Atlas Gunworks Athena 9mm Double-Stack 1911, 4.6 in Match Bull Barrel, DLC Finish, Railed Dustcover, Optics-Ready with RMR/SRO Plate, 20+1
This Atlas Gunworks Athena is a near-pristine, competition-focused double-stack 1911 in 9mm with a 4.6 in match-grade bull barrel and a black DLC slide and frame. It features a modular aluminum grip with aggressive texture, a billet tri-top slide with lightening windows, an optics-ready system with an RMR/SRO plate installed, and ambidextrous controls. Marked Atlas Gunworks Inc., USA, Shelburne, VT, it ships with three magazines and is set up for fast, repeatable performance.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The black DLC finish on the slide and frame appears flawless with no visible holster wear or thinning. The modular aluminum grip remains sharp with no notable scratches. The 4.6-inch match-grade bull barrel shows a mirror-bright bore. The action cycles smoothly around a sub-2.0 lb competition trigger, with a return-to-zero bias intended for rapid competition shooting.
What’s Included
- Atlas Gunworks soft pistol case
- RMR/SRO footprint optics plate (installed)
- 2x 20-round magazines
- 1x 15-round magazine
The Athena is a double-stack 1911-pattern pistol built for speed and control. Its billet tri-top slide includes top and side lightening windows to reduce reciprocating mass, and the slide is optics-cut with an interchangeable plate system; an RMR/SRO-footprint plate is already installed. A red fiber-optic front sight provides a bright aiming reference when running irons or co-witnessing compatible setups.
The 4.6 in stainless, match-grade bull barrel is bushingless and non-threaded, with a recessed crown for protection. The hood is marked PERFECT ZERO, underscoring the fit-focused build philosophy. Combined with the DLC-coated slide and frame, the pistol presents a durable, low-maintenance exterior suited to high round counts.
Controls and ergonomics are competition-oriented: single-action operation with a flat-faced trigger and lightening window, ambidextrous extended thumb safeties, a beavertail grip safety, and a skeletonized hammer. Factory spec notes call out a 9 lb recoil spring and 19 lb mainspring, contributing to a fast, predictable cycle and short return.
The modular aluminum grip uses high-texture triangular micro-pyramids for purchase and integrates a flared magwell for quick reloads. Updated v3 details include revised optics-plate hole spacing, refreshed grip geometry, and angled grip bushings designed to prevent magazine over-insertion. A full-length railed dustcover with 1913/Picatinny slots adds accessory flexibility. Capacity is 20+1 with the included 20-round magazines.