Atlas Gunworks has been one of our favorite pistol manufacturers for a long time now, so we had to check out their booth at SHOT Show 2026.
In this Range Report video, I get the chance to shoot and review the Atlas Gunworks Hades. It is a limited-edition 2011 platform pistol from Atlas Gunworks, a Vermont-based company known for high-end custom 2011/1911 pistols built for competition and serious collectors. It represents one of the newest designs from Atlas and is significant because it’s reportedly the last release on Atlas’s older “V2” platform, marking the end of that era before new V3 pistols fully take over. It is meant to be a high-performance, ported, and compensated pistol — essentially aiming at flat shooting, fast follow-ups, and top-tier handling. How does this pistol shoot? Does it achieve its goals to be something different and to set itself apart? This video documents my personal thoughts, opinions and experiences with this firearm. Yours may vary.
In this Firearms Unboxing video, I take a look at the Atlas Gunworks Hades. It is a limited-edition 2011 platform pistol from Atlas Gunworks, a Vermont-based company known for high-end custom 2011/1911 pistols built for competition and serious collectors. It represents one of the newest designs from Atlas and is significant because it’s reportedly the last release on Atlas’s older “V2” platform, marking the end of that era before new V3 pistols fully take over. It is meant to be a high-performance, ported, and compensated pistol — essentially aiming at flat shooting, fast follow-ups, and top-tier handling. This was cool enough to just unbox before making any other content with it. I just love it when a pistol has a great presentation to go along with it.
Project Alias is the result of two top-tier manufacturers, Agency Arms and Atlas Gun Works, coming together with one purpose: to create the ultimate 2011 pistol. Built from premium materials and executed with uncompromising precision, each Project Alias pistol is hand fit and assembled start-to-finish by a single master gunsmith, ensuring exceptional consistency, performance, and attention to detail. The result is an elevated 2011 that delivers elite accuracy, reliability, and refinement — a true heirloom-grade firearm your kids will be sure to fight over. Project Alias. Precision. Craftsmanship. Legacy.
Ever wondered the story behind your serial number? Take a look as Adam runs through what each prefix means from the early days to current production.
Take a look as Adam runs through two of our 4.25" guns: the EOS and Ares. How do you feel about 4.25" double stacks?
Adam is back with another gem for all of you double stack die-hards out there. Today, we're covering the history and evolution of magazines for the double stack platform!
Adam's back with another interesting history lesson, today we're covering .40 vs 9mm! Have you fully adopted 9mm or are you a die hard .40 fan? Let us know down below!
Adam is back with a new addition in our conversion grip series. Today's focus is on blending the beavertail.
The long-awaited return of Atlas guns in silver! Today, Adam gives a quick overview of some of your favorite Atlas handguns in our brand new silver PVD finish!
Adam is back again today, going over an interesting comparison between the fan favorite Artemis and the all-new Apollo!
Part 3 in our history series today, Adam goes wayyy back & covers the mainstream rise of the 2011!
Part 2 of your new favorite series, The History of Atlas Gunworks is here! Today, Adam goes over a very significant gun from our past and explains how it came to be.
Another quick overview for you today, this time Adam covers the similarities & differences between the very popular Erebus and the brand new Apollo!
Introducing a brand new series for you all, the history of Atlas Gunworks! From time to time, Adam will be going over specific guns from our past, as well as sharing some backstory on them and the industry.
For all those with questions, today, Adam is giving us a quick comparison of the Ares and the brand new EOS!
A sibling rivalry for the ages, today Joe Farewell is seeing how the tried and true Athena stacks up to the brand new Apollo!
Who will be king of the comps?? Today, Joe Farewell is giving his thoughts and comparing the fan favorite Erebus to the brand new Apollo!
Joe Farewell's back to finish the last of his 1000 rounds on the brand new Atlas Apollo
Joe Farewell is back today with part 1 of his 1000-round review of the brand new Atlas Apollo!
Joe Farewell finishes up his review of the brand new EOS and the last of his 1000 (+23) rounds with it
Adam's back with another bench video, today he's showing us some tuning tips for your double stack magazines
