or green dot reticle. We get this question a lot so I am going to list a few bullet points for you to consider.

    • Green reticles are less straining for the eye to see.
    • Green reticles can help with astigmatism. If you have astigmatism you will see a blurry dot, we have been told by a few customers that Green dots help with their astigmatism, making the dot look more crisp than the red version.
    • Green will not washout on backdrops like green grass, foliage, or green colors.
    • In theory Green dots can have a longer battery life because Green is brighter, so for example a green dot on brightness setting 6 may be the same brightness as a red dot on setting 7 - which would save battery life.

    If you want to learn more check out our full article about Red vs Green Dot Pros & Cons here.

    Choosing between Open vs Closed Emitters

    The simplest way we can break down open vs closed emitters is to look at how you plan on carrying the pistol. If you plan on being outdoors in the elements with rain, snow, sleet, then a closed emitter will be beneficial.

    If you plan on carrying OWB most of the time and plan on being outside then closed emitter would be beneficial.

    If you plan on carrying IWB or don't plan on being outside using your red dot in the pouring rain or heavy snow then an open reflex is fine.

    Open reflexes will still work in the rain or snow but the closed emitter will give you extra peace of mind.

    An open reflex can collect dust and debris on the inside of the reticle over time, so you'll want to clean it out from time to time. An enclosed emitter is easier to clean in this aspect.

    To learn more about Open vs Closed emitters you can check out our Open vs Closed Emitter Guide here.

    How to decide which reticle style is best for you

    In this guide we covered a few different reticle options. If you need some help deciding which is best for you here are some of our thoughts on each.

    • 2 MOA only : This dot is quite small which makes it precise. The downside is that it can be hard to “pick up” upon drawing the weapon. If you are experienced shooting red dot sights on pistols then this may not be an issue for you. If you are new, we recommend you practice “finding the dot” at home to become proficient. If you can train your muscle memory to find the dot then 2 MOA is a great choice.
    • 6 MOA only : This dot is decently larger than the 2 MOA dot. We classify this as more user friendly than the 2 MOA dot as it’s a bit easier to pick up upon drawing. The 6 MOA dot will not be as precise as the 2 MOA dot at long distances (50+ yards) but it is still plenty accurate at all distance ranges. The 6 MOA dot is a nice size and it gives you a less cluttered reticle. Some people prefer it over the MRS.
    • MRS Reticle (32 MOA Ring + 2 MOA Dot): This reticle is a good combination of both large and small. You have the 2 MOA dot to be precise with, and the 32 MOA Ring to help “find the dot”. The 32 MOA Circle is quite hard to miss. The nice thing about this reticle is the flexibility. You can use the 32 MOA Ring only or the 2 MOA dot only or both together. This way you can find what you prefer and stick to it.
    • ACSS Vulcan with 3 MOA Dot and 230 MOA Dotted Outer Ring : This reticle is going to have a 3 moa dot and the 230 MOA dotted outer ring. The outer ring is only visible when the dot is not centered. The purpose is to help you find the dot quicker upon drawing the weapon. The 3 MOA dot give you a slightly larger dot than the 2 MOA dot, but it’s not that noticeable. The real value to this reticle is the outer ring and it’s assistance with helping you get on target faster by quickly adjusting your grip to “find the dot”

    Conclusion

    The LFA Apollo 11 is great, and adding a Holosun optic to it will make it even better. Thankfully there is no hassle when mounting any of these optics to your slide.

    All of the optics listed above are solid choice. It really comes down to your budget and preference in terms of dot size, reticle style, and open vs closed emitter.

    We hope you found this guide helpful and if you have any more questions please reach out to us.

    Thank you for reading!

     

    Previous Next