How much is an Atlas Gunworks Pistol Worth?

Current Market Value of an Atlas Gunworks Pistol

For a typical Atlas Gunworks pistol, prices vary significantly and usually range from $2,500 on the cheaper side to around $6,000 for very rare limited editions. Models like the Atlas Gunworks Artemis and Ares are worth around $3,900. The Atlas Gunworks Nemesis is often around $2700 to $3800.

How We Appraise Atlas Gunworks Models

Pricing per model based on recent sales data:

Atlas Titan

The Atlas Titan is currently worth $2,600-$3,700.

Unique features include: 

• Fully custom 1911-style pistol built for competition shooting
• Available in both 9mm and .40 S&W calibers
• Modular design with interchangeable parts
• Solid Steel Phoenix Trinity EVO Grip
• Bull barrel for increased accuracy
• Tactical rail for mounting accessories
• Atlas Trac rear sight and fiber optic front sight
• X-line Vario Trigger system

The Atlas Gunworks Titan is known for its high level of customization and precision engineering aimed at competitive shooters.

Atlas Hyperion

The Atlas Hyperion is worth $2,400-$3,300.

Unique features of the Hyperion include: 

• Purpose-built for USPSA/IPSC Open Division competition shooting
• Designed for 9mm ammunition
• Steel frame and slide with an aluminum grip
• Tactical rail for accessories
• Fiber optic front sight
• Fully adjustable rear sight
• Trigger break weight of less than 2lbs
• Customizable grip texture and ergonomics

The Hyperion is described as the first high-capacity 1911-style pistol designed from the ground up for 9mm, rather than being adapted from a .45 ACP design. It's suitable for both competition shooting and tactical use

Atlas Nyx

The Atlas Nyx model is worth $2,800-$4,000.

Unique features include:

• Chambered in 9mm
• Optics-ready slide for mounting red dot sights
• Customizable grip options with interchangeable panels
• Aggressive slide serrations for easier manipulation
• Flat-faced trigger (optional, can be curved)
• Flared magwell (customizable: Carry, IDPA, Tactical, Regular, or Large Hands)
• Trigger weight options: Average 3lb or Sub 2lb
• Customizable safety options
• Available in all DLC Black or Two-Tone finish

The Nyx is portrayed as a versatile pistol suitable for both competition shooting and EDC (Every Day Carry).

Atlas Athena

The Atlas Athena is worth $3,500-$4,800.

Some unique features include: 

• Chambered in 9mm Luger
• Built on a 2011-style frame for increased capacity
• Double-stack magazine configuration
• Precision-machined steel frame and slide
• 4.5-inch barrel
• Optics-ready, comes with a Sig Romeo 3 Max red dot sight
• Ambidextrous safety
• Magwell included
• Extremely light trigger pull weight of 1.75 pounds
• DLC finish

The Athena is described as a versatile offering, suitable for competitive shooting, particularly in USPSA's new Limited Optics division. It's designed to excel in various applications, from competitive shooting to duty use.

Atlas Ares

The Ares is currently worth $3,400-$4,500.

Some unique features include: 

• Chambered in 9mm
• Lightweight aluminum frame, not all-steel construction
• 4.6" bull barrel (not fixed barrel)
• Total weight of 32 oz without magazine (4.6" version)
• Optics-ready design
• Fiber optic front sight (.250Tx.110W)
• Adjustable rear sight (.120 RDS ADJ)
• Customizable grip options with interchangeable panels
• 3 lb trigger break weight
• Tactical rail
• High grip ambidextrous safeties
• Available with a flared magwell (Tactical or Regular options)

The Ares is portrayed as a versatile pistol, combining Atlas Gunworks innovations with a lightweight frame, making it suitable for civilian or duty carry.

Atlas Artemis

The Atlas Artemis is valued at $3,900-$4,800.

The Artemis' features include:

• Chambered in 9mm or .40 S&W
• 4.6" bull barrel
• Double stack magazine configuration
• Optics-ready design (RDS model)
• Fiber optic front sight (.250Tx.100W)
• Adjustable rear sight (.120 ADJ)
• Trigger break weight of less than 2 lbs
• High grip ambidextrous safeties
• Tactical rail
• Customizable grip options with interchangeable panels
• Total weight of 39 oz (9mm) or 47 oz (.40 S&W)
• Tactical magwell included

The Artemis is described as designed for IPSC Standard Shooters. It's not based on a classic 1911 platform, but rather a modern 2011-style design with a double stack magazine.

Atlas Apollo (The Perfect Zero Machine)

The Atlas Apollo is worth $4,500-$5,500.

Some unique features include: 

• Ported Barrel and Slide: 4.6-inch bull barrel with dual ports for reduced muzzle rise and recoil control.
• Combines elements from both competition and range pistols without strict division constraints.
• Optics and Sights Configuration: Optics-ready slide with backup iron sights for versatility.
• Forward weight balance and lighter slide for improved handling and reduced felt recoil.
• Various grip panel choices, adjustable trigger (breaking at less than 2 lbs), and optics/irons plate options.
• Designed for extreme accuracy and compatibility with various ammunition types.

The Apollo is marketed as a "Perfect Zero Machine," indicating its focus on extreme accuracy and performance. It's designed to work well with various types of ammunition, making it versatile for different shooting applications.

Atlas Erebus

The Atlas Erebus is worth $4,800-$5,600.

Some features include: 

• Chambered in 9mm
• 4.6" bull barrel
• Tri-top and lightened slide
• Single port compensator
• Full dustcover steel frame (with or without tactical rail)
• Optics-ready design with Atlas Gunworks optic plate for slide ride optics
• Total weight of 39.5 oz
• Trigger break weight of less than 2 lbs
• Cheely Aluminum E2 grip (v1) or Atlas Alpha Grip (v2)
• Cheely magwell system
• X-Line Vario Trigger

The Erebus is designed to meet the needs of open class 3-gun shooters. It's described as a light, wieldable, compensated, slide ride optic handgun that can be carried in a retention holster.

Atlas Nemesis 2011

The Atlas Nemesis is worth $2,700-$3,800.

Some of it's unique features include: 

• Based on the 2011 platform (double-stack 1911 style)
• Typically chambered in 9mm or .40
• High capacity double-stack magazine configuration
• Precision-machined frame and slide
• Bull barrel for improved accuracy
• Iron sights with fiber optic front sight and fully adjustable rear sight
• Undercut trigger guard for higher grip
• Customizable grip texture and ergonomics
• Tuned for reliability with various ammunition loads
• Flared magwell for faster reloads

The Nemesis 2011 is Atlas Gunworks' take on the popular 2011 platform for the Limited Division. It's designed to offer high capacity and the familiar 1911-style controls while maximizing performance within the division's rules.

How We Calculate Used Atlas Gunworks Pistol Values

The price of an Atlas Gunworks pistol is primarily determined by its specific model, custom features, and market demand. In this article, we'll break down each of these factors in detail.

The Impact of Condition on an Atlas Gunworks Pistol

Being a brand that is known for quality workmanship and scientific precision, condition plays a big role in determining how much an Atlas Gunworks pistol is valued.

To see how we professionally evaluate your firearm (for free) and turn that condition into a payout, view our 3-step selling process for a guaranteed FFL offer.

Given their high-end nature, most Atlas pistols are well-maintained, but condition categories still apply as with most guns:

• New or Mint Condition: Flawless finish, no wear, perfect mechanics, unfired.
• Excellent Condition: Minimal handling marks, near-new appearance.
• Very Good Condition: Slight wear, very clean overall.
• Good Condition: Visible wear, fully functional.
• Fair Condition: Significant wear, may have minor issues.
• Poor Condition: Heavily used, may have functional issues.

Colors and Finishes

• DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) Finish: Standard on most models, doesn't typically affect value.
• Custom Cerakote Finishes: Can add $100 - $300 to the value, depending on the complexity, condition, and uniqueness of the design.
• Stainless Steel: Available on select models, may add $150 - $250 to the value for its aesthetic appeal (buyer-dependent).

How Accessories Affect What We Pay for Your Atlas

• Red Dot Sight (RDS) Compatibility: Models designed for optics may command a $200 - $500 premium.
• Ported Slides: Can increase value by $150 - $350 for their performance benefits.
• Match-Grade Barrels: While standard on Atlas pistols, specific premium barrel options may add $100 - $250 to the value.
• Custom Trigger Jobs: Can increase value by $150 - $400, depending on gunsmith reputation.
• Additional Magazines: Each factory magazine can add $50 - $100 to the overall package value.
• Custom Carrying Case: While not significantly affecting price, a high-quality case can add $50 - $150 to the package value.

History of Atlas Gunworks

Founded with a mission to create competition ready pistols without the need for a 1 to 2 year waiting list, Atlas Gunworks hired the best gunsmiths in the business and quickly gained recognition for their precision-engineered firearms. Their focus on the 2011 platform, which is basically a hi-cap 1911, combined with meticulous attention to detail and use of premium materials, has made them a favorite among professional shooters and enthusiasts who demand the highest level of performance from their guns.

Today, the company is in a period of growth from wanting to fill in the gaps of the high performance shooter market, to being makers of guns of the highest quality and precision, which is why Atlas Gunworks pistols hold their value well.

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