Hard not to rate any Atlas highly. Thanks for the heads up.

 

FYI =- 2A in LA just did a review of the new Apollo - one of the highest rate gun that he reviewed

 

yeah, was looking forward to that since I've not seen anyone review the gun other than Joe Farewell (and I've watched his vids on the gun several times each). I presumed we would see right around that 91 score from him given the quality and the ding for cost.

Mine arrived to my dealer last Friday and will transfer to my LGS this week...can't wait to get it (my first Atlas).

 

K

 

I ordered one. Still trying to decide if I want to send my Nyx off for porting in the meantime.

 

ive been thinking about porting my nyx for a long time. but instead, i was the first order for a ported vudoo commander

 

I hate to say it but the resellers are going to be rich unless we all patiently wait

 

Saw an interview of Atlas at this years Shot Show. The rep in the booth stated the lead times for an Apollo is 11 months now.

 

I saw that too .I would t have the patience to wait almost a year .
Glad I already have my Athena and Hyperion to enjoy.

 

My two failed prior attempts - not sure if us mere mortals have any chance at all. I have a suspicion that others are using bots, etc.. as no one can even click that fast!

 

Yeah - the popularity of 2011 has made things escalated to a point that is ridiculous. The Erebus is essentially Infinity price without any options and longer wait time. Meanwhile, Infinity is not customizable and impossible to get as they are gone within 10-30 sec after their "drop".

This is the by product of social media, etc.

 

i agree. i was thinking on getting a custom Infinity. now i have to wait for their "drop" pistol. And hope i get on the list.

 

It's unfortunate. I had my Atlas Athena for 6 months and put 7,000 rds through it. It was great. Atlas business model though and dealing with them as a company along with seeing their price hikes and lead times for a non custom gun has turned me off.

 

yeah im a little bummed by the changes - when I jumped in during 2021 and 2022, it was the best. I think the. new guns come w/ 3 mags, so at lest theirs that!

 

I don't know why Atlas has so many "models". Everything they have is pretty much the same gun.
Instead of having the apollo, eos, athena, ares, etc. They should, in my opinion, streamline their guns sorta like staccato.

At the end of the day, these are all 4.6'' guns. When you go to staccato website you either choose steel or aluminium, X series slide cuts or or not, now add in the ported part.

These guns should all be Athena's. Then you choose what slide cut, ported barrel, aluminum or steel grip.

Once you've had one atlas pistol you've had em all. Shooting wise the erebus is the only really mind blowing different one. With their longer lead times and way higher prices I think Atlas is not the way to go anymore.

 

I don't know why Atlas has so many "models". Everything they have is pretty much the same gun.
Instead of having the apollo, eos, athena, ares, etc. They should, in my opinion, streamline their guns sorta like staccato.

At the end of the day, these are all 4.6'' guns. When you go to staccato website you either choose steel or aluminium, X series slide cuts or or not, now add in the ported part.

These guns should all be Athena's. Then you choose what slide cut, ported barrel, aluminum or steel grip.

Once you've had one atlas pistol you've had em all. Shooting wise the erebus is the only really mind blowing different one. With their longer lead times and way higher prices I think Atlas is not the way to go anymore.

Honestly, I agree w/ you here. I did hold the Apollo and Eos at SHOT, and they're very nice. BUT - Apollo is just a ported Athena, nothing else is new or unique. The new models look better in person, but I think the Nyx and Athena look better. I wasn't really a fan of the Ares anyways, so it makes sense they "replaced" it. I've been very impressed w/ Vudoos new 2011s, they offer a little more in terms of customization too. They prob won't be as smooth at Atlas, they win there. In terms of 2011s, I feel like getting a custom gun is just as good an option as spending $6500+ on Atlas now. Oh, he also told me lead times are gonna be 8+ monhts unless a dealer has them in...

 

Anyone with ETA on delivery of the Apollo after ordering?

 

I haven't ordred, but Ive seen dealers say the summer for arrival

 

Ported Athena is fine, but its just an expensive range toy if I can't shoot it in matches. I mean you could, but you might as well get the Erebus if you're shooting Open Minor.

 

I guess I'm curious how the Apollo is different from the Athena? Is it only a ported Athena? If so, why even come up with an entirely new model?

 

so the tactimmies who can't control the recoil of 9mm can flex their new toys... then subsequently post to the classifieds here at full msrp when realizing they could've bought something else ... then get butt hurt when a buyer offers them less ...lol

 

This gun doesn’t do anything for me .
They should have just kept the Hyperion and ported it and offer the rds on it .

Hyperion was so much nicer looking then the Apollo.

 

Agreed. Hyperion has by far the best looking slide cuts they have done. They should be putting the shark gills on everything.

 

Atlas showed the Apollo in their Instagram story.

 

Yeah they’re taking orders

 

WIsh they just did a ported Athena. BUT, I guess this is attractive for people newer to Atlas. They can come on board w/ the newest model. I'll stick to Eos, at some point

 

I know dsc does porting, has anyone gone aftermarket porting?

 

Alright… does anyone know what we have going on here?

I wasn’t expecting Atlas to release anything for a while after the EOS.

They definitely caught me off guard.

Stop showing me stuff my wallet likes...damn you!!

 

Eh nothing too crazy, Eos slide athena size

 

But ported as well

 

According to Wikipedia lol ok maybe taking it too far.

“the twin brother of Artemis, goddess of the hunt. He is considered to be the most beautiful god and is represented as the ideal of the kouros (ephebe, or a beardless, athletic youth)”

 

It looks like larger 4.6 with panels and new cuts.

 

Wow, excited to see how this one performs (probably just as good as all their other ones )

 

I think it’s definitely a 4.6” ported gun like the new EOS is ported.

 

Yes, would have wanted my Eos in it to give some more flare

 

Ordered my Eos this evening

 

I hope it’s priced similar to the other Apollo 2011 that hit the market recently, starting at $979 😂

 

NOEL, want one in Hard Chrome? Let's gooooooo! 😎